Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands Experience
Highlights
- Explore the Ancient Lands interpretive trail
- Descend into softly lit cave chambers
- Majestic stalactites, stalagmites, helictites, and colourful shawls
- Discover interactive installations showcasing 600 million years of geological history
- Learn about the Wadandi People's custodianship of the land
- Test your sense of adventure in the popular crawl tunnel
- Enjoy a nature-based play area for kids to continue exploring above ground
- Western Australia's first tourist attraction, with over 100 years of visitor history
Inclusions
- Self-guided entry to Ngilgi Cave
- Access to Ancient Lands interpretive trail and installations
- Entry to nature-based play area
Description
Additional Information
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Last entry: 4:00pm
School & Public Holidays: Open 7 days Closed: Christmas Day
Amenities: Gift Shop
Toilets
Play Area
Caravan Parking
NO Cafe
Access: Wheelchair accessible
Prams accessible
Not Permitted: Dogs
Drones
Frequently Asked Questions
Your self-guided experience begins along the Ancient Lands Experience pathway, where a series of interactive installations reveal the stories of this ancient landscape. At the midway point, descend into Ngilgi Cave, Western Australia's oldest tourist attraction, and explore its stunning formations at your own pace, including stalactites, stalagmites, delicate helictites, and beautifully coloured shawls.
As you explore, you'll discover:
- The cultural connections to this land.
- The unique plants and animals that live here.
- How the beautiful caves beneath the Leeuwin-Naturaliste ridge were formed.
Friendly guides are positioned throughout the experience and are available to answer questions and share their knowledge. A nature-based play area awaits at the final stop providing another fun space for children to explore.
- Pack a water bottle, but no other food or drinks are allowed inside the cave.
- The caves are delicate and fragile so we encourage you to limit the items you bring inside, for conservation and safety reasons. Please leave backpacks in the car.
- Front-worn baby carriers are great for adventures but note backpack baby carriers are not permitted
It's a self-guided experience that includes 350 steps, all of which you can wander at your own pace. There are rest stops and platforms along the boardwalk allowing you to pause as needed.
Each of the Margaret River Region's show caves offers something different. At Ngilgi Cave, learn about cultural connection to place, including Wadandi place names and seasons, through interactive installations along the Ancient Lands Experience.
Then explore at your own pace and discover the impressive "Amphitheatre", a stalactite-covered chamber named for the acoustic qualities and musical history. There is also an optional kids' crawl tunnel for the adventurous little explorers.
The Ancient Lands Experience (above ground only) is wheelchair accessible. Entry passes for the Ancient Lands Experience only (no cave access) are available for purchase on-site.
Adult: $16
Seniors: $14
Child (4 - 16yrs): $8
Children under 4 are free
Allow around 1.5 hours to explore both the Ancient Lands Experience and Ngilgi Cave. If you choose to explore the above-ground experience only, allow around 30 minutes.
