Engelbrecht Cave, Mount Gambier

Name: Engelbrecht Cave
Address: 26 Chute Street, Mount Gambier, 5290, Australia
Telephone: +61 8 8723 5552

#2 among attractions in Mount Gambier

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Engelbrecht Cave is a cave system in the Australian state of South Australia consisting of a sinkhole with two major passages located under the Mount Gambier urban area. It is owned by the local government area of City of Mount Gambier and has been developed as a tourism venue. Its dry extent is notable as a show cave while its water-filled extent is notable as two separate cave diving sites. ()

Discovered: 1864Depth: 39 ftElevation: 144 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°49'14"S, 140°46'19"E

Address

26 Chute StreetMount Gambier 5290 Australia

Contact

+61 8 8723 5552

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Engelbrecht Cave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cave Gardens, Mount Gambier Community RSL, Main Corner Complex, Mount Gambier Volcano.

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When is Engelbrecht Cave open?

Engelbrecht Cave is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 2 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 2 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 9:30 am - 2 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 3 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 3 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Engelbrecht Cave?

Nearby attractions include Main Corner Complex, Mount Gambier (20 min walk), Cave Gardens, Mount Gambier (20 min walk), Mount Gambier Community RSL, Mount Gambier (23 min walk).

Engelbrecht Cave, Mount Gambier

Facts and practical information

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Engelbrecht Cave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Cave Gardens, Mount Gambier

Mount Gambier Community RSL, Mount Gambier

Main Corner Complex, Mount Gambier

Mount Gambier Volcano, Mount Gambier

The Old Courthouse & Gallery, Mount Gambier

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Engelbrecht Cave open?

Which popular attractions are close to Engelbrecht Cave?