Hastings Caves, Dolomite cave system in Tasmania, Australia.
Newdegate Cave extends through multiple chambers with natural formations including stalactites, columns, shawls, straws, stalagmites, and helictites throughout its passages.
Timber workers cutting trees near the entrance uncovered the cave system in 1917, leading to its development as a tourist destination during the Great Depression.
The cave complex forms part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, holding significance for Aboriginal communities and current nature preservation efforts.
Visitors can join 45-minute guided tours through the cave system, which includes 500 stairs with handrails and maintains constant temperatures throughout the year.
The thermal pool adjacent to the cave maintains a constant temperature of 28 degrees Celsius due to underground water heating processes at 600 meters depth.
Location: Tasmania
Elevation above the sea: 249 m
GPS coordinates: -43.37722,146.83194
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:13
Underground locations provide insights into geological processes and human history. Natural caves display limestone formations, stalactites, and subterranean rivers formed over thousands of years. Artificial sites include Roman catacombs, medieval cellars, and mining tunnels that document economic and social developments. This collection features prehistoric burial chambers with wall paintings, extensive cave systems with lakes and passages, and historical mines for salt, copper, or coal. Visitors can explore archaeological findings, mineral formations, and technical installations from earlier periods. Temperatures remain constant throughout the year, and many sites offer guided tours through their underground chambers.
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