Abercrombie Caves lie between Bathurst and Crookwell in New South Wales, Australia, near the small village of Trunkey Creek. The cave complex is an example of a limestone arch formation that has been eroded by water action, it has developed from a sinkhole that became a blind valley. Several good examples of crayback formations exist in both entrances.
Abercrombie's most famous feature is the 'The Archway' it is the largest natural arch in the southern hemisphere. Within the Archway Cave is the gold miners dance platform built in January 1880 by gold miners, replacing a platform built in the 1860s, the 1880s platform is still used for performances to this day including the annual Carols in the Caves performance.
Other caves within the Abercrombie Cave complex are; King Solomon's Temple, Cathedral Cave, Grove Cave, and the Bushranger's Cave.
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