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Disappointment Cave

Disappointment Cave is a cave in Pastoral Unincorporated Area, South Australia.

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Disappointment Cave: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this cave: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Disappointment Cave

Season: Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Disappointment Cave — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -31.13180, 131.24196. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Disappointment Cave open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Disappointment Cave yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Disappointment Cave?

    Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Disappointment Cave?

    Nearby: Murrawijinie Cave (cave, 54 km), Diprose Caves (cave, 19 km), Diprose No. 3 Cave (cave, 22 km), Biduna Rock Water Rockhole (cave, 34 km), Jimmies Cave (cave, 35 km), Yalata Swamp (sanctuary, 44 km).

    Is Disappointment Cave worth visiting?

    Disappointment Cave is listed as a notable cave in South Australia on Spotwander.