Margaret River Caves Tour

Your experience

Head underground in Margaret River for an immersive cave adventure, choosing between Jewel, Lake, or Mammoth Cave’s remarkable chambers and crystal formations.

Getting started

Your experience begins at the cave visitor centre, where you check in for your selected tour. From here, knowledgeable guides (for guided options) or your audio guide (for Mammoth Cave) lead you into some of the region’s most spectacular underground landscapes. Well-lit pathways, boardwalks, and clear signage ensure a smooth experience for all visitors.

What to expect

Mammoth Cave

• Explore at your own pace: Wander through vast, cathedral-like limestone chambers on smooth boardwalks and gentle slopes, ideal for all fitness levels.

• Prehistoric fossils: Spot 50,000-year-old megafauna fossils embedded in the cave walls, an incredible window into Western Australia’s ancient past.

• Immersive audio guide: Listen to rich storytelling about geology, paleontology, and local legends, available in multiple languages.

• Nature walk finale: Exit the cave into a tranquil Karri and Marri forest, where a peaceful boardwalk trail completes your self-guided adventure.

Lake Cave

• Guided descent into a doline: Follow your expert guide down into a giant sinkhole before entering one of Margaret River’s most enchanting caverns.

• The underground lake: Explore the cave’s glass-still permanent lake, famous for its mirror-like reflections of delicate crystal formations.

• Spectacular formations: See stalactites, stalagmites, and intricate rock patterns illuminated beautifully throughout the chambers.

• Interpretive centre: After your tour, explore interactive displays about the cave’s geology, formation, and conservation efforts.

Jewel Cave

• Vast show cave experience: Explore Western Australia’s largest show cave, home to three immense chambers filled with dramatic limestone formations.

• Record-breaking formations: See some of the country’s longest straw stalactites, massive flowstone walls, and intricate crystal features illuminated throughout the cave.

• Expert-led storytelling: Your guide shares the cave’s geology, discovery history, and the remarkable tale of the extinct Tasmanian Tiger fossils found within.

• Karri forest walk: After your tour, enjoy a short optional stroll through the surrounding Karri forest, passing the original cave entrance hidden among towering trees.