Margaret River Region Caves

OVERVIEW : They were first discovered in 1895, and the caves have been opened for inspection since 1904. Four show caves open for inspection. Jewel Cave (60 min guided tour) is 8km north of Augusta. It features large, heavily decorated chambers & longest straw stalactite in an Australian tourist cave. Lake Cave (60 min guided tour) is found 16km south of Margaret River. It features 62m descent to lake inside cave, with great reflections. Mammoth Cave (60 min self-guided audio tour) is located 13 km south of Margaret River and is over 570m long, with large chambers. It is particularly noted for its fossils. Ngilgi Cave (60 min semi-guided tour) is located 9 km from Dunsborough, and has an abundance of beautiful shawls. Ngilgi Adventure Tours are also available (must be booked in advance). See www.margaretriverattractions.com for more info.
Margaret River Caves
LOCATION : The Margaret River Region Caves are located near the towns of Margaret River, Dunsborough and Augusta, between 260 km and 315km south of Perth.
FACILITIES On Site: LAKE CAVE has an Interpretive Centre that explores cave geology, biology, local history and megafauna, as well as info on caves of the world. Jewel Cave also has an interpretative area focusing on the local history, including the thylacine fossil discoveries in the cave, and threatened stygofauna of the cave system.
Lake Cave has an onsite tearoom, while light refreshments are available at Ngilgi and Jewel Caves.
ACCOMMODATION : There are many motels, caravan parks and chalets in the area.
CAVE TOURS : For tour times see www.margaretriverattractions.com/caves/ or phone 08 9757 7411
SPECIALIST TOURS : Ngilgi Cave Adventure Tours run every day, subject to availability. All caving equipment supplied. Various tour routes and durations from 2 hrs to 4 hrs. Pre-booking is essential.
CONTACT NUMBERS : The caves are managed by the Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association.
Mailing Address: Operations Coordinator, Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association, 100 Bussell Highway, Margaret River, Margaret River, Western Australia. 6285.
Telephone: (08) 9557 7427 (Operations Coordinator) or 08 9757 7411 (General Enquiries)
Email: mandy.mclauchlan@margaretriver.com or attractions@margaretriver.com