Jewel Cave – A Crystal Wonderland on Your Margaret River Road Trip
If you’re planning a road trip from Perth to the Margaret River region, make time for a stop at Jewel Cave — the largest show cave in Western Australia and one of the most spectacular natural attractions on the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge.
Set beneath the towering karri forests of the South West, this otherworldly limestone chamber reveals nature’s most intricate work: thousands of years of slow mineral magic carved into towering crystal formations. From the moment you enter, the sheer scale and beauty of the cave will leave you speechless.
A Journey Through Time and Stone
On a fully guided one-hour tour, you’ll descend into a subterranean cathedral of light and shadow. Marvel at massive stalagmites, delicate crystal straws — including one of the longest stalactites in any tourist cave in Australia — and vast, echoing chambers.
Your guide will bring the cave to life with stories of geology, time, and the region’s unique history — including the chilling tale of extinct Tasmanian Tigers that once fell into the cave and perished, their remains now part of the underground narrative.
More Than Just a Cave
Before or after your tour, take time to explore the Jewel Cave Centre, complete with an interpretive exhibit that reveals the cave’s discovery, formation, and delicate conservation efforts.
Then step outside for the self-guided Karri Walk — a peaceful trail through the ancient giants of the karri forest that surround this geological gem. Wrap it all up with coffee or a light lunch at the Jewel Cave Café, with forest views and the quiet energy of the South West wilderness.
An Unmissable Stop Between Perth and the Forests
Whether you’re crafting your Margaret River itinerary or building a loop road trip from Perth, Jewel Cave is a true highlight. It’s a place where the raw beauty of nature meets deep stillness — and every echo tells a story from thousands of years below the surface.