Sometimes someone will do a poo and everyone else will try to avoid it. 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. Adelaide as well? 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. Another important part of Cavern Clan Culture is 'Tagging'. I must join. Who dosn't want a picture of themselves standing on the roof of the local 7-Eleven, so they can prove how hard-core they are to all the non-Urbexering people they are trying to make friends with. 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. The 108 foot high viaduct was prefabricated in Delaware, USA at a cost of thirteen thousand pounds and assembled on site in approximately 1882 Source. The Cash Clan operate paid tours to many of Australian subterranean locations. Internal politics is Syd-Clans main export. The business had several hurdles getting the mushroom business off the ground, such as a rat plague that completely decimated a crop of mushrooms in 1951. I realise this wont undo any damage that you feel has already been caused, but hopefully itll offer fewer clues to future readers. Their power is absolute and even Drain Gods are cautions of angering a 'Mod'. The images contained on this site have been shot in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, and countless country locations inbetween. According to legend, the Bean clan killed and ate 1,000 people in a 25-year reign of terror, while hiding out in a sea cave on Scotland's south-west coast, between Girvan and Ballantrae. Other popular photographic subjects include lonely chairs, peeling paint and large empty overexposed warehouses with no reference for scale. Popular keys that any serious Clanolio should have include: The Tork SCA 1100 key in particular is required for a member to advance from a mid-core to an apple-core ranking. Being New-school, mid-school or old-school will also effect your level in the pyramid scheme; The lowest possible rank for an Old-school member to be, is mid-core. Your email address will not be published. Urb ex/draining is for everyone, don't get caught up in their petty wanna be elitist crap. access to tunnels by adelaide university and torrens river. 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? why havent they dont a investigation to prove these accusations. Description: Fantastic 8' round RCP which goes for at least 10m & then disappears into the darkness. It gets as large as 2.6 metres in diameter before it reaches the Bolivar water treatment plant. The building has been significantly redeveloped now. We'd rather explore with experienced people so we don't end up trapped in Lurline Bay but really, you guys are effing hopeless. When running in dark unknown drains. Doug's photos capture all of thisthe parties, the pranks, and the underground adventuresthrough the course of their 30-year history. A part of this drain holds a big secret, a hidden tunnel that is like stepping back in time to the 1800's, but I won't spoil it for you In Melboring a Person can be booted for Breaking a Clan rule or when a moderator wakes up and randomly thinks about you. Paris C/C was setup so there is a base of operations near the spiritual home of urbex: The KATAS. Done a few drains, I am interested in doing more roof tops though. Daril Summers. i am 14 and love urbex, especially abandos and drains, and this is the perfect mix. This occurred in a tunnel system which I believe may be the Sleeps Hill tunnels on the outskirts of Adelaide. There are a couple of other drains off the main trunk canal further downstream from that outfall. Forum mods are the rulers of all Urbex related activities world wide. mann ive just beeen looking at all the cave clan shit, fuck i barely know my own city. email me at. How can I get in contact with this group? 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. I really don't need to stick up for the Clan nowadays because so many known explorers around the world have had good experiences with the Clan that it speaks for itself. ! The Panthers are rehabilitated in abandoned Lithgow mines, then they are released into the wild, usually in national parks around NSW. I am still unsure why this Panda disguise proved so effective, but during my time undercover, my identity was never questioned. If seen draining without a beer, you are fisted. The Catch Clan offer a 'within 48 hrs rescue service' for such organisations as: 'Australian Water Board', 'Sydney Water' & 'Abu-Dabi Water'. It has chapters all over the world, in exotic locations like Antarctica, Kazakhstan and Canberra. Curly, They are not evidence of an abandoned subway, but likely remnants of the original Adelaide Railway Station, which first opened in 1856. Maybe SgtDan wants to be another rebel. Now, for the first time, a founding member has cracked open their photo archive. Where is the location of the Anzac drains. UrbanTwilight As I finally made to leave the Chamber, I spotted a memorial high on one wall. I hope the stories arent true (thinking about what orphans went through in those days breaks my heart) however pedofile rings were a thing, so who knows? That's okay mate. The Sleep Hill's tunnels were built over 100 years ago in 1883 for RX90 steam trains on the Adelaide to Aldgate line. I'm not saying don't have an adventure, but there are risks, and you need to know about them. Someone please help, Hey!! The person who counts the most will be the winner and recieve some 'kudos'. 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 ! 