Princess Margaret Rose Cave

Princess Margaret Rose Cave is a decorated limestone cave in Lower Glenelg National Park near Nelson in south-western Victoria, close to the South Australian border. Discovered in 1936 and opened for public tours in 1940, it is named after Princess Margaret Rose. Managed by Parks Victoria, the cave is renowned for its extensive stalactites, stalagmites, helictites and shawls, and is considered one of Victoria's most highly decorated cave systems.

Visitors can expect a guided tour only experience through a limestone cave system with well-lit chambers displaying stalactites, stalagmites, columns, helictites and draperies. The cave is accessed via stairs and narrow passages with a constant interior temperature around 17°C. The surrounding setting is forest and karst landscape within Lower Glenelg National Park, with a visitor pavilion, picnic area and walking tracks outside. Tours are led by guides who explain formation and history.

Discovered in 1936 by local farmer Keith McEachern and named after Princess Margaret Rose, sister of Queen Elizabeth II. Developed and opened for public tours in 1940, it has been managed as a show cave within Lower Glenelg National Park and represents a significant example of karst development in south-western Victoria.

Recognized as a significant natural heritage site for its karst geology and speleothems, and valued as a long-standing ecotourism attraction for the Glenelg region.