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Abbey Caves and Rock Forest

Abbey Caves are a series of undeveloped limestone caves. The first is Organ Cave, the largest, and then there are Middle Cave and Ivy Cave.

There is also a “Rock Forest” around the caves with some fascinating limestone formations. We didn't explore the caves as it will have wet feet even up to the knee. We took more time to explore “Rock Forest” which is a must see spot.

map - we walked per the purple marking

Organ Cave, the largest one

Filled with water inside

outside scene

The walkway is scattered with giant limestone rocks that date back millions of years

The start of the magnificent Rock Forest with its massive limestone boulders entwined with the ancient Puriri trees

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Kelly was busy for taking photo

naturally sculptured limestone outcrops

美景太多了  目不暇给

來到Abbey Caves  若沒走訪Rock Forest   就太遺憾了

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