What is the best cave to explore? Why? I’ll tell you the best cave I’ve ever been to. It was in the woods that grew a mile from my grandmother’s house. You have to find the leaning tree next to a big rock that gets sun only at noon. It is said to contain the vast treasures of a former governor of these parts which he amassed before he was found stealing the city’s treasury and hanged. It is said that his ghost now guards the treasure and does not let anyone who ventures into the cave out of his underground kingdom. Don’t you know this winery? Don’t worry, there are caves all over the world, each with their own story and story that is sure to pique your interest. Here are 10 great places for caving.

1. Abercrombie Cellars, New South Wales.

The perfect cave for first-time cavers. Huge entry points lead to a relaxed self-exploration of the largest natural limestone bridge in the southern hemisphere. Automatic lights that are activated by a motion sensor and an airy environment make this spelunking spot suitable for claustrophobic participants. Used in the 1880s as a gold mine, Abercrombie’s Cave has a rich history that awaits cavers in the most accessible and convenient form of spelunking.

2. Jenolan Cellars, NSW

The best of caving is found here in the Jenolan Caves, nestled in the mighty Blue Mountains. You can take breathtaking hikes and other sightseeing activities in the Blue Mountains as you choose from the world’s 10 oldest known caves that are part of the Jenolan cave network. Each crevice offers different levels of spelunking difficulty to cater for both kids and adults.

3. Capricorn Caves, Queensland

Australia’s largest proprietary cave system is where spelunking will be an impressive pursuit. The centuries-old passages formed by intermittent water flows can be explored in an hour at a distance of 1 kilometer.

4. Blanche Cave, South Australia

This cave is part of a World Heritage Site in the Cuevas de Naracoorte National Park. Guided tours are available for you to explore the three chambers of this historic cave. There is a creepy notion at this spelunking site as a calcified human body was discovered in the mid 1800’s. The place where the body was found is in one of the chambers called the “Lost Exhibit”.

5. Gunns Plains Cave, Tasmania

A caving experience at its finest in the most spectacular limestone display in the Midlands of Tasmania. Low ceilings and tight spaces are sure to find their way into even the most hardcore adventurer’s fancy. Be in awe as the illuminated creatures of nature, fireflies accompany you to the deepest depths of this amazing underground maze.

6. Cave of Crystals, Mexico City

For the most extreme cave experience you’ll ever have! It is the location of the largest natural crystals in the world. So big that humans look like dwarfs next to them. Don’t be fooled by the cool and refreshing images of crystals in this cave. Beneath the cave floor is magma that makes the caves stifling. Guided tours with proper suits and equipment to protect yourself from the heat are available for that extreme adventurer.

7. Majalis al-Jinn, Oman

Caving and rappelling come together to take you to one of the largest cave spaces in the world. An exciting rope descent of more than 120 meters will take you into the most amazing underground world and magnificent cave formations that remain isolated for novice speleologists.

8. Waitomo Glowworm Cave, New Zealand

Find absolute spelunking bliss beneath a starry sky below ground. The ceiling of the cave illuminated by thousands of fireflies will give you that magical feeling of enchantment and out of this world happiness.

9. Eisrriesenwelt Ice Caves, New Zealand

A different kingdom on earth unfolds on a spelunking adventure in one of the world’s largest ice caves. Cable car rides to the cave will give you a panoramic view of the mountain ranges. The real adventure begins with a physically demanding 134 meter climb in freezing conditions to the most rewarding spectacle of ice formations in a majestic cavern that could easily have passed as the palace of the Snow Queen.

10. Reed Flute Cave, China

Caving has never been so colorful in this prime underground location, with majestic pavilions, bridges over the world’s most elegant cave pools and towering stone formations. A true adventure in Asia for both novice and expert cavers.

The world is full of speleological wonders, most of which still remain unexplored. Over the years, man’s thirst for discovery fueled by the deepest curiosity has now revealed one of the earth’s underground treasures. Caves that tell spooky, magical stories only add to the enjoyment of recreational or technical caving. There is still a lot to learn and discover as the earth is home to a large number of these underground caverns. Experiment and even take on a new defense to be a part of one of the world’s greatest discoveries.