Emmagen Creek has a really nice swimming hole not far from Cape Tribulation in the Daintree Rainforest. It is located just upstream from the Emmagen Creek Crossing. The swimming hole is far enough up the creek to be croc free. (Just make sure you don’t swim downstream from the crossing). If you are heading up the Bloomfield Track then this Read more…
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Erskine Falls is a very popular waterfall north of Lorne in the Otway National Park. Entry is free. There is a swimming hole at the bottom of the falls and the water is very cool as the falls are in the shade for most of the day. There are no toilets in the carpark or at the base of the Read more…
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Ewens Ponds is one of the most unbelievable freshwater environments that you will ever see. The pools are around 10m deep with aqua blue coloured water and fluorescent green plant life. There is a variety of fish, crayfish and eels to observe. Made from limestone and spring fed from underground, the pools are a naturally occurring phenomenon. Bring a pair Read more…
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Fernhook Falls has a number of great swimming holes just down from the falls. The falls only flow after it has rained, however, the water holes are permanent throughout summer. Location Beardmore Road, Walpole, WA Directions From Walpole. *Head west along the South Western Highway for 34km. *Turn right onto Beardmore Road and follow it for 6km. *Take a right Read more…
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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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Dalwood Falls is a swimming hole on private land, however it is such a beautiful waterhole that no person can physically resist swimming here. The no entry signs are for legal reasons as a lot of people have been hurt and even died jumping off the falls. Take care and respect the property owners. The falls are on Gum Creek Read more…