Australian Fossil Mammal Sites - 698-002
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S 37° 02.144 E 140° 47.800
54H E 481916 N 5901144
Naracoorte Caves is one of the "world's greatest fossil sites" and provides much of the extant evidence of Australia's pre-historic fauna.
Waymark Code: WM5ADM
Location: South Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 12/07/2008
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"Riversleigh and Naracoorte, situated in the north and south respectively of eastern Australia, are among the world’s 10 greatest fossil sites. They are a superb illustration of the key stages of evolution of Australia’s unique fauna."
This waymark represents Naracoorte Caves Conservation Park, which offers tours of various caves, as well as an interpretive centre.
Type: Natural
Reference number: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/698/
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