Shortlist of Caves to Visit

If you're in Margaret River for a short time, and can only visit one cave I would say your choice comes down to three of them, and luckily they are all in completely different areas of the Margaret River Region! Pick your direction and go!

The caves of the region are all generally considered solutional caves and form in rock that is soluble, such as limestone. Rock is dissolved by natural acid in groundwater that seeps through bedding-planes, faults, joints and so on. Over geological epochs cracks expand to become caves and cave systems.

Caves Road

The limestone ridge stretching from Cape Naturaliste in the north to Cape Leeuwin in the South is filled with such caves. Drive along Caves Road and you pass several of the regional caves.

Imagine what discovering one of them must have been like when you travel back in time to the Margaret River region's ancient history. Each cave that offers tours in the region is amazing.

This is our shortlist and are well worth the visit:

Ngili Cave in the North

Ngilgi Cave

Ngilgi Cave invites you into a world of stunning crystal formations beneath the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, where ancient stories meet natural wonder. Wander at your own pace through glowing chambers of stalactites, stalagmites, and shawls, or explore the interactive Ancient Lands Experience above ground—a journey through native bushland rich with culture, geology, and the beauty of the natural world. Visit Ngilgi Cave

Lake Cave in the middle

Lake Cave

Lake Cave is a breathtaking crystal chamber hidden beneath a sunken forest, where still waters reflect delicate formations and the silence echoes with wonder—an unforgettable experience deep beneath the karri trees. Visit Lake Cave

Jewel Cave in the South

Jewel Cave

Jewel Cave is a breathtaking crystal wonderland hidden beneath the towering karri forest near Augusta—Western Australia’s largest show cave, filled with awe-inspiring formations and rich natural history. Visit Jewel Cave

More Caves?

This is not the definitive list of the caves in the area. 

There are dozens that can be visited by people, some require experienced guides, some are self-guided. 

Always ensure you are prepared and call ahead where possible. 

There is another list of Caves with more information about some of the other major caves that are easy for people to visit.

Caves of the Margaret River Region

Beneath the forests of the Margaret River Region lies a hidden world of ancient beauty—four incredible caves, each with its own story to tell. Ngilgi Cave blends myth and crystal magic beneath the ridge; Jewel Cave stuns with vast chambers and one of the longest straws in the country; Lake Cave reflects delicate formations above a still, silent lake; and Mammoth Cave holds the fossilised bones of long-extinct giants. Together, they offer a breathtaking journey into the heart of the Earth—where time slows, stories surface, and nature leaves you in awe. Visit Caves of the Margaret River Region