Underground and under lock: rainy-day adventures

Underground and under lock: rainy-day adventures

Looking for a break from the elements, keen on history or just need to keep curious minds busy? These three sites offer dry, fascinating adventures off the beaten track.

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Naracoorte Caves National Park

South Australia’s only World Heritage site, packed with fossils of ancient marsupials. Guided tours showcase incredible chambers, and kids love the Bat Cave and Fossil Lab.

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Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park

A single-chamber wonder near the Princes Highway. Pink, cream and brown crystal formations dazzle visitors, and it’s one of Australia’s few wheelchair-accessible caves.

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Adelaide Gaol

One of SA’s oldest buildings, full of intrigue. Explore cell blocks, book a ghost tour or try an escape challenge. It’s both kid-friendly and a must for history buffs.