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Piccinnie Cave
Mount Gambier South Australia

filming 4 Equipment overload. Filming will caving is a challenging activity due the significant amount of equipment required. It must be balanced to ensure the equipment does not its self become dangerous to the diver through confusion at depth due to narcosis.
pics 4 There are many excellent filming and Photographic possibilies in the ponds.
Pics 5 Warning sign found in the ponds at the entrance of a section of cave called the dog leg. Several divers have died attempting to pass this point. Due to depth and restrictions at 80 meters the maximum depth of this cave is unkown.
pics 5 Ascending to the depths below. Sveeral diver have lost their lives here and therefore all divers must hold a cetification in cave diving to enter. Regular checks are done by the local park rangers which includes checking divers computers to ensure they do not exceed the maximum depth limit of 40 meters.
pics 6 A diver doing a safety stop after a deep dive in the ponds. Due to clarity it is easy to find yourself at depths inexcess of 30 meters.
Pics 6b Darkness engulfes the diver as he desends
Pics 7 Fresh water close to the ocean promotes growth of weed including turtles and small brim and eels.
Pics 8 Weed typically found in the shallow water of the ponds.
Pics 9 Powerful lights are required to film in the caves.
Pics 10 Looking up at the impressive casim. Caves lead off to the north of this section to an area known as the cathederal.
Pics 11 Close up of the weed typically found in the shallow areas of the ponds.
pics 14 Diver inspect warning sign at the entrance of the section known as the dog leg.
pics 17 Loojing out of the cave section of the Pics called catherderals. Area has many small opening into the casim scetion and gives the imression of a stain glass window of a church.
Pics Diving at dusk in the ponds. The water has a green appearance due to the weedy growth and algae.
Pics1 Notice on track to Piccinnine ponds from main car park. One of the easiest entries in Mount Gambier and therefore one of the most popular dives.
pics2 Platform has been built for swimmers and divers. Looks more or less like a small swamp. Ascending underwater brings about an incredible transformation to a massive bottomless water filled crevice into the ground.
pics4 Due to its popularity, access to the cave is restricted and time slots must be booked. It is possible even to dive late at night. Diver ascending at sunset into the cave below.
pics12 Inside the section called catherderals. Diver carries and addtional stage bottle to the twin cylinders on his back. A stage can be either used for adddtional air to obtain a longer dive or penertration or also for decompressing.

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