ACKMA Australasian Cave & Karst Management Association Inc.

Gunns Plains Caves

LOCATION : Gunns Plains Cave is located on State Reserve, 26 km south of Ulverstone, in the Leven River valley.
OVERVIEW : It was discovered in 1906, and later developed and opened to tourists. The cave consists of a series of beautiful caverns and short passages. A creek runs in the cave, and occasional winter flooding can cause brief closure. It is particularly famed for its huge shawl formations.
ACCOMMODATION : On site: Ticket office/souvenirs, picnic area. Many motels and other accommodation is available in Ulverstone.
CAVE TOURS : Open daily (except Christmas Day). Tours usually run hourly from 10am until 4pm.
CONTACT NUMBERS : The cave is managed by the Tasmanian Department of Parks, Wildlife, & Heritage (under private lease). Mailing Address: The Manager, Gunns Plains Cave, Gunns Plains, Tasmania. 7315. Telephone: (03) 6329 1388.