Figure of Eight Pools are a popular swimming location in the Royal National Park south of Sydney. The rock pools are a natural phenomenon and have been carved out by erosion from the ocean. The hike to the pools is 6km return from the nearest car park at Garrawarra Farm. Location Lady Wakehurst Drive, Garrawarra Farm, Royal National Park, NSW Read more…
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Five Mile Creek Swimming Hole is located 8km south of Cardwell just off the Bruce Highway. It is in the Cardwell State Forest and is a brilliant place to swim and snorkel. You can jump off the little cliff into the waterhole. It is safe from crocodiles here as it is far enough up a rocky creek and crocs can’t Read more…
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Florence Falls is an impressive twin waterfall with a big deep swimming hole at the base of the falls. It is located in the Litchfield National Park, probably one of the best national parks for swimming in Australia. The waterhole is like an aquarium with lots of fish swimming around (bring goggles or a mask and snorkel with you if Read more…
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This is a great swimming hole on the Nerang River in Springbrook National Park. It is a large deep pool with a gravel bottom on a swift flowing river. There are facilities in the Forest Park Day Use Area such as toilets, running water, a shelter and wood powered BBQ’s. Update: According to a recent comment the facilities have been Read more…
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Galvans Gorge is located along Gibb River Road 15km south west of Mount Barnett in. Most of the swimming holes in The Kimberly region are located on private land with paid entry, however Galvans Gorge is free. This is an amazing swimming hole with some ledges to jump off for the daring. Location The Gibb River Road, Mount Barnett, WA Read more…
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Gardners Falls is a small waterfall and swimming hole near the town of Maleny in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The falls are located 400m down the Gardeners Falls Track. The track follows the Obi Obi creek as it winds its way through series of rock pools. There are toilets at the carpark and picnic tables along the track to the Read more…
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Glen Helen Gorge is a large swimming hole on the Finke River near Glen Helen Homestead. The swimming hole is situated between two steep red rocky outcrops. It is quite a scenic location. There is a paid campsite near the homestead but you can visit the gorge for free if you are just passing through. Location of Glen Helen Gorge Read more…
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Edith Falls is a very large swimming hole in the Nitmiluk National Park. It is well worth the stop if you are heading from Katherine to Darwin. The waterhole is cleared for crocodiles after the wet season. The facilities are excellent. There is a large grassy area, shady trees, toilets, BBQ’s, a general store and a campground. Be sure to Read more…
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There is a designated swimming hole at the intersection of the Glenelg River and Crawford River in the town of Dartmoor. It has a small jetty and a shallow section for kids with a wooden barrier. You can swim anywhere along the Glenelg River. It winds it’s way from Dartmoor 76km to the mouth at Nelson. There are many access Read more…
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The Upper Pool is located just upstream from Edith Falls and is well worth a visit. This is an amazing swimming location with swimming holes so deep you can barely reach the bottom and water so clean you can drink it straight from the stream. There is a waterfall above the main pool and also another small waterfall in the Read more…