This awe-inspiring cave is a natural time capsule and home to ancient fossil remains of extinct animals. It is truly remarkable.Įntry is made via a wide boardwalk which allows some disabled access into the first cavern. In this cave, you can see all of nature’s fantastic forces at work. An array of formations angles off in all directions and the natural light protruding through the entrance and exit give this cave a liveable feel. Mammoth is a wonderfully wild cave and conjures thoughts of this being the perfect home for cavemen. An audio self-guiding system provides a climate of independence for the Mammoth Cave visitor. Mammoth Caveįor those who like to explore caves at their leisure, Mammoth Cave offers the perfect opportunity to go it alone in safety. Note: Adventure tours must be booked in advance. A cafe, children's playground, barbecue facilities and walk trails make a visit to Ngilgi Cave an excellent family outing. Today you can enjoy semi-guided tours and a range of other experiences including awesome adventure caving and torchlight tours.
CAVERN LOST TO TIME TORCHLIGHT PLUS
The cave offers a stunning display of stalactite, stalagmite, helictite and shawl formations plus an interpretive area detailing the cave’s rich history. Indigenous tour operator Koomal Dreaming offers several tours to explore the Aboriginal connection with the cave.ĭiscovered in 1899, Ngilgi Cave (formerly Yallingup Cave) remains one of the Margaret River region’s most visited attractions. Located off Caves Road between Dunsborough and Yallingup, Ngilgi Cave is named because of its association with a rich Aboriginal legend describing the battle between a good spirit (Ngilgi) and an evil spirit (Wolgine). Ngilgi Caveīeneath the limestone ridge which forms Cape Naturaliste is Ngilgi Cave, providing a fascinating interplay of Aboriginal legend and nature. For the more adventurous, you can take a journey by torchlight to explore deeper, hidden pathways. There are guided or self-guided tours, which take you along the boardwalks into the beautiful underground caves. Explore caves open to the public, including Ngilgi, Lake, Mammoth and Jewel cave.
The Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge in the Margaret River Region is dotted with over 150 limestone caves. Journey into an ancient underworld and see spectacular limestone and crystal formations that date back to over 350,000 years ago.