BlackRat's Cave Creatures Traditional Cache
BlackRat's Cave Creatures
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Our aim with this cache was for it to be in an interesting location that people may not know exists and to be large enough for a future scouting travel bug international challenge.
The cache is within the Orchestra Shell Reserve on the site of the Neerabup Lime Company Kilns. The cache is close to a pair of well preserved three arched lime kilns joined by a bagging floor. The kilns were in use between 1958 and 1968 but look older. Burning limestone at very high temperatures removes the carbon dioxide and quicklime is produced. From this hydrated lime can be produced for use in the building industry, gold production and fertiliser production.
Of equal interest is the Orchestra Shell Cave behind the kilns. If you take a torch you may be able to go into the cave. Archaeologists found evidence of fires in the cave dating back to 4500BC and some markings on the roof.
The cache is down a short unsurfaced track. You could either drive or park on Wattle Ave and walk down in 5 minutes or so. The site is quite littered so it would be great if you could take some of the trash out with you.
It appears that a gate has been fitted so you will need to be prepared to walk the last 130m or so.
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