Description
The Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve is a natural wonder located in Central New South Wales, Australia.
Spanning 136 hectares, it is home to the fascinating Borenore Caves, known for their karst qualities and diverse range of fossils. With over forty caves available for exploration, visitors can enjoy self-guided tours and discover popular caves such as Arch Cave, Tunnel Cave, and Verandah Cave. Access to the reserve is free, making it suitable for casual visitors.
In addition to the caves, the reserve is also famous for the Borenore Red marble that was mined there in the early twentieth century. Considered some of the best in the world, examples of this marble can be found in various notable locations. The mining of Borenore Red marble began in 1898 and continued for approximately thirty years before the last mine closed in 1994.
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