Hells Hole, Caveton (ForestrySA permit, CDAA Basic Cave)
Hells Hole is a cenote on ForestrySA land at Caveton, about 20 km from Mount Gambier, and diving there needs a ForestrySA permit and cave-diver membership; CDAA rates it Basic Cave. ForestrySA describes it as roughly 45 m in diameter and 25 m deep, with the water 38 m below the viewing platform. Access is restricted to qualified, trained members only. Sites close on Total Fire Ban days.
Facts
- Region: Australia – Mount Gambier Sinkholes & Caves
- Area: Lower South East sinkholes & caves
- Depth: 0–25 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: moderate
- Type: cave, freshwater, sinkhole
- Coordinates: -37.9521, 140.8566 (approximate)
- Highlights: 45 m wide cenote, viewing platform 38 m above the water, forest setting
- Permit: ForestrySA permit (booked online) plus CDAA membership; CDAA rating Basic Cave.
- Issuer / contact: Forestry SA – cave diving bookings
- Tips: Book through ForestrySA's online caving system; ForestrySA states membership of CDAA (one source also names Australian Cave Explorers) and training are required. Check fire bans before travelling. Coordinate from OpenStreetMap, approximate.