Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands Experience
Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands Experience
Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands Experience
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Embark on a breathtaking journey through time, beginning above ground along the Ancient Lands Experience. Venture along a pathway winding through native bushland, which leads you to a series of interactive installations that breathe life into the very creation of this remarkable place. Learn about the cultural connections to the land, flora & fauna, the formation of the Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge and the pristine caves beneath it. Arriving at the entrance to Ngilgi Cave, prepare to be awestruck as you descend into the heart of the cave, where a self-guided adventure awaits. You'll stand in wonder before majestic stalactites, stalagmites, helictites, and beautifully coloured shawls and be enlightened by passionate guides stationed inside the cave, ready to share their wisdom.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingAdmission tickets
from
AU$32.00
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Top ways to experience Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands Experience and nearby attractions
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
11 within 5 kms
Attractions
57 within 10 kms
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
1,036 reviews
Excellent
723
Very good
270
Average
34
Poor
7
Terrible
2
Helene Higbee
3 contributions
Jan 2020
Really enjoyed the Ngilgi Cave - paid a bit more for the caving tour down to the ancient river bed which was well worth the money! Felt like a true adventure, especially getting off the path and crawling (literally) through narrow passages down at the river bed. Aaron was our guide - he was personable with our family and knowledgeable about the cave. Great stuff
Written 7 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
heath2489
Perth, Australia164 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Ok the place is spectacular, and a cool 20 degrees inside, albeit humid as heck. The lowest point of the path is some 37metres (10 or so stories) below ground so there are stairs, lots of stairs. In some places the roof is so low that if your are taller than 160cm u are bent over at the waist, but it is pretty cool.
Written 11 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Phil
Perth, Australia92 contributions
Oct 2020
My partner and I did the cave tour in October.
I booked for the two of us online and was pleased we did because it was a full tour - 20 max due to Covid.
The caves are clearly signposted and there was plenty of parking.
Upon arrival there was a nice gift shop and toilets on site.
The tour lasts about an hour but you can do it at your own pace. Some people in our group flew through it where as we took our time to admire the cave.
Wearing trainers or similar is a must in my opinion because you have to climb up and down numerous steps. It’s not overly taxing but it is steep in places and some of the steps are quite tight in places.
They stated the tour was semi-guided but the guide just makes sure you can get down the steps and away you go on your own. I didn’t mind that at all and we did also speak with the guide during the tour, she was both very knowledgeable and friendly.
If you are in the area, it’s worth a visit and we will be back. I would suggest booking online to avoid disappointment in my opinion.
I booked for the two of us online and was pleased we did because it was a full tour - 20 max due to Covid.
The caves are clearly signposted and there was plenty of parking.
Upon arrival there was a nice gift shop and toilets on site.
The tour lasts about an hour but you can do it at your own pace. Some people in our group flew through it where as we took our time to admire the cave.
Wearing trainers or similar is a must in my opinion because you have to climb up and down numerous steps. It’s not overly taxing but it is steep in places and some of the steps are quite tight in places.
They stated the tour was semi-guided but the guide just makes sure you can get down the steps and away you go on your own. I didn’t mind that at all and we did also speak with the guide during the tour, she was both very knowledgeable and friendly.
If you are in the area, it’s worth a visit and we will be back. I would suggest booking online to avoid disappointment in my opinion.
Written 14 October 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
mia jane
Perth, Australia19 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Wonderful cave, lots of fun. It's an excellent way to spend your time and you only need to allow an hour to explore. It's not terribly difficult but thete are some narrow steps and wpuld recommend wearing runners and comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty especially if you decided to go down the tunnel!
Written 23 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Robin L
Singapore, Singapore63 contributions
July 2022
One of the major caves located in the northern part of the cape. This cave is semi-guided (first 10 minutes), and the rest you are free to explore at your own pace. The cave consists of two sections (the amphitheater and another one). Nice decorative features, but exiting the cave would require quite a strenuous climb with overhangs to watch out for. Definitely worth a visit!
Written 7 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
AlanHou
Melbourne, Australia21 contributions
Jan 2020
We were staying in Yallingup so having been to a number of caves before decided to do this one. It's a semi guided tour, the guide give a lot of history while you are in the main cavern, then you explore by yourself. There are so many areas and such amazing formations, we spent close to an hour under there, you go down about 35 metres I think, and lots of stops along the way to explore. In one large cavern you can lie on you back and look up at the stalactites - it looks like they are all at angles - a good illusion.
There a lots of steps so you need to be reasonably mobile. All in all a great place to visit.
There a lots of steps so you need to be reasonably mobile. All in all a great place to visit.
Written 16 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Dennis S
Campbelltown, Australia289 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
As seems to have been the case for many places we visited on this trip, the site was going through some major renovations when we were there, but it certainly looks like they’ll be something when their done.
