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Clifden Limestone Caves

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The Clifden Limestone Cave System is located in the Western Southland Region of New Zealand close to the hamlet of Clifden on private land.

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Geology

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The cave is formed in Miocene (c. 22–18 million years ago) limestone created from the accumulation of shell fragments, sand and pebbles in the Epeiric Zealandia sea, and is a solutional cave.

Ecology

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Glow worms or titiwai (Arachnocampa luminosa) find a natural habitat in the Clifden Cave System because of the damp environment with little or no wind.

Recreation

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The cave system runs about 300 metres (980 ft) long and a marked through route with fixed ladders is available for properly equipped people who wish to experience caving, and other passages are accessible for experienced cavers.

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References

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