Cave Gardens, Garden and show cave in Mount Gambier, Australia.
The Cave Gardens feature a 30-meter deep limestone sinkhole surrounded by landscaped gardens with viewing platforms and walking paths.
European settlers discovered the cave during the 1845-46 survey, establishing it as the primary water source for Mount Gambier until the 1850s.
The February 2022 renaming to Cave Garden / Thugi incorporates the Bungandidj language term for bullfrogs, recognizing Aboriginal cultural connections.
The gardens provide free entry, accessible pathways, public restrooms, and designated picnic areas throughout the surrounding green spaces.
During wet periods, water cascades down the limestone walls of the sinkhole, creating a natural waterfall within the urban environment.
Location: Mount Gambier
Location: South Australia
GPS coordinates: -37.82900,140.78100
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:33
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