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08/05/25 - Jewel Cave - Part 2

The tour starts with a descent through an airlock seal passage to keep the cave air and outside air separate. Ramps and steps took us underground into a broad gallery then up to a platform. The lighting was dramatic with stalactites and stalagmites almost aglow. Our guide explained the history and geology of the cave. Australia is an old continent of sedimentary rock, so there are limestone caves on both coasts. That kind of rock makes for good wine growing soil, so we make a point of enjoying the caves and wine when we visit.























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