Ingresso della grotta
Engelbrecht Cave West
Advanced Cave: CDAA site rating [1] [2]. Queste categorie appartengono allo schema citato; descrivono la formazione richiesta da un sito.
The western dive entrance of Engelbrecht Cave, an Advanced Cave-rated passage of about 340 m to 12 m deep with two sumps, restrictions and a rain-affected first sump.
A long stairway of cut limestone blocks leads from the viewing platform in the western tourist cave down to a small entrance pool. The first sump, about 100 m long, begins with a narrow restriction that divers pass one at a time and ends at another flat restriction before an inner air chamber with a rock pile and crescent-shaped lake.
Beyond the rock pile a second sump, usually very clear, continues with several side passages to a rock collapse and a small surfacing pool with room for two or three divers. The CDAA rates the passage Advanced Cave and gives a total length of about 340 m and a maximum depth of 12 m.
L'ambiente
Fresh water in shallow sumps under the city; restrictions, an air chamber and a rock pile to cross on foot.
Condizioni
Storm water can enter the first sump after heavy rain, so visibility there ranges from very clear to nil; the second sump is usually clear.
Intervalli tipici da fonti pubblicate, non condizioni attuali.
Strutture
Café, tour desk, viewing platforms, toilets and picnic areas at the show cave.
Altri accessi a Engelbrecht Cave
Per orientamento, non per navigazione. I punti vuoti sono approssimativi.
Ogni informazione in questa pagina, con la relativa fonte (9)
| Informazione | Stato | Fonte |
|---|---|---|
| The West passage is Advanced Cave rated. | Verificato | [1] [2] |
| The West passage extends about 340 metres from the doline opening with a maximum depth of 12 m; the first sump is about 100 m long. | Verificato | [1] |
| The first sump can be contaminated by storm water after heavy rain, so visibility ranges from crystal clear to zero; the second sump is typically crystal clear. | Verificato | [1] |
| Diving is permitted between 8 AM and 8 PM daily. | Verificato | [1] |
| Divers collect a key from the Lady Nelson Visitor Centre, sign in and out, keep gates locked and return the key; only two keys exist. | Verificato | [1] |
| The show cave has a café, tour desk, viewing platforms, toilets and picnic areas. | Verificato | [1] |
| Coordinates are the mapped entrance of the public show cave. | Verificato | [3] |
| Coordinates are the mapped entrance of the public show cave. | Verificato | [3] |
| The West passage is rated Advanced Cave, so diving it requires a CDAA Advanced Cave rating; bookings are made through the CDAA booking system. | Verificato | [1] [2] |
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