Jewel Cave Augusta

Star 4.8 (2296 Google reviews)

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Jewel Cave Augusta

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Fully-guided tours only. Jewel Cave Centre open 9.00am - 5.00pm. Closed Christmas Day.
Jewel Cave is a 10-minute drive north of Augusta, along Caves Road.
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Jewel Cave is the biggest show cave in Western Australia, with three massive chambers of incredible beauty. This crystal-encrusted cave is the most recently opened of all the show caves in the Margaret River region.
Jewel Cave is an extremely well decorated cave, containing many beautiful examples of delicate helectites, cave coral, pendulites, a very large stalagmite called ‘The Karri Forest’, and beautiful examples of flowstone such as ‘The Frozen Waterfall’ and ‘the Organ-pipes’.

Fossilised remains of several Tasmanian Tigers or 'Thylacines' have been discovered within Jewel Cave's chambers, safely preserved more than 3000 years after the unusual marsupial became extinct on mainland Australia. There is a skeleton of a thylacine on display in the Jewel Cave centre.

A short walk trail meanders through the forest above the cave, passing the interesting 'original entrance' to the cave. Lunch or light refreshments are available at the Jewel Cave Cafe, complimented by views of the surrounding karri forest.

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Jewel Cave Augusta

Jewel Caves Rd, Deepdene WA 6290, Australia

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Star 4.8 (2296 Google reviews)
Nym W 21 January 2024

Amazing as always, the experience has changed a lot since my last visit 9 years ago, but it was still just as wonderful! Our guide, Josh, was fun, informative, and passionate about the tour, also very kind when my partner needed some help at the end of the tour. Can't recommend this gorgeous cave and it's lovely team of guides and caretakers enough!

Samuel Hennessey 22 January 2024

Arrived just before a tour was about to start and was able to jump into it. The tour guide was full of knowledge and happy to answer questions and have discussions. He was also very accomodating of the young children in the tour group and kept them well engaged, answering all their questions in an understandable way. A must recommend for people who love geology or caves, or looking for something interesting. An amazing experience and would love to come again.

Giri K 09 December 2023

Jewel caves name was very apt for the experience it gives to one and all. It was such a lovely feast fir the eyes and ears. The guide was fantastic in explaining the history of the caves and the preservation process. Amazing it is. We were a small group of 8 from various places across globe. The visitor needs to walk a bit and climb the steps which were very narrow. We booked the tickets in advance, which i recommend to all. Persons traveling to Perth, do not miss visiting these wonderful caves.

Wen Liang Thang 16 November 2023

It is one of the must-visit places if you happen to stay around Margaret River for a few days 😜 Although it is considered as a "young cave" it has many elements and history to learn from. The guide was patient in explaining the details and history of the cave and kept the visuals engaging. Overall it's an awesome experience and not to be miss!