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The Caverns of Time sit on the eastern coast of Tanaris and act as a crossroads for several key dungeons and raids across Warcraft’s history, guarded by Nozdormu and the bronze dragonflight. In Retail, both capitals now have a direct portal straight there. In TBC Classic and beyond, you’ll either fly out to Tanaris the old-fashioned way or unlock a faster teleport through reputation.
How to Get to Caverns of Time from Orgrimmar
Retail
- Head into Orgrimmar’s Portal Room and take the passage down to the lower level.
- Look for the Caverns of Time portal, located between the Shattrath and Ashran portals.
- The portal drops you right outside the entrance to the Caverns.
Classic
- Take the flight path to Gadgetzan in Tanaris if you already have it unlocked.
- From Gadgetzan, head south along the coast to reach the Caverns of Time entrance (roughly 62, 50 on the Tanaris map).
- If you don’t have the Gadgetzan flight path yet, fly or ride south through the Barrens into Tanaris instead.
- In TBC Classic, once you’ve reached Revered with the Keepers of Time, you can skip all of this by speaking with Zephyr at the World’s End Tavern in Shattrath City for a direct teleport.
How to Get to Caverns of Time from Stormwind City
Retail
- Climb to the top of the Wizard’s Sanctum in Stormwind’s Mage Quarter.
- Look for the Caverns of Time portal, located at the northwest end of the first portal floor between the Exodar and Shattrath portals.
- The portal drops you right outside the entrance to the Caverns..
Classic
- Take a boat from Booty Bay in Stranglethorn Vale to Ratchet in the Barrens, or from Menethil Harbor in the Wetlands to Theramore Isle in Dustwallow Marsh.
- From either landing point, make your way south through the Barrens and into Tanaris.
- Once you reach Gadgetzan, head south along the coast to the Caverns of Time entrance.
- In TBC Classic, the Zephyr teleport from Shattrath’s World’s End Tavern works the same way for Alliance, once you’ve hit Revered with the Keepers of Time.
How to Get to Caverns of Time from Dornogal (Retail)
🎯 If you’re already in current-expansion content, both faction portals to the Caverns of Time are also reachable from the Foundation Hall in Dornogal — just take the portal to your capital city first, then the Caverns of Time portal from there.
Quick Reference: Routes to Caverns of Time
| Version | Starting Point | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | Orgrimmar | Direct portal, lower level of Portal Room |
| Retail | Stormwind City | Direct portal, Wizard’s Sanctum |
| Classic | Both factions | Fly/ride to Gadgetzan, then south to the coast |
| TBC Classic+ | Shattrath City | Zephyr teleport (Revered with Keepers of Time) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a direct portal to the Caverns of Time in Classic?
Not at launch. You’ll need to fly or ride to Gadgetzan in Tanaris and head south. In TBC Classic, once you’re Revered with the Keepers of Time, Zephyr in Shattrath City offers a free teleport instead.
When did the Caverns of Time portals appear in Retail capital cities?
Direct portals to the Caverns of Time were added to both Orgrimmar and Stormwind’s portal rooms, making the trip much faster for players who don’t want to fly all the way to Tanaris.
What reputation do I need for the Zephyr teleport in TBC Classic?
You need to be Revered with the Keepers of Time to unlock the free teleport from Shattrath City’s World’s End Tavern to the Caverns of Time.
What’s inside the Caverns of Time?
The Caverns act as a hub with portals to several instances tied to different points in Warcraft’s history, including dungeons and raids added across multiple expansions.
Can I reach the Caverns of Time from Dornogal directly?
Not with a single portal, but it’s a quick two-step trip: take the portal to your capital city first, then use the Caverns of Time portal from Orgrimmar or Stormwind’s portal room.
