- Name: Jenolan Caves Visitor Information Centre
- Operator: NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS)
- Accreditation: NPWS Visitor Centre (not an accredited NSW VIC, but the official site‑based centre)
- Address: Jenolan Caves Road, Jenolan Caves NSW 2790
- Phone: (02) 6359 3911
- Location Context: Located at the entrance to the world‑famous Jenolan Caves system, within the Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve, south of Oberon and west of the Blue Mountains.
- Facilities On‑Site: Ticketing, guided tour bookings, café, amenities, parking, heritage buildings, walking track access, and safety information.
Area It Caters For
Primary Coverage – Jenolan Caves & Immediate Region
- Jenolan Caves
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
- Grand Arch precinct
- Blue Lake / River Walk area
- Caves House precinct
Secondary Coverage – Greater Oberon & Central Tablelands
- Oberon
- Edith
- Shooters Hill
- Hampton
- Kanangra‑Boyd National Park (via Jenolan access routes)
- Lowther
- Tarana
Tertiary Coverage – Western Blue Mountains & Lithgow Region
- Hartley
- Little Hartley
- Hartley Vale
- Mount Victoria (western side)
- Lithgow (via Jenolan Caves Road → Great Western Highway)
- Wallerawang
Touring Corridor Coverage
- Jenolan Caves Road (Oberon → Jenolan)
- Great Western Highway (via Hartley access)
- Blue Mountains touring routes (Katoomba → Jenolan loop)
Services Provided
- Guided cave tour bookings and information
- Safety advice for cave environments and walking tracks
- Maps and brochures for the Jenolan precinct
- Information on:
- Lucas Cave
- Chifley Cave
- Imperial Cave
- Orient Cave
- River Walk and Blue Lake
- NPWS updates on road access, closures, and weather conditions
- Heritage interpretation and geological information
- Local Oberon region touring advice
- Café, rest facilities, and visitor orientation
- Information on nearby attractions (Kanangra Walls, Mayfield Garden, Oberon town centre)
Summary
The Jenolan Caves Visitor Information Centre is the official NPWS hub for one of Australia’s most iconic natural attractions. While not an accredited NSW VIC, it provides all essential visitor services for the Jenolan Caves, the surrounding Karst Conservation Reserve, and the broader Oberon and western Blue Mountains region. It supports travellers with cave tour bookings, safety information, maps, and regional touring advice, making it the central point for exploring the caves and nearby national parks.