TasmaniaCaving in Tasmania Baldocks Cave Croesus Cave
Baldocks Cave is part of the Sassafras system (a system that lies in the catchment of Sassafras Creek) was the second cave to be developed for tourist at Mole Creek and opened in 1908. Contained within the Mole Creek Karst National Park and Conservation Area, the Baldocks Cave (has been gated to prevent further degradation of speleothems and sediments. (Speleothems is the process of mineral deposits that form in caves over time. These mineral deposits are created by groundwater dripping, flowing, seeping, or ponding).
The cave is a complex network of dry abandoned stream passages and lower water sections. Rapid deterioration and competition from Scotts Cave led to its closure after a short period of operation. The cave is recovering with active formation growth. Features of this cave include tree roots, geohistory, rich coloured formations and historic relics. Aaccess is restricted via professional guides.
Visitors to Baldocks Cave can also see a variety of creatures that live there, including cave spiders and crickets.
Footnote & References
- Mole Creek Karst National Park, Tasmania Parks, https://parks.tas.gov.au/Documents/molecreekkarstpdf.pdf
- Baldocks Cave, posted 5 November 2016, author Nic Haygarth, https://nichaygarth.com/index.php/tag/baldocks-cave/
TasmaniaCaving in Tasmania Baldocks Cave Croesus Cave