Caves of the Margaret River Region, WA
Nature & Parks
Beneath the rolling vineyards and forests of the Margaret River Region lies a magical world. This area sits on the Leeuwin Naturaliste Range, a limestone backbone shaped by rainwater over hundreds of thousands to over a million years, resulting in more than 100 underground caves.
What makes these caves special
What you’ll find inside isn’t just “a cave”—it’s full-on natural art:
- Stalactites & stalagmites growing over thousands of years
- Crystal “shawls” and flowstones that look almost frozen in motion
- Underground lakes reflecting the ceiling like a mirror
- Fossils from extinct megafauna (think giant wombat-like creatures)
It’s basically as impressive below ground as the beaches and wineries are above.
We recommend visiting at least two of these caves to fully get a glimpse of the region's wonders. Jewel Cave and Lake Cave are usually people's favorites!
- Ngilgi Cave (near Dunsborough) -Perfect if you’re staying up north. One of the oldest and most accessible caves, with self-guided exploring through huge chambers and formations. It also ties into Aboriginal storytelling, which gives it a deeper cultural layer.
- Mammoth Cave - More of a “walk through history.” You’ll see fossils embedded in the walls, some over 35,000 years old, plus a really nice forest walk at the end.
- Lake Cave - Probably the most photogenic. There’s a suspended formation hanging over a still underground lake that reflects everything perfectly.
- Jewel Cave - The largest show cave in WA, with massive chambers and some of the longest straw stalactites in Australia.
