All Swimming Holes
Victoria Falls is in the Blue Mountains National Park. There is a swimming hole at the bottom of the falls and some cascades at the top of the falls. The hike to the falls takes you down a steep track into a canyon. It is 2km one way to the base of the falls. It’s a unique waterfall with a Read more…
There are a few nice swimming holes located along the South Pine River near the Samford Valley. The swimming holes are not signposted and you will have to look carefully for the walking tracks or you will miss them. Look for small pull off areas along the road verge on Mount Glorious Road. The walking tracks start the other side Read more…
Southern Rockhole is a waterhole located along the Katherine Gorge in the Nitmiluk National Park. The waterfall is mostly active in the wet season, but you can swim at the swimming hole all year round (there are no crocodiles here as it is nestled in a small side tributary that leads into the gorge over a series of rocks and Read more…
Spa Pool is an amazing aqua blue coloured swimming hole near the town of Cardwell. The water gets its blue colour from minerals in the ground. It is perfectly safe to swim in the pool. One of the rock pools has been made into the shape of a spa hence the name Spa Pool. The water flows into the spa Read more…
Ormiston Gorge would have to be one of the most picture perfect gorges in Australia. There is a large permanent water hole surrounded by steep red rocky cliffs. The water hole has a sandy bottom and is a perfect place to swim in the Alice Spings heat. If you’re lucky you may spot a Dingo taking a drink or strolling Read more…
Paradise Pool is located in the Paluma Range National Park along Crystal Creek. It is a magical looking waterhole with perfectly clear water. Make sure to bring your goggles so you can gaze at all the fish and aquatic life who inhabit the pool. Location of Paradise Pool Spegelhauer Road, Paluma Range National Park, QLD Directions to Paradise Pool Paradise Read more…
The Pool of Siloam is a sandy swimming hole located in the town of Beachport. It is surrounded by sand dunes and the water is many time saltier than the ocean. There are toilets, a picnic area and a small jetty and pontoon to swim out to. Location McCourt Street, Beachport, SA Directions From Beachport. *Head south west along McCourt Read more…
Potoroo Falls is a little hidden gem of a waterfall located in Tapin Tops National Park. There is a great swimming hole beneath the falls with crystal clear water. It’s completely surrounded by dense rain forest. The falls are well off the beaten track, and you’ll have to follow a series of logging roads to get there. The day use Read more…
Red Cedar Falls has a small swimming hole at the bottom of the falls. The water is about chest deep and very cold. The walk to the falls descends down a very steep switchback and then onto a series of rock steps. When you arrive at the falls you are on the side of the mountain with views into the Read more…
Redbank Gorge is a small gorge west of Alice Springs along the West MacDonnell Ranges. There is a small permanent swimming hole in the gorge and the water is ice cold. It is a nice place to cool off in the heat of summer. The walk from the car park to Redbank Gorge is 1.3km. Some of the walk is Read more…