Mole Creek... it sounds familiar. Where are you guys travelling at the moment? I'm wondering if I've been there...
Meanwhile, I'm like you on this. I kinda like how beautiful caves can be. But they do make me feel kind of scared/uncomfortable. If I ever get stuck in the bush overnight in a rainstorm, then sure, give me a (solid!) just deep enough cave to take shelter in. But if I never go spelunking in this lifetime I really don't mind.
!HUG