Kilsby's Sinkhole (5L46)

CDAA books Kilsby's dives on request and subject to availability.

Dive slot times are 8am-10am; 10am-12pm; 2pm-4pm; 4pm-6pm; 6pm-8pm*

* Summer time only to be confirmed

Please Note: Divers are to only book themselves onto this site. Divers must not make a booking on behalf of another diver.

**STRICTLY NO NON-DIVERS OR OBSERVERS ALLOWED ON SITE** 

Site Access Requirements **UPDATED January 2025**

• All CDAA divers are required to meet outside road gate and enter the property as one group. Boom gate code is 1555 + A.

• Divers must enter the property as one group (this refers to the whole property not just the dive site) no earlier than 30 minutes before your confirmed dive slot time.
• Observe speed limit at all times.

• Divers are to park on Northern side of the sinkhole (the opposite side to the shed) as marked on the Kilsby’s aerial map.
• Every diver must sign the Kilsby's logbook located next to the defibrillator in the shed.

• Divers are to access the gear-up area via the Diver’s Gate.  Gate code 1967.  Refer Kilsby’s aerial map (Black).  This gate must be shut at all times and locked on departure.

• Divers may use the BBQ area verandah on hot or rainy days.  Refer Kilsby’s aerial map (Blue).

• Divers are not permitted past the Sinkhole Cutting gate before their dive slot time.  Refer Kilsby’s aerial map (Red).  This gate must be shut at all times.

• No use of showers unless medically necessary.

• Toilet for use by divers in on the northern side of the shed.  Refer Kilsby’s aerial map (Orange).

• Maximum pontoon capacity is 10.  Please respect and communicate with Kilsby staff regarding entering or exiting the water.

• Divers must ensure the pontoon is clear of all equipment before the end of their dive slot time.

• Divers are required to have left the property within 30 minutes of your slot time ending.

• Respect your time slots and other customers on site.

• No non-divers or observers allowed.

• Strictly NO touching of any part of the sinkhole or artifacts.

• Stay away from the sinkhole floor.  Kilsby's Management does not want anything or anyone to touch the floor of the sinkhole as this can damage the delicate environment.

• Do not rest stage tanks on the floor. There are clips in place for stage hanging.

• Flying drones on the property is not permitted.

• Use of compressors or generators on site is not permitted.
• All products not water-based are banned from the Sinkhole.  For example divers must not use baby shampoo or any non-water-based shampoo as an aid to don and doff their drysuit.

Special Information:

• An access trial is currently underway where CDAA members may share the water with other divers, freedivers, or snorkelers.
• The trial arrangement enables members to dive charged on a per diver per dive slot basis any day of the week, subject to dive slot availability.
• CDAA is not currently required to book and pay for the entire dive slot.

Cancellation Policy

Kilsby’s Management has introduced a 21-day cancellation policy.

NO REFUND will be given if a diver cancels less than 21 days from a booking.

FULL REFUND will be given if a diver cancels 21 days or more from a booking.

LAST CHANGED 5/1/2025