Yanchep Caves

LOCATION : Yanchep Caves are located 57 km north of Perth.

OVERVIEW : The caves were first recorded by Lt. George Grey in 1838, and a caretaker was appointed in 1903. Crystal Cave was lit with electricity in 1932. Three others caves (Mambibby, Cabaret & Yonderup) were open to tourists in the past, but these are now not shown, mostly for environmental reasons. There are over four hundred known caves in the area, some containing fossils. The area is mostly natural coastal bushland. Crystal Cave is well known for the high quality of its calcite decorations.

ACCOMMODATION : On site: kiosk, museum, swimming pool, golf course, and picnic areas, BBQs. Several motels and apartments are to be found in the immediate area.

CAVE TOURS : Crystal Cave Tours: Duration 45mins, Max 30 persons, Daily; 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm Yonderup Cave Tours: Duration 45mins, Max 10 persons (must be 8yrs+), Weekends, Public Holdiays only at 10:30am

CONTACT NUMBERS : Western Australian Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM). Mailing Address: Ranger-in-Charge, Yanchep Caves, Yanchep National Park, Yanchep. 6035. Telephone: (08) 9561 1004. email: yanchep@calm.wa.gov.au