Arum
Retreat luxury rental accomodation in Margaret River lies close to many of geological wonders. The limestone rock has been carved over the millenia to form some spectacular caves in the region. Experience the natural beauty, enjoy the cool refreshing chambers, and learn about geology in action at CaveWorks (Lake Cave). Check out the 3 caves for one special offer, and free pass to CaveWorks with an entry ticket from any cave. Prices are approximately: Adults $15, Children $6, Family Ticket (2 adults / unlimited children) $42. For up-to-date information call (+618) 9755 2152. Approximate distance given in brackets.
Lake Cave and CaveWorks (10 min)
Just 2km south of Mammoth Cave lies Lake Cave, the most delicate
and pretty of the entire southwest caves. With its specially designed
coloured feature lighting, impressive natural entrance, and boardwalks,
Lake Cave is a must-see for the Margaret River Area. Its most outstanding
feature is the unique, suspended 'table' formation that
was originally two massive columns joined by a sheet of calcite
on the cave floor. Over time, the stream has washed away the bottom
of the sheet, leaving a thin table suspended a short distance above
the water. It looks spectacular reflecting in the dark, icy waters
of the lake in the main cavern.
CaveWorks open 0900-1700
Tours: 0930, 1030, 1130,1230,1330 and 1530.
Additional tours during school holidays.
See 'Things
to do Map' (J3)
Jewel Cave(25 min)
Jewel Cave, 37km south of Margaret River Township along Caves
Road, contains a number of interesting crystalline formations
including the Waterfall, the Organ Pipe and the world's
largest straw stalactite in a tourist cave. The mangled forms
of helictites- twisted, contorted stalactites that appear to defy
gravity by growing sideways and upwards, will amaze you
and when the lights go out you get a real feel for the isolation
of this stupendous underground landscape. Length 2000m, Diameter 42m.
Tours: 0930, 1030, 1130,1230,1330 and 1530.
Additional tours during school holidays
See 'Things
to do Map' (N5)
Mammoth Cave (9 min)
ptly named Mammoth Cave, 21km south or fifteen minutes drive of
the Margaret River Township, it offers an ultra modern self-guided
tour through the massive caverns and tunnels. Discovered by Tim
Connelly around 1900, some of the most valuable fossils in the southwest
were found here. The remains of a Tasmanian devil, a Tasmanian tiger
and a giant kangaroo have been found inside Mammoth Cave. These
species have been extinct in this part of Australia for centuries.
A total of over 10,000bones were found inside the cave, some fossils
over 35.000years old. Its massive cavern, unusual stone formations,
newly built boardwalks and CD-ROM headsets will make your experience
a safe and educational one. Length 570m.
Self Guiding: 0900-1700
(Last Entry 1600)
See 'Things
to do Map' (J3)
Ngigli Cave (22 min)
Ngilgi Cave is a stream cave formed progressively through
the abrasive and corrosive effect of water. As passages have widened
stresses were created in the overlying limestone resulting in
many collapses, the collapses have then either settled or been
gradually broken down by the action of water. The age of the cave
is approximately 500,000 years old. The oldest piece of decoration
has been dated at 318,000 years old.
Open: 0900-1700
Tours: every half hour
(Last Entry 1600)
See 'Things
to do Map' (C4)
