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Information for Our Trade Partners

Breathtaking Nature.
Fascinating History.
Enriching Culture.

Capes Foundation offers a collection of immersive experiences that connect visitors with the incredible natural abundance, historical richness, and cultural vibrancy of the Margaret River Region. ​

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We proudly work with tour operators and agents to provide unforgettable experiences for their guests.

As the leading tour operator in the south west, we offer competitive commission rates and are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences that showcase the region’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.

How to Work With Us

Inbound tour operators can apply for a trade account to access commission rates.

  • Complete our trade agreement form to apply for a trade account.
  • Once confirmed, you can make a booking by emailing [email protected].
  • Tour operators must have liability insurance and an ABN to be eligible.

We use Rezdy as our online booking platform. Rezdy allows agents to book tours directly and receive instant confirmation.

  • Connect with us using Rezdy Pay, by searching “Capes Foundation” as a supplier and making a request for commission rates.
  • Other payment options are available upon request.

Bookings and Confirmation:

  • All bookings are to be received by email to [email protected]. Please allow two business day prior to booking date, and include your agent reference number when requesting a booking.
  • Bookings are subject to availability.
  • Tour operators must have liability insurance.
  • Any changes to confirmed bookings must be received by close of business (5.00 pm WST) on the day prior.
  • Accounts will be invoiced for the final number of pax confirmed as of close of business (5.00 pm WST) on the day prior.
  • On-the-day contact [email protected]  or phone 08 9757 7411.

Cancellations and No Shows:

In the event of ‘no shows’, or cancellations received after close of business (5.00 pm WST) on the day prior to the tour booking, Capes Foundation reserves the right to charge 100% of the tour fee to the Agent.

Accounts and Payment:

  • Agents will be invoiced at time of tour. Full payment is required within 30 days from invoice date.
  • Capes Foundation also reserve the right to refuse or revoke the credit facilities until the account is brought to balance including the payment of all fees for overdue accounts.
  • The Agent shall pay or reimburse Capes Foundation for all costs and/or expense incurred by Capes Foundation in instructing a solicitor and/or debt collection agency to recover any amount overdue for payment.

Adverse Weather – Provision of Services:

Capes Foundation attractions are open for business every day of the year except for Christmas Day. We pride ourselves on providing the very highest standard of customer service to all visitors and we especially value the business brought to us by other operators in the tourism industry. We do however operate in natural environments that are subject to factors outside of our control. Severe weather conditions can result in adjustments to the nature or availability of cave and lighthouse tours. No responsibility will be accepted by Capes Foundation for changes to advertised tours caused by adverse weather conditions.

In the event a tour is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, Capes Foundation will not charge the Agent for the tour booked. In these events, Capes Foundation will endeavour to provide an alternative tour of similar nature and the Agent will be charged at the applicable contract rate. If, however all services are closed due to such conditions, the Agent will not hold Capes Foundation responsible for any other costs or ancillary expenses incurred by the Agent.

Our Trade Experiences

Below you’ll find details about our trade experiences including operational inclusions & restrictions, and our tour descriptions.

Leeuwin Rd, Augusta WA 6290

Tour Options

Option 1: Guided tower tour, 30 minutes

  • Min: 2 people, Max: 10 people. (Groups over 10 may be accommodated on consecutive tours).
  • Your group will be included in a public tour.
  • Private tours are available at an additional charge, subject to availability.

Option 2: Self-guided grounds tour, 30 minutes

  • Min: 2 people, Max: 200 people.

Lighthouse Inclusions and Restrictions

  • Children under 4 years of age are admitted free of charge but are not permitted to climb the lighthouse tower.
  • Children aged 4 years to 16 years inclusive are charged at the child rate.
  • An authorised Tour Leader and/or Coach Driver may enter for free.
  • All groups over 12 people must be booked in advance and are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.

About the Experience

A beacon of light where the Southern and Indian Oceans meet. Situated at the most south-westerly point of Australia, on one of the world’s three great capes, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia. Discover its maritime history and admire the vast seascape and untamed coastline.

What to expect

Our fully-guided tours will take you to the top of this historic lighthouse, where you’ll learn fascinating stories about the lightkeepers, the region’s maritime heritage, and the tower’s unique craftsmanship.

