Story: Limestone country

Formation of caves

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Paul Williams, 'Limestone country - Dissolving rock', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/interactive/12391/formation-of-caves (accessed 26 April 2024)

Story by Paul Williams, published 24 Sep 2007