Where did Jenolan Caves get their name?
Originally the caves were known as the Fish River Caves as early visitors approaching the caves had to cross this river. In 1884 it was recognised that the Fish River actually flowed to the west of the Great Dividing Range whereas the creeks that flow through the caves are on the eastern side. Consequently it was decided a new name was required. Eventually the name Jenolan was decided on since the caves were in the parish of Jenolan. Jenolan was also an aboriginal name for a mountain several kilometres from the caves.
