Rum Jungle Lake is an old uranium mine which closed in 1971. The open cut mine has since filled with water. This might put you off from swimming here but rest assured, an extensive scientific study of the area concluded that the radiation levels here are similar to the background radiation levels anywhere in Australia. The water temperature of the Read more…
Settlement Cove Lagoon is a free swimming lagoon in Redcliffe north of Brisbane. There are BBQ’s, picnic areas, toilets and showers. This large swimming lagoon also has a splash area for kids. The lagoon is open 24hrs a day 7 days a week and also has lifeguards on duty from 7am – 6pm. This is a great free place to Read more…
Howard Springs Nature Reserve features a small round swimming pool in called the toddler pool and a series of shady man-made rockpools with a waterfall. This is a pleasant place to have a splash on a hot day. Unfortunately swimming is not allowed in the actual springs or dam. The dam features some huge barramundi which are nice to look Read more…
Leanyer Recreation Park features a water park with a swimming pool, water slides and splash park all for free. There are toilets, shaded BBQ’s, a large grassed picnic area and free showers. This is a great place to swim and cool down when visiting Darwin! Read more…
The Strand Rock Pool is a man made seawater filled swimming pool right next to the beach in Townsville. This large ocean bath is a great place to cool off if your passing through the area. It’s completely free to swim here and safe from stingers. Read more…
Souita Falls is a beautiful set of cascades in the rain forest along the Middlebrook River. There are 2 main waterfalls with lookouts. Both of the waterfalls have small swimming holes to swim in at the base of them. Read more…
Pepina Falls a a small but very scenic waterfall near Millaa Millaa with a swimming hole at the bottom. There is a small carpark with a short dirt track leading to the bottom of the falls. The water is not exactly clear, but it’s still very refreshing on a humid day. Read more…
Lake Belmore is an oasis near the town of Croydon in Queensland. If you’re looking for a place to cool off, then it’s worth driving the extra 4km off the highway. Follow Lake Belmore Road north from Croydon to get here. This lake is in the middle of the outback and a makes a nice swimming hole on a hot Read more…
Lake Tinaroo is a huge man made dam and a great place to stop off for a swim. If you follow Tinaburra Drive to the end from Yungaburra you will find a park, toilets and a boat ramp. This is great place to have a dip. Read more…
Big Mowbray Falls is located in the Mowbray National Park south of Mossman. There is a small swimming hole or rock pool at the top of the falls. It’s not very deep but it’s a great place for cooling down after the walk. To get to the falls drive along Black Mountain Road and park where it meets the Bump Read more…
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