

Best for intermediate divers, 25-47m, shore entry.
Little Blue Lake is a freshwater blue hole and cavern dive located in South Australia. The site features depths ranging from 25 to 47 metres, with an average depth of 36 metres. Divers enter from the shore via stairs, encountering immediate depth upon entry. Conditions include a thermocline where surface temperatures reach 18 to 23C, while deeper water remains consistently cool at 12C. Visibility is highly variable, ranging from 5 to 25 metres. Due to the overhead environment, deep water, and potential for silting, this site is suited for intermediate divers with appropriate training. A drysuit or thick wetsuit is recommended to manage the cold water temperatures.
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Visit between November and April when conditions tend to be most favourable. Given the variable visibility and cold water, a drysuit or thick wetsuit is strongly recommended.
Access is via a carpark off Mount Salt Road. A stepped walkway leads down to a floating pontoon for entry into the water.
Public access is available, but there is no disabled access mentioned. The entrance involves stairs.
Recorded at this site
Depth
25-47m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
18-23°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
The site reaches depths between 25 and 47 metres, with an average depth of 36 metres.
No, this is an intermediate-level site due to the overhead environment, deep water, and potential for zero visibility caused by silting.
Yes, access is via the shore, though the entry point involves stairs.
Snorkelling is not recommended at this site, as it is primarily a deep cavern dive with a low snorkel rating.
Diving at Little Blue Lake in Limestone Coast requires the following certifications: Advanced, Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Little Blue Lake in Limestone Coast. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 23°C.
The best months to visit Little Blue Lake in Limestone Coast are November, December, January, February, March, and April. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Little Blue Lake in Limestone Coast typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.