Southern Rockhole is a waterhole located along the Katherine Gorge in the Nitmiluk National Park. The waterfall is mostly active in the wet season, but you can swim at the swimming hole all year round (there are no crocodiles here as it is nestled in a small side tributary that leads into the gorge over a series of rocks and Read more…
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Simpsons Gap is a scenic gorge near Alice Springs with a large waterhole. The water has cut its way through the mountain range over a very long time leaving a canyon with sheers rocky cliffs on either site. The swimming hole is in the shade for most of the day and it is a nice place to cool off in Read more…
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Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs are located in the Victoria-Daly Region of Northern Territory. The water is extremely hot at the source of the springs and gradually cools as it makes it’s way downstream. The water flows into the Douglas River which is located right next to the hot springs. After a dip in the hot spring you can jump into Read more…
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Tjaetaba Falls has some deep rockpools above the waterfall which you can swim in. It is located in the Litchfield National Park near Green Ant Creek. It is a 1.5km hike one way in to the swimming holes and so it is not a busy as some the other swimming holes in Litchfield National Park, in fact you’ll probably have Read more…
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Redbank Gorge is a small gorge west of Alice Springs along the West MacDonnell Ranges. There is a small permanent swimming hole in the gorge and the water is ice cold. It is a nice place to cool off in the heat of summer. The walk from the car park to Redbank Gorge is 1.3km. Some of the walk is Read more…
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Robin Falls is an very nice waterfall and small swimming hole located south of Adelaide River. You can camp for free alongside the stream that flows down from the falls. The water is so fresh you can drink straight out of the stream (make sure to boil the water first). The swimming hole at the base of the falls isn’t Read more…
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Ormiston Gorge would have to be one of the most picture perfect gorges in Australia. There is a large permanent water hole surrounded by steep red rocky cliffs. The water hole has a sandy bottom and is a perfect place to swim in the Alice Spings heat. If you’re lucky you may spot a Dingo taking a drink or strolling Read more…
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Mataranka Thermal Springs are a series of hot springs with a temperature of around 30°C. They are located in the Elsey National Park east of the town of Mataranka. Location Homestead Road, Mataranka, NT Directions From Katherine. *Head south along the Stuart Highway for 106km. *Turn left onto Homestead Road in the town of Mataranka. *Follow the road to the Read more…
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Jim Jim Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in the Kakadu National Park. It’s a fairly remote location and you will need a 4WD/SUV for the last part of the track. As long as you have some clearance and don’t mind a few small creek crossings, you should be fine. There is a big swimming hole at the base Read more…
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Lake Alexander is a man made lake located in the reserve at East Point. It is right near Darwin City and you can swim here year round. It is safe from crocodiles. There are signs saying that there can be jelly fish in the lake but the lake appears to be isolated from the ocean so you should be safe. Read more…