The Blackwood River is a large river and an excellent swimming location. There are a number of locations you can access the river from. The location shown here is under the Alexandra Bridge on the Brockman Higway. Location Brockman Highway, Karridale, WA Directions From Karridale. *Head east along the Brockman Highway for 10km. *Park by the bridge and walk down Read more…
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The Blaxlands Creek is along Armidale Road near Blaxlands Flat. The creek has a waist deep swimming hole. It’s a nice place to splash around and have a bath. There is a gate and steps leading down to the waterhole from the park. The park has no facilities. Location Armidale Road, Blaxlands Flat, NSW Directions From Grafton *Head south along Read more…
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Burrong Falls is a remote waterfall in the Grampians National Park, Victoria. It is possible to climb down to the falls from the viewing platform. There are some small rock swimming holes suitable for bathing and wading. You can also shower under the falls. Location Grampians National Park Rose Creek Road, Halls Gap, VIC Directions From Halls Gap. *Take Mount Read more…
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Bunyip Hole is a waterhole in the Selene State Forest on the Three Moon Creek near Mulgildie. This is an outback billabong style waterhole on a small creek, perfectly safe to swim here. Location Anyarro Road, Mulgildie, QLD Directions From Mulgildie. *Head west along Hughes Street. *Cross the bridge and continue along Abercorn Road. *Turn left onto Abercorn Road and Read more…
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Buley Rock Holes is one of the most magnificent places to swim in Australia. It consists of a series of deep rock pools and cascades along a stream in Litchfield National Park. The pools are deep enough to jump into. It is a very popular tourist destination and a lot of backpacker tour buses stop here. This is a must Read more…
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Broadwater Swimming Hole is adjacent to the Broadwater Day Use Area in the D’Aguilar National Park. There are toilets and picnic tables located under some large trees. To get to the waterhole follow the track from the picnic area down to Neurum Creek. Location D’Aguilar National Park Lovedays Road, Mt Mee, QLD Directions From Neurum. *Take Stanton Road to the Read more…
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Boulder Creek is a swimming hole on a rocky creek north west of Mackay. The water is crystal clear and you can drink straight out of the creek it is so clean. The pool is shaded beneath rainforest. There is a free campground by the road and a toilet. It’s becoming a pretty popular spot for travellers. The swimming hole Read more…
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Blue Pool is a swimming hole in the Blue Mountains National Park Glenbrook section. The pool is located in a deep canyon along the Glenbrook Creek. There are two ways to get to Blue Pool. You can pay to enter the national park and drive up to the pool or you can park for free in the suburb of Glenbrook Read more…
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Blue Pool is an ocean swimming pool in the town of Bermagui. The pool has been constructed by closing the gaps between rocks with concrete. At high tide the pool fills with sea water from the ocean. The main pool is big enough to swim laps in. Location Pacific Drive, Bermagui, NSW Directions From Bermagui. *Head south along Bunga Street Read more…
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There are some swimming holes along the Blicks River by the Dundurrabin bridge on Armidale Road. To get to them find the E.J Fahrey Park and turn down a little track. Park and walk down the bank towards the river in a north westerly direction. The path is a little overgrown and you may have to navigate some reeds at Read more…