Explore over 600 crystals and fossils at the Crystal Caves in Atherton, QLD

Families can share one man’s passion for crystals and fossils at the Crystal Caves. Journey through 300 square metres of tunnels and grottos that Rene Boissevain built to feature his million-year-old natural crystals and prehistoric fossils.

Take a self-guided tour and marvel at the interactive displays which allow you to touch and photograph the crystals. Then you can crack open your own and study it under a microscope. The caves are one hour from Cairns on the Atherton Tablelands.

Tours

Crystal Caves tour

Journey through Rene’s manmade tunnels and grottos as you share his passion for natural crystals and prehistoric fossils on a self-guided tour of the Crystal Caves. The interactive displays allow you to touch and photograph over 600 specimens.

Inclusions:

• Self-guide briefing of the Crystal Caves
• Headlamp
• Souvenir guidebook René’s World
• Unlimited time to see and touch over 600 crystals and fossils
• Unlimited photo opportunities
• Free Wi-Fi
• Gift and jewellery shop

Crack a geode experience

Be the first person to see the crystals that grew inside a volcanic bubble 44 million years ago when you crack open your own geode to keep. Learn to identify the natural crystals inside your geode with the help of one of the expert staff.

 Inclusions:

• Learn how to select your geode
• Safety instruction and equipment
• Crack your own geode using the giant cutter (NB: includes one geode per family)
• Identification certificate and gift bag to keep your geode in.
• Free Wi-Fi

Where to find the Crystal Caves