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Ashford Caves

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Originally on a private property, the Ashford Caves are now part of the Kwiambal National Park. A basic camping ground called 'Lemon Tree Flat' is located within a 10-kilometre (6.2 mi) radius of the cave entrance, as are the Macintyre Falls.
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and are situated approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) west of the former Ashford coal mine, north of
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inhabits the cave system and breeds from November through March.
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The large arch-shaped opening was made to access the
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