We joined up for the tour and had a briefing on the usual, and headed into the cave. Although it was fairly nice, it wax extremely different to the many of the caves I have visited through the years. The guide advised that it was rated as a dry cave, and needed plenty of rain to continue building. It was nice with two main caverns with pretty much your usual sights. A nice way to spend an hour or so.
We joined up for the tour and had a briefing on the usual, and headed into the cave. Although it was fairly nice, it wax extremely different to the many of the caves I have visited through the years. The guide advised that it was rated as a dry cave, and needed plenty of rain to continue building. It was nice with two main caverns with pretty much your usual sights. A nice way to spend an hour or so.
Written 13 April 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for sharing this feedback. We hope to see you again soon when the site is completed.
Written 14 April 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rossatkin24
Perth, Australia29 contributions
Feb 2020
A while had passed since I first tried this adventure cave tour and the time had come to do it all again but this take my adult sons. There was plenty of noise on the drive down from Perth but from the moment we heard the cultural tour's didgeridoo and started checking out the beautiful formations they really began to enjoy the experience. The climbing was fabulous and although difficult at times at no stage did it seem impossible and it was great to see the joy on the others faces as we worked our way through the cave system. Out guide Shae was terrific company for the time in the cave and I can't recall a question when her knowledge of the area and the sights were anything but first class. what a shame for WA that other tours can't be run and managed as professionally as this tour is. Well done to all at Ngilgi Caves.
Written 16 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
russellw907
Canberra, Australia22 contributions
Mar 2020
We have done adventure caving in other parts of Australia but this was our best tour so far. Thanks to our friendly and knowledgeable guide Reuben we had an awesome time scrambling, climbing, crawling and squeezing our way to the ancient river bed and back in the course of almost three hours underground. Thanks also to Shea and Gemma for finding Hilary and Neil so that the tour could go ahead (otherwise we were short on numbers). Thanks to Hilary and Neil for agreeing to take the extended tour. We had a great time!
Written 14 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
CAROLE K
Perth, Australia283 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
I’m not sure I’d take children too young as there’s a lot of climbing. The guide took you down to the first level and virtually left you too it. A few people were asking each other which direction to go ... so you basically found your own way around. Now this might suit lots of people wanting to do their own thing and to climb at there own pace. This actually suited us as there was different ages in our family of 5.
The adventure just wasn’t that exciting as such.
The adventure just wasn’t that exciting as such.
Written 19 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi, can I know more about the Ngilgi caves tours pls? We are 2 adults and a 11 yr old looking for the adventurous version (not the regular semi guided tour). Pls let us know what may be on offer. We are at Margaret River from Sunday 26th Mar to Thu 30th March so pls advise availabilities as well.
Thanks,
Sachin.
Written 21 March 2023
How long would you allow for this activity?
Written 29 September 2020
We would say around an hour. You go into the cave with a guide and they give a little talk at the start then you are free to explore at your own pace.
Written 29 September 2020
I have slight mobility issues and would like to know what it like walking through the cave. Are there steps and handrails?
Written 26 April 2018
There are many steps and staircases around the underground cave complex, which require you to bend to the left or right to avoid outcrops or overhanging ceilings or sidewalls. Coupled with dim lighting in places which makes for tricky navigation while you’re watching your head and your feet. It’s a beautiful and awe inspiring venue but may regrettably not make a visit easy if there’s mobility restrictions.
Written 27 April 2018
Do you have to book a ticket for the self guided tour or can you just turn up and pay and do it
Written 29 December 2017
We just showed up & paid then the guide takes you cown gives you a little info & then leaves ypi to explore at your leisure & forever how long you wish yo stay.
Written 30 December 2017
I have a prosthetic leg. Can do stairs but slow and need to hold on - are there hand rails all the way?
Written 6 March 2017
Yes. There are stairways the entire way. Though parts of it are fairly steep.
Written 19 June 2017
What do you get for the single entry fee of $22.50? Do you have to go on a tour to see the best bits of the cave?
Thanks
Claire
Written 14 January 2017
Yes you have to do the tour. They explanation the caves geology, the area and the history of the cave. well worth the $25.
Written 20 January 2017
is there alot of stairs for this cave? possible for an elderly and a toddler to complete the tour?
Written 23 September 2015
It really depends on how elderly and how good they are on their feet.... there is a lot of stairs (few hundred) and many are steep, plus you need to go down and back up. Toddlers would need some carrying. You could just go into the first section and not go deep down which would still be interesting. There is a fun option to go on a short slippery dip, probably more fun for the children not the eldery. :)
Written 14 January 2017
Showing results 1-9 of 9
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing