Lake McKenzie is a freshwater lake on Fraser Island with perfectly white sand and crystal clear blue water. The sand around the lake is made from pure, white silica. This is one of the most visited attractions on Fraser Island and it is indeed an amazing experience to swim in this lake. Bring some goggles and be amazed by how Read more…
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The Spit is an excellent place for a picnic and a swim located on Lake Somerset. There is a large swimming area with deep water, shady trees, picnic tables, toilets and BBQ’s. It’s the perfect place to relax and take a swim on a hot day. There is also a boat ramp and unfortunately you’ll see jet skis here on Read more…
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Rum Jungle Lake is an old uranium mine which closed in 1971. The open cut mine has since filled with water. This might put you off from swimming here but rest assured, an extensive scientific study of the area concluded that the radiation levels here are similar to the background radiation levels anywhere in Australia. The water temperature of the Read more…
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Lake Belmore is an oasis near the town of Croydon in Queensland. If you’re looking for a place to cool off, then it’s worth driving the extra 4km off the highway. Follow Lake Belmore Road north from Croydon to get here. This lake is in the middle of the outback and a makes a nice swimming hole on a hot Read more…
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Lake Tinaroo is a huge man made dam and a great place to stop off for a swim. If you follow Tinaburra Drive to the end from Yungaburra you will find a park, toilets and a boat ramp. This is great place to have a dip. Read more…
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Lake Eacham is part of the Crater Lakes National Park near Cairns in Queensland. This is one of the most clearest lakes with some of the bluest water you will ever see. It is also one of the best swimming holes in the Cairns area. Make sure to bring your googles if you are into free diving, because this fresh Read more…
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Enoggera Reservoir is a popular swimming hole to the west of Brisbane city. The swimming hole is also known as Enoggera Dam. To access the Enoggera Reservoir you can park at the Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre. This swimming hole can get quite busy on a hot day as it is so close to Brisbane. If you can’t find a park Read more…
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Lake Wabby is a unique swimming hole on Fraser Island. The lake is nestled between a hill and a sand blow. If you swim here you will encounter small cleaning fish who will be happy to cleanse your body if you stay still enough. Location Fraser Island National Park 75 Mile Beach Road, Fraser Island, QLD Directions From Eurong. *Head 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…
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Cudgen Lake is a pleasant place to stop for a swim or a kayak in the Cudgen Nature Reserve. It’s close to the ocean so not many people would think to swim here. You can wade out along the old boat ramp for a swim or if you want to paddle there is a nice little creek with a sandy Read more…