Piccaninnie Ponds, Australia
From series “The Cleanest Lakes and Rivers of the Planet”
In Australia on the territory of Piccaninnie Conservation Park has placed the so-named system of ponds. Piccaninnie Ponds is a popular site for divers. All three pounds have crystal clear water. However, they differ from each other by the unique peculiarities. “The first pound” is not big, its depth is about 10 meters. The second “Chasm” is a sinkhole with a depth of over 100 metres. The water in this pound is crystal clear, you can see about 40 meters deep.
The most unusual pond is called “Cathedral” with a depth of about 35 metres. The pound has appeared thanks to the limestone formation. Divers love this pond very much. The pounds are located in a special boggy terrain that attracts not only with its pounds but also with unique flora and fauna. Also, you can meet there several rare birds’ species. Ornithologist and common people like bird-watching.
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