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Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park, Mount Gambier

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#7 of 7 in Nature in Mount Gambier
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Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park, formerly the Piccaninnie Ponds National Park, is a protected area of 862 hectares (2,130 acres) located in southeastern South Australia near Mount Gambier.
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  • By judith b
    The ponds have been restored by Parks and volunteers and are precious geographical features nearly lost completely.  more »
  • By 98mick123
    This was soooo awesome to do. Doesn't look liker much until you get in. Amazingly clear underwater. Make sure you book before you go, as there are limited numbers per session. Also, pack your...  more »
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  • By Mandi Keltie
    Great experience. Being overcast made the depths a bit darker but still well worth it. Long warm wetsuit a must.
  • By Edward Nuri
    As an advocate for exclusive control over the cave systems in South Australia the Cave Divers Association has proven to be a dead weight for tourism.
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