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. The Newbie has now paid 'kudos' to the Old-school member. But this year was the 30th anniversary and we had over 300 people there," Doug says. "People said we lived down there, preparing for the nuclear holocaust, stockpiling supplies," Doug says. The 170-metre and 360-metre Sleeps Hill tunnels at Lynton were originally built as railway tunnels during the 1880s. Many of these drains are present below each city, each one having its nickname, story and features. If you didn't order a copy, then you will be sad. All communication in the Cave Crew is done in on-line forums, which act like a sort of 'base' for sexpos.. He said such overseas sewer networks could be extensive because they combined both wastewater and stormwater but in Adelaide the two are separated. Good echoes. Why bother? "Don't live life in fear, put a torch in your rear! Amazing! The concrete piles for the bridge supports can be seen dug into the hillside. 'Cooked Clan' has been quoted as saying: . burrrp. Held sometime each autumn at the end of the draining season (thats spring, to anyone north of the equator), the Clannies celebrate the best and the worst of each years underground adventures. Radelaide can not afford to boot anyone, as there are not enough members. This tunnel has been posted up in public too often. 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. He said he would give us a week - Friday 12:00. 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Its gone down hill over the last year or two. Painted above the lintel at the Chambers yawning entrance, a sign read: CAVE CLAN WELCOMES YOU TO THE CHAMBER. Who cares what we do in the drains? Would it be too obvious for me to ask you the same question why bother (replying to my post)? Entry. She asked if there was anyway he could've gotten out or crawled to a safe spotbut I knew there wasn't," he recalls. Never trust wooden, rusted, or burnt floors in buildings. For this reason, every day urbexerers from all over the world travel to Australia, to learn from the Mighty Chamber Clan how to not suck at doing Urbexering. Newbies are very versatile tools and every drainer should have one. The Cave Clan, or 'ASIO' as it is sometimes known, is a mysterious sub-sub culture which is involved in 'urbexing' related activities, sometimes referred to as 'recreational trespassing', which is a polite way of saying 'break and entering'. A recent excavation by Flinders University, however, found only remnants of simple iron and timber shelters connected by a series of tunnels. I know of people who have gone from the RAH building to the now demolished Advertiser buildings and at places is very deep and wide to the suburb of Prospect which is close to the service. They also explored some abandoned cars and under a bridge. "We knew of them. Huge cavity. When you achieve this tier, your membership is assured for life. A little further along, a painted sign reads: TO THE CHAMBER. Stories have persisted in subsequent decades of staff finding hidden doorways into subterranean rooms with beds and even operating theatres underground. ", There were dark times too though. 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. They're all drains. Unfortunately due to the state of Australia's new 'NBN', all uploaded content must be a maximum of 480p. Please do tell! I grew up in Goodwood and its just such a dark, twisted, snake pit. I'd be interested to find out if my suspicions are true. A final belief regarding the war is the idea a much larger communications bunker was installed beneath Adelaide that would kick into gear in the event of a major incident. And yes it also does have a Google Earth file of drains all over Australia. Beneath the steps, the ANZAC Drain continued towards the source of the stream. The graffiti was referring to it as the Pedo Tunnels alongside other phrases like Kill all pedophiles and Fuck Pedos. If it is funny enough and they have a picture of it, then they will receive praise and be popular. Drac, Hey there. Maybe you guys are all too old and grey to keep up with the needs of a newer generation of drain explorers. Obtainum is an important aspect of locationeering. The Chamber here in the ANZAC Drain serves as the venue for the Cave Clans annual awards ceremony: The Clannies. Long time since but I would love to go again. Cheers! Thanks I'm from sydney and when I saw the notice I was hoping to see some pics on here. Who cares what you do in the drains? does anyone know whether the 2000$ fine is enforced at the location? Zogra's tomb? Apparrently last year the pumps broke down and caused problems. Ahh, so that's why I am getting so many sign ups from this site. Every few months another journalist will take on a Cave Clan story and some publication will "break" the story once more. We also try and protect the locations we explore for as long as possible. Notice: It seems you have Javascript disabled in your Browser. And so, donning my coveralls and recruiting the services of an equally adventurous ABC cameraman, we ignored the stench and plunged into darkness for this second part in our Curious Adelaide investigation into Adelaide's tunnels. 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. They are popular meeting, expression and exploration places for the Australian Cave Clan, THE urban exploration organization. The passage split into two narrow pipes, their ends disappearing in darkness. yeh man i have heaps of fotos of camberwell. Keen as to get involved, I know of old tram, train lines, and all the tunnels under CBD but have no idea how to get in >.< I'm keen as to jump in, email me? Punishment for all crimes: . "When I was 16 I never planned for the Cave Clan to become anything like it ended up becoming," Doug tells VICE. Drac, Dsankt, Nivelo, Rogue, Guru, Pizzy, Curly, xm, Jade, Liao, Lanor, Scarecrow, Trainman & The Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney Cave Clan. A Newbie is expected to do a location every day, and post pic's or it didn't happen. Pizzy, Here are that some pseudonym's some famous Clanners go buy: A member's worth is measured in the number of keys they have. It was rebuilt in 1900 with a dual entrance and domed covers for railway platforms, then replaced by the much larger and extravagant railway station of today, opened in 1928. "For our first year we had 17 people. Lets go for a swim. 