7 July, 2023
Re-launch of Free Tours for Locals Taking Visitors to the Naracoorte Caves
Locals can once again enjoy free entry to the Naracoorte Caves when they take along their visiting family or friends in the re-launch of an exciting initiative to strengthen our unique connection with the World Heritage site.
The timely re-launch of the initiative at the start of the July school holidays is a collaborative project between National Parks and Wildlife Service SA and Naracoorte Lucindale Council.
Local residents in the Naracoorte Lucindale Council area will receive free tour entry at the Caves when they take a visitor along to the park with them.
So, a local family can take a visiting family along to the Caves and the visiting family will pay but the locals won’t. With savings in their pocket, the local family could pay for their visitors as a bit of a treat, or even split the costs with their visitors.
The free entry is available to residents of the Naracoorte Lucindale Council area, and they simply have to show some form of ID with their address on it (a driver’s license, rates notice or bill) to take advantage of the incentive.
All general tours are covered including tours of the Alexandra and Victoria Fossil Caves, Wonambi Fossil Centre, the self-guided tour of the Stick Tomato Cave and the Bat Tour.
Tour places will need to be booked in person at the Caves at the time of visiting.
The Naracoorte Caves National Park is South Australia’s only World Heritage site, preserving Australia’s most complete fossil record for the past 500,000 years.
The re-launch of the entry fee waiver is aimed at encouraging locals to re-engage with the site and also provides incentive for many more people to enjoy the wonders of the Naracoorte Caves, which have long been an important drawcard for the Limestone Coast region and have a significant impact on the local and regional economy.
Media Spokespeople:
Mayor Patrick Ross - email patrick.ross@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 0427 658 049
Trevor Smart, CEO - email trevor.smart@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 87601100
General Media Enquiries:
Josie Collins, Manager Engagement & Community - email josie.collins@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 87601100