For a location to be considered 'good' it must feature a wank station. Without their support and assistance many of these photos would not have been possible. The names of clan members graffitied onto the passage walls give this place a sense of deep significance, and sets the tone as one approaches the hallowed meeting place. This may seem far fetched however, she is the daughter of Allan Maxwell McIntyre, a known pedophile and person of interest in the unsolved Beaumont Children abduction. Keep up-to-date with what were exploring in and around Adelaide; and follow us in real time by following our Instagram feed: Also, to read more about awesome Adelaide places to explore, take a look at our, Urban Exploring: The Proscenium Nightclub, Urban Exploring: The Clock to Adelaides First Post Office. If you have not had your photo taken standing on someones remains, then you are just not considered to be a proper urbexerer. Australia became increasingly concerned about Air Raids from Japan so the tunnels were heavily guarded and used for the storage of important items. But I refused. It seems like the police and government are still sweeping these things under the rug. They will be deemed 'soft-core'. Urbantwilight hid a camera on the roof of a neighbouring bulding and filmed the 4 week demolition process. Drac, Dsankt, Nivelo, Rogue, Guru, Pizzy, Curly, xm, Jade, Liao, Lanor, Scarecrow, Trainman & The Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney Cave Clan. I don't delude myself by considering my search to be exhaustive and, as I said last week, believe there are more to be found. Apparrently last year the pumps broke down and caused problems. The Newbie has now paid 'kudos' to the Old-school member. I ventured into ANZAC drain earlier today, but was driven out by the encroaching darkness. It's also one of the main reasons that people join groups such as the Adelaide Cave Clan. The same way that people can say whatever they like about drains, the Cave Clan or whatever, I can also give information that many people don't know about from a different angle (most people in the Clan agree with you and ignore online crap). Someone please help, Hey!! UrbanTwilight With each year you belong to the Club the amount of rules allowable to break increases, until you become an old-school fool, then you pretty much have to commit murder in order to be booted. All i know is that in Sleep Hills tunnels, no body can hear you scream. that line sent shivers down my spine. Tanya's got her head on straight. While members of the Clan come from all walks of life, the organisation is famously secretive. Scarecrow, On another wall, a painted grid provided a floor-to-ceiling guestbook for visitors to sign. Ive just been back through the article and given it an edit removing any exterior photos that might help to identify the place from outside, as well as deleting a few comments. Ive been getting more and more fascinated by mines lately I might have to check some out on my next visit. Looking for somewhere to hold a media launch. In response to last week's article, we received several messages and information about other tunnels, from Yorke Peninsula hotels, to the cliffs near Seacliff. Thats made me sad, that has. After sitting vacant for more than 30 years, the Julia Farr Hospital's 'Home for Incurables' has finally been demolished. This occurred in a tunnel system which I believe may be the Sleeps Hill tunnels on the outskirts of Adelaide. They will then post details about your location on their personal web-site, which acts like as a sort of on-line backup for location lists and other urbex related information. But not both, because then you will look like you're trying to hard. When exploring alone: Leave a trail of Jelly-beans so others can find you. "There's a story getting around that there was a massive painting of King George in storage," Tunnels Wine Storage owner Dave Munro said. ", Interview by Mariam Koslay. Adelaide, It just makes ou come across as a control freak. The walls are thick with spiderwebs, while cockroaches scuttle underfoot. Allegedly Allan Maxwell McIntyre was involved with Bevan Spencer von Einem and the Family Murders, being the group body boy and sourcing their victims. I was surprised that youre not more popular because you certainly have the gift. I think its printed on signs more as a deterrent than anything else. When trains exited the 290m long tunnel in Panorama they would pass over a large Viaduct, standing about 30 meters above the gulley. It is a very exclusive rank positioned above old-school, in which the member must be both very 'old-school' plus crazy. The Clan was runner up in the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, for its work in showing that bogans and Hipsters can live in harmony side by side. I can't recall ever using a key though. Its good of you to remove too much location info from the public eye but if possible a *hint* on location even a suburb would go very appreciated, of course if your hint helps me find it you would get a mention in my tunneling photo blog. (Aproximatley 1910) , Old Sleeps Hill railway tunnel, near Eden Hills in January 1961 , SLEEPS HILL: The northern end of Sleeps Hill railway tunnel 1992 , The southern end of Sleeps Hill railway tunnel 1991 Source, Ildraino (the Cave Clan Zine