Cave Life

Through the winding hills of Gippsland and a gate guarded by a dragon above, we entered the property to the cave. A lovely horse greeted us as we drove in, but we weren't really sure where our stay was. My partner spotted the large lion-like face with a door for a mouth first, and we pulled up to park. Little did we know we had just driven directly above our home for the weekend.

Entering the cave through the mouth of Magog, we are taken downstairs lit by lava lamps, a scene straight out of an evil villain's lair in a spy movie. The cave opens up to an expansive living area with everything you'd need for a comfortable stay. We excitedly explored the cave and headed outside to meet the horse once again, named "Parisha". She kept us company our whole stay and became a new best mate for our son. The cave is set into the side of the hill with spectacular lush views across the property and to the dam below.

Our host, Carl kindly provided a generous breakfast hamper with plenty of supplies for the whole weekend. We soon slipped into cave life, relaxing by the fire and enjoying our first underground experience. The bedrooms are extremely comfy and unique, complementing the cave atmosphere.

We spent the weekend living it up underground and exploring the natural wonders of the region. With visits to the famous Noojee Trestle Bridge and Toorongo Falls, the lush forest at the foothills of Baw Baw was as relaxing as it was visually stimulating. Cave life was a completely new experience for us, so unique and incomparable to anywhere else we had stayed. Short of a long drive to Coober Pedy, The Cave is the next best way to try out life underground. When we had to leave the quiet and calmness of the cave, we did so feeling refreshed and in awe of a different way of life.
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Things We Did

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    The Noojee trestle bridge is over 100 years old with a rich history. Surrounded by lush forest and is a nice walk up the stairs and across the bridge....
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      Stunning waterfall at the end of about a 30-minute walk including photo stops. Really scenic and peaceful as you stroll along the river up to the falls. 45 mins - 1-hour return trip with some moderate hills....
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        Huge manicured gardens and a nursery with a fantastic story of how it came to be. The gardens feature several sections with all varieties of plants and flowers. Spot the peacocks roaming around as well. $20 entry for an adult....
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          A nice little cafe in Jindavick, we grabbed a coffee and enjoyed the views over the hills of Gippsland....
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            Check out the train thats stationed at the Noojee Heritage centre. Throw some wood in the fire and see how it used to be done. Great fun for kids and train enthusiasts....
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              Parisha is the friendly horse that roams the property around the cave. She loves attention and spent a lot of time with us whilst we were outside. A real highlight of the cave experience....

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