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Jenolan Caves Where: Jenolan Caves are located just outside of the Blue Mountains in NSW. Landform: The caves at Jenolan are limestone caves. They were formed as water seeped through the limestone causing holes to form. These holes get bigger till they become caves. Use: Jenolan Caves are used as a tourist attraction. Thousand of people have traveled through the caves admiring the stalagmites and stalactites that form within the caves. Significance: Jenolan Caves are significant because they are very unique and special. There are lots of interesting stalagmites and stalactites which are quite rare.

Sydney Opera House Where: The Sydney Opera House is located on Benelong Point in Sydney, NSW. Where: The Sydney Opera House is located on Benelong Point in Sydney, NSW. When: The Sydney House was designed by a Danish architect in 1956 and was officially opened in When: The Sydney House was designed by a Danish architect in 1956 and was officially opened in Use: The Sydney Opera House is used for performances including the opera, the ballet, concerts, and plays. It also has restaurants and tours. Use: The Sydney Opera House is used for performances including the opera, the ballet, concerts, and plays. It also has restaurants and tours. Significance: The Sydney Opera House is significant because of its unique design. It has been especially built to look like sails of a boat and has design features that make it perfect for concerts. Significance: The Sydney Opera House is significant because of its unique design. It has been especially built to look like sails of a boat and has design features that make it perfect for concerts.

North Head Quarantine Station  Where: North Head Quarantine Station is located at Manly in NSW.  When: The Quarantine station was used to quarantine migrants arriving in Australia from 1828 to  Use: The Quarantine station is now used as a tourist site where people can learn about Australia’s history.  Significance: The Quarantine Station stands has rare plant species that grow in the area, and there are endangered populations of little penguins and long-nosed bandicoots. It is also a historical site.