Limestone Caves


Useful Information

Location: 28 km from Ashford on the Macintyre Falls road.
Open: no restrictions
Fee: none
Classification: SpeleologyKarst cave
Light: none, bring own
Dimension: L=548 m.
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Address: Limestone Caves, Macintyre Falls Road, Ashford, New South Wales, 2361, Tel: +61-2-6728-8161
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History


Description

Limestone Caves is a 16 ha reserve in rugged countryside in the north of New South Wales. Right at the main entrance to the caves is a picnic area with barbecue and toilet facilities. The caves are not developed, but are said to be very easy to explore. Bring appropriate clothes and enough light, at least two toches per person. Helmets are a good idea too.

There are numerous caves which can be explored, the biggst one abot 550 m long. The caves are named Main Cave, the Great Cave, the Gallery, Opera House Cave, Bat Cave, Pretty Cave, Bone Cave, and The Dragons Belly.