From the top, you can take in spectacular views of the cape and its rugged coastline. Between May and August, you might even spot whales during their northern migration.

The Interpretive Centre, located in one of the original lighthouse keepers’ cottages. provides a detailed look into the history of the lighthouse and the lives of the families who once called this remote cape home.

Please note: Children must be a minimum age of four to join the lighthouse tour and climb the lighthouse.

Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, 1267 Cape Naturaliste Rd, Naturaliste WA 6281

Tour Options

Option 1: Guided tower tour, 30 minutes

  • Min: 2 people, Max: 10 people. (Groups over 10 may be accommodated on consecutive tours).
  • Your group will be included in a public tour.
  • Private tours are available at an additional charge, subject to availability.

Option 2: Self-guided grounds tour, 30 minutes

  • Min: 2 people, Max: 200 people.

Bus parking available | Add a walk trail to your itinerary

Lighthouse Inclusions and Restrictions

  • Children under 4 years of age are admitted free of charge.
  • Children aged 4 years to 16 years inclusive are charged at the child rate.
  • An authorised Tour Leader and/or Coach Driver may enter for free.
  • All groups over 12 people must be booked in advance and are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.

About the Experience

Captivating scenic views of the Indian Ocean and Geographe Bay. Our guided lighthouse tours reveal the fascinating maritime history of the region. The Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse is one of the most popular attractions in the region. An easy climb of just 59 steps, visitors to the tower balcony are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views.

What to Expect

Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse guided tours offer fascinating insight into the functions of a working lighthouse, the extraordinary maritime history of the Cape region and what life was like as a lightkeeper. An easy climb of just 59 steps, visitors to the tower balcony are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, and Geographe Bay.

The Lightkeepers’ Museum, housed in one of the original lightkeepers’ cottages, is an immersive experience sharing the captivating stories of maritime history, shipwrecks, and the dedicated individuals who have protected our coastline since 1904. Historical artifacts and interactive technology bring to life the isolation and resilience of the lighthouse keepers and the remarkable engineering and enduring legacy of this historic lighthouse, which has guided maritime traffic for over 120 years.

The accessible observation platform at the lighthouse’s base also offers sweeping ocean views and scenic photo opportunities. Between September and December whales are often seen from the tower and the observation platform as they migrate along the coastline.

341 Boodjidup Rd, Margaret River Western Australia 6285

Tour Options

Self-guided walk & birds of prey encounter

  • Min: 1 person, Max: 45 people. (Note: Birds of prey encounters are twice daily).
  • Allow 1.5 hours.
    Your group will be included in a public tour.
  • Private tours are available at additional charge, subject to availability.

Bus parking available | Great for large groups of varying abilities

Capes Raptor Centre Inclusions and Restrictions

  • Children under 4 years of age are admitted free of charge.
  • Children aged 4 years to 16 years inclusive are charged at the child rate.
  • An authorised Tour Leader and/or Coach Driver may enter for free.
  • All groups over 12 people must be booked in advance and are subject to confirmation at time of booking

About the Experience

Explore lush native bushland and encounter over 40 captivating birds of prey. Only 5 minutes from Margaret River centre. During our twice-daily Birds of Prey Encounters, you will learn about the birds’ natural behaviours and unique sensory abilities used to track and catch prey; you can even have your photograph taken with an owl!

What to Expect

Capes Raptor Centre provides the main care and rehabilitation facility for birds of prey in Western Australia and offers a permanent home to over 40 raptors, including Eagles, Hawks, Falcons and Owls which are unable to return to the wild, with many more birds rehabilitated and released each year.

A 1km bush walk among native flora allows visitors to view aviaries housing resident diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey, it is an ideal walk for spotting wildflowers and orchids during spring, you can explore the bush land sanctuary before or after the Bird of Prey Encounter.

 

12 Ludlow Park Rd, Ludlow WA 6280

Course Options

Self-guided high ropes course, 2.5 hours

  • Min: 1 people, Max: 30 people. (Groups over 30 may be accommodated on consecutive tours).
  • Your group will be included in a public course. Private course hire is available at additional charge, subject to availability.

