Cliefden Caves, Limestone caves in New South Wales, Australia
The Cliefden cave system contains over 100 interconnected chambers formed through natural limestone erosion processes along the Belubula River.
Surveyor George Evans documented these limestone deposits in 1815, marking the first recorded discovery of such formations on mainland Australia.
The caves hold significant value for Indigenous Australian communities, containing archaeological evidence of human presence dating back 7,000 years.
Visitors need to obtain permits and join guided tours to access the caves, which are located 61 kilometers from Bathurst near Canowindra.
The cave network houses rare fossil collections from the Ordovician period and provides shelter for populations of Eastern Bentwing bats.
Location: New South Wales
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.au/initiatives/cliefden-caves
GPS coordinates: -33.59000,148.88348
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:29
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