A Tour of Jewel Cave

Entering Jewel Cave is a magical experience; a dazzling visual display of some of nature's finest and most meticulous work.

Jewel Cave is the biggest show cave in Western Australia; comprising three massive chambers. It is also home to one of the longest straw stalactites found in any tourist cave in Australia.

I went on a fully guided one-hour tour which showcased the breathtaking magnitude of the Cave system. We learned about towering crystal creations that have taken thousands of years to form, and intricate decorations stretching and suspended across the ceiling, like vines and dancing cobwebs.

I loved seeing the tap roots of a Karri Tree extending into the cave.  (and the reason the cave was first discovered)

In the shop at the entrance there is a skeleton of a Thylacene which was found in the cave.

Given that I am a bit claustrophobic, I was proud to have gone quite deep into the earth.  My favourite bit (NOT)... was when the tour guide turned all the lights out.  It was total. TOTAL darkness.