Engelbrecht Cave
Ningaloo Reef · Australia
Engelbrecht Cave is a fascinating cave system nestled beneath the urban area of Mount Gambier, South Australia. This unique site features a prominent sinkhole leading to two major water filled passages, offering distinct cave diving experiences. Its dry sections are open to the public as a show cave, while the submerged areas are renowned among technical divers, accessible strictly by permit.
Conditions
Depth
0 to 12 m
Good for beginners
Current
Usually still
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 25 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
14 to 16°C
Drysuit or 7mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Eel-tailed Catfish
Last confirmed May 15, 2026 · 130 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Superb Fairywren
Last confirmed Jul 1, 2026 · 40 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
New Holland Honeyeater
Last confirmed Jul 8, 2026 · 30 records
Very likely
Most dives
Crimson Rosella
Last confirmed Jun 30, 2026 · 30 records
Very likely
Most dives
Australian Magpie
Last confirmed Jun 30, 2026 · 25 records
Very likely
Most dives
Australian Smelt
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Flathead Gudgeon
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Freshwater Crayfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear