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Pete's Lurve Shack gets lowered into the water in early 2008...
Live it up in luxury inside this fully-equipped caravan of lurve...
A member of the VQCP attempts the big push from sofa to sink...
Divers with penetration training will enjoy exploring inside the caravan
This diver exits the lurve shack via the enlarged front window...
Care must be taken when entering the caravan to avoid entanglement
Caravan & Bang Hut
Max depth 25m
If you're travelling to Vobster Quay and require somewhere to stay
overnight, there are plenty of hotels and homely bed & breakfast accommodations
in the local area that will be happy to put you up for the night. For
those looking for something a little different, though, be sure to
check out Vobster Quay's very own onsite accommodation... Pete's Lurve
Shack.
Donated
by a former Vobster Quay staff member, Pete's Lurve Shack is a
fully-equipped caravan that now lies submerged in the lake at a maximum
depth of 25m. With lovely views of the lake and all mod cons, we regret
that the damp-proofing isn't what it used to be. For divers in need of
a quick stop over, though, it's well worth a visit.
To
allow easy penetration for the suitably qualified, we've increased the
height of the main window at the front of the caravan. Inside you'll
find a lot of the original fittings still in place including a cooker,
sink and even a shower! Unless you're trained and comfortable inside a
confined space, though, we strongly recommend that you peer in through
the windows rather than enter the caravan directly - leave the 'big
push' to those qualified to do so.
Further
along the far wall you'll find the Bang Hut. Originally used to store
explosives, the Bang Hut is a small structure constructed from
corrugated metal sheeting built around a wooden frame. Smaller than the
caravan and lying in approximately 21m, it's possible for a diver with
overhead training to easily swim around inside.
SAFETY FIRST - Only very experienced divers with
overhead environment training should enter either attraction. Movement
inside both is very restrictive and the cold, darkness and depth can be
very disorientating. If in doubt, DO NOT ENTER!