High Ropes add-on: Archery, 1 hour

  • Min: 30 people

High Ropes add-on: Team Challenge, 1 hour

  • Min: 30 people

Forest Adventures is great for large active groups | Bus parking available

Forest Adventures Inclusions and Restrictions

  • Participants must be over 7 years of age and at least 110cm tall.
  • Participants under 16 years old must always be directly supervised by an adult (17 years+) who has read and agreed to the supervision requirements.
  • For every two participants who are 7 or 8 years of age, there must be one participating adult.
  • For every six participants who are 9 to 16 years of age, there must be one adult present (they are not required to participate in a climb).

About the Experience

Adrenaline-filled fun on high ropes and flying foxes, set high among the majestic trees of the Ludlow Tuart Forest. You can hang around in the trees, balance on the suspended bridges, climb the ladders and fly along up to 11 flying foxes – with some spanning over 150 metres! Have fun with the whole family and challenge your friends on six unique courses for every level of adrenaline and fitness!

What to Expect

A combination the South West’s supreme environment and world-class European standards for safety and design – Forest Adventures is one of the best of its kind! Many of our activities are unique within Australia, six huge courses combine rope and wire challenges to supply 2.5 hours of pure fun!

This amazing adventure park spans eight acres of unspoiled natural bushland. Your session begins with harnessing, safety training, and a practice course before progressing to one of our main courses. Courses vary in height and difficulty, ranging from 3 meters to 19 meters off the ground, offering something for every adventure seeker.

Start your adventure on Course 1, 2, or 3 to build your confidence before taking on our more challenging courses. Climb to 19 meters, the highest point in the park, before ziplining around the top and concluding with a 150m zipline – a total of over 500 meters of zipline. Test your abilities on our Advanced and Adrenaline courses by rock climbing up the wall or tree before confronting the toughest challenges in the park, including the mentally challenging leap of faith to return to the ground.

During your 2.5-hour session, you can expect to complete 2-3 courses, including safety training. Qualified supervisors are always present throughout the park to ensure both fun and safety.

Jewel Caves Road, Deepdene, Western Australia, 6290

Tour Options

Guided tour, 1 hour

  • Min: 2 people, Max: 35 people. (Groups over 35 may be accommodated on consecutive tours).
  • Your group will be included in a public fully-guided tour.
  • Private tours are available at additional charge, subject to availability.

Onsite cafe | Bus parking available

Cave Inclusions and Restrictions

  • Children under 4 years of age are admitted free of charge.
  • Children aged 4 years to 16 years inclusive are charged at the child rate.
  • An authorised Tour Leader and/or Coach Driver may enter for free.
  • All groups over 12 people must be booked in advance and are subject to confirmation at time of booking.

About the Experience

Jewel Cave is the largest cave open to the public in Western Australia. The size and beauty of WA’s largest publicly accessible cave is breathtaking. Exploring three immense chambers, you’ll find towering crystal formations and delicate stalactites that took thousands of years to develop.

What to Expect

Fully guided one-hour tours highlight the magnitude and intricacy of Jewel Cave. Your guide will use lighting to emphasise crystal formations like stalagmites, stalactites, straws, and shawls. Learn about the formation of cave systems, historical anecdotes, and the ancient tales of Tasmanian Tigers that once fell into the cave.

Complement your journey with a self-guided Karri Walk through the towering forest.

Conto Rd, Forest Grove, Western Australia 6286

Tour Options

Guided tour, 1 hour

  • Min: 2 people, Max: 25 people. (Groups over 25 may be accommodated on consecutive tours).
  • Your group will be included in a public fully-guided tour.
  • Private tours are available at additional charge, subject to availability.

After the tour is complete visitors can ascend the doline stairs at their own pace | Bus parking available.

Cave Inclusions and Restrictions

  • Children under 4 years of age are admitted free of charge.
  • Children aged 4 years to 16 years inclusive are charged at the child rate.
  • An authorised Tour Leader and/or Coach Driver may enter for free.
  • All groups over 12 people must be booked in advance and are subject to confirmation at time of booking.

About the Experience

A magical experience and a dazzling visual display of some of nature’s finest work. Descend a staircase through an ancient sinkhole called a doline, through a sunken forest to reach this magnificent cave, featuring dripping formations and a beautifully reflective underground lake.

