Lake Cave

Lake Cave is an incredible natural attraction situated 25km south of Margaret River, on the right hand side of Caves Road (before Forest Grove Rd turn-off), next to CaveWorks.

The journey into the cave begins with a descent of 350 steps into a huge doline, which was once the largest cavern of the cave. With impressive limestone cliffs, the doline has the atmosphere of a primeval lost world.

At the halfway point, an experienced guide will join and prepare you to enter the cave. While on tour, the guide will explain the history, geology, hydrology and ecology of the cave - and you'll also witness a light show which highlights the magnificent features of the cave.

Originally discovered in 1867, Lake Cave is a place of timeless beauty, renowned for its treasured 'Suspended Table' and boasting a reflective lake which mirrors the delicate formations above.

The clear waters of the lake are incredibly still, only disturbed by continual drips of water riding down the stalactites, echoing sporadically in the surrounding silence.

The Suspended Table is actually a massive calcite, weighing in excess of 5 tonnes, which seems to hang precariously from the ceiling - defying gravity and hovering a few centimetres above the lake.

Lake Cave is a crystal wonderland which can awaken the child in all of us.

Tours take approx 1hr and tickets can be purchased from CaveWorks. Caves are closed on Christmas Day. Refreshments avail at Lake Cave Tearooms.