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No Wooly Mammoths, But This Cave’s Still Big

An urban myth was ruined during our climb down into the Mammoth Cave near Margaret River: No wooly mammoth bones were ever found there. This cave just got its name because it’s really, really big.

But there’s nothing disappointing about the experience of Mammoth Cave. Although it’s one of half a dozen in the area, it’s the only one you can explore at your own pace without a nagging guide explaining for the hundredth time how stalactites are formed.

All those crazy cave formations you learned about in school are on view, plus an underground lake and a huge climb out the other side. And while you don’t need ropes or a helmet lamp, claustrophobics probably shouldn’t apply.

And with all the tourists listening to their self-guided audio tours, the cave is quiet. And eerie. Just like a cave should be.

Related Stories:
· Mammoth Cave [Official Site]
· Western Australia Travel coverage [Jaunted]