Capes Foundation

Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse boasts many distinguishing features that make it extraordinary. Standing as the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia, it is situated at the continent's most south-westerly point where the Southern and Indian Oceans meet and is one of the world's five great capes. Yet, perhaps one of its most…

The Capes Foundation is proud to share that the Ngilgi Ancient Lands Experience has won the Best Outdoor Interpretation Project award at the Interpretation Australia National Awards for Excellence this month. This recognition celebrates its success in bringing to life the history, culture, and environment of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. …

Capes Foundation is pleased to announce the renaming of Eagles Heritage, a renowned facility dedicated to the care of raptors, to Capes Raptor Centre. This renaming reflects Capes Foundation's ongoing commitment to enhancing facilities and improving the overall experience for birds, visitors, and staff.  The decision to change the name…

The unveiling of the new interpretive centre, named the “Lightkeepers Cottage,” marks the culmination of a five-year redevelopment project at Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse. Through detailed exhibits and interactive displays, this new centre is designed to immerse visitors in the captivating history of Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, bringing to life the extraordinary…

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…

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…

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…

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…