10 SECRET SWIMMING HOLES IN NSW

Where: Budderoo National Park

Just around the corner from Carrington falls, this bushland swimming hole is perfect for a idyllic swim on a hot day

1. NELLIE'S GLEN

Where: Gibraltar Range National ParK

Relax in the babbling brook by Mulligan's hut. Only accessible on foot, this river has plenty of secret swim spots.

2. MULLIGAN'S HUT

Where: Sherwood Nature Reserve

Scouts Falls little known swimming spot just north-west of Coffs Harbour, with a stunning waterfall and cool deep water.

3. SCOUTS FALLS

Where: Ti-Tree Lake Aboriginal Area

Lake is a must-do during a visit to the Byron Bay area, this tea-tree-stained lake offers plenty of space for a longer swim.

4. TYAGARAH TEA TREE LAKE

Location: Leura, Blue Mountains

These spots are accessible but overlooked gems in a tucked-away corner of the Blue Mountains.

5. WEEPING ROCK, POOL OF SILOAM AND LYREBIRD FALLS

Location: Dorrigo

Dangar Falls is just one of the many waterfalls you’ll find along Waterfall Way, the picturesque drive between Armidale and Coffs Harbour.

6. DANGAR FALLS

Location: Morton National Park, South Coast

Lake Yarrunga is a pristine swimming spot about three hours south of Sydney in the beautiful Kangaroo Valley,

7. LAKE YARRUNGA

Location: Kosciuszko National Park

The Blue Waterholes of Kosciuszko National Park are a bit of a hidden gem in the park.

8. BLUE WATERHOLES

Location: Glenbrook, Blue Mountains National Park

Glenbrook Gorge is a tranquil swimming spot, not far from the outskirts of Sydney.

9. GLENBROOK GORGE

Location: Pambula, Far South Coast

Nethercote Falls features a nice long and deep pool – perfect for swimming laps!

10. NETHERCOTE FALLS

10 SECRET SWIMMING HOLES IN NSW

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