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1-11 Ravine Creek Cave (DD-1) and Ridge

This information has been developed from the publications:
  • An assessment of the Geological/Geomorphological Significance of Private Land in the Shire of Portland (1981) by N. Rosengren, J Mallen, T Shepherd.
Geological heritage sites, including sites of geomorphological interest and volcanic heritage sites, are under regular revision by the Geological Society of Australia, especially in the assessment of significance and values. Reference should be made to the most recent reports. See the Earth Science Heritage section of the Geological Society of Australia website (external link) for details of geological heritage reports, and a bibliography.

Locality:

7122-265950. One kilometre east of Drik Drik.

Access:

Harris Road off Nelson-winnap Road.

Geology/Geomorphology:

A Bridgewater Formation dune ridge at the mouth of Ravine Creek displays a number of karst features. These include a small through cave extending for 18 metres with two small chambers, two entrances and a stream at the base. The cave contains stalactites, stalagmites and cave coral. Features of the limestone bluff include exposures of dune bedded limestones, excellent examples of tufa and travertine deposition, limestone pillar remnants and a pavement with rund karren. Sinkholes and dolines have developed in the vicinity of the bluff.

Significance:

Regional. This area provides excellent examples of a karst feature related to limestone ridge erosion.

Management:

Because this is a small area and contains a wide range to well preserved karst features, it should be absolutely protected from future disturbance or damage.

Reference:Matthews, P. G. (1979)
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