Engelbrecht Cave
Engelbrecht Cave (also known as North Terrace Cave, Vansittarts Cave and 5L19 & 5L20) 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.
| Engelbrecht Cave | |
|---|---|
| North Terrace Cave Vansittarts Cave 5L19 & 5L20 | |
Location in South Australia | |
| Location | Chute Street, Mount Gambier |
| Coordinates | 37°49′14″S 140°46′20″E |
| Depth | 12 metres (39 ft) |
| Discovery | 1864 (by Europeans) |
| Geology | Limestone |
| Difficulty | Above water - no stated difficulty Underwater - CDAA Cave & Advanced Cave grades |
| Hazards | Sump (cave) |
| Access | Above water - public (no disabled access). Underwater - by permit. |
| Lighting | Yes |
| Visitors | Yes |
| Features | Yes |
| Website | http://www.engelbrechtcave.com/ |
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