Ewens Pond

Mount Gambier, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Crystal-clear freshwater ponds connected by shallow, lush green channels.

Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
10m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a series of three large, spring-fed freshwater ponds renowned for their incredible visibility, often exceeding 80 meters. Divers follow a gentle current through narrow channels connecting the ponds, which are filled with unique, vibrant green aquatic plants. It offers an otherworldly experience, like drifting through a submerged, magical garden.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Excellent Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Ewens Pygmy PerchGlenelg Spiny CrayfishFreshwater snailsCommon galaxiasAquatic plants

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth and mild current, but very cold water requires proper exposure protection.

Hazards:
cold watersilting
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 14.1°C

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