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Story: Limestone country

Formation of caves

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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Artwork by Gareth Railton

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Paul Williams. 'Limestone country', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/limestone-country/3/2