Calgardup Cave

Directions - Located a 15 minute drive from the centre of Margaret River, take Boodjidup Road west from town and follow this all the way to Caves Road. Turn left and continue along Caves Road for another 5km until you see the signs for Calgardup Cave. There is a limestone road leading to the car park and the entrance is via the pathway to the main building.

 

The Cave - With a weekend away to the Margaret River region with my partner Caris organised for early August, we started looking at activities to fill up our long weekend. With Caris not enjoying hiking as much as me and not wanting to spend half a day doing something she wouldn't enjoy, I compromised and suggested visiting some caves instead. The plan was to do the self guided double of Calgardup and Giants but unfortunately Giants Cave is only open during school holidays and public holidays in the May to October period. With a weekend of bad weather expected, caving is one of those nature activities that can be enjoyed at any time with only a short stroll to the entrance required before you are undercover.