by, Infiltration of the Mushroom tunnel 1991 Source, Ildraino (the Cave Clan Zine by. After seeing this I knew there must have been more to this story. Source, Railway bridge near Eden Hills, in course of construction. Location lists are a type of crypto currency. When a Water Board drain inspector becomes lost, it is quite common for them to refer to the Compass Clan's location list, or even phone a member to ask for directions. The 'C/C' mostly comprises of extremely mid-core bogans and hipsters who enjoy walking though 4' sewerage pipes, or watching 'urbex' videos on Yourtube. Extensive maps of most major cities world wide are available for use for various rescue services. These categories are then voted on, and then modified so the correct Clannerteer may win them. They are popular meeting, expression and exploration places for the Australian Cave Clan, THE urban exploration organization. Paris C/C was setup so there is a base of operations near the spiritual home of urbex: The KATAS. If youre running out of tunnels to explore though, Melbourne is just amazing. The standard of artistry ranged as broadly as the subject material with a few of the pieces standing out from the rest as works of not inconsiderable artistic merit. xm, I found these drains and undertook a little exploration. Its all really concerning. I successfully infiltrated the group by wearing a full Panda onesie at all times. UrbanTwilight is photographing the underground tunnels, abandoned buildings, rooftops, and hidden industry that most people would never normally get to see. There is a new, recently added rank of 'old-old school'. Maybe SgtDan wants to be another rebel. Membership will reach 10,000 explores buy 2020 if the current membership rate is kept. Im not saying I believe Rachel Vaughn, I am merely trying to tell part of her story I will leave the rest up to you to decide. (Only over-seas award nights partake in actual circle-jerk's). Being the last of the 'Great Guides', this publication will surely become a collectors piece, that one would gladly display alongside an early editions of 'Pride and Predudice' & 'War and Piece'. From this point on the Cave Clam was truly born. You could try URBX (PM Stud69) as I think they had something like 50 Sydney members that explore nearly each and every day and night of the week. SA Water's biggest wastewater pipe is the Bolivar trunk main. Rare in Europe, these drains are everywhere under the australian cities. The images contained on this site have been shot in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, and countless country locations inbetween. By signing up, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content. Follow her on Twitter, First media shoot for "People" magazine in 1989, Skeleton in the 14th District catacombs, Paris, 2001, Gilligan, Prowler, and Cro in Paris, 2001, Sloth in the Third Man Tunnels, Vienna, 2001, Sloth, Woody, Doug, and Cobra in Melbourne, Misfit, Doug, Prowler, Alien, and Seanile in Melbourne, 1991, Bob, Amik, Hatchet, Maddog, and Bathory in Adelaide, 2001, Doug, Myth, and Bathory in Canberra, 1998. Love to hear from any old cavers. UrbanTwilight In Melboring a Person can be booted for Breaking a Clan rule or when a moderator wakes up and randomly thinks about you. a web site I stumbled upon about an underground city in england (), first w/end raining,second was my wedding anniversary,still interested adelaide crew.cheers. Guru, See all 29 comments on Looking for the Cave Clan in Melbournes ANZAC Drain, I went looking for Haitian vodou but amongst the rituals and refugees of the Grand Cemetery, I fo. She had a strong Scottish accent. I had spotted the Chamber up ahead long before I knew what I was looking at. mann ive just beeen looking at all the cave clan shit, fuck i barely know my own city. Did you manage to avoid waking the pigeons? From its exciting early beginnings word spread to other towns, which the group would travel to, as a way of trying to make friends and exploring new abandoned sheds in paddocks. To curb the increasing media spot light, the Cave Clan contacted Jean M. Auel and contracted her to write a book titled 'The Clan of the Cave Bear', with the soul purpose of stuffing up people who are trying to Google the 'Cave Clan'. And for a Mid-school the lowest possible position is soft-core. Then, when the location is 'listed' the Old-school will receive the credit for the location. As I finally made to leave the Chamber, I spotted a memorial high on one wall. Checkout the timelapse video. These roach infested tunnels could only get smaller from here, so I decided against venturing any further. anyone know the drain near doncaster park and ride? Similar shelters along North Terrace became popular havens for ladies of the night to ply their trade. When you slip, Swoooooo! Just as a trigger warning this post talks about heavy subjects such as sexual abuse etc. There are, of course, subterranean tunnels associated with Fort Largs and Fort Glanville in Adelaide's western beaches, and part of a network of non-public air raid communication shelters remains visible after being established in 1942. I was getting fed up with waiting anyway. This murder was conducted by a man who I have identified as looking remarkably similar to a former attorney general of South Australia. Every Clan member