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Ngilgi Cave Guided Tour & Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse Climb

Descend into a 500,000-year-old limestone cavern glittering with stalactites and ancient formations, then scale a 19th-century lighthouse above the wild Indian Ocean. Two bucket-list icons of the Capes region in one seamless day.

What to expect

The Ngilgi Cave guided tour (45 minutes) winds through chambers adorned with aragonite helictites, massive flowstones and crystal pools, with a ranger narrating both the geology and the Wardandi Noongar Dreaming associated with the site. A short drive north leads to the 1904 Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse; the climb up its spiral iron staircase ends at a balcony with jaw-dropping coastal views. Combine with a stroll to the dramatic cliff-top lookout over the Indian Ocean.

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Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse (official) & Ngilgi Cave (Caves Works WA)
AUD 25 adults (Ngilgi Cave guided tour); AUD 18 adults (Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse climb); total approx. AUD 43 per person direct entry
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Good to know

Ngilgi Cave is near Yallingup, about 35 minutes from Busselton; the lighthouse is 10 minutes further north. Hiring a private driver from Busselton for the day (approx. AUD 300–400 for up to 4 guests) ensures you control the pace and return time. Cave temperatures are a constant 17°C — bring a light layer. Book cave entry in advance online.

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