The Naracoorte Caves National Park is South Australia’s only World Heritage listed site. Naracoorte forms the Southern aspect of Eastern Australia’s Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage Area, with Riversleigh Fossil site, located in far north-west Queensland forming the Northern aspect.
Both these sites are of great Palaeontological significance and represent two separate areas where fossils from the Cainozoic era have been found. Naracoorte is officially recognised for its significance in ‘depicting the story’ of Australia’s unique and diverse animal heritage, and the key stages of evolution in Australia’s unique fauna.
A glimpse into Australia’s Megafauna of the past on your Melbourne to Adelaide tour will astound you. Spanning several ice ages and like trap doors in history.
The caves formed natural pitfall traps where animals would fall through holes in the ground unable to escape. Over 500,000 years, the animal remains were preserved in time and give the most complete fossil records of Australia’s Fauna. The bones of Megafauna species such as Thylacoleo carnifex Marsupial
Declared Victoria’s first National Park in 1892, Tower Hill reserve sits within an extinct Volcano formed some 30,000 years ago.
A real wild life haven, Tower Hill offers its visitors the chance to get close to nature with a guided walk and the rare opportunity to see Australia’s most iconic native birds and animals including emus, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas and seasonal reptiles.
Enjoy magnificent scenery and landscapes as you learn of Tower Hills unique Aboriginal heritage and take part in a wildlife walk around the ancient landscape on your Melbourne to Adelaide tour.
Experience one of the most awe-inspiring our Great Ocean Road Tours of coastal and country journeys with breathtaking views, local Aussie personalities and world class food & wine. This unique tour runs for 4 days and 3 nights and provides the best in comfort and accommodation on the journey.
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