Moondyne Cave

Moondyne Cave is a karst cave in the South West region of Western Australia.^[1] It is located on Caves Road, 8 kilometres (5 mi) north of Augusta.

Moondyne Cave
Location	Augusta, Western Australia
Coordinates	34°16′24″S 115°05′53″E
Depth	26 m (85 ft)[1][2]
Length	270 m (890 ft)[1][2]
Discovery	1881[1] (European)
Geology	Karst cave
Access	By booking
Registry	6AU-11[2]

It has a pothole entrance, a vertical extent of 26 metres (85 ft), and a length of 270 m (890 ft), with some large dry chambers.^[2]

Moondyne Cave was discovered in 1881 by Joseph Bolitho Johns, who had formerly been the bushranger known as Moondyne Joe.^[3] It was first opened for public viewing in 1911. Guided tours ended in 1959, but it was reopened in 1992 after undergoing restoration.^[1]

See also

• List of caves in Australia