Sydney is also well connected by several modes of transport like train (City Rail),bus, taxi, tram (with in city, very few in number), monorail and extensive ferry system. The city also boasts one of the most vibrant and variant night life around the world. The darling harbour area is not only a beautiful sight at night but will also a pleasurable experience for all palate types (you have Italian, Indian, Chinese, Continental, Mongolian and other restaurants). Sydney is also lined up with several pubs and some of the oldest bars and pubs in the world.

Take a step back into the time before dinosaurs walked the earth - 340 million years to be exact. And that is how far back these caves go. Well at least as far as scientists can record back to after researching and testing the clay, calcite formations and fossils that were embedded inside.

The Jenolan Caves situated in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia is a network connection of around 14 individual caves that has 40km of multi level passages. All of which were discovered at different times over the years.

When you visit this 'secret gem', you can join a variety of activities and guided tours. These are geared to suit all age-groups and fitness levels. There are plenty of accommodation options in the area that cater for all budgets and tastes. Jenolan is a very popular venue for school field trips, weddings, honeymoons, business conventions and concerts.

To really enjoy this awe-inspiring experience, you should spend a few days here. Because it is a national park, you are not allowed to bring pets. The road in the valley can be a bit tricky for caravans, but there are other suitable caravan parks nearby.

While further exploration of the caves is very exciting, the fact that the Jenolan Caves are show caves with hundreds of visitors every day has a huge impact on access for divers. Mud can potentially be stirred up by diver activity and the reduced visibility in the pools and rivers could ruin the experience of tourists and visitors. As such getting permits to dive the Jenolan Caves is rare and quite special. Personally I think the divers are a bit of an attraction for the tourists but then I'm not the boss.

The first record of the caves were reported between 835-840 by three brothers called Charles, James and Alf Whalon who said they discovered them as they were looking for a convict on the run called James McKeown as they believed he was using the caves to hide in.

The Caves also make the ideal venue for a wedding with a difference. The historic Jenolan Caves House specializes in organizing memorable weddings for bridal couples, their families and their guests. You can even choose to get married underground if you wish. Caves House offers its beautiful spa suite for the couple and other budget accommodation packages for their guests.



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