Rare in Europe, these drains are everywhere under the australian cities. These underground drains carry out the canalization of rain water, completely separated from sewer networks.
Many of these drains are present below each city, each one having its nickname, story and features. Different shapes, sizes, entry & exit...
They are popular meeting, expression and exploration places for the Australian Cave Clan, THE urban exploration organization. The photos shown here depict the variety of these underground canalizations.
Explored drains:
Thanks to my Cave Clan underground guides from Sydney, Melbourne & Adelaide: Doug, Curly, Eli, Al, Rogue, Drac... Big big thanks to you guys and... Go In Drains ! ! !
Click the CONTACT link on www.caveclan.org
Cheers
There seems to be a lack of information on tunnels beneath Canberra. Is there a certain website anyone knows of that would have more information? Thanks
Hello I'm 12 and I love exploring places I live in Melbourne and I love drains do you know where drains are near me (near Greensborough) thank you
Hello, I am 23 year old professional sound engineer and recently I have been exploring the rooftops of melbourne cbd. I have taken all the safety advice and relevant tips that are relevant to this type of exploration. I was wondering if there is anyone who can email me through some exploration tips or place to explore!! I am ultra keen on underground networks and amazing adventures! Regards, Dylan
@Leslie RE the update to get the 1995 list of drians in melbourne is
web.archive.org Geelong Zone:
**Cunningham P: Just south of Cunningham Pier, Corio Bay 228A H-1** My great grandfather built this tunnel under the building used to drained hot water from the power station to the bay.
**Geelong : Look W from Shannon Ave Bridge over Barwon R, SW bank 227 F-8** built in 1960's it was a creek replaced stormwater drain to prevent flashflood affected low lying area in the valley.... you wouldve seen an old aerial photo taken 1930 shown a creek as a boundary between Belmont and Highton.
Hello, i worked on the Spencer St, Southern Cross Station redevelopment project, during our works we came across some rather large tunnels, large enough for horse drawn carriages, one ran to the old Melb jail, used to transport prisoners to the old Spencer St station, the other ran to the treasury building and was used to transport gold bullion to the Station as well, i believe there is a tunnel connecting the mint to the Treasury building, unfortunately we were not allowed to enter them, we also came across some huge safes used to store the Gold and money from the mint. Fell free to contact me, bazstan007@yahoo.com
I'm interested to explore these drains. I'm also interested to find ways to get top of the buildings here in Melbourne, whether legally or the less official way
the update to get the 1995 list of drians in melbourne is
web.archive.org
Richard, I have a friend and I who are very keen t go down with photography gear. Keen to join us? We are also looking for the underground under the CBD and would be very thankful for any additional information you may have/if any
In front of my house I have access to huge drains - sewer & storm water. Rung ladders, the works. If you want to use them as access, let me know via e-mail - but I want to have a look!
Hi everyone My name is Stephen and Im a low budget short film maker. This is an amazing site. I'm making a short film at the moment that takes the piss out of advertising and I'm trying to find a road with a drain in the gutter that is deep enough for my actor to stand or crouch down in. Ideally it would be a street in the melbourne CBD but a suburban street would work as well. As I mentioned I dont have much of a budget but I can certainly buy a carton of beer for anyone who can recommend a drain that works out as a location. Cheers Stephen
Hi. What is the name of the drain at the end of Penrose Street, Box Hill, below the Bowater-Scott factory? I used to play there when I was little. Thanks. Belinda
Thought you folks might also enjoy this list of waterside industrial locations in Melbourne.
Hey there, Just happened across this site today and am keen to ask for advice/assistance. I am a photography student who is very keen to visit some interesting sites in Melbourne - drains, abandoned buildings etc to explore and photograph. If anyone can help I'd really appreciate it!!
Had a good look around and love the collection of exploration pics.
Just putting out a link to our new Urban Exploration Group Australia forums: www.uega.net
Feel free to come and visit us.
Stay safe, keep exploring.
Anyone got addresses or directions to these Melbourne locations? My email is peacefulzakura@gmail.com, if it doesn't link up in the post.
Hey guys, Seems there are a handful of people around Sydney, ..but no medium to touch base? - Anyone know any friendly and open/active groups? I shot the Sydney Cave Clan an email but I just thought I'd try my luck out here too Get me at: joshc_123 (at)hotmail(dot)com
Is anyone still exploring regularly in Sydney? I heard about a group exploring the tunnels under Sydney city from a mate and now the idea has taken seed in my head - would love to connect with it all.
Does anyone know where you can enter "Drainstation" in Sydney? Ta :3
hey was wondering if you know where another entrance to the underground tunnels are in Geelong? there is an entrance through the old Geelong gaol but you cannot walk very far. Im after the tunnels where originally they were used to transport prisoners.
iv seen urbex photographers in the tunnels, but they wont reveal where they enter from! thank you
Good day sirs and madamz.
I'm looking for interesting locations to explore, buildings, warehouses, tunnels etc. Preferably in SW sydney if any knows any places?
why do people pay out on the Clan? great bunch of people, great fun to hang out with... funny how people who say CC are shit etc probs never have had any contact with the clan. GFPMD. peace.
You know, if you say cave clan backwards, it sounds like "worship Satan" and if you say that backwards it says "goblin princess". Coincidence, I think not. I vote we all come together and magic the fuck out of the clan. MAGIC HAPPENS !!!
More like FUCK! Cave Clan! Then do the running. There are no unexplored drains in melbourne (maybe some 5ft or less concrete bullshit in new estates), a few sewers possibly, so unless you wanna jump into a raging fecal torrent and visit weribee your balls outa luck
That's a great name, but it could be confused with Frankston City Council, Fractal's Cave Clan, or... things like that.
Eh? The Cave Clan rocks mate! If you got beef with the CC, odds are you're an elitist wanker. That's my hypothesis anyway...
pffft, 'Urban Explorer'? More like 'Bowel Burglar'! Get over it...
Cheers,
my goldfish
I know of a new set of drains in melbourne that haven't been explored yet. Not saying where tho, that way I can name it FCC. (fuck cave clan)
I'm from Adelaide, and am trying to set up a small cell of drainers along with myself. I've been draining before with some friends but am more interested in doing it a bit with a more organised group. I also explored ruins and such, just as any other person stricken with wanderlust would do.
My question is, does anyone know where I can find me some maps or plans of the underground drain pipes? I'd much rather go in with some idea on some of the pipe's direction. I've already located a few of these spots and actually marked them down.
Email me at Kniaz@live.com if you have anything, thanks!
Muchlove.
Somewhat following up from the debate, I wonder if the Sydney branch is dead, or on a long hiatus until a determined group from a later generation picks it up. Have not had a follow up since an expo in October, and even that was the first expo in several months.
I suppose most of the original organisers are GenX and have understandably mostly moved on with their lives, and its apparent that most of the best destinations have been demolished or locked up, meaning not much in Sydney anymore to sustain enough interest...
Subject: No flyzone Anyone know anyone that was on the Noflyzone BBS? used to have some of the bunker boys on there and maybe a couple of clanners, looking to catch up with the guys off there.
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