Mumbulla Creek Falls is a waterfall and swimming hole located in the Biamanga National Park near the town of Bega, NSW. There are a couple of deep rock pools below the falls. The water in the stream is so clean it is fit for drinking. Location Biamanga National Park Mumbulla Falls Road, Greendale, NSW Directions Note: The old road to Read more…
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Little Crystal Creek Bridge is an amazing old stone bridge across a stream in the Paluma Range National Park. Beneath the bridge there are a series of cascades and swimming holes. This is a special location and as the name suggests the water is crystal clear! The main waterfall runs into a beautiful rock pool which then flows into a Read more…
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There are a series of small swimming holes and rock pools along the Little Dandahra Creek. The creek is located in the Gibraltar Range National Park near Mulligan’s Hut. Entry fees to the park apply. See the SW national parks website for details. http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/gibraltar-range-national-park Location Mulligans Drive, Gibraltar Range, NSW Directions From Grafton. *Head west out of town along the Read more…
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Hartleys Creek (Flat Rock) is a beautiful and quiet swimming hole just inland from Wangetti Beach about 40km north of Cairns. There are some very nice rock pools and even a spa shaped pool to swim in here. The walk to Flat Rock Swimming Hole is 2.2km one way and will take you approximately 30 minutes. It is a medium Read more…
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Home Rule Falls is located along Wallaby Creek near Rossville, QLD. This is truly an amazing waterfall nestled amongst tropical rainforest. There is a large and very deep swimming hole at the base of the falls. The location is about as secluded as you can get, you probably wont see anyone here unless it is a festival weekend. Access to Read more…
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Jebbs Pool is a nice swimming hole along the Cumberland River on the Great Ocean Road. It is surrounded by trees and there is a small waterfall. Location Cumberland River Holiday Park, Great Ocean Road, Lorne, VIC Directions From Cumberland River Holiday Park *Follow the river north through the Holiday Park. *Hike the trail north for around 1.5km. Read more…
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Jellybean Pool is a swimming hole in the Blue Mountains National Park Glenbrook section. The pool is located in a deep canyon along the Glenbrook Creek. It has a big sandy island and many large rocks that you can swim to. There are two ways to get to Jellybean Pool. You can pay to enter the national park and drive 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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Josephine Falls is a popular waterfall with a swimming hole and natural rock water slide near the town of Innisfail. This is a touristy location, so don’t expect to have it all to yourself. None the less, it is an amazing water hole surrounded by thick rain forest and possibly one of the most beautiful swimming locations in Australia. Location Read more…
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Jourama Falls is a series of waterfalls that make their way down a mountainside in the Paluma Range National Park. There are some shallow swimming holes along the creek and if you’re feeling adventurous, it is possible to hike up to the plunge pool of the waterfalls. There are some deep swimming holes at the base of the falls. Location Read more…