Sea Cave, Caves Beach - NSW, Australia
S 33° 06.702 E 151° 38.804
56H E 373737 N 6335515
Caves Beach is the name of both a suburb and a beach on the Swansea peninsula. The beach is named for the network of sculptural sea caves spread along its southern end, which are wondrous to explore. They can only be accessed at LOW TIDE.
Waymark Code: WM19GPD
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 02/25/2024
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SEA CAVE FORMATION
A sea cave is a cave formed in a cliff by wave action of an ocean or lake. Sea caves occur on almost every cliffed headland or coast where the waves break directly on a rock cliff and are formed by mechanical erosion rather than the chemical solution process that is responsible for the majority of inland caves. Zones of weakness in the cliff give way under the force of the waves and are eroded out; these cavities are enlarged by the hydraulic pressure built up by each wave.
CAVES BEACH
The beach runs for just 300m to the north to Hams Beach. With well-maintained BBQ facilities and picnic areas, Caves Beach is a great family day out. The beach is patrolled and is ideal for both swimmers and surfers.
SAFETY
Make sure to check the tide times before visiting this sea cave and only enter at LOW TIDE.
Type of Land: Local Park
Managed By: Lake Macquarie City Council
Contact Info: 02 4921 0333
Website: [Web Link]
Type of Cave: Sea Cave
Contains Stalactites: no
Contains Stalagmites: no
Contains Bats: no
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
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