Lake Cave

Star 4.7 (1522 Google reviews)

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Lake Cave

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Open 9am-5pm, Fully guided tours will run daily at limited numbers, please book ahead to ensure your place.
Lake Cave is a 20-minute drive south of Margaret River along Caves Road.
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Lake Cave is a stunning crystal wonderland, situated deep beneath the earth. The entrance of the cave lies at the base of a spectacular sinkhole. Inside the cave, dazzling crystal formations dominate the cave roof, while the unique 'Suspended Table' is perfectly reflected in the tranquil water below.
This cave is the most 'actively dripping' and deepest of the show caves in the southwest. It is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful limestone caves in Western Australia. Entry to the cave is through an enormous sinkhole where you can gaze up at the towering karri trees from the floor of the sunken forest before entering the cave. 

The water level in Lake Cave has reached its highest point in decades, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for visitors to experience the cave in this majestic state. The unique 'Suspended Table' decoration and the captivating reflections from the lake make this cave a must-see attraction.

Don’t forget to brush up on your cave knowledge at the interpretive centre, with information about the Leeuwin-Naturaliste caves, as well as fascinating insights into caves all over the world.

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Lake Cave

Caves Rd &, Conto Rd, Forest Grove WA 6286, Australia

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Star 4.7 (1522 Google reviews)
Rebecca Wilkinson 29 December 2023

Excellent experience! Highly recommend this tour. There are 325 steps, so be prepared to use leg muscles you didn’t know you had. I wore a light jumper as I found the cave quite cool, but my partner was comfortable in shorts and a shirt. The inside of the cave is stunning and well worth the visit. The centre at the top has a gift shop and information. You can only do this cave via tour at $24 per adult, Mammoth Cave is self guided. Our tour guide (Josh) was very funny and informative.

Chali Ferdinandis 16 December 2023

The most gorgeous cave I've ever seen! The water makes everything seem bigger than it is because of the reflection, but it's honestly a very cool place to visit. The guides do an excellent job explaining the origins as well as the science behind everything.

Audrey Gilrain 12 February 2024

We went here during our day trip to Margaret River and it was breathtakingly spectacular. I cannot say enough how pristine and stunningly beautiful this cave system is. The only downside is the number of stairs to get down and back up - there are a lot! If your fitness won't allow you to do stairs then this isn't the attraction for you. EDIT: The owner response is spot on - there are several places you can rest and take your time on the stairs and to admire the gorgeous scenery. But, if you have mobility issues with stairs, I would seriously consider whether this is an option for you. p.s. the pic of my husband on the stairs was the "easy" set of stairs at the other cave but included for perspective

Kelly Steadman 07 January 2024

We are a family of 5 visiting Margaret River for the first time and a visit to lake Cave was a must due to the once in a lifetime opportunity to witness the water inside the cave at the level it is at. Highly recommend purchasing your tickets online to make sure you get to join a tour and book in advance as they do get booked up quickly. There are over 300 steps and at times they can be quite steep so if you struggle with your balance or struggle with stairs and your mobility this cave may not be suitable for you, especially when you have to make the journey back out it’s a tough workout. The tour guide was great very informative and funny 😁 I highly recommend a visit especially within the next few weeks as the tour guide said that the water will drop significantly again so there’s not much time left. However the beautiful crystals, stalagmite and stalagtight formations alone are absolutely worth the visit. The ticket prices also are very reasonable especially as we are a group of 5 and in total it was around 80$ which I thought was pretty good. Make sure Lake Cave is on your itinerary you will not be disappointed ☺️ if I was to say one minor negative it would only be there was no aircon in the souvenir shop as you exit the cave tour! on a hot day after that climb out and up the stairs walking into there it was really quite hot you really could do with some cool air especially to help the browsing of the souvenirs a little more pleasant. But other than that it was all fantastic ☺️