While away an afternoon on the lakeside beach made of rocks and swim in the mystical deep lake located outside Briagolong in East Gippsland. Photo: Gavin Hansfordīlue Pool, East Gippsland: This natural pool in the gorge on Freestone Creek will keep you cool on the hottest of days. Located in the coastal town of Cardwell in Tropical North Queensland, the best time to visit is the wet season but check ahead for current water levels.īlue Pool, East Gippsland: This natural pool in the gorge on Freestone Creek will keep you cool on the hottest of days. The secret may be out but nonetheless noone can really explain why the water is such a magical shade of blue other than the special chemistry of the rocks and water. Photo: Spa Pool, Cardwell: Locals have been cooling off in this magical and previously little-known geological wonder for years until a social media post went viral. Bracingly cold, even at the height of summer, warm up afterwards by lying on the riverbank listening to the sound of the gurgling river flowing by. The water is so clear you can count the rocks that lie on the river bed and watch tiny fish nip at your toes. Surrounded by lush farmland, you can easily lose yourself here for an afternoon shaded by soaring, moss covered trees. Gleniffer, Bellingen: Bellingen is home to several striking water holes but the one found just over the Never Never Creek not far from the historic Glennifer Hall is particularly magical. You'll find this local favourite two kilometres from Mataranka, Katherine in Elsey National Park. Photo: Adriana Alvarado/Tourism NTīitter Springs, Mataranka: Set among palms and tropical woodlands, these naturally occurring spring-fed thermal pools are reminiscent of a tropical oasis and a wonderful place to unwind after a day's exploration.
A short hike to the top of the waterfall reveals incredible vistas and yet more magical small pools.
Your efforts will be rewarded however with a dip in a beautiful natural plunge pool at the base of steep gorge walls, surrounded by monsoonal forest. First up is a 14-kilometre four-wheel drive from the Kakadu Highway followed by a one kilometre trek where you'll work up a sweat under the Northern Territory sun. Photo: Barramundi Gorge, Kakadu National Park: It's a bit of a trek to reach the Maguk waterfall and pools, found an hour's drive from Cooinda in the south of Kakadu National Park. Be warned though: the rockpool is not suitable for small children and best avoided when the surf is rough. Dubbed the 'Champagne Spa' for its natural fizzy bubbles, you'll find it down a rocky slope off the whale watching trail. Photo: Jarrad Sengīoat Harbour, Port Stephens: This gorgeous spot has been a local, carefully guarded secret for years – in fact many locals don't even know it exists. So named for the enormous boulders dotting its water (said to look like a herd of elephants trudging through the water) this intimate inlet enjoys the same stunning waters and white sands as its popular counterpart in a sheltered cove. Start at the wide, flat expanse of Greens Pool – its shallow-bottomed, clear calm waters make it a local favourite for a social set of laps – before dusting the sand off and following the five-minute walk to Elephant Rocks. Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks, Denmark: These twin swimming spots are slotted into the same curve of beautiful coastline just outside Denmark in William Bay National Park.
The Champagne Pools are located approximately 2.5hrs drive north up 75 Mile Beach from Eurong Beach Resort. You can reach Fraser island via a 40-minute boat ride off Hervey Bay, three hours north of Brisbane. Acting as a natural day spa, the waves crash over the volcanic rock and the water bubbles and fizzes like Champagne. Lesser known are the magical Champagne Pools on the island's eastern beach. Champagne Pools, Fraser Island: Many visitors to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Fraser Island are familiar with the striking Lake McKenzie - the island's most visited and photographed attraction.
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