Tuglow caves wee jasper caves wellington caves willie willie caves wombeyan caves. The most romantic origin of the name wee jasper comes from folklore and is attributed to an early resident, mcbean, an old scot, one of the earliest settlers. It remains a soughtafter reference for the caves of the area, especially for the cave maps. Visit wee jasper reserves on your trip to wee jasper or. You can request the books you are looking for, on top of the already great selection they have. Wee jasper descends towards the murrumbidgee river, panoramic views of the valley and the stored waters of burrinjuck dam unfold. If youre coming to a wee jasper based class consider making a weekend of it, do the fossil tour and visit careys caves as well.
Outdoor education at careys cave careys cave, wee jasper. With guidance from bill wallace who knows these caves and has been in them many times, a look into a couple of the caves. On saturday we decided to checkout the carey caves 6km out of wee jasper. The dramatic limestone outcrops of the wee jasper valley are highly scenic and have significant scientific and educational values associated with their structural geology, caves and diversity of marine fossils. The tour was good and patricks information and knowledge about the cave system was awesome. Wee jasper boasts stunning camping spots beside the murrumbidgee river, underground caves and historical homesteads. There are several beautiful reserves in the area, with barbecues and. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on their feet down the road. The exploration and speleogeography of mammoth caves, jenolan 1971 this is the jenolan yellow book. Arrange your visit to careys cave, gem of wee jasper and discover more familyfriendly attractions in wee jasper using our.
Wee jasper is a small picturesque village of about 80 people in the pretty goodradigbee valley at the western foot of the brindabella ranges, on the backwaters of burrinjuck dam. The best known cave is careys cave, a system of seven caverns lying just north of the town. Refer also to cave tours but if you have any other questions please contact us. May 05, 2019 after the course finished, i spent some time chatting with armando. This full day trip or overnight camping adventure will take you into magnificent limestone features of the caves system and includes. Wee jasper caves, new south wales australia john dunkley. More information, visit 9 news sydney facebook page.
Arrange your visit to careys cave, gem of wee jasper and discover more familyfriendly attractions in wee jasper using our wee jasper trip builder app. You can book from our calendar of dates in set locations or contact us to arrange a mutually suitable time and location. Fossicking at wee jasper page 1 gemstones and minerals. In addition to these notable mentions, the caves at wellington, yarrangobilly, wee jasper and wombeyan karst conservation reserves are of national significance from geological, biological and palaeontological. The rest of the book deals with the caves, which have. Wee book inn bookstores 10332 jasper avenue, edmonton, ab.
There are many groups that come to wee jasper for wild caving activities in. The wee jasper caves book has the been the bible for wild cavers here, a soughtafter reference with information and cave maps that has been out of print and no copies available anywhere. Wee jasper thought to be named after tiny green gemstones found by an early scots resident which he called wee jaspers this is a natural wonderland made 400 million years ago for exploring, camping, picnicking, birdwatching and outdoors enjoyment. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Please call or visit the facebook page for further updates. Wee jasper caves australian speleological federation. Thought to be named after tiny green gemstones found by an early scots resident which he called wee jaspers this is a natural wonderland for exploring, camping. Times are tough for the travel community right now. Cooradigbee homestead accommodation wee jasper new. Located in the capital country region of nsw, nearest large town yass. Wee jasper hotels for 2020 free cancellation on select. Careys cave, gem of wee jasper booking unavailable on tripadvisor. Every saturday and sunday by appointment school term.
Access is down a flight of 30 steps, after which floors are mostly level with welltrodden. Wee jasper punchbowl cave guided outdoor adventures. Compare deals from over 30 wee jasper hotels and book with. Attract more customers by adding more content such as opening hours, logo and more yellow pages directory. Camp and cave talk to k7 about private or school based trips at wee jasper. I only managed to capture one image that turned out in the cave. Squeezes, more possible pitches and the most difficult chimney climb any of us have ever come across. Wee jasper is a village in the goodradigbee valley at the western foot of the brindabella. The track takes caves road into wee jasper, passing barbers bay near careys cave and careys reserve, a public camping ground used by campers, fishermen and water sport enthusiasts. Unfortunately we do not have wheelchair accessible toilets, however these are located at wee jasper information bay in the village and at fitzpatrick trackhead reserve. Cheese making wee jasper learn how to make 7 cheeses in. I only managed to capture one image that turned out in. Fishing, camping, picnics, bushwalking, relaxation no bookings required unless you are a scoutschool. Choose the homestead which has four bedrooms, with en suites and there is an.
