Calgardup & Giants Caves, Margaret River

LOCATION : Calgardup and Giants Caves are located in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. Calgardup Cave is 15km south of Margaret River on Caves Road, while Giants Cave is 20km south of Margaret River on Caves Road. Both are former show caves, which are now shown as self-guided caves

 

OVERVIEW :.Calgardup Cave is spectacular because of the water covering the floor of three caverns. The special effects of from the reflections of the water surface are something to see. Elevated platforms have been built through the cave so people can relax, enjoy the exquisite beauty at their own pace and without a guide. You will not get lost. Educational signs are placed throughout the cave. Adventure sections of Calgardup Cave are available with a guide and can be arranged to talking to staff at the entrance.

Giants Cave has huge caverns within and is about 800 metres long. The cave is unique in that it is a through cave, meaning you can enter a spectacular doline and reappear out of another. Elevated platforms and marked paths are provided, so getting lost is not an issue.

ACCOMMODATION : Calgardup Cave features an Information Centre. There are many motels, caravan parks in the area.
CAVE TOURS : Calgardup Cave is open daily from 9am to 4.15pm every day except for Christmas Day. Giants Cave is open from 9.30am to 3.30pm on school holidays and long weekends. Enquire at the Calgardup Cave Information Centre for availability at other times. Visitors need to bring their own torches (or hire one on site), and wear old clothing and sturdy footwear.
CONTACT NUMBERS :
The caves are managed by the Western Australian Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM).
Mailing Address: Ranger-in-Charge, Calgardup Cave, Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, Margaret River, Western Australia. 6285.
Telephone: ((08) 9757 7422.