大家都喜歡到美術館欣賞精美的藝術品或畫作。澳洲有許多自然美景，尤其澳洲的岩洞更是天然的藝術館，在這裡你可以欣賞到大自然的鬼斧神工，勝過人造藝術品，很值得你在周末和家人或朋友一起探索。

 

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Great view of the Mckeowns Valley looking through the Devils Coach House taken by @melindarestrepo #nature #geology #bushwalking #sky #caves #cavephotography #beauty #visitnsw #visitbathurst #oberon #bluemountains #lithgowtourism #greatoutdoors #amazing

A post shared by Jenolan Caves Australia (@jenolancaves) on May 28, 2019 at 7:29pm PDT

溶洞是可溶性岩石中因喀斯特作用所形成的地下空間，又稱喀斯特地貌。其實在悉尼一帶，也有多個好看又神秘的岩洞，這裡就為大家介紹~

1、洞穴海灘 

Caves Beach | Lake Macquarie

地址：Caves Beach

Lake Macquarie 2281

洞穴海灘（Caves Beach)就在新州東部海岸，距離悉尼約130公里車程，距離新州第二大城市紐卡斯爾（Newcastle）約25公里車程。到紐卡斯爾旅遊的朋友，不妨也到洞穴海灘遊玩吧，一探美麗的岩洞！

 

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The sea caves at Caves Beach are one of our favourite spots to visit. It’s a cool experience exploring the caves but you have to time it right. You can only explore the caves at low tide. On a hot day, brings your swimmers. It’s great to combine a swim with some cave exploration. For more info, click link in bio.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #newywithkids #newcastlensw #familyfun #kidsfun #newcastleevents #newcastlemums #lakemacmums #huntermums #whatsonnewcastle #cavesbeach #lakemacquarie #cavesnsw #seacaves

A post shared by Newy with Kids (@newywithkids) on Sep 12, 2020 at 12:26am PDT

Lake Macquarie 最受歡迎的海灘之一便是海灘洞穴了，一到退潮的時候，許多大小不同的天然洞穴便會露出海面，這時便可以走進去一探究竟。

 

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We』re thrilled to be welcoming visitors back to Lake Macquarie from June 1!⁣ ⁣ And while we can』t wait to share our beautiful region with you once again, your visit may be a little different from usual. It』s a tricky time for all of us and this includes many of our tourism operators, restaurants and other small businesses. ⁣ ⁣ We recommend booking your accommodation, dining and other activities in advance where possible. Please remain patient and vigilant, and remember that we are all in this together. ⁣ ⁣ So while your trip may be a little different from those in the past, we promise the lake, beaches, walking trails, sea caves and fishing spots are all still here to be enjoyed! ⁣ ⁣ We can』t wait to see you soon #VisitLakeMac #LoveLakeMacquarie⁣ ⁣ 📸 @lee_stevenson_fpv #VisitLakeMac #LakeMacquarie #NSW #HolidayHereThisYear #LoveNSW

A post shared by Visit Lake Macquarie (@visitlakemac) on May 28, 2020 at 11:17pm PDT

2、珍羅蘭鐘乳石洞 

Jenolan Caves

地址：4655 Jenolan Caves Rd,

Jenolan NSW 2790

位於藍山（Blue Mountains）世界遺產區邊緣的珍羅蘭鐘乳石洞，是世界上最古老、最精緻的洞穴生態系統之一，共提供11個觀光石洞。它是澳洲的一顆璀璨珍寶，形成於三億四千萬年前，大自然的鬼斧神工造就了千姿百態的巨大鐘乳石溶洞。你可以在專業導遊帶領下進行洞穴探索之旅！

 

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What a great pic! I think it’s the River Cave – lots of stairs and ladders! Thanks to Michael Ghalayini.