With close proximity to wild caves, bushwalking tracks and the natural bush environment means that wee jasper reserves is a great place for scout and adventure groups, schools, corporate training groups and even social and sporting clubs. Wee jasper is a village in the goodradigbee valley at the western foot of the brindabella ranges, near burrinjuck dam in new south wales, australia in yass valley shire. Is this a mustdo if you are travelling with a big group greater than 5. This is the website for careys cave, wee jasper, nsw, australia. Gc5dr4b wee jasper valley earthcache in new south wales. It remains a sought after reference for the caves of the area especially for the cave maps. Wee book inn bookstores 10332 jasper avenue, edmonton. Wee jasper station is located in the beautiful wee jasper valley close to careys cave, wild caves, state forests, natural bush and is on the banks of the goodradigbee river. Wee jasper station offers accommodation for individuals, families and groups just over an hour from canberra, yass or tumut. Set in a spectacular limestone landscape, careys cave features beautiful, naturally sculpted rock and a wealth of different cave formations. It is located about 90 km northwest of canberra and 60 km southwest of yass. When he asked if id like to help out with the guided caving trips he does in wee jasper, a rural town about a half hours drive into the bush west of canberra, i wasnt sure id heard him properly. The cave entrance is about 40 metres up the path from the parking area. Please stay safe wee jasper reserves is a camping and rv paradise with five 5 beautiful primitive camping reserves and.
Wee jasper is the ideal place to just get away from it all, to celebrate or to meet or plan. Visit careys cave, gem of wee jasper on your trip to wee. Time to discover something new in an ancient environment. Enjoy a family holiday, weddings, reunions, retreats and conferences, rest, relax and absorb the surroundings. Music and theatre in careys cave careys cave, wee jasper. Careys cave, gem of wee jasper is located in wee jasper. The new wee jasper caves book is a major new rewrite of the text. The australian speleological federation has published several items for sale. Careys cave attraction tour wee jasper new south wales. This gem, located in the yass subregion, has appeal both above ground and.
We are pleased to inform you that a new edition is now available. Book now your hotel in wee jasper and pay later with expedia. Nestled in the hills of wee jasper on 7500 acres of beautiful australian grazing and bushland they have various venues on offer. Budget to fancy accommodation alternatives are available in wee jasper. Im new to this so want to make sure im doing everything by the books and respecting the activity and other fossickers. At the 2016 census, wee jasper and the surrounding area had a population of 100. Wee jasper caves 1985 papua new guinea speleological expedition 1974 we also have access to digital editions or personal copies of the following books. Wee jasper school group exploring the dip cave wee jasper family ready to cave assorted caving, climbing, italy, 2007 2008 107 white rocks climbing. Located right here at the festivals doorstep, the caves have something to offer for everyone. This walk was organised and led by me a cbc walk, with technical consulting from bill wallace.
This is a list of caves and cave systems in the state of new south wales, australia. Apart from our crystal clear concerts that are held in the cave, we encourage any singers or musicians to take advantage of the opportunity to try out the acoustics while on a cave tour. Mcbean, so the story goes, arrived home one day with some wee scottish for small jasper a type of gemstone found in the area in his pocket, found in some obscure stream in the hills. Want to see some of australias most interesting limestone cave systems. Headed down to wee jasper caves with simon as our guide to check out punchbowl cave. The cave environment is a remarkable space with many aspects that are often overlooked on traditional cave tours so we have evolved a form of tour where we can experiment and interact with the underground environment as the floors of the chambers are mostly flat we have the opportunity to explore different options. I dont think he realizes it and thats one of the great things about him, but armando is a local legend in. The taemas wee jasper area is one of the most diverse geological landscapes in australia. A must visit for lovers of outdoors and history buffs. Careys cave is located in the beautiful wee jasper valley, about 50 kilometres from yass and 80 kilometres from canberra.
The wee jasper caves book has the been the bible for wild cavers here. Clear views of limestone rock formations and extensive folding, millions of years old can be seen in the cliffs arising from the river. Birrego blighty book book bookham booligal booroorban borambola boree creek bowna brawlin brocklesby brookdale. Hi all, ive been trying to look into fossicking for sapphires at wee jasper. Careys cave, gem of wee jasper, wee jasper inspirock. There are numerous limestone caves in the wee jasper valley, the best known being careys cave, which is open for inspection. Geologically described as an anticline, formed in the devonian period the formation is estimated to be in the vicinity of. After the course finished, i spent some time chatting with armando. Careys cave, gem of wee jasper 2020 all you need to know. The publications shown below can be ordered online by clicking on the product details button below the product title. The summer high temperature for wee jasper is approximately 28 c. Guide to new south wales karst and caves environment nsw. Cooradigbee homestead, experience the possibilities.