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About Us

Tour guide with his group at Lake Cave, Margaret River WA.

About Us

Four caves, two lighthouses, a bird of prey sanctuary and a high ropes adventure course are managed by the Capes Foundation.

The Capes Foundation is an ambitious not-for-profit organisation committed to providing visitors with enriching experiences that assist them to understand and appreciate the immense natural, historical, and cultural significance of Wadandi Boodja – and in doing so enables visitors to contribute to the prosperity of our people and place.

The Capes Foundation operates eight of the region’s cornerstone nature-based tourism experiences. The funds generated enable us to invest in projects throughout the region which grow economic, environmental, social, and cultural outcomes for our community through tourism.

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Visitors to Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse spotting whales from the lighthouse balcony, Dunsborough WA.

OUR PEOPLE

Skilled, knowledgeable, experienced tour guides

You’ll meet our fantastic team when you visit the caves or lighthouses.

  • TPresentation for tourists at Ngilgi Cave, Yallingup WA.
  • Exploring Ngilgi Cave in Yallingup WA.
  • Tour guide explains the workings of Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse

The Capes Foundation experiences are run by a skilled and passionate team with specialist skill sets in guiding, research, conservation and education.

They’re enthusiastic ambassadors for the regions immersive experiences that connect visitors with the incredible natural abundance, historical richness, and cultural vibrancy of the Margaret River Region. Not only will they gladly explain the lighthouse history, cave science and their bird of prey knowledge, they'll reveal the best places for whale watching, their favourite new coffee spot, plus anything else you want to know.

We hope you enjoy meeting our team as much as they enjoy sharing their passion and knowledge with you!

OUR PARTNERS

Hikers on the Margaret River Cape to Cape Track, Injidup WA.

We are proud to work with the following partners:
+ Department of Parks and Wildlife
+ Cape to Cape Catchments Group
+ City of Busselton
+ Shire of Augusta-Margaret River
+ South West Development Commission
+ Australia’s South West
+ Tourism Western Australia
+ Working Life Heritage Trail
+ Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Conservation

Tour guide inspecting the water in Lake Cave, Margaret River WA.

Conservation, preservation, restoration and research

Capes Foundation is committed to implementing sustainable tourism practices to balance the impact on the environment while meeting present and future needs.

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Loved the lighthouse? Can’t get enough caves?

Word of mouth is the best advertising we have, so if you had a fantastic time visiting our caves or lighthouse please take a few minutes to review them on TripAdvisor.

Of course if there's something we can do to improve your experience we'd love to know about it. Please call our team on (08) 9757 7411 or email [email protected]

We appreciate your feedback and your positive reviews make a big difference.

Man explores Jewel Cave, Margaret River WA.

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