Here’s a quick introduction to five of the Cave Clan’s favorite hang-outs in the Melbourne drain network:Įntrance to the ANZAC Drain (photograph by Darmon Richter, via The Bohemian Blog) And don’t forget, this is Australia, which means these tunnels often serve as prime nesting or hibernation spots for some of the world’s most deadly creepy-crawlies.ĭanger aside, the complex systems of tunnels, waterfalls, gates, ladders, and reservoirs beneath Melbourne combine to create a fascinating - albeit challenging - urban assault course, which draws in visitors from all around the world. Naturally, exploring urban storm drains comes with some obvious risks attached: flash floods, bad air, steep shafts and reservoirs, and of course, the hefty fines that you’ll be served should the authorities catch you in the act. Today, the Cave Clan is still going strong, and larger than ever with local chapters in each of Australia’s main cities.ĭrain explorers beneath Melbourne (photograph by Darmon Richter, via The Bohemian Blog)Ī subterranean waterfall in the Melbourne storm drain network (photograph by Darmon Richter, via The Bohemian Blog) In 1986, three teenagers from Melbourne banded together to form the Cave Clan, a clandestine group dedicated to recreational trespassing in the city’s hidden underworld. Its complex network of storm water drains is often cited as one of the most elaborate in the world, and the labyrinth has drawn its own string of admirers. With more than 1,500km (932 miles) of underground tunnels hidden beneath its streets, it’s no wonder Melbourne has grown into something of a mecca for urban explorers.
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