Lake Cave Guided Tour Margaret River: Suspended Table Formation

One hour underground: a sunken forest, a reflective lake, and a stone table hovering above the water.

Lake Cave is a one-hour guided tour beneath the karri forest near Margaret River, where a knowledgeable guide uses lighting to reveal the cave's geology and rare formations: most notably the suspended table, a multi-tonne structure hovering above a reflective underground lake, and active stalactites dripping into the water below. The cave lies 20 minutes south of Margaret River town. You descend a staircase through an ancient sinkhole and into a sunken forest to reach it. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the guide speaks English.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided tour of Lake Cave

• Drive 20 minutes south of Margaret River
• Descend staircase through ancient sinkhole
• Enter sunken forest to reach cave
• Explore cave with guide
• View suspended table formation
• Observe dripping stalactites and lake ripples
• Learn about cave geology and history

The experience

Lake Cave sits beneath the karri forest just 20 minutes south of Margaret River town. You descend a staircase through an ancient sinkhole, a doline, and into a sunken forest to reach the cave entrance. Once inside, the guide uses lighting to walk you through the chamber and highlight the formations that make this cave singular: the suspended table, a one-of-a-kind structure weighing several tonnes that hovers above the reflective lake, and the active stalactites that drip steadily enough to create ripples across the water's surface. The guide shares the geology and history as you move through, so the formations have context rather than just visual impact.

This is the region's most active dripping cave, which means the water is never still. The guide times the lighting to catch the droplets falling and the ripples spreading, turning the reflections into part of the display. The whole tour runs one hour, which gives you time to move through the chamber without rushing and to stand in front of the suspended table long enough for the scale of it to register. Families, couples, and solo travelers all move through at the same pace with the same guide.

What’s included

• One-hour fully guided tour of Lake Cave with a live English-speaking guide.
• access to the cave chamber with the suspended table formation and active dripping stalactites.
• guide-led lighting of key features and storytelling about the cave's geology and history.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 09:20, the last at 16:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (17 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Child (4 to 16 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcome

Operated by Capes Foundation

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Margaret River without a car, check whether your tour option includes transportation to the cave. The 20-minute drive south is essential, and arranging it separately adds planning. The one-hour format works well for families with younger children and for anyone who wants a focused look at the cave without a full-day commitment.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 16 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How do I get to Lake Cave if I don't have a car?

Lake Cave sits 20 minutes south of Margaret River town by car. Some tour options include transportation to and from the cave. If you're booking the cave tour alone, you'll need to arrange your own ride or check whether a shuttle is available through your accommodation.

What is the suspended table, and why is it so rare?

The suspended table is a singular stone formation that hovers above the underground lake: a multi-tonne structure that defies the usual way stalactites and stalagmites form. It's one-of-a-kind in the region, and the guide will use the cave's lighting to show you how it sits above the reflective water.

Can I bring my four-year-old on this tour?

Yes, children from age 4 are welcome on Lake Cave tours. The one-hour guided tour moves at a steady pace through the cave, and the guide's storytelling about the geology and formations keeps the experience engaging for families.

How active are the stalactites? Will I actually see water dripping?

Lake Cave is the region's most active dripping cave, so droplets fall from the stalactites regularly enough to create visible ripples across the lake. The guide uses lighting to highlight these moments, so you'll see the water moving rather than just the formations.

What's the physical fitness requirement for this tour?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. You'll descend a staircase through the ancient sinkhole to enter the cave, and the path inside involves walking through the chamber with your guide. Service animals are allowed.