goes by a witty pseudonym such as: 'The Awesome Annihilator', 'BigD1ck69' or 'Sunflower Unicorn' and you must never refer to a person by their real name. Today the Cave Cartel is a world wide organisation. Forum moderators are a secret society that exists independently within the pyramid scheme. I realise this wont undo any damage that you feel has already been caused, but hopefully itll offer fewer clues to future readers. This is the underground version of the river Torrens. Australian underground drains - (c) Forbidden Places - Sylvain Margaine - Melbourne, ANZAC, the Chamber. Rising up in levels requires such things as: 'location finding', posting pictures of drunk explorers, but mostly 'paying Kudos to members in an above level'. The person who shines his torch down one will be given the title 'hard core'. In 1919 the viaduct couldnt support the weight of the Heavier locomotives so a third tunnel was built to the east. The tours are specially tailored for journalist who may be interested in writing about the Cave Clan in newspapers and magazines. The 108 foot high viaduct was prefabricated in Delaware, USA at a cost of thirteen thousand pounds and assembled on site in approximately 1882 , Railway tunnel in the Adelaide Hills. A fellow explorer who goes by the name Lite, said Zorga inspired him and his friends to check out Adelaide's underground spaces. The ANZAC Drainwas so named because it was discovered by the Clan on ANZAC Day; the 25th April celebration which recognises the wartime efforts of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. This is to keep things interesting for interstaters who are sick of being taken to AquaToad over and over and want at least something new when they visit. The remaining mid-core urbexites will now walk around the block counting man hole covers. It is not discouraged either. Railway tunnel in the Adelaide Hills. More extensive shelters were built at the Daws Road Repatriation Hospital for injured servicemen and staff during WWII. See www.urbanadventure.org. I am still unsure why this Panda disguise proved so effective, but during my time undercover, my identity was never questioned. I really don't have an issue with who I explore. If you are worried your location information may be lost, you can invite a Drain God to your abando. Adelaide was built for war, I'm guessing there'd be somewhere they meet up. here you are www.flickr.com. Its a shame it didnt work out this time, but Ill definitely be in touch next time Im in Melbourne! Another important part of Cavern Clan Culture is 'Tagging'. loved the writing aswell, really good suspense. Although joining uses the same system, additional rules apply: For security, Melb-clan uses a different online communication platform every week. Another Curious Adelaide questioner suggested a hidden tunnel existed between the former Holden factory at Elizabeth and the RAAF base at Edinburgh. Dare ya! In the country, this drain is shaped in natural rocks. SA Water's Craig Williamson said it is likely to be connected to a trunk water main with a 750-millimetre diameter pipe running from Kangaroo Dam. The website's operator did not respond to my contact attempts, but it is worth noting Awesome Adelaide reported the tunnel becoming a mushroom farm after the war the same fate as the Sleeps Hills tunnels in the Adelaide foothills. The passage split into two narrow pipes, their ends disappearing in darkness. They must also show their competency in such skills as: Using beer cans as tripods and also using Steel wool and glow-sticks as light sources. My girl friend and I plus my mate have been trying to get in touch with the Sydney branch for over a month. Scarecrow, Before you run off with random loons from the internet and join their crappy groups, take a minute to learn more about the true original legends of draining and exploring in Australia, the Cave Clan have been to Hercules pillars, is there anything in Gobbledox? There's also snaps from the infamous Clanniesthe Cave Clan's annual awards show. Make sure you look where you are going. Your email address will not be published. Cave Clan were the first group to move beyond it's local area, to statewide, to national, to international, but we were no way the first. If you think this shit is cool and you plan on becoming the next K-rad-elite drain explorer, then you need to read this. Nivelo, Also, once the children were ritualistically killed their bodies would be dragged through a tunnel system under Cross Road to a butcher, where it would be sold to Satanists as meat. The 170-metre and 360-metre Sleeps Hill tunnels at Lynton were originally built as railway tunnels during the 1880s. He said basement flooding was likely attributed to stormwater infiltration into sewer mains or, as a less likely cause, poor plumbing in old buildings where internal drains might be connected to stormwater. im interested in knowing how to acess the tunnels under adelaide but have never been able to find any entrances can someone plz give me an idea on where to go atleast cheers. As far back as 1925 people were curious about underground Adelaide tunnels, when an intrepid reporter explored this city beneath a city . Hopefully I'll be proud of it for the rest of my life. If you are a not a member of the Clan and you wish to try exploration'ing a location, you can obtain GPS coordinates for many locations by going to a Drain Gods personal website. The reason for this is unclear, because everyone knows everyone else's real names from Facebook anyway. Drac, A little further along, a painted sign reads: TO THE CHAMBER. 