The Mermaids Cave — Attraction in Busselton

I honestly cannot believe this place is still operating. We were charged $53 to walk into what is essentially one small room with sad-looking tanks, a few old dodgy dolls, and some colouring pencils - no books, no arts, no crafts! We even asked the staff for colouring in and were told they had none.

The tanks themselves looked dirty and poorly cared for, and there was absolutely nothing resembling “mermaids” despite the name.

My 6-year-old lasted five minutes before saying, “This is really boring, can we leave”. When a child who loves mermaids says this, you know something is seriously very wrong!

This is not an “experience”, it’s a tourist trap preying on families who expect mermaid magic but instead get disappointment and regret. For the price, you’d expect something interactive, creative, or at least maintained properly, but it’s just smoke and mirrors.

Charge away - $5 maximum... But considering the tickets are almost the same price as an Aquarium, save yourself the heartache and save your money!

Take your kids literally anywhere else!

Adding to this review as the 'Owners' response is nonsence. There were NO arts and crafts offered, even though we requested them.

All of the reviews here are listed are from 'locals', that are obviously friends. Read through all reviews before wasting your time here! We have visited many sights at a fraction of this circus, and would take it further for a refund if possible. We are a hard working family that were extorted for a quick buck....

Visiting The Mermaids Cave was an unforgettable experience for our family. The displays are absolutely stunning, with an incredible variety of marine life and seashells, each presented with so much care and detail. We were especially fascinated by the colourful reef aquariums — from clownfish dancing in the anemones to the vibrant corals glowing under the lights, it felt like stepping into another world beneath the sea.

The collection of rare shells and marine curiosities was breathtaking, and it was both educational and entertaining for adults and children alike. Our daughter was amazed and couldn’t stop talking about the beautiful fish and the unique exhibits.

The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and you can feel the passion and dedication behind every part of the cave. It’s not just a display — it’s a journey into the wonders of the ocean.

We highly recommend The Mermaids Cave to anyone visiting the area. It is truly a hidden gem that leaves you inspired and full of admiration for the beauty of marine life.

Shopping is...

Gorgeous shop run by the loveliest people. I visited recently and had a fabulous time perusing all the treasures in the front store: one off pottery pieces, amazing shells, cute stuffed toys, jewellery. And then had the pleasure of venturing into the back Aquarium! Beautiful corals and fish, hilarious characters like Karen and Garry the pufferfish, eels and even sea horses which we were lucky enough to see fed and see their teeny baby! There is also a massive collection of ocean specimens displayed beautifully it is truly such a great outing with your partner or friends and perfect for kids as they also have the boba place next door! Couldn’t recommend it highly enough if you’re out and about in Busselton and want something fun and...