A natural time capsule, and home to ancient fossil remains of long-extinct giant animals.
Mammoth Cave is the most easily accessible of all the show caves in the region, with wheelchair access to the first chamber. Pick up your MP3 self-guided audio tour to get started; available in English, French, German, Malay and Mandarin.
Entering the cave through bushland via a gently sloping boardwalk, you'll realise just how much there is to see here. Over 10,000 fossils had at one time accumulated inside the cave; upon excavating many of these were found to be remains of Australian Megafauna (giant animals) that became extinct around 46,000 years ago. There is even a 50,000 year old 'zygomaturus' jawbone embedded in the cave wall.
9am - 5pm daily.
Self-guided audio tours. Last entry 4pm.
Later closing times during peak holidays.
Closed Christmas Day.
Adult: $22.50
Child (4-16yrs): $11.50
Seniors: $20.00
Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Caves Rd, Forest Grove, WA, 6285. Just 15 minutes drive south of Margaret River, along Caves Rd.
Ph (08) 9757 7411
Wheelchair access to first chamber (sorry no prams or strollers)
Gift shop
Snacks and drinks
If you visit during winter, you'll see a stream flowing through the cave which is stained red from natural tannins.
Complete your tour with a winding walk through the beautiful Marri forest, with whistling birds and stunning flora displays. Mammoth Cave is much more than a cave - it is a complete nature experience.
