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Jewel Cave

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Jewel Cave

Join us on a guided tour of Western Australia’s largest show cave 🔦💎 Open 7 days. Bookings essential. A Capes Foundation Experience.

Jewel Cave is the biggest show cave in Western Australia; comprising three massive chambers. It is also home to one of the longest straw stalactites found in any tourist cave in Australia. Fully guided one-hour tours available every hour from 9.30am.

14/08/2025

34/100 bucket list destinations in Western Australia...

Explore Jewel Cave.

Jewel Cave is one of the most impressive caves in the Margaret River region. The cave is full of stunning formations and there are thousands of fossils from extinct animals.

It’s a guided cave to tell you about the history and geology.

22/12/2024

🌞 Looking for adventures these summer holidays? All eight of our incredible experiences are open 7 days a week (except Christmas Day) — ready to spark curiosity, adventure, and wonder! ✨

🦉 Capes Raptor Centre – Meet majestic birds of prey up close.
🌲 Forest Adventures – Climb, swing and soar through the treetops.
👣 Ngilgi Cave – Discover ancient wonders above and below ground.
💧 Lake Cave – Step into a magical world of underground beauty.
💎 Jewel Cave – See the largest show cave in Western Australia.
🦴 Mammoth Cave – Discover ancient history at your own pace.
⚓ Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse – Witness the meeting point of two mighty oceans.
🌊 Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse – Take in breathtaking coastal views from the top.

📣 Tours must be booked in advance, so secure your spot early to avoid missing out!

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12/12/2024

💎 This Friday, our last tour of the day will embark at 2:30pm, with the site closing at 3:30pm.

Be sure to book ahead to ensure you don't miss out on the breathtaking beauty of Jewel Cave!

19/11/2024

Beneath the surface of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge lies Jewel Cave, a spectacular wonderland adorned with dazzling speleothems that have been growing for thousands of years. 🌿💎

From delicate crystal straws to massive stalactites and flowing shawls, these formations are nature’s masterpieces, shaped drop by drop over millennia.

Join us at Jewel Cave for a journey through some of the most breathtaking underground formations in the world.

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09/11/2024

Get ready to be amazed as you enter Jewel Cave—the largest show cave you can explore in WA! This underground marvel is a true hidden wonder with its grand chambers and spectacular formations. Inside, you’ll encounter colossal stalactites, intricate crystal formations, and stunning natural sculptures that have formed over thousands of years.

Jewel Cave’s vastness and beauty make it a must-see destination, perfect for adventurers and nature enthusiasts. 💎

05/11/2024

✨ Discover the breathtaking depths of Jewel Cave, where you’ll encounter magnificent crystal formations and intricate limestone shawls. Stained over centuries by tannins filtering from the forest floor above, these shawls showcase vibrant, natural colours that trace thousands of years.

⌛ Each stripe tells a story of the changing landscapes above, giving a glimpse into the natural forces that have shaped this underground wonder.

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01/11/2024

✨ There is a subterranean wonderland of formations inside Jewel Cave, you’ll be mesmerised by intricate patterns of stalagmites, stalactites, and flowstones, including the incredible “straws” that dangle delicately from the cave’s ceiling. Each formation tells a story shaped by water and time—an underground masterpiece a million years in the making.

27/10/2024

Did you know Jewel Cave was first entered in 1957 through a tiny solution pipe? 🤯 Imagine being the local cavers, discovering this breathtaking underground wonder for the very first time! Fast forward to today, and Jewel Cave has become one of the region's most treasured natural marvels, showcasing over a million years of geological history. 🌍💎

Join a guided tour to explore this incredible cave and learn about its captivating history and delicate preservation efforts.

🌿 Fun Fact: Jewel Cave is home to one of Australia's longest straw stalactites—measuring an impressive 5.4 metres! 🙌

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22/10/2024

💎 Descend into the magic of Jewel Cave! Join us for an unforgettable one-hour guided journey deep into the heart of Western Australia’s largest show cave!

What to expect:
✨ 3 massive chambers filled with natural wonders
✨ Crystal formations that sparkle like gems
✨ Cathedral-like spaces beautifully illuminated

Ready to explore this hidden world? Book your tour online at www.capesfoundation.org.au 🔗

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18/10/2024

Want to see what one million years of nature’s artistry looks like? 💫 Jewel Cave’s stunning limestone formations, like the colourful shawls and twisting helictites, are proof of nature's slow, powerful transformation. These incredible features were formed by water seeping through limestone, creating this mesmerising underground world over millennia. 🕰️

Tag a friend who would love to explore this geological wonder!

Address

Jewel Cave Road
Augusta, WA
6290

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(08) 9757 7411

Website

https://www.capesfoundation.org.au/visit-experiences/jewel-cave/

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