Lake Cave Fully Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
During a one-hour guided tour, knowledgeable guides discuss the cave’s geology, history, and unique formations. Your guide will use lighting to highlight key features, including the rare ‘suspended table,’ a singular structure weighing several tonnes hovering above the water, and active stalactite droplets creating ripples across the water.
This combination of natural wonder and storytelling provides an immersive experience for families, couples, and curious explorers alike.
One-hour guided tours take you into a pristine chamber beneath the karri forest. Your guide uses lighting to highlight various features within the cave while sharing interesting facts and stories.
You will witness the rare ‘suspended table’ formation, a one-of-a-kind structure that hovers above a reflective lake. This cave is the region’s most active ‘dripping’ cave, where droplets fall from delicate stalactites, creating ripples in the lake.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lake Cave
Lake Cave lies beneath the spectacular karri forest, just a 20-minute drive south of Margaret River town. Descend a staircase through an ancient sinkhole known as a doline and into a sunken forest to reach this magnificent cave. Inside, discover glistening formations and a beautifully reflective underground lake that mirrors the delicate, dripping crystals suspended above. A trip to Lake Cave is a truly magical experience and a dazzling visual display of some of nature’s finest work.
What‘s Included
One hour fully-guided tour of Lake Cave.
Transportation to/from the cave
Meeting points
Lake Cave
Caves Road and Conto Rd, Just 20 minutes drive south from Margaret River along Caves Rd. Boranup Australia
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Fully-guided Tour
One hour fully-guided tour of the stunning Lake Cave.
Reviews
283 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth the Stairs!
jimrcottage,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lake Cave is a truly epic phenomenon. The tour takes you 60 metres underground. The National Park interpreter explains in a clear but detailed manner the chemistry and the history of the geology that receals how this cave has been formed. He also describes how a major fire that destroyed the forest there actually saved the lake because there was nothing to prevent the water that precipitated that winter from settling into the lake in the cave which had experienced drying as a result of the trees in the area absorbing all the moisture leaving none getting down to the lake. A highlight for me was when The Interpreter told us that we were going to experience cave dark and cave quiet. He7 then turned off all the lights in the cave. The cave was pitch black. Without the visual stimulation of the light, it was possible to hear the water that had taken 10 months to seep down into the cave and then drip into the lake. There are many many steps that take you down into this cave which then have to be climbed on the way back up. There are a number of platforms where you can sit and rest on the way up. I would not recommend this tour for anyone with a cardiovascular condition or any leg joint issues. For the rest of us the climb is definitely worth the effort!
Lake cave …. Jewel of the South West
Noeline888,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My 13 year old was so amazed at how beautiful this cave is. The guide gave an excellent tour and you could feel the stillness in the silence of the cave. Be aware there are lots of steps leading down to the cave and you climb those same steps to get back so a level of fitness is important. For me this would be one of the most stunning caves I have been to.
Very good and interesting
Kate P,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Haven’t done this since I was a kid Guide was great very helpful Definitely recommended Just the steps going up are a bit of a Killer lol
The experience was just...
Cornelis S,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was just simply increddible!!! Even the more than 300 steps was a good exersise and the information from the tour guide was very knouledgable.
Must see!
Joanna S,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You will learn a lot, but in a very gently, good humoured way. Many steps, so take it slowly on the way back. Our guide Tom, was brilliant.
Must visit.
JoannaJumbo,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very beautiful cave, but experience enhanced by the wonderful Tom. Very informative. Thank you, Joanna
Cave. Tick. Lake. Tick.
Retento,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Relatively small cave system compared to others I have visited but still highly interesting because of its unique features and history. The Lake Cave looked amazing when lit up after the lights were turned off - pretty special. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Definitely recommend.
Lake Caves- worthwhile visit
Karen P,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There are LOTS of steps, but absolutely amazing and worth every achey knee. Our guide was very informative and kept it interesting.
Fascinating experience. Loved Digby!
JKAuckland,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour led by the enthusiastic Digby who was fantastic. Well worth it and great respite from the heat or cold. Recommend.
Excellent nature...
Sabrina L,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent nature exploration, very good tour guide, prepared and enthusiastic! We all enjoyed our time
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