South Australia offers a wonderful variety of diving options. There are many reefs to explore within the state`s temperate waters. Wreck dives vary from an easy dive with no penetration, to the excitement of diving the amazing ship the `Hobart`. Jetty dives are prolific and varied. Rapid Bay jetty is considered to be one of Australia`s best. Diving is possible all year round, with warm, calm days throughout the summer, and clear, calm days during the winter. One of the real attractions to plunging the depths in the gulf waters is the fact that you can dive from the shore and still see such elusive creatures as the leafy seadragon. Fish, crustaceans, nudibranchs, molluscs, invertebrates and cnidarians are all to be found in our waters, some endemic to the region. South Australia has some of the best freshwater diving in the country. Most divers would be familiar with the sinkholes near Mount Gambier, and the crystal clear Piccaninnie Ponds. Most sinkholes and ponds require a permit and cave diving qualifications. If you do not have qualifications to dive in these ponds, you may still obtain a permit to snorkel at Piccaninnie Ponds. ewens ponds Ewens Ponds are a series of 3 ponds situated south of Mount Gambier, and this one can be dived by anyone with an open water certificate. Diving here requires no permit, just sensitivity to the fragile pond eco-system. Example: The Glenelg Dredge The dredge is a 30 metre long wreck lying upright at a depth of about 20 metres. The position of the wreck is marked with a buoy which is attached to the top deck at about 14 metres. A torch is not essential, but useful for having a closer look into some nooks and crannies on the deck and, having a better look around the sides. , and seeing some of the fish life under it. It is a boat dive which is offered regularly by dive operators in Adelaide. Depth: The top deck is at a depth of 14 metres, and the dredge rests at about 20 metres max. Entry: Once the boat operator has moored it is easy to find by using the marker buoy`s line to the top deck. Features: Many species of fish, including wobbegong and blue devils. Comments: Penetration is not recommended due to hazards within the wreck and the narrow, restricted access. The Glenelg Barge This purposely sunk wreck is a hopper barge which was used by the Dredge. Located a short distance from the Dredge, there is a line of star droppers going from one to the other. The wreck is about 30 metres long, at about 20 metres depth. Visibility on both the Barge and the Dredge is usually about 10 metres, and fish life is abundant. Depth: 20 metres Entry: Follow the star droppers from the Dredge Features: Many fish species; take a torch to look inside the wreck. Comments: The Dredge and the Barge can be explored from the same mooring, and both boat dives are regularly offered by dive operators. You will find a huge information about South Australia on our web site!

The sample of description: the glenelg blocks The Glenelg Blocks are situated a few hundred metres from the shore, in line with the Glenelg jetty. They are a series of huge cement blocks, originally placed to serve as a breakwater. The tops of the blocks usually break the surface and can be located easily. Colourful growth and numerous fish make this an interesting dive. It is best not to dive this site after rain when visibility deteriorates. Depth: 4 to 6 metres Entry: Boat dive from Adelaide shores ramp, or a very long swim from shore. Features: Wobbegongs, nudibranchs, common reef fish, spider crabs Comments: An interesting and mostly overlooked site. Plenty of fish and nooks and crannies. Port noarlunga reef Port Noarlunga Reef is reputedly one of Australia’s