Jasper Caves Canberra

Canberra, the capital of Australia, has numerous tourist destinations and attractive sightseeing places within the city precincts. But, there are also numerous amazing places to be seen in places around the main city. One such wonderful thing is the Jasper Caves, Canberra, which lies in the village of Wee Jasper in the Goodradigbee valley.

Wee Jasper is a small picturesque village that lies at the foot of the Brindabella Ranges near Burrinjuck Dam, and is located about 35 km to the north-west of Canberra. In the vicinity of the village are a number of camping and recreation centers, of which the best is Carey's Cave, commonly referred to as the Jasper Caves, Canberra.

Discovered in 1875 by John Carey, the Wee Jasper Carey's Cave, Canberra is one of Australia's natural wonders, and is a series of seven chambers formed of limestone formations. Featuring some very remarkable and colorful limestone formations, including stalagmites, stalactites, columns, flowstone and helictites, these caves have derived from ancient compressed corals.

The Jasper Carey's Cave, Canberra is well-illuminated, and there are pathways and stairs that help in passing from one chamber to the other. There are two guided tours on weekends and public holidays at 12.00 p.m., 1.30 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. During school holidays there are supplementary tours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 12.00 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. There is also a picnic area nearby with an on-site barbecue that adds to the attraction of the place.

The Jasper Carey's Cave, Canberra has had historical significance, especially since the spine of a large extinct wombat was found in 1957, which added to its attractions, and increased the attention towards it. For a truly wonderful experience, do come to the Jasper Carey's Cave, Canberra, and taste the thrills and chills of being inside a cave!

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