Dis­cov­er the spring-fed lime­stone ponds at the Ewens Ponds Con­ser­va­tion Park by snorkelling along the shal­low chan­nels or scu­ba div­ing into the ponds. The chan­nels con­nect three basin-shaped ponds which are approx­i­mate­ly 10 metres deep.

Ewens Ponds is a series of three water-filled limestone sinkholes in the state of South Australia located in the gazetted locality of Eight Mile Creek, on the watercourse of Eight Mile Creek about 25 kilometres (16 miles) south of Mount Gambier and …

Snorkelling & div­ing activ­i­ties have been tem­porar­i­ly sus­pend­ed at Ewens Ponds due to a decline in water lev­els in the main ponds and asso­ci­at­ed con­nect­ing chan­nels and is aimed at pro­tect­ing the pris­tine con­di­tions and aquat­ic veg­e­ta­tion at the site.

Ewens Ponds Conservation Park is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia consisting of the Ewens Ponds and some adjoining land in the gazetted locality of Eight Mile Creek about 8.4 kilometres (5.2 miles) east of Port MacDonnell in South Australia and about 25 kilometres (16 miles) south of Mount Gambier. [2]

Dec 26, 2020 · Ewens Ponds are three connected, limestone-fed sinkholes in the middle of Eight Mile Creek about 20 minutes out of Mount Gambier. Each of the ponds is surrounded by native reeds and linked with garden-laced channels, making it a bloody spectacular freshwater snorkelling route.

Jan 9, 2024 · Ewens Ponds. This unique drift snorkel takes you into three connected sinkholes full of lush vegetation and crystal clear water. Located near Mount Gambier in southeast South Australia, Ewens Ponds is a magic snorkelling experience in a unique environment.

Ewens Ponds is one of Australia’s natural wonders where you can dive. Ewens Ponds is located 25kms south of Mount Gambier. The Ewens Ponds is one of the best and iconic freshwater dive sites within South Australia as underwater visibility is excellent, up to 80 metres (260 ft).

Jul 5, 2022 · Ewens Ponds is a series of spring-fed sinkholes and connecting channels. They’re about 30 minutes from Mount Gambier or 10 minutes east of Port MacDonnell. Follow the Lower Nelson Road and look for the turn off.

Ewens Ponds Conservation Park consists of three large freshwater springs, each around 10 metres deep, interconnected by a series of shallow channels. Unlike Piccaninnie Ponds Conservation Park, famous for its underwater caves, the star attraction here is its incredible visibility up to 80 metres.

Sep 29, 2024 · Ewens Ponds is a 20-30 minute drive south of Mount Gambier, South Australia. It’s made up of three ponds, starting at a fresh water spring. Each pond is connected by shallow streams then the water flows on to form Eight Mile Creek and ends in the ocean at Brown Bay.