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Crystal Cave, Yanchep, Gingin Shire, Western Australia, Australiai
Regional Level Types
Crystal CaveCave
Yanchep- not defined -
Gingin ShireShire
Western AustraliaState
AustraliaCountry

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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
31° 32' 51'' South , 115° 41' 34'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
-31.54758,115.69278
GRN:
S22E70
Type:
Cave
Köppen climate type:
Csa : Hot-summer Mediterranean climate
Nearest Settlements:
PlacePopulationDistance
Yanchep2,481 (2015)5.8km
Carabooda737 (2015)6.8km
Butler9,653 (2015)10.7km
Two Rocks1,817 (2015)11.3km
Jindalee1,180 (2015)11.3km
Nearest Clubs:
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ClubLocationDistance
Mineralogical Society of Western AustraliaPerth, Western Australia48km
Mindat Locality ID:
443941
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:443941:0
GUID (UUID V4):
0


A limestone cave within the Yanchep National Park.
The Crystal cave is the main tour cave.

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References

Yesertener, Cahit Dr. (2006) Hydrogeological Record Series, Report HG13. Assessment of the artificial maintenance of the groundwater in Yanchep Caves, Department of Water, Government of Western Australia.
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