A post shared by Jenolan Caves Australia (@jenolancaves) on Feb 13, 2017 at 4:24pm PST

這裡的一系列石灰岩洞被評為「南半球最大、最美、最奇特的景觀」，其中最著名的兩個洞穴的要數Chifley Caves和Orient Caves。Chifley Caves奇幻神秘，深受孩子們的喜愛，這裡可以看到五彩繽紛的石灰岩。Orient Caves則保留了石灰岩最原始的魅力，帶給人與眾不同的感覺，洞里充盈著安靜祥和的氛圍。

 

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#世界最古 の #ジェノランケーブ ライトを消すと一ミリの光もない闇🧐 下から上に向かって伸びてるのも、上から下に向かって伸びてるのも、全て鍾乳石🧐 1cm伸びるのに、約100年🧐 #3億5000年前 #洞窟 #鍾乳洞 #鍾乳石 #jenolancaves #orientcave #ブルーマウンテンズツアー #鍾乳洞探検隊 #探検

A post shared by ひのき あやこ (@ayakohchan) on Jan 2, 2018 at 1:40pm PST

3、昆斯克利夫隧道

Queenscliff Tunnel

地址：Queenscliff Head

Manly Sydney 2096

昆斯克利夫隧道又稱為曼利蟲洞（Manly Wormhole），它是一個連接昆斯克利夫（Queenscliff）與淡水海灘的隧道。

 

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Quite literally, the light at the end of the tunnel! ✨ Walk on the far left side of Queenscliff Beach in Sydney’s north, and you’ll uncover one of Manly’s best kept secrets – the Wormhole. #ilovesydney ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸 @lauriebenge

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40米長的曼利蟲洞和其它岩洞不同，它是一個多世紀前由漁民鑿出來的。很少人知道這個隧道，通常只有當地人才知道這個秘密的隧道。

4、亞朗戈比里洞穴

Yarrangobilly Caves

地址：50 Yarrangobilly Caves Rd

Yarrangobilly 2720

亞朗戈比里洞穴系統位於新州Kosciuszko國家公園（Kosciuszko National Park）北部的Yarrangobilly河谷沿線12公里長的喀斯特地區（ karst region）。

 

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Discover the depths of Yarrangobilly Caves full of stalagmites, stalactites and delicate decorations like shawls and cave corals. Created over 440 million years ago in @snowymountainsnsw Kosciuszko National Park, there’s plenty to explore from the underground caves to above ground thermal pools. @nswnationalparks #NewSouthWales #snowymountains Please check the #NSWParks website for the latest park details and alerts. 📷 @nugagram

A post shared by New South Wales (@visitnsw) on Apr 11, 2018 at 11:02pm PDT

這裡的洞穴形成時期不同，從幾百萬年到幾十萬年前的都有。其中，最受歡迎的是South Glory Cave，洞中支撐穹頂的成千上萬個鐘乳石有著一種勢不可擋的磅礴之勢！

 

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Moon • Shadow ​A visit to the Yarrangobilly area will certainly have you feeling over the moon 🌕, just like @adam_klumper when he captured this amazing shot from a recent visit! The Yarrangobilly region in the northern part of the #kosciuszkonationalpark is full of great outdoor adventures, including hikes, spying these incredible rock formations and don』t miss the thermal pool where the temperature of the water is naturally heated at a toasty 27 degrees Celsius year-round. The Yarrangobilly region is are about a two hour drive from Wagga Wagga in the @snowymountainsnsw. To add to your day trip, be sure to stop off in the @visitsnowyvalleys region on your way there or back. ​#visitwagga ​​Note: The caves in the Yarrangobilly area remain closed. General public opening hours for the Yarrangobilly area is 9am to 5pm – this image was shot after hours in conjunction with NSW National Parks. ​@nswnationalparks ​

A post shared by Wagga Wagga • NSW • Australia (@visitwaggawagga) on Sep 16, 2020 at 3:24am PDT

5、洞穴海灘 

Caves Beach | Jervis Bay

地址：Caves Beach Rd

Jervis Bay 2540

這個洞穴沙灘坐落在Booderee國家公園的臨海邊緣，距離附近的露營地只有幾百米。從從悉尼南部到這個洞穴沙灘，路途不是很遠，只需要三個小時的車程。

 

