Its marketing as a tourist attraction is unusual, as the cave is very dusty and dry, with almost no secondary cave formations. It is advertised as an underground trail, and visitors are only allowed torches or cave lamps to negotiate Arnhem's large chambers and winding passages. Visitors therefore experience a genuine cave ambience, leavened with unexpected evidence of human endeavour left behind by guano miners. The minimal development causes minimal disturbance of the extensive and diverse bat population, which also ensures the conservation of several unique invertebrate species. Most visitors prefer a guided tour , though the trail was designed to allow self-guided visits.
Overnight accommodation is available at the site.
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