The Dell - Clifton Springs, Victoria
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S 38° 09.170 E 144° 33.821
55H E 286526 N 5774423
A natural ampitheatre created by a series of landslides
Waymark Code: WMQVCK
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 03/31/2016
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About 40000 years ago the Dell, a natural amphitheatre was created by a series of landslips in the foreshore escarpment at Clifton Springs, helped by the natural movement of groundwater, presumably after heavy rain,when a large volume of land slid down towards the bay.Ground travel rates are generally very slow and of the order of 15 to 20mm per annum have been recorded, although more accelerated rates have been noted in the past.
In 1870 mineral springs were found in the Dell resulting in the establishment of the Clifton Springs Mineral Spa Resort which lasted until 1921. The spring water was described as bright and sparkling with many health benefits and superior to imported varieties. The medicinal value of the waters was submitted to rigid chemical examination, and summarised as containing magnesia, seltzer, sulphur, soda and iron .
Waymark is confirmed to be publicly accessible: yes
Parking Coordinates: S 38° 09.204 E 144° 33.762
Access fee (In local currency): .00
Requires a high clearance vehicle to visit.: no
Requires 4x4 vehicle to visit.: no
Public Transport available: no
Website reference: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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