What to Expect

Fully guided one-hour tours take you into a pristine chamber beneath the karri forest. The tour starts with a visit to a spectacular sinkhole, known as a doline, before continuing into the cave chamber.

Once inside, your guide uses lighting to highlight various features within the cave while sharing interesting facts and stories. You will witness the rare ‘suspended table’ formation, a one-of-a-kind structure that hovers above a reflective lake.

This cave is the region’s most active ‘dripping’ cave, where droplets fall from delicate stalactites, creating ripples in the lake.

Caves Rd, Forest Grove WA 6286

Tour Options

Self-guided audio or fully-guided tour, 1 hour

  • Min: 2 people, Max: 30 people. (Groups over 30 may be accommodated on consecutive tours).
  • Groups of 15 people or less will experience a self-guided MP3 audio tour; available in English, German, Mandarin, French and Malay.
  • Groups of 16 people or more will benefit from a fully guided tour, subject to availability.

Self-guided experience great for large groups as timing is flexible | Excellent wildflower spotting in spring | Audio tour is multilingual | Bus parking available.

Cave Inclusions and Restrictions

  • Children under 4 years of age are admitted free of charge.
  • Children aged 4 years to 16 years inclusive are charged at the child rate.
  • An authorised Tour Leader and/or Coach Driver may enter for free.
  • All groups over 12 people must be booked in advance and are subject to confirmation at time of booking.

About the Experience

Uncover the fascinating history of Australian Megafauna amidst the serene beauty of a Karri and Marri Forest.

Nestled within the stunning karri and marri forest, Mammoth Cave is a site of incredible natural and historical significance. Once home to ancient fossils of Australia’s megafauna—giant animals that roamed the Earth before their extinction around 46,000 years ago—the cave offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. Don’t miss the 50,000-year-old zygomaticus jawbone, a relic of a large wombat-like herbivore, still embedded in the cave wall. Your visit concludes with a scenic walk through the serene marri and karri forest.

What to Expect

Self-guided audio tours, allow you to explore at your own pace while learning about the cave’s fascinating history and natural features. A gently sloping boardwalk and stairs guide you through the cave, where you’ll encounter crystal stalactites, stalagmites, and a seasonal stream that flows through the cave during winter. As you exit the cave, stairs lead you into a tranquil forest setting. The tour concludes with a peaceful walk through the marri and karri forest.

76 Yallingup Caves Rd, Yallingup WA 6282

Tour Options

Self-guided, 1.5 hour

  • Min: 2 people. We are happy to accomodate large groups.
  • Groups will partake in a self-guided tour.

Great for large groups as timing is flexible | Above and below ground experience | Bus parking available.

Cave Inclusions and Restrictions

  • Children under 4 years of age are admitted free of charge.
  • Children aged 4 years to 16 years inclusive are charged at the child rate.
  • An authorised Tour Leader and/or Coach Driver may enter for free.
  • All groups over 25 people must be booked in advance and are subject to confirmation at time of booking.

About the Experience

Wander along the Ancient Lands Experience pathway through native bushland to the entrance of the majestic Ngilgi Cave, where you can explore at your own pace.

A breathtaking journey through time begins above ground along the Ancient Lands Experience, a pathway winding through native bushland, where a series of interactive installations bring the creation of this remarkable place to life. Upon reaching the entrance to Ngilgi Cave, descend and explore its majestic stalactites, stalagmites, helictites, and beautifully coloured shawls at your own pace.

What to expect

The self-guided experience begins as you wander through the Ancient Lands pathways. As you explore, you’ll learn about:

  • cultural connections to the land,
  • the local flora and fauna,
  • and the formation of the pristine caves beneath the Leeuwin-Naturaliste limestone ridge.

Guides are positioned at the cave entrance and in the main chamber. They are on hand to assist you and share their knowledge.

The entire above and below-ground experience takes around 1.5 hours. If you opt for above-ground exploration only, allow around 30 minutes. There is also a nature-based play area for children at the final stop.

Young girl and women looking and pointing to a sculpture at the Ancient Land Experience at Ngilgi Cave.

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