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NBM Dive Site Resource

Piccaninnie Ponds

Wye, South Australia, Australia

A protected karst spring and cave-diving site that is currently closed to all in-water diving and snorkelling, with no permits being issued.

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WaterFreshwater
AccessTemporarily closed to in-water access. No diving or snorkelling permit is currently available; future access would require government authorization and applicable cave-diving credentials.
ExperienceNo current recreational access. Historically specialist cave-diver access only under government permit.
Maximum depthDeep cave system; no current diving access. Never plan a depth or route from this profile.
Best seasonClosed until further notice; do not infer reopening from historical seasonal information.
VisibilityNot applicable while closed; water quality and ecological conditions are under management.

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

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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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

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates-38.05800, 140.94300
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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

Karst springs, underwater cave formations and protected wetland habitat, viewable only within current park rules.

Before you arrive

Access notes

The park remains visitable on land, but entry into the water for diving or snorkelling is prohibited and permits are not being issued. Recheck NPWS before any future plan.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Site closure, deep overhead cave, cold water, silt, fragile habitat and potential fatal consequences without specialist training.

At the site

Facilities and support

Land-based park facilities may be available; there is no authorized in-water diving support while closed.

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.