Swimming holeHidden gem

Piccaninnie Ponds

Port MacDonnell, South Australia

A freshwater chasm with some of the clearest water in Australia.

Price
Permit
Booking
Book ahead
Time to allow
2 hours

Piccaninnie Ponds is a limestone sinkhole system that offers snorkelling in extremely clear water. A walk leads to the ponds and an optional permit lets you snorkel. Cave diving requires certification.

Good to know

  • Snorkel permit needed
  • Pre-book
  • Wetsuit recommended
Best time
Summer
Getting there
Gravel road
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

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