Morgans Cave

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Temporary Forest Closure due to Fire Danger, Exclusive Access or Operations

Fire Danger: See CFS Fire Danger Ratings effecting site access. The forest is closed on a day of declared total fire ban in the southeast of south. See Terms and Conditions for more information.

Exclusive Access: No current activities effecting site access

Operations in Locality: No operations currently effecting access. 

ABOUT MORGANS CAVE

Rating: Advanced Cave
Registered CEGSA cave feature number: 5L34

Location -37.76784168780487, 140.55626571662793

Morgans Cave is a horizontally developed feature, containing more than 200m of passage and several other interesting features. Its entrance is 1m in diameter - an almost perfect circular chimney-like tube which drips vertically for 6m. 

The cave's north west route opens into a wide gallery, with optional passages, crawls and boast many natural significant features. This is suitable for beginners and tourist routes. 

The south eastern section is for the adventurous and involves some effort to squeeze and crawl through narrow passages, however explorers will be rewarded upon reveal of a deep underground lake hidden at the end.  

Please be aware that other caving groups may be onsite on the day a permit is issued. Please contact ForestrySA if you require sole use of a cave for the day.

ACCESS CONDITIONS FOR FORESTRYSA CAVE SITES 

A caver may book provided they meet the following conditions: 

• They are trained and qualified to an appropriate standard. CEGSA, FUSSI, Scouts SA Trip Leaders and registered ForestrySA Commercial Operators must be suitably trained and qualified to appropriate standards recognised by the Australian Speleological Federation, including CEGSA
• They meet the minimum qualification level for the rating of the cave. 
• They are under the supervision of an instructor or guide registered with ForestrySA. 
• Cancellation - ForestrySA: Upon the occurrence of permit cancellation by ForestrySA, ForestrySA shall elect to refund to the purchaser, (minus administration fees). 
• Cancellation – Purchaser: Upon the occurrence of the permit cancellation by the Purchaser, ForestrySA shall elect to refund the purchaser when this is undertaken more than 3 full business days prior to entry.  A cancellation fee of $5 plus administration fees will apply.  No refunds are available for cancellations less than 3 full business days prior to cave entry. 
• Forest Closure due to fire danger: Ensure you check weather conditions before arrival, particularly during the Fire Danger Season and visit the Country Fire Service website or call the Fire Ban Hotline on 1300 362 361 to stay up to date with current fire bans and restrictions.
• Permits are issued on a per-day basis.
• When booking, provide all details of the persons entering the cave.
• You must have a caving buddy. You are not permitted to enter unless you are with a minimum of one other person (each person must complete a separate part of the permit) At the time of booking, or if booking separately, please both quote the same name for your GROUP. (i.e this could be a selected surname) as proof of buddy partner.
• Each caver must read and acknowledge the ForestrySA Conditions and Indemnity before booking. 
• You must identify your qualification to confirm you are qualified under your training to enter the type of cave.
• Some sites require a key for entry. These are collected from the Mount Gambier Visitor Centre, please bring permit for proof of approval.
• Instructors must first obtain a Commercial Operators License through the ForestrySA application process, prior to booking. Contact ForestrySA via email at recreation@forestrysa.com.au