All Swims

Balckwall Reach is a set of cliffs along the Swan River near Fremantle. The cliffs are a very popular place for jumping. According to the signs diving is not allowed, so we will assume jumping is ok. You can rock climb the cliff face and use the water to break your fall. The highest jump is 11m. Location Honour Avenue, Read more…

Bitter Springs is a series of thermal pools or hot springs with flowing water heated naturally to a temperature of 30°C. You can get in at the top of the springs and float down stream with the current. We recommend a pair of goggles for looking at the underwater scenery. It looks surreal, like you are inside an aquarium. Location Read more…

Bexhill Quarry is a bright blue copper sulfate swimming hole in the center of the town of Bexhill. It is located at the site of the old Bexhill Brick Works which closed down in 2002. The water is quite acidic but it has improved over the years as runoff from rain has diluted some of the heavy metals in the Read more…

Berry Springs is a natural swimming hole located 58km south of Darwin. There are a series of big deep blue coloured swimming holes along a small river. A small waterfall gushes out clear spring water. This is the perfect place for a swim and very close to Darwin. There is also a park next to the river set in natural Read more…

The Bangalow Weir is a historic swimming hole on the Byron Creek. It was built as a swimming pool in 1924. The weir has since broken down over the years. It is currently being restored using rocks to reinforce the side walls and to create rock pools. Location Byron Street, Bangalow, NSW Directions From Bangalow. *Take Deacon Street from the Read more…

Aurelean Cascades is located in the Finch Hatton Gorge section of Eungella National Park. There is a waterfall and swimming hole at the base of the falls. The walk to the cascades and swimming hole is 800 metres one way. If you walk further up the track you will find the beautiful Wheel of Fire Falls.   Location of Aurelean Read more…

The Apsley River Waterhole is one of the best swimming holes in Tasmania. It is so deep that you can barely make it to the bottom. There is a park entry fee to the Douglas-Apsley National Park and it is pay per day. Swimming in the swimming hole is free. Location Rosedale Road, Douglas-Apsley National Park, TAS Read more…

Annan Gorge is a gorge and swimming hole on the Annan River near Cooktown. It is safe to swim at the top of the gorge. There is no way crocodiles can get up the waterfall. Don’t swim in the actual Gorge itself as the Annan River is full of crocs. Location Mulligan Highway, Rossville, QLD Directions From Cooktown. *Take the Read more…

Airlie Beach Lagoon is a man made swimming pool in the heart of town. It is free to swim here. The location is very nice too as it’s right on the sea front overlooking Airlie Bay. There is parking next to the lagoon but it is pay per hour. There is free parking not far from the lagoon.   Location Read more…