The cave was first entered in 1906 by a local Gunns Plains man, Bill Woodhouse, while hunting for possums.
54 steps were later constructed from concrete, leading from the natural cave floor to a new entrance cut into the hillside.
This steep and narrow staircase still exists in its entirety and remains the only public entrance and exit to the cave[2][3] Because candlelight and torchlight were troublesome, power and fixture lighting was installed throughout to illuminate the walking track and the cave's unique features.
The public section of the cave runs 275 metres, is well lit and is for the most part a simple walk.
Glow worms (Arachnocampa) can be consistently found with their silk threads dangling from the ceiling.