Capertee, Australia

The largest canyon in Australia is Capertee. It has not only an impressive scale, but also a solid age. The valley was formed millions of years ago, so today its slopes don’t seem so steep. However, extreme land cliffs can be found there. Conquering them alone isn’t recommended to fans of climbing, as rocks are very fragile and may collapse.

The length of the canyon is about 450 kilometers and the width is about 30 kilometers. Since ancient times, locals used the valley of Capertee River to develop mines, as slopes of gorge were full of gifts of nature. The earliest gemstone mines have been developed here over 2000 years ago. It’s noteworthy that the field of gems didn’t depleted after thousands years. Most recently, one of the curious travelers has spent 6 days in the canyon; during that time he managed to find 77 gems. Walking through the ancient mines isn’t safe, as any loud sound or awkward movement can cause them to collapse. Abandoned mines are not the only attractive feature of Capertee. It remains an ideal place for exploring natural attractions and cycling. Next - Kali Gandaki Gorge