38 METRES. If an object is shinny enough, or has dials, or the owner clearly doesn't appreciate it as much as you would, then you are quite within your rights to borrow it for 'documentation' purposes. Where is the location of the Anzac drains. They have lots of drain pictures, maps and best of all, an up to date Google Earth file of drains and tunnels all around the world. I am so happy to see this site up again! While researching this story, an excited Adelaidean told me of an underground stream he believed existed in the city's East End. Once again members of both tribes (Cagey Clan & Social Clan) have met in the chamber and become a closer community, as they share in the traditional annual ritual of watching Prowler bare his ass. Lets go for a swim. SA Water Wastewater Renewals lead asset planner Craig Williamson said it starts in Adelaide's north-east in the Paradise area, followed the River Torrens into the city, "crossing over the Torrens at one point", before following a train line back out north. Nearly all have been taken in low to very-low lighting conditions, and most on Canon digital equipment. Hey all, i'm mega interested in all this! "A dozen from overseas, around 35 from interstate including 150-200 members and friends. hey Dsankt, Amazing article. It is still around but you have to sign up to be a member. Doug's photos capture all of thisthe parties, the pranks, and the underground adventuresthrough the course of their 30-year history. Hey there, nice shots. 19/10/2022. The Panthers are rehabilitated in abandoned Lithgow mines, then they are released into the wild, usually in national parks around NSW. You are kidding right? More and more people really need to check this out and understand this side of the story. Sweet Adelaide 424. "He rang me before this day and said he wanted to join the Clan. And also it is allot cheaper then using mobile phones in Australia. its this huge basin right next to a pumping station and there a whole heap of drains there its madd as and i can send you photos of it. Or is it those Pirie Street apartments now? Thanks I'm from sydney and when I saw the notice I was hoping to see some pics on here. "I can categorically state there is no tunnel connecting the two sites or connecting our site to any other site," GM Holden corporate affairs manager Megan Lloyd said. I really need to get around to writing more of these posts, hey byzey- if youre in adelaide you should hmu and we should go exploring some time- im 15, email me at [emailprotected] and ill give u me snap if you want. Beneath the steps, the ANZAC Drain continued towards the source of the stream. We reached out to Sydney Water for comment and a spokesperson said that, while they have no knowledge of the Clan, "anyone living in any kind . The layout-out within, is immediately clear and all the information is easily decipherable. The official Cavern Clan uniform is a black hoodie. (Aproximatley 1910) Source, Old Sleeps Hill railway tunnel, near Eden Hills in January 1961 Source, SLEEPS HILL: The northern end of Sleeps Hill railway tunnel 1992 Source, The southern end of Sleeps Hill railway tunnel 1991 Source, Ildraino (the Cave Clan Zine by Doug). The Sleeps Hill tunnels are currently owned by a close relative of Anthony Munroe, who was also a member of the Salvage and Expedition club and a person of interest in the Beaumont Childrens disappearance Rachel Vaughn, Also in the early 1980s I was taken to an Adelaide hills location where (including myself) about 9 other children, as well as about 50 adults were witness to the murder of a baby boy of around 10 Months old. Doug comes back to a 15-year-old Cave Clan fan who died in a storm drain near Northcote Golf Course during a heavy summer storm. Melbourne crime news: Cave Clan back beneath our streets | Herald Sun Deadline: Is Cave Clan back beneath Melbourne's streets? It's the club for people who like exploring storm drains. Beware drain legends for Panic and his imaginary friends will make you Panic in the drains. You certainly know how to bring a problem to light and make it important. Curly, Yes, it is I, Panic, and my horde of imaginary friends. The 'C/C' mostly comprises of extremely mid-core bogans and hipsters who enjoy walking though 4 . What started as three Melbourne teenagers sneaking into drains, soon. They can be swapped on line for goods and services and are not subject to GST. "I do think the Cave Clan was something specialit was more than just me, Woody and Slothbecause no one person created it. It is advisable to at least have medical beer on hand, for use in treating dehydration and washing out wounds. On this secret cave thing I know of a small group of troglodytes building a small petra/dmanhur cave temple in undisclosed location (I have been told it is 113.84km bearing 138deg from worlds end). Hundreds (if not thousands) of others have done so before them.. We got a half hearted reply then nothing. If you think this shit is cool and you plan on becoming the next K-rad-elite drain explorer, then you need to read this. or