Princess Margaret Rose Cave
| Princess Margaret Rose Cave | |
|---|---|
  Location of the Princess Margaret Rose Cave in Victoria | |
| Location | Lower Glenelg NP, Victoria, Australia |
| Coordinates | 37°59′21″S 140°59′26″E / 37.98917°S 140.99056°ECoordinates: 37°59′21″S 140°59′26″E / 37.98917°S 140.99056°E |
| Depth | 50 metres (160 ft) |
| Discovery |
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| Geology | Limestone |
| Show cave opened | 1941 |
| Website | http://www.princessmargaretrosecave.com/ |
The Princess Margaret Rose Cave is a limestone cave located in Lower Glenelg National Park in Victoria, Australia. The cave features actively growing stalactites, stalagmites and helictites. It is arguably the most decorated cave per square metre in Australia. It is named after Princess Margaret.[2]
The cave was discovered in 1936 by S. McEachern, J. "Bunny" Hutchesson and the latter's son Alan. They developed the cave as a tourist attraction, with Bunny Hutchesson acting as the first permanent guide, conducting tours from 1941. The cave has been part of Lower Glenelg National Park since 1980.[2]
Guided tours of the cave are conducted on most days, lasting about half an hour.
See also
References
- ↑ "History & Formations". Princess Margaret Rose Cave and Campground Complex. Princess Margaret Rose Cave. 2007. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- 1 2 "Princess Margaret Rose Cave: Special Places: Caves". Parks Victoria. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
External links
- Official site
- "Princess Margaret Rose Caves". Parks Victoria. Government of Victoria.
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