The Sterkfontein Caves are a well-known tourist attraction famous for its fossil finds. The site offers easy access to the caves, modern walkways, and a boardwalk past the excavation site where world-acclaimed fossils have been discovered. The Sterkfontein Caves are owned by the University of the Witwatersrand, whose scientists have been responsible for the main excavations at this World Heritage Site. They are credited with many of the most notable discoveries in the caves, including the world-famous fossils of Mrs. Ples and Little Foot, the latter being an almost complete Australopithecus skeleton dating back more than three million years. Tours run every half hour, beginning above ground and ending with a look inside the caves. Visitors can enjoy a guided tour of an active excavation. The venue also boasts an on-site restaurant and conference facilities.