Jewel Cave

Jewel Cave is Western Australia’s largest tourism cave.

Hidden in the beautiful Karri forest of the Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge, about 37 kilometres south of Margaret River and nine kilometres north of Augusta, this cave sinks to a reachable depth of 42 metres and is 1.9 kilometres long. Only 40 percent of the cave has been developed for tourism and the journey for the visitor is spectacular. Jewel has giant formations and little natural light. The first descent down a long, narrow tunnel which opens at the top of the first giant cavern makes for a breathtaking introduction to the rest of the tour.

Jewel Cave gives one the sensation of being under the ocean without the water. It has a soft golden glow and the sheer magnitude of its formations dwarfs its visitors. This cave has one of the longest straw stalactites found in any tourist cave in the world, measuring 580 centimetres. The famous “Organ Pipes” are among its many flowstone canopies.

Tours of Jewel Cave take one hour to complete. It is a lifetime experience and highly recommended by all who take the journey.

Be sure to also explore the Karri Walk through the forest and see the local flora and fauna.