Ngilgi Cave, Yallingup: Cave tour prices, times & attractions

Tours of Ngilgi Cave in Yallingup, Western Australia, showcase the spectacular stalactites, stalagmites and shawels. These tours run every half hour and cost $24.

What is Ngilgi Cave?

Ngilgi Cave in Yallingup is one of several impressive caves in the Margaret River region of Western Australia.

This Margaret River cave is one of the state’s oldest attractions, and several tours exploring it leave every day. Tickets for these tours should be booked online.

Ngilgi Cave was formerly known as Yallingup Cave, and was discovered by Europeans in 1899. It quickly became a popular visitor attraction due to the stunning decorations inside. This Western Australian cave brims with stalactites, stalagmites and gorgeously-coloured shawls.

Ngilgi Cave tour times

Unlike some other caves in the area, it is not difficult to visit Ngilgi Cave in Yallingup. It is open from 09.00 to 17.00 every day, with tours departing every half hour from 09.30 to 16.00.

The Ngilgi Cave tours are semi-guided – they start with an introductory talk while heading down to the first chamber. After that, visitors are allowed to explore at their own pace. There is, however, another guide in the cave ready to answer questions.

There are 350 steps in Ngilgi Cave – it is not wheelchair accessible.

Ngilgi Cave tour prices

The Ngilgi Cave tours last about an hour. Tickets cost $24 for adults and $12 for children. You can buy the tickets online.

Other things to do in Yallingup include snorkelling at the Aquarium, surfing at Smiths Beach and wine-tasting at the likes of Aravina Estate, Wills Domain and Voyager Estate.

Yallingup accommodation picks include the Yallingup Caves Holiday Park at the cheaper end to more lavish options such as Seashells Yallingup, the Empire Spa Retreat and the Injidup Spa Retreat.