All Swims
The Rock Slides in Paluma Range National Park is a series of waterfalls with some amazing swimming holes. This is a must see location when visiting the park. The walk to the Rock Slides in Nolands Gully is only 500m from the car park. Reference: https://www.wettropics.gov.au/big-crystal-creek-rockslides.html Read more…
The Amamoor Creek is a tranquil creek that runs alongside the Cedar Grove camping area in the Amamoor State Forest. The creek features a series of large waterholes / swimming holes located right beside the camp ground. These swimming holes are a great place to cool off in summer. There is also another swimming hole located to the southern side Read more…
Broadwater Creek is a swimming hole located in the Abergowrie State Forest. There is a day use area if you are visiting for the day. There is also a campground surrounded by eucalyptus forest with fire rings, toilets and showers if you are staying overnight. There are opportunities to swim, walk, canoe and relax here. Source: parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/broadwater-abergowrie/camping Read more…
The Beach is a big patch of sand located on the Warrego River just outside the town of Wyandra. It is a local swimming spot and definitely worth a look if your happen to be passing through the area. Wyandra is about 100km north of Cunnamulla. It is possibly as far from the ocean as you can get. The water Read more…
Conn Waterhole or Conn Hole is the first permanent waterhole in the Diamantina system. It is located roughly 60km west of Winton. Directions to Conn Hole from Winton Head west out of Winton on the Landsborough Highway, A2, 62 for 4.9km. Turn left onto Kennedy Developmental Road 62 for 50km. Turn left to Conn Hole and follow the road for Read more…
Rock Pool swimming hole is located in Canarvon Gorge (Canarvon National Park). The gorge is full of places to swim but the Rock Pool is the only designated swimming hole in the park. Rejuvenate yourself in the cool waters of the Rock Pool and enjoy a picnic in the shade. How to get to Rock Pool swimming hole: There Read more…
Chillagoe Weir is a popular all year round swimming hole for both locals and visitors. The Chillagoe Creek Waterhole is surrounded by shady paperbark trees which are great to relax under. Read more…
Woobadda Creek swimming hole is located along the Bloomfield Track (Bloomfield Road) right near a stone bridge with archways. On the southern side of the bridge you will see a small carpark and 4wd track. Follow the track down to the swimming hole. This is a lovely place to cool down when driving the Bloomfield Track. Directions From Wujal Wujal Read more…
Fairy Falls is accessed from the Crystal Cascades car park near Redlynch. This secluded waterfall is well worth the 15min walk. The path to the falls is quite rough and rocky. There is no proper path but just follow the creek up and you will find the falls. The falls have a beautiful clear plunge pool which makes for a Read more…
Hartleys Creek Falls is an amazing waterfall nestled in the middle of a dense forest. The hike to the falls is 3.5km one way and it starts near the town of Wangetti which is located on the road from Cairn to Port Douglas. About 2.2km up the track you will pass Flat Rock Swimming Hole which is also a nice Read more…