All Swimming Holes
Tjaetaba Falls has some deep rockpools above the waterfall which you can swim in. It is located in the Litchfield National Park near Green Ant Creek. It is a 1.5km hike one way in to the swimming holes and so it is not a busy as some the other swimming holes in Litchfield National Park, in fact you’ll probably have Read more…
Trentham Falls is a nice waterfall with exposed basalt from ancient volcanic lava flows. It is located near the town of Trentham. Note: The swimming hole at the based of the falls has been closed due to too many injuries. The path to the base of the falls is closed and there are warning signs in place. Location Trentham Scenic Read more…
There is a superb swimming hole at the base of Trevathan Falls. The falls are picture perfect and the swimming hole is large and deep with water pure enough that you can drink without treating. (Please treat your water though just to be safe.) Trevathan Falls is a little off the beaten track. There are no signs from the main Read more…
Turpins Falls has a large swimming hole at the base of the falls. It is a very scenic waterfall with towering cliff faces and large shady trees. Quite a contrast to the surrounding flat land and barren fields. There are no facilities or toilets here, only a car park and a path leading down to the falls. Location Shillidays Road, Read more…
Upper Liverpool Creek is a small stream near the town of Mena Creek. It is great place to stop for a swim and a picnic. If you follow the short trail it will bring you to a small swimming hole with a large rock. There is a picnic table and toilets. Location of Upper Liverpool Creek Innisfail Japoon Road, Mena Read more…
Simpsons Gap is a scenic gorge near Alice Springs with a large waterhole. The water has cut its way through the mountain range over a very long time leaving a canyon with sheers rocky cliffs on either site. The swimming hole is in the shade for most of the day and it is a nice place to cool off in Read more…
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…
Nigretta Falls is a very nice waterfall and a great swimming location. There is a swimming hole at the base of the waterfall and many other swimming holes upstream along the creek. Facilities include BBQ, shelter, toilets and lots of open space. Location Nigretta Falls Scenic Reserve Wannon-Nigretta Falls Road, Yulecart, VIC Directions From Hamilton. *Head north west out of Read more…
If you are looking for a swimming hole within walking distance to the town of Nimbin, then head down to the Nimbin Swimming Hole on Goolmangar Creek. The waterhole is 1km from the centre of Nimbin. There is a bridge and a causeway and a deep pool to swim in. This is a great place to swim and cool down Read more…