Mammoth Cave Self Guided Tour
Highlights
- Self-guided audio tour through Mammoth Cave in Boranup Forest
- Discover ancient limestone formations and fossils
- See a 50,000 year old Zygomaturus jawbone in situ
- Walk through beautiful karri and marri forest surroundings
- Accessible entrance and gentle boardwalk descent
Inclusions
- Self-guided audio commentary (available in multiple languages)
- Access to Mammoth Cave and boardwalk
- Forest trail exit surrounded by native forest
Description
Additional Information
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Last entry: 4:00pm
School & Public Holidays: Open 7 daysClosed: Christmas Day
Amenities: Gift Shop
Toilets
Walk Trail
NO Cafe
Access: Wheelchair accessible
NO prams
Not Permitted: Dogs
Drones
NO caravan parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore Mammoth Cave on a self-guided audio tour, allowing you to discover the cave at your own pace while learning about its natural history and ancient fossil remains. Audio guides are available in English, French, German, Malay, and Mandarin.
A gently sloping boardwalk and stairs guide you through the vast chambers, where crystal formations, including stalactites and stalagmites, adorn the cave walls.
Don't miss one of the cave's most remarkable features, the 50,000-year-old zygomaturus jawbone, still embedded in the cave wall. This fossil belonged to a giant wombat-like herbivore that once roamed the forests of Western Australia.
As you exit the cave, the experience continues with a peaceful wander through the towering Boranup Forest, a tranquil way to finish your journey through one of the Margaret River Region's most extraordinary natural environments.
- Pack a water bottle, but no other food or drinks are allowed inside the cave.
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking stairs.
- The caves are delicate and fragile. For conservation and safety reasons, we encourage you to limit the items you bring inside. Please leave backpacks in the car.
- Front-worn baby carriers are great for adventures but backpack baby carriers are not permitted.
It's a self-guided experience that includes 370 steps, all of which you can walk at your own pace. There are plenty of rest stops and platforms along the boardwalk allowing you to pause as needed.
We welcome visitors of all abilities. Wheelchair access is available to the first chamber of the cave (approximately 30 metres) and is free of charge for wheelchair users and a companion. Please call us for more information.
Each of the Margaret River Region's show caves offers something different. Over 10, 000 fossils were discovered at Mammoth Cave. Witness the 50,000-year-old zygomaturus jawbone still embedded in the cave wall, along with other ancient megafauna fossils on display.
In late winter and spring, you may see a seasonal stream flowing through the cave. Also at this time of year, there are unique wildflowers and rare orchids blooming on the walking trail at the cave exit. Our multilingual audio guide allows you to explore these wonders at your own pace, while learning about the cave's history.
