Jarateng Cave
Jarateng Cave is in the Giants Castle area. Picture credit thanks to Dylan Harris.
The cave can sleep up to 8 people as it it quite deep and wide but fairly low. The protection is great from all elements as the entrance is almost slanted downwards with a slight overhang and acts as a barrier. Most of the heat is also retained in the cave. The view is exceptional, especially at sunrise/ sunset..
The only issue is fresh water, which can only be gathered almost 350m back down the pass..
Listing Details
Area
Location (Degrees)
29°18'36.8"S 29°26'39.2"E
Location (Decimal)
-29.310233, 29.444217
Cave Name
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Caves
Altitude
2,840
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Reviews (1)
by
Dylan Harris
A Trip Up Jarateng Pass
Myself and two mates recently ventured up Jarateng/ Jardings Pass on a misty day. We walked through a thick cloud-line and vast, open hills to reach Jarateng Cave: a small slit in the side of the mountain that opens into a larger open space accommodating of about 6 people. The opening of the cave has a slight overhang which shields the wind and rain. The inside has semi-low roofing but is quite deep. All-in-all a very nice cave and well-protected.