Capes Foundation Archives

Night Calling Premiere Packs HEART

A sell-out crowd packed the Margaret River HEART - Nala Bardip Mia last Tuesday for a rare insight into the world of the Masked Owl, and the tireless work being undertaken to understand and protect these mysterious raptors living amongst us. Hosted by Owl Friendly Margaret River Region and Margaret…

Jenny LeeMarch 20, 2024

Capes Foundation

Preserving Western Ringtail Possums: Capes Foundation and WRAG Collaborate for Conservation

Responding to the recent spate of hot weather and the forecast of a hotter-than-usual summer, the Western Ringtail Action Group (WRAG), in collaboration with the Capes Foundation, has undertaken vital initiatives to ensure the survival and well-being of the critically endangered Western Ringtail Possums. Over the past three years, the…

Jenny LeeDecember 11, 2023

Capes Foundation

New ‘Ancient Lands Experience’ Officially Opens at Ngilgi Cave 

A new $3.6 million attraction has opened at Western Australia's first tourist attraction, Ngilgi Cave. The 'Ancient Lands Experience' welcomes locals and visitors to embark on a journey to discover the 600-million-year story associated with the Margaret River Region and its people. Situated on the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge in Yallingup, a…

Jenny LeeNovember 26, 2023

Capes Foundation Sustainable Tourism

3,000 Generations Presentation – Thank You

Many thanks to all MRBTA members and community members who attended the 3,000 Generations and the Next One presentation at Margaret River HEART. Please find below a note from MRBTA Chair Stuart Hicks. Dear Member, It was tremendous to see the community come out in such strong numbers for…

adminNovember 2, 2023

Capes Foundation Events Media Releases What's on?

Locals Invited to Learn from Wadandi Wisdom

A number of local organisations have joined forces to provide the community with the chance to learn from the wisdom of the Wadandi people through a special presentation and Q&A with Wadandi Elder, Dr Wayne Webb, and MRBTA Chair Stuart Hicks AO. Entitled "3,000 Generations & the Next One", the…

Julia KellerSeptember 22, 2023

Capes Foundation

Update from Capes Foundation Conservation Team

MRBTA’s Capes Foundation division includes its own in-house Conservation Team, which looks after the 8 tourism sites across the region that are under its care - Ngilgi, Lake, Mammoth and Jewel Caves; Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouses, Forest Adventures and Eagles Heritage. A number of these sites are located…

Jenny LeeAugust 10, 2023

Capes Foundation Media Releases

Lake Cave’s Water Rises High

Capes Foundation has announced that the water level in Margaret River’s Lake Cave has reached its highest point in decades, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for visitors to experience the cave in this majestic state. The Calgardup bush fire of 2021 burnt significant areas of vegetation which would normally absorb large amounts of…

Julia KellerMay 29, 2023

Capes Foundation What's new from the MRBTA?

Press release: Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Reopens Following Historic Renovation  

Capes Foundation is pleased to announce that history has been made with the completion of a once in a century renovation of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse in Augusta. The renovation works have taken over 12 months to complete and will ensure the longevity of the working lighthouse, which is revered by…

Jenny LeeDecember 1, 2022

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MRBTA honours the traditional owners of this land, the Wadandi (Saltwater) people, and their elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the Wadandi people’s 60,000-year custodianship of this special place, and we thank the them for generously sharing with us their immensely deep cultural knowledge and connection to the land.