other ways in. Panic's site is back up and has a forums (urbanadventure.org) that will soon be bigger than UER! An organisation dedicated to the exploration of urban drains and tunnels in Melbourne. Mark, I think the idea of an underground tunnel system in Adelaide is an urban myth. I'm a photography student, and really interested in the different drain locations + how to go about getting inside. need help getting to The Maze, ANZAC and The Great Stairway. Drains We do not recommend that you enter drains as it is against the law and dangerous. I was contracted by the 'Australian Water Board' to conduct a secret study into the Group known as the 'Cave Clan'. Hi Darmon, Love the post. A Google search of these names reveals many photographs of the city's concrete drain network thanks largely to secretive urban explorers, Cave Clan, a movement that started in Melbourne, or . Other popular photographic subjects include lonely chairs, peeling paint and large empty overexposed warehouses with no reference for scale. yeh man i have heaps of fotos of camberwell. After my exploration, the tunnel gave me a creepy vibe that I just couldnt shake the gut feeling that something just wasnt right with this place. A recent excavation by Flinders University, however, found only remnants of simple iron and timber shelters connected by a series of tunnels. Unless you are a Drain God, in which case the uniform is white overalls or a reflective vest. is there a abandoned part of NSST in willoughby? Rescue time is reduced to 12hrs, if the rescue site is within a 1km radius of any McDonalds car park. Melbourne and im interseted in meeting up and going exploring in Melb sometime, 1998-2018 (c) - www.Forbidden-Places.net - Contact. I cannot reveal their exact location as drains are dangerous, particularly in wet weather, but I can tell you they are not in the CBD but the inner suburbs. Rogue, ", There were dark times too though. Without their support and assistance many of these photos would not have been possible. Some 'Drain Gods' even manufacture their own torches. Choose the member you want to explore it, & push them in. "Their role was to coordinate the civil defence response in the event of air raids," he said. A Newbies duties in the C/C are many and include things like: Being sent to investigate what is up stinky 2' pipes, Being sent to investigate whether the bottl'o is still open, and cleaning 'Drain Gods' torches. Limited spaces available. in the background & they were asking if anyone knew the ent. such a good read, but also terrifying at the same time. Every Australian state has its own Clan 'chapter'. A typical sexpodition will usually involve meeting in a dimly lit McDonalds car park, usually about 1.5 to 2 hrs after the agreed meeting time. Founded in 1986 by a trio of Melbourne teenagers, the Cave Clan has since grown to become the worlds largest organisation of urban explorers. As Doug knows too well, the group seems to fascinate people. The caveclan website is down. If you do somehow become a member, you will then be invited to Clan events which are called a Sexpo's. nearest manhole. UrbanTwilight is photographing the underground tunnels, abandoned buildings, rooftops, and hidden industry that most people would never normally get to see. Its one thing I wish we had the death penalty for. 29 Comments |. Thanks To: It is known that the Water Board is extremely jealous of the 'Compass Clan's' location lists because it is a lot more extensive the any official list of underground cavities. Checkout the timelapse video. It gets as large as 2.6 metres in diameter before it reaches the Bolivar water treatment plant. The result is a breathtaking series of tunnels and corridors, stairwells, waterfalls and vast subterranean chambers. After being asked by members of the Cave Clan and UEGA to not post this article weve reached a compromise allowing me to at least share some information with you. Upon opening the old school vibe is carried through and dose not disappoint. Lol, you might want to wait for the weather to clear up a bit more before heading down there. Ive taken that background info out of the post, so hopefully now this whole article will mean nothing to anyone who doesnt already know the location! Found by the original Adelaide Cave Clan founder Zorga in 1993, Zorga's tomb is a large box culvert drain with lots of great street art. Instead they just look like kids out adventuring. I think we all need to do that sometimes Kniaz. Doug bought a Polaroid camera in 1987, about a year after he, Woody, and Sloth founded the Cave Clan on January 26, 1986. Doug bought a Polaroid camera in 1987, about a year after he, Woody, and Sloth founded the Cave Clan on January 26, 1986. Well played, good sir. And? You'll get an email eventually, maybe, with an attitude like that you might just been thrown on the 'not worth it' pile. Check out this site when you get a chance. Well Beanz sure the Cave Clan may be the legends of the underground, but they can't answer their email for shit. email hot mail dot com. The Sleep Hill's tunnels were built over 100 years ago in 1883 for RX90 steam trains on the Adelaide to Aldgate line. Slyv, please feel free to delete my posts from here as it's a bit rude to hijack your comments section. Entry.

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