Naracoorte Caves National Park
national park in Australia
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Naracoorte Caves National Park1:50
Welcome to Naracoorte Caves National Park, South Australia’s only World Heritage site and a place of unparalleled paleontological significance. As we stand on the surface, the landscape appears as a pleasant arrangement of grassy…
Listen in the app2Victoria Fossil Cave — The Great Bone Stew1:45
We begin our subterranean journey in the Victoria Fossil Cave, perhaps the most famous of Naracoorte’s chambers. Discovered in 1969 by explorers Grant and Roger, this cave changed our understanding of Australian history forever. …
Listen in the app3Cave Decorations — The Chemistry of Calcite1:44
As we move deeper, let us focus on the 'pretty stuff' that first drew tourists here in the late 19th century. The stalactites hanging from the ceiling and the stalagmites rising from the floor are the results of a slow, beautiful…
Listen in the app4Lantern Flora and Light Management1:39
In this section of the cave, you might notice patches of green on the rocks near the lights. This is what we call 'Lantern Flora'—a type of algae that shouldn't be here. …
Listen in the app5The Wanambi Visitor Centre — Reconstructing the Past1:38
Returning to the surface, we visit the Wanambi Visitor Centre, the intellectual heart of the park. Named after the giant 'Wanambi' snake fossil found here, this center bridges the gap between the dark tunnels and the bright light…
Listen in the app6Alexandra Cave — The Fairy Tale Chamber1:39
Alexandra Cave offers a contrast to the massive scale of Victoria Cave. This is often called the 'Fairy Tale Cave' because of its exquisite and dense decorations. …
Listen in the app7The Solution Pipes and Surface Features1:48
Our final section brings us back to the surface to look at the 'Solution Pipes' from above. These inconspicuous holes in the ground are the reason the Naracoorte fossil record exists. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:30
As we emerge from the depths of Naracoorte Caves National Park, take a final look at the quiet landscape. We have journeyed through a subterranean cathedral where the pillars are made of time and the floor is a library of bone. …
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What is Naracoorte Caves National Park?
Naracoorte Caves National Park is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 33 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -37.0361, 140.7967 |
| Last updated |