Piccaninnie Ponds, Australia

In Australia on the territory of Piccaninnie Conservation Park has placed the so-named system of ponds. Piccaninnie Ponds is a popular site for divers. All three pounds have crystal clear water. However, they differ from each other by the unique peculiarities. “The first pound” is not big, its depth is about 10 meters. The second “Chasm” is a sinkhole with a depth of over 100 metres. The water in this pound is crystal clear, you can see about 40 meters deep.

The most unusual pond is called “Cathedral” with a depth of about 35 metres. The pound has appeared thanks to the limestone formation. Divers love this pond very much. The pounds are located in a special boggy terrain that attracts not only with its pounds but also with unique flora and fauna. Also, you can meet there several rare birds’ species. Ornithologist and common people like bird-watching.

On the territory of Park there are a lot of pedestrian paths for tourists and viewing platforms. From them, you can adore with the marvelous view of the surrounding landscapes. Piccaninnie Conservation Park was established in 1969. Its whole area is about 8,6 square meters. As several years ago, the ponds were open for fans of snorkeling and diving, ecologists keep the clean of them under a strict control. Those, who want to swim in these ponds, have to stand some formalities. Next - Masyukok Lake