

Pine Cave is a technical cave dive in South Australia requiring full overhead environment training, decompression planning, and appropriate gas management before entry. The system runs from the surface to 40 metres, and visibility between 10 and 30 metres means line and light discipline still matter regardless of how clear conditions appear. No current works in your favour here, giving you time to move methodically through the cave. Entanglement risks are present, so buoyancy control and staged penetration are non-negotiable. Glenelg Spiny Crayfish inhabit the cave and reward patient, unhurried divers who take time to scan the walls and crevices.
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November through April offers the most favourable conditions for this site. Verify your gas plan accounts for full decompression obligations before entering, and confirm current local access and any permit requirements before travelling to the entry point.
Access requires a permit booked online via the ForestrySA website. All divers must be current members of the Cave Divers Association of Australia (CDAA). The site is located within a pine forest.
The primary hazards are those associated with cave diving. The lower levels are prone to silting out. It is an offence to take, injure or harass the endangered Glenelg Spiny Crayfish.
Depth
25-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Technical
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
10-16°C
Current
None
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Pine Cave in Mount Gambier is a shore dive. Access requires a permit booked online via the ForestrySA website. All divers must be current members of the Cave Divers Association of Australia (CDAA). The site is located within a pine forest.
Yes, parking is available near Pine Cave. Arrive early during peak seasons as spaces can fill up quickly.
Pine Cave in Mount Gambier is a technical diving site requiring specialised training, equipment, and certifications beyond recreational limits.
Diving at Pine Cave in Mount Gambier requires the following certifications: Cave, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Pine Cave in Mount Gambier. Water temperatures range from 10°C to 16°C.
Pine Cave in Mount Gambier is home to Glenelg Spiny Crayfish. Marine life sightings vary by season and conditions.
The best months to visit Pine Cave in Mount Gambier are November, December, January, February, March, and April. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Pine Cave in Mount Gambier has depths ranging from 25 metres to 40 metres.
Yes, night diving is available at Pine Cave in Mount Gambier. Night dives often reveal different marine life including nocturnal creatures. Always dive with proper lighting and a buddy.
Visibility at Pine Cave in Mount Gambier typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.