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…
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Gleniffer Falls is a huge waterfall coming out the side of a mountain in the Dorrigo National Park. It is quite a spectacular sight. The hike to Glennifer Falls is very difficult indeed. There is no trail or path, you simply hike upstream along the Never Never Creek zigzagging your way from one side of the creek to another. Don’t Read more…
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Eli Creek is one of the best swimming holes on Fraser Island. A freshwater stream with a sandy bottom pours out of the forest here, and into the sea. This location is as touristy as they come. There are backpacker tours galore and people tubing down the creek. You can walk a short boardwalk up the creek and then float Read more…
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Gloucester Falls is in the Barrington Tops National Park. The falls are a set of cascades along the Gloucester River and there is a swimming hole at the bottom. The walking track to the falls is actually just a viewpoint. To get to the swimming hole continue along the loop track in a clockwise direction. The track takes you along Read more…
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Ellery Creek Big Hole is exactly what the name suggests – a big swimming hole. It is a large permanent body of water along Ellery Creek with a sandy bottom. There is a camp ground and day use area near the car park. Location Namatjira Drive, Alice Springs, NT Directions From Alice Springs *Head west out of town along Larapinta Read more…