Mole Creek Karst National Park

A protected karst area in north-central Tasmania that conserves limestone cave systems, surface karst landforms and associated native forest near the village of Mole Creek.

The park contains several showcaves that are open to the public on guided tours, including a cave with an active glow-worm population and a cave with extensive stalactites and stalagmites. Above ground there are karst features such as dolines and sinkholes, plus walking tracks through native forest and limestone country.

The area has long been recognised for its cave systems and speleological importance; protection measures were introduced to conserve caves, their formations and resident species and to manage visitor access. Caves in the park have been used as showcaves for many decades.

Located in north-central Tasmania at the eastern edge of the Great Western Tiers, the park lies adjacent to the settlement of Mole Creek and is accessible from regional centres in northern Tasmania.

• Cave access: Guided tours are required for the main showcaves; check seasonal opening times before visiting.
• Conservation: The park protects an extensive karst landscape of sinkholes, dolines and limestone caves that support specialised flora and subterranean fauna.

What to See #

• Marakoopa Cave: A show cave famous for its glow-worm displays and guided tours that interpret cave formations and the subterranean environment.
• King Solomon's Cave: A publicly accessible cave noted for extensive calcite formations and interpretive displays; runs guided visits and has formed part of local cave conservation programmes.