Best for expert divers, 0-26m, shore entry.
Hells Hole is a technical freshwater cave dive on the Fleurieu Peninsula requiring full overhead environment training. The site reaches a maximum depth of 26 metres with an average of 15 metres. Access is via a challenging shore entry involving abseiling and a long ladder climb, necessitating the use of a climbing harness during the dive. Visibility is approximately 10 metres, though it can deteriorate rapidly if silt is disturbed. Divers must manage cold water temperatures between 13 and 17C and potential entanglement hazards. This site is strictly for expert divers who must employ cave diving procedures, including the use of guidelines and redundant lighting.
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Carry at least two independent light sources and run a guideline on every penetration, regardless of how familiar you think you are with the cave. Visibility can deteriorate fast if silt gets disturbed, so disciplined finning technique is essential.
Access requires a permit from ForestrySA and membership with the Cave Diving Association of Australia (CDAA) or Australian Cave Explorers (ACE). The site is reached via a walking track from a small car park. Entry into the water is highly technical, requiring gear to be lowered by rope, followed by abseiling approximately 30 metres down to the water's surface. Exit is via a 30m+ wire ladder.
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Depth
Up to 26m
Visibility
10m
Skill Level
Expert
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
13-17°C
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Year-round
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
No, this site is for expert divers only. It is an overhead environment that requires specialized cave diving training, advanced buoyancy control, and specific equipment for the technical shore entry.
The site reaches a maximum depth of 26 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Snorkelling is not recommended at Hells Hole, which is rated 1/5 for this activity due to its nature as a technical cave dive.
The site is a freshwater environment where temperate freshwater fish are expected to inhabit the habitat.
The site is accessible for diving throughout the year, from January through December.
Hazards include cold water, deep sections, entanglement risks, low visibility, and the overhead environment. The entry and exit are particularly difficult, requiring abseiling and a long ladder climb.
Hells Hole in Limestone Coast is a shore dive. Access requires a permit from ForestrySA and membership with the Cave Diving Association of Australia (CDAA) or Australian Cave Explorers (ACE). The site is reached via a walking track from a small car park. Entry into the water is highly technical, requiring gear to be lowered by rope, followed by abseiling approximately 30 metres down to the water's surface. Exit is via a 30m+ wire ladder.
Yes, parking is available near Hells Hole. Arrive early during peak seasons as spaces can fill up quickly.
Diving at Hells Hole in Limestone Coast requires the following certifications: Cave, Deep, Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Hells Hole in Limestone Coast. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 17°C.
Visibility at Hells Hole in Limestone Coast typically ranges from 10 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
