The Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park is literally riddled with caves, and perhaps the jewel in the crown from amongst them is the aptly named, Jewel Cave. Located just off of Cave’s Road at the Augusta end, Jewel Cave is the biggest of the show caves in Western Australia, comprising of three massive chambers on display.
Fully guided one hour tours are available.
Entering the cave was an almost surreal experience as we were met with an underground wonderland of some of nature’s finest and most dazzling displays.
It was stunning.
The tour guide explained how the stalactites and stalagmites form, and provided quite a bit of relevant information. I, though, remained awe-struck throughout, and quite honestly to have absorbed the technical information would have taken away from the fairy-tale experience.
In the words of Lex Bastion (walkabout 1958) – Like all great works of art, nature had done her job slowly. Jewel Cave, created naturally and slowly over many thousands of years, is indeed a work of art. Nature at it’s finest, it is glorious!
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wow this is a cool place!
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It’s one of my favourite places. There’s something about very tall trees!
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We love visiting caves and went to all the ones you mention. They are all fantastic and all quite different from each other. Lovely photos.
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We’re going to have to do some more I think. I’ve only done two of them.
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Stunning photography! Love it!
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Thank you, although I can’t take credit for the photos – that’s my husband’s talent. And thank you following – I’ll look forward to keeping in touch.
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I find caves so intriguing and interesting. Great pics too Chris. 🙂
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I’ve taken the kids when they were young, but haven’t revisited since until the other day. I think I enjoyed them even more – it was like a fairyland.
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Most definitely
I remember taking my kids a few years back to caves in France. So interesting 😊
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OMG what beauty!!! I want to take my granddaughter in a cave this summer!
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She will love it Dianne. So will you.
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We have caves near my house so I have seen them since I was a kid. We always went on school trips. They fascinate me but are no where near as huge and nice as the one you show!
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That one is particularly big, and nature at her very best.
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I love this! Just started exploring caves, our first was here in Tucson. I did the short tour, but am ready to back to take the longer, extended tour. Have a great time exploring😊💕
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I haven’t done many caves, and it’s a long, long time between. I’d forgotten how magical they are.
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Wow, amazing Chris! What a wonderful experience!
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There are some lovely caves in this area, and all different. I think Jewel cave is possibly the prettiest though, and definitely the biggest with public access. Mind you I’ve only been to a couple, but I’m tempted to do them all.
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Go for it Chris 👍☺
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Fantastic photos. I love caves.
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There are lots of them in this area. You’d love them Peggy.
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