“Which cave shall we visit?” is a question often asked by visitors to the region. There are four caves open to the public in the Margaret River region and each is beautiful and unique. Some are easier than others if you have kids, some have fewer stairs.
Cave tours range from ‘at your own pace’ self guided tours, guided tours along boardwalks, to crawling and climbing adventure tours.
So whether you’re travelling with children, have limited mobility, or prefer a fully guided tour, read on to find the perfect cave for you.

Explore Ngilgi at your own pace, perfect for families.
Ngilgi Cave, Yallingup
Great for little kids, big kids, the active and adventurous
Ngilgi Cave is big and beautiful, with an abundance of crystal formations to admire as you venture 36 metres underground. Tours are semi-guided, so you’ll hear about Ngilgi’s history and Aboriginal legends as you enter the cave. After a 15-minute introduction, you’re free to explore at your own pace – perfect for families with young kids. A second guide at the crystal touch table at the bottom of the cave can answer your questions and point out special stalactites.
Children go crazy in the crawl tunnel at the cave entrance , and the record stands at around 60 loops.
There are some uneven steps where little kids might need a hand and seats if you want to catch your breath on the way back up.
Fit and adventurous? Book an adventure tour where you don a hard hat and venture off the boardwalks, deeper into the wild cave. You’ll climb and squeeze through some tight spots so it’s not for the faint-hearted!

Soak up the breathtaking views of Lake Cave’s doline before descending underground on a fully guided tour.
Lake Cave, Boranup
Great for breathtaking views and fully guided tours
Lake Cave is seriously spectacular. It’s set in lush karri forest, has a dramatic sinkhole entrance, and a ‘suspended table’ crystal decoration hanging above a permanent lake. The most actively dripping cave in the region, it’s remarkably peaceful hearing the drips.
It’s the smallest but deepest cave, with 325 stairs in all. The stairways are designed so that visitors only have to tackle a moderate number of stairs between rests – and the scenery from the first to the last step is your stunning reward. Your guide will keep the group together as you venture through the cave, which can be a challenge for younger children but great for older kids who are keen to learn.
The visitor centre has a great eco-interpretive centre with a simulated cave crawl tunnel.

Home to Megafauna fossils, you can cruise through Mammoth Cave at your own pace with a self-guided tour.
Mammoth Cave, Boranup
Great for young children, people with disabilities, German, Mandarin, French and Malay speakers.
Mammoth Cave is home to the Megafauna fossils – giant creatures that roamed the forest 50 000 years ago. Tasmanian devil and thylacine bones have also been unearthed.
It’s a self-guided cave experience with an audio headset available. Cruise through at your own speed – you decide how many stairs to climb. from zero to a few hundred, and while you explore let the bones and fossils on display drive your imagination.
The first chamber is wheelchair accessible. There are stairs further on, and eventually you leave the cave through a doline. Finish the tour with a walk along the Marri Trail, across Caves Road and back to the car park.

Explore Jewel Cave in Augusta, the largest show cave in Western Australia
Jewel Cave, Augusta
Great for families with older kids and cave enthusiasts
Set among the cowering Karri forests of Augusta, Jewel Cave is the largest show cave in Western Australia and home to one of the longest straw stalactites in Australia.
Tours are fully guided and last for an hour, which makes it better for older kids who are happy to stay with the group. There are some tight spots where you need to duck down, but there are fewer stairs than Lake or Ngilgi Cave.
The delicate crystal formations and excellent commentary make this an educational and breathtaking experience.
Tips for visiting the caves
- Book ahead in the school holidays to secure a ticket
- Look out for the Megafauna Funshops. These hands on workshops are aimed at primary school aged children and take place periodically throughout the year.
- Wear good walking shoes
Now that you know which cave you’re visiting, let’s book you a ticket!
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Ngilgi Cave
Semi-guided tours of the show cave. Ngilgi Cave Centre open 9.00am - 5.00pm. Tours depart every half hour from 9.30am - 4.00pm daily. Extra tours during peak holiday times. Closed Christmas Day.Great For: Rainy Day,Sunny Day76 Yallingup Caves Rd, Yallingup WA 6282
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Lake Cave
Fully-guided tours only. Lake Cave Centre open 9.00am - 5.00pm. Tours depart at 9.20am, 10.00am, 10.40am, 11.20am, 12.00pm, 12.40pm, 1.20pm, 2.00pm, 2.40pm, 3.20pm and 4.00pm daily. Extra tours during peak holiday times. Closed Christmas Day.Great For: Child Friendly,Rainy Day,Sunny DayCaves Rd &, Conto Rd, Forest Grove WA 6286
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Jewel Cave Augusta
Fully-guided tours only. Jewel Cave Centre open 9.00am - 5.00pm. Tours depart at 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm daily. Extra tours during peak holiday times. Closed Christmas Day.Great For: Rainy Day,Sunny DayJewel Caves Rd, Deepdene WA 6290
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Mammoth Cave
Self-guided audio tours. Mammoth Cave Centre open 9.00am – 5.00pm. Cave entry from 9.00am - 4.00pm daily. Extended opening during peak holiday times. Closed Christmas Day.Great For: Disabled Access,Rainy Day,Sunny Day,Wildflower SpottingCaves Rd, Forest Grove WA 6286
Hi I would like to see a cave with a mother with limited mobility. Not wheel chair bound but can walk 100metres. She uses a walker. What I would be the best cave/caves for her to see ?
Thanks for any help
Andrew
Hi Andrew, we would recommend visiting Mammoth Cave. It’s the most easily accessed show cave in the Margaret River Region; with a boardwalk that is accessible into the first chamber.