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. Other sub-sub-sub cultures in the Cave Clique (C/C) are: It is very important to remember that C/C and C/C do NOT get along! 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. We also received an interesting photo of three archways beneath Adelaide Casino that were uncovered during the Festival Plaza redevelopment. During the early 2000's the Cave Clan amalgamated with the Australian Federal Police Force and is now know as the 'Cave Clan Corporation' or C/C/C for short. Out of all the conspiracies going around this day and age, I feel this story has been censored for reason I cant work out. Should you find a bricked-off doorway or remnants of a tunnel crawling off to another subterranean den, pay attention: You may have just found a missing link. Its a shame it didnt work out this time, but Ill definitely be in touch next time Im in Melbourne! "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. Choose the member you want to explore it, & push them in. http://www.webring.org/l/rd?ring=draining;id=25;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.angelfire.com%2Fok%2Fbunkerboyz%2Findex.html, Encountering Haitian Vodou: Le Grand Cimetire of Port-au-Prince, Homeless in Havana: How a Travel Disaster Showed Me the Real Cuba, Myth & Memory in the Balkans: The Spomeniks of Former Yugoslavia. Only clanners in Australia are considered to be truest members of the Cave Conglomerate. I think its a sign of the times & places like this will be blocked or made harder to enter. The caveclan website is down. 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. Im hoping to get to Sydney next time, so this might turn out to be very handy. Of more than 20 Curious Adelaide questions submitted about tunnels, one asked where Zorga's Tomb ended. Later, Id even hear stories of projectors being dragged down to this drain, to screen films up on the walls inside. SA Water's biggest wastewater pipe is the Bolivar trunk main. "A dozen from overseas, around 35 from interstate including 150-200 members and friends. She had a strong Scottish accent. 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. And you can view it on Google Maps Adelaide, The care and detail provided by the author reveals the obvious love he has for draining. In fact, if there is an abandoned shed in a paddock, you will probably find a Cave Clan tag and a stained hanky in it. Sometimes these plant rooms are on rooftops, The a4 poster asked for info to the underground entrances & said it was believed to be wards as well as operating theatres below the site. Access: Go to Wicanna main canal (exact location removed from this wiki to protect location). Rare in Europe, these drains are everywhere under the australian cities. 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 never made it over to Adelaide guess Im saving that for my next trip. 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. Leave a note at a locations entrance, saying you are in there and giving the time. I didn't have the time to look yesterday - but I kind of thought I had been helpful to SgtDan so I had a look at my post that I made to him on UER (below). Scarecrow of the Sydney branch of the Cave Clan. There were dudes exploring under Paris before Australia had even been settled by the Poms. Slyv, please feel free to delete my posts from here as it's a bit rude to hijack your comments section. Stooping beneath the low concrete ceiling, the stale-smelling water was soon washing up around my knees. Turned out he had been busy doing other things for a while, which just coincided with my visit. "I do think the Cave Clan was something specialit was more than just me, Woody and Slothbecause no one person created it. The poison runs thick and fast through Adelaide. Whats address? Thats made me sad, that has. In 1919 the viaduct couldnt support the weight of the Heavier locomotives so a third tunnel was built to the east. Find me through Adelaide parkour. Newbies in short, are a type of legal slave. "There's a story getting around that there was a massive painting of King George in storage," Tunnels Wine Storage owner Dave Munro said. Nivelo, A large wall painting commemorated the unofficial sponsors of the event: Commonwealth Bank, Centrelink, Victoria Police, Melbourne Water and Victoria Bitter. I have to get around to emailing the Adelaide Clan. After sitting vacant for more than 30 years, the Julia Farr Hospital's 'Home for Incurables' has finally been demolished. Forum moderators are a secret society that exists independently within the pyramid scheme. http://urbantwilight.net/displayimage.php?pid=430. Where is this underground graffiti? All i know is that in Sleep Hills tunnels, no body can hear you scream. that line sent shivers down my spine. What's your point or are you just stating the obvious? I was contracted by the 'Australian Water Board' to conduct a secret study into the Group known as the 'Cave Clan'. It is generally accepted that the brighter the torch the better the explorer. Don't think it can't happen to you. Eek. Beware drain legends for Panic and his imaginary friends will make you Panic in the drains. What started as three Melbourne teenagers sneaking into drains, soon. Every Australian state has its own Clan 'chapter'. And for a Mid-school the lowest possible position is soft-core. It's also one of the main reasons that people join groups such as the Adelaide Cave Clan. "She was pleading and moaning, not crying. I was surprised that youre not more popular because you certainly have the gift. Beneath Melbourne alone, there are more than 150 storm drains and many of them are considerably harder to access than the Chamber. 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.