Stoneaxe Cave
Submitted: Sunday, Jan 30, 2011 at 14:01
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equinox
Hi all,
Has anybody been to, or know anything about
Stoneaxe Cave?
It about 140 kilometres west of the Breaden Hills.
I have contacted 1 group who has been there 14 years ago. Any further info appreciated.
Thanks
Alan
Reply By: Member - Michael J (SA) - Sunday, Jan 30, 2011 at 20:32
Sunday, Jan 30, 2011 at 20:32
Are we getting ready for a foray into the unkown AL???
Am prepping the EFFIE to go...)))))
Do I have to put a spare fridge in for you???
Cheers
MJ
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Follow Up By: equinox - Sunday, Jan 30, 2011 at 21:44
Sunday, Jan 30, 2011 at 21:44
Hi MJ
I'm hoping it's not going to be that unknown by the time I get there!!!!
That tray real estate price is still very high this year - might have to take you up on your offer :)))
Cheers
Al
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Follow Up By: River Swaggie - Monday, Jan 31, 2011 at 02:53
Monday, Jan 31, 2011 at 02:53
Surely our Ol Mate Willem would know....
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Reply By: Member - sparra - Monday, Jan 31, 2011 at 23:03
Monday, Jan 31, 2011 at 23:03
G'day Alan,
Stoneaxe cave was in our plans in 2006 when we were out that way via Mt Cornish and Mt Rosamund,we ended up turning back as the scrub was too thick (grevillia). I think the best access would be from the north (christmas creek) or maybe out through Mt Bannerman.
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cave was found by surveyors using helicoptors around the 70's i believe.
Very intriguing name isn't it.
cheers, sparra
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Follow Up By: equinox - Monday, Jan 31, 2011 at 23:38
Monday, Jan 31, 2011 at 23:38
Hi Sparra,
Thanks for that - shame about the heavy scrub. I can't see myself going south from there so a north(ish) option is likely.
Yes - very intriguing name as you say, cheers for the helicopter info.
Regards
Alan
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Reply By: equinox - Thursday, Feb 10, 2011 at 19:59
Thursday, Feb 10, 2011 at 19:59
I'd like to thank Exploroz member Phil B for providing me with an answer.
Stoneaxe Cave was found and named by
John James Veevers whilst conducting geologic investigations, including a Gravity Survey, using a helicopter in 1957. Their base camps were at
Well 48 and 40, and Footprint Flat.
Thanks again to Sparra for the helicopter clue.
Some answers however, provoke even more questions....................................
Regards
Alan
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