State Park · Australia
Hastings Caves State Reserve
Hastings Caves State Reserve is a state park in Australia, covering 301 acres (122 ha), established in 1999.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Australia |
| Area | 301 acres (122 ha) |
| Established | 1999 |
| Coordinates | 43.4130° S, 146.8740° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Hastings Caves State Reserve
The Hastings Caves State Reserve is the setting of a complex of caves and a natural warm springs located 102 km (63 mi) south of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Newdegate Cave, the largest dolomite cave in Australia open to tourists, is a part of the complex. They are located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the nearby Lune River fossil/gem centre and the Ida Bay Railway. The complex features natural warm springs, which cause many of the local streams to be at a year-round temperature of 28 °C (82 °F). This feeds a swimming pool at the Hastings Visitor Centre, which is available to visitors to swim in.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Getting there
| Nearest town | Hobart, Australia |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 102 km south of Hobart |
Airports near this park
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- Hobart International Airport (HBA) · Hobart (Cambridge), Australia · 51.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hastings Caves State Reserve?
Hastings Caves State Reserve is in Australia (43.4130° S, 146.8740° E).
When was Hastings Caves State Reserve established?
Hastings Caves State Reserve was established in 1999, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Hastings Caves State Reserve?
Hastings Caves State Reserve covers 301 acres (122 ha).
How do I get to Hastings Caves State Reserve?
The nearest town is Hobart, Australia. about 102 km south of Hobart.
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5680289 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hastings_Caves_State_Reserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).