Five Aussie