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Doing what u like is freedom, liking what u do is happiness. #cavebeach #sunrise #sunrisephotography #beachsunrise #beachlife #travelnsw #explorensw #nswcoastline

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Jervis Bay的洞穴海灘廣受悉尼人歡迎，它寶藍色水域和出色的浮潛條件很適合喜歡潛水的朋友在周末時做一日游。

 

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This is bioluminescent phytoplankton, making the ocean look like something from a Sci-Fi movie! 🌌✨ Photos by: 1: @jesusramirez.mx 2: @james.garlick 3: @rosecolouredlenses 4: @jordan_robins #nature

A post shared by Nature (@nature) on Sep 16, 2020 at 11:56am PDT

6、旺比恩山洞

Wombeyan Caves

地址：Caves Track

Wombeyan Caves 2580

距離悉尼約270公里車程一帶有一個岩洞叫旺比恩山洞（Wombeyan Caves），它就位於新州東南部的南部高地（Southern Highlands）的旺比恩喀斯特保護區（Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve）內。

 

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How is your 2020 going for you all? I can』t wait to go camping back out here once the fires settle down and the weather cools a bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . #wombeyancaves #visitnsw #newsouthwales #tourismnsw #nswbushfires #nswtourism #sonya7iii #sonyalpha #voyaged #bealpha #hellofrom #canberraphotographer #takemoreadventures #photographyday #depthsofearth #travelshots #speechlessplaces #wetravelgirls #starttheadventure #landscapeshot #landscapehunters #aussiephotos #createscenery #wandermore #cave #cavephotography #caves #seeaustralia #photographyday

A post shared by Bonnie Wander | CBR, Australia (@bonniewander_) on Jan 14, 2020 at 12:03am PST

這個岩洞由多個喀斯特地貌的山洞組成，這裡可以看到非常罕見的稀有岩層。如想要自助洞穴探險，無花果樹山洞（Figtree Cave）被認為是數一數二的好去處，裡面有巨大的洞穴大廳，還有一條流動的谷間溪流。

 

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Bring your swimmers and take a break by the creek. 📷@curiousxcuriouser #NSWParks #WombeyanKarstConservationReserve #NewSouthWales

A post shared by NSW National Parks (@nswnationalparks) on Mar 16, 2018 at 1:48pm PDT

7、紅手洞

Red Hands Cave

地址：Red Hands Cave Walking Track

Blue Mountains 2787

紅手洞位於藍山山脈Glenbrook地區，非常靠近Jellybean Pool，這塊岩石懸垂物是新州最古老的土著藝術品之一。

 

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The thing I loved most about #jellybeanpool was how peaceful it was. I was there early morning so of course nobody else was there. I decided to venture off the main trail where I came across to the other side where I obtained this photo. Further up there was even a small waterfall! I have plans to return during summer. ☀️ . . . #glenbrook #river #seensw #visitaustralia #seeaustralia #newsouthwales #bluemountains #adventuretime #hikingadventures #letshike #scenicphotography #naturephotography #bushwalking #australianoutdoors #austour #bushwalk

A post shared by Jordan (@allhisadventures) on Sep 10, 2020 at 12:06am PDT

這幅精美的手印畫作具有 500 至 1600 年的歷史，由澳大利亞原住民所繪製。除了紅手洞，在這裡你還可以找到其它有意思的原住民模板藝術！

 

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Visit to Red Hand Cave at Glenbrook today. Stencil of hands done by the Durug people approx 1600 yrs ago #redhandcave #darugpeople #handstencil #firstnations #firstnationspeople #bluemountainsnsw #bluemountainsnationalpark #rockart #dailybaileynsw

A post shared by Geoff Clark (@geoffclark) on Jun 24, 2020 at 6:41pm PDT

周末無處可去的朋友，趕快把這些地方加入你的行程吧！能如此近距離的感受大自然的美妙，對於生活在繁忙都市裡的你，絕對是一種很好的犒賞！