About Engelbrecht Cave
Engelbrecht Cave is a limestone cave system located beneath the city centre of Mount Gambier in South Australia's Limestone Coast. Discovered in 1864, it features two large sinkhole entrances and extensive chambers with stalactites, stalagmites and underground pools. Managed by the City of Mount Gambier, it is a show cave offering guided tours that showcase the region's volcanic and karst geology and its history as part of the Kanawinka Geopark.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a guided tour through illuminated limestone chambers accessed via sinkholes in the centre of Mount Gambier. The cave features natural formations including stalactites, stalagmites, columns and small lakes, with interpretive displays about geology and local history. Tours involve walking on paved paths with stairs and low sections, viewing two large caverns joined by tunnels, and learning about the cave's excavation and restoration. The site is centrally located with a visitor entry building at street level.
Key highlights
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Large urban limestone cave system with two sinkhole entrances in central Mount Gambier
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Guided tours through chambers with stalactites, stalagmites and underground water features
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Part of the Kanawinka Geopark and Limestone Coast karst landscape
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Historical site discovered in 1864 by Carl Engelbrecht and later restored after use as a rubbish dump