Gunns Plains Cave

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Gunns Plains Cave. Limestone stalactite and stalagmite formations. Tasmania, Australia.

Formed by an underground river that still flows, this cave is filled with magical limestone formations such as calcite shawls and flowstones, as well as glow-worms. It's maintained at a temperature of 11° – dress appropriately.

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