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Ngilgi Cave
Ngilgi Cave, previously known as Yallingup Cave, is a karst cave to the northeast of Yallingup, in the southwest of Western Australia.

In many sections of the cave a red layer of soil can be seen; this is called paleosol.

Discovery

The local Wardandi people have long known of the existence of the Ngilgi cave. The Wardandi believe the caves to be their passage to the afterlife.

Edward Dawson was the first European to enter the cave when he went searching for stray horses in 1899. He acted as a guide to the cave from December 1900 to November 1937.

It was frequently promoted and was highlighted in early twentieth century tourism promotion materials.

Naming

It was originally named for the nearby town of Yallingup but renamed in 2000 to acknowledge the cave's part in Australian Aboriginal mythology. Ngilgi (pronounced Neelgee) was a good spirit who triumphed in battle against an evil spirit Wolgine.

The story is part of the heritage of the Wardandi people who are the custodians of the caves in the area.

See also

  • Entrance to Ngilgi Cave
    Entrance to Ngilgi Cave
  • Plaque commemorating the discovery
    Plaque commemorating the discovery
  • "Two Tonne Stalactite"
    "Two Tonne Stalactite"
  • Rock formation
    Rock formation

Notes

  1. ^ "Australian Karst Index Database". Australian Speleological Federation. 2007. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  2. ^ Jochen Duckeck (2014). "Ngilgi Cave". Show Caves of the World. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  3. ^ Marisa Quinn-Haisu (18 November 2017). "Ngilgi Cave, Yallingup". Weekend Notes. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  4. ^ Hall, Susan (Summer 2007). Harding, Alison (ed.). "Wardan Aboriginal Centre" (PDF). Transwa In-service magazine. West Perth: Countrywide Publications. pp. 4–5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 August 2007. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  5. ^ The Caves of Western Australia. Perth: A.E. Forsaith. 1905. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  6. ^ The caves of Western Australia, A.E. Forsaith, 1910, retrieved 7 September 2018
  7. ^ "BEAUTIFUL FOLDED SHAWLS IN THE YALINGUP CAVE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA". Sunday Times (Perth). No. 1287. Western Australia. 13 August 1922. p. 9. Retrieved 7 September 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  8. ^ "The WONDERLAND of the WEST". Sunday Times (Perth). No. 780. Western Australia. 15 December 1912. p. 3 (First Section). Retrieved 7 September 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  9. ^ Display panel "Ngilgi once more" at the cave, 5 February 2024
  10. ^ "A dry day in wine country". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 12 February 2005. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
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