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Hugh’s Dale Waterfall
In short
Tne of the highlights of Christmas Island is the unusual Hugh’s Dale Waterfall. The hard water of the spring, which feeds this waterfall, has formed impressive tufa deposits. The wall of these porous rocks forms an impressive accent in the exotic rainforest of The Dales and not less impressive are the rare rimstone pools formed below the waterfall.
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In detail
Hughe’s Dale is the only out of seven-eight local dales with water flowing throughout the year.
Tourist path leads to this waterfall and tourists often take a bath under falling streams of clean, cool, and drinkable water.
Falls are of religious importance to local Buddhists.
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Wonders of Christmas Island
Highlights of Christmas island are its unique ecology and some interesting features of karst processes.
Waterfalls
Some of the most fascinating and awe-inspiring natural monuments are waterfalls or locations where a river abruptly changes its elevation.
Spring tufa, travertine, and other formations
This category includes very diverse landmarks that have one thing in common: all of them are created by springs that are depositing chemical sediments – silica, carbonates, salt, or other chemical compounds.
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An Island Called Christmas
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When Crabs Cross the Sand
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