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NBM Dive Site Resource

Kilsby Sinkhole

Moorak, South Australia, Australia

A privately managed limestone sinkhole known for clear freshwater and scheduled scuba, freediving and snorkelling through approved providers.

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WaterFreshwater
AccessPrivate-property access only through Kilsby Sinkhole and an approved diving operator; booking and operator conditions apply.
ExperienceOpen-water certified divers may be accepted on controlled open-water experiences; cavern or overhead routes require the relevant specialist training and provider approval.
Maximum depthDeep sinkhole; planned depth is provider- and certification-limited. Treat any overhead or deep route as specialist diving.
Best seasonScheduled year-round subject to operator availability, private-property rules and water conditions.
VisibilityFrequently very clear, but water level and conditions can change.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates-37.91400, 140.46600
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Clear freshwater, limestone walls and dramatic natural-light shafts.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Use only an approved operator. Reconfirm water level, depth plan, gases, guide ratio, private-property conditions and emergency arrangements.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Cold water, depth, buoyancy control, possible overhead environment, private-property restrictions and limited on-site emergency response.

At the site

Facilities and support

On-site accommodation and visitor facilities are advertised; technical equipment and diving support depend on the approved operator.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.