St Michaels Cave (Avalon Beach)
Cave in New South Wales, Australia
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St Michaels Cave is situated in the Sydney suburb of Avalon Beach. This sea-side cave is around 110 metres long, 15 metres high and 10 metres wide. The original colonial owner was a Reverend John Therry, who planned to deliver lectures within the cave and build a church above it. The cave was formed by the erosion of a jurassic dyke through triassic sedimentary rocks. The cave is known to be a breeding site for Common bent-wing bats and Large-eared pied bats.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
LocationAvalon Beach, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates33°37′44.83″S 151°20′21.23″E
Depth15 m (49 ft)
Length110 m (360 ft)
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| Location | Avalon Beach, New South Wales, Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°37′44.83″S 151°20′21.23″E |
| Depth | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Length | 110 m (360 ft) |
| Geology | Dolerite & Narrabeen Group |
| Hazards | falling rocks |
| Access | not allowed |
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  Location within New South Wales | |
| Location | New South Wales |
| Coordinates | 33.62912°S 151.33923°E |
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