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The Clifden Limestone Cave System is located in the Western Southland Region of New Zealand close to the hamlet of Clifden on private land.
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Geology
The cave is formed in Miocene (c. 22-18 million years ago) limestone created from the accumulation of shell fragments, sand and pebbles in the Epeiric Zealandia sea, and is a solutional cave.
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Ecology
Glow worms or titiwai (Arachnocampa luminosa) find a natural habitat in the Clifden Cave System because of the damp environment with little or no wind.
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Recreation
The cave system runs about 300 metres (980 ft) long and a marked through route with fixed ladders is available for properly equipped people who wish to experience caving, and other passages are accessible for experienced cavers.
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References
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