Mount Gambier · about 1 km from Mount Gambier
Engelbrecht Cave West
- Max depth12 m
- CertificationFull cave
- Water temperature≈ 14–16 °Cestimated, no reports yet
- SpecialSidemount
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The dive
The western part of Engelbrecht Cave, under the town.
After heavy rain, stormwater can contaminate the first sump; visibility then ranges from crystal clear to zero.
Profile and sections
The western part of Engelbrecht Cave, under the town.
- Depth and profile
- To -12 m, ~340 m long. The first sump is ~100 m, with a single-file restriction and a flat vertical one; then an air chamber with a rock pile and a second sump.
- Configuration
- Restrictions: sidemount or small kit (estimate). CDAA rating: Advanced Cave.
Who can dive where
- At least Full cave
- Configurations: Backmount / twinset / Sidemount / CCR / Small cylinders / no-mount (speleo sumps)
- Goes down to 12 m (trimix or deco may be needed)
- Experienced divers only
Dry sections / haulingExperienced diversPermission needed
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How to get there
Same show cave in the centre of Mount Gambier; down a long stairway. Key and rules as for Engelbrecht East.
Around Engelbrecht Cave West
FillsNo fill station known nearby
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