Mammoth Cave
Discovering and exploring the underground world on Caves road in Western Australia.
AUSTRALIA
Mammoth Cave is a large limestone cave located south of the town of Margaret River in the south-western region of Western Australia. It is within the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park and is one of the many caves along Caves Road. We decided to first visit the famous Mammoth Cave and then the more rustic Calgardup Cave.
Mammoth Cave is the most easily accessible cave with wheelchair access for the first chamber. We found the online ticket purchase for timed entry to be easy. The staff was organized and we got into the cave at the time specified. We were also handed audio guides with headphones describing the features in the cave. We enjoyed the fact that we could take our time to explore the cave on our own and didn't have to listen to voices echoing off the walls. In addition to the cave, there was also an adjacent nature walk that described the natural history of the area.
To get a unique encounter with nature we definitely recommend a visit to Mammoth Cave. As well take some time to explore some of the less visited caves in the area and you will not be disappointed. It feels like a place that has been lost in time and allows you to immerse yourself in the wonders of the natural world. Happy exploring!
After we stepped into this natural wonder we were mesmerized by the sheer grandeur of its vast chambers and intricate limestone formations. Exploring its depths was like stepping into a hidden world, as we navigate through the winding boardwalks and staircase platforms.
There was a rich tapestry of stalactites and stalagmites covering the cave's interior as we continued to explore. The air was cool and crisp, making the journey even more enchanting. Along the way, the audio tour shared captivating stories about the cave's history and the geological formations.
We found that it took us about an hour to make our way through the cave and took in all of the unique visuals. It felt like the exploring was over all too quick, we then started the ascent up the stairs which was quite the burn on the legs.
Once we were back up on the surface we could then explore the adjacent nature walk that described the surrounding area, its history, and some of the historical animals that used to live here. It was only about a 20 minute walk but had a unique stepping stone water feature that we had to navigate along the way.
With both of us now having caught cave exploring fever we decided to head up the road and explore a more rustic Calgardup Cave. This cave is a self guided adventure where they provide you with a helmet and flashlight and direct you to the cave entrance.
The caverns were much smaller than Mammoth cave and at one point I needed to nearly crawl on the platform in order to not scrape my head on the ceiling. Getting to adventure through this cave ourselves was a fun and thrilling experience as there were no other visitors during the time we were there. It took us about 40 minutes to see all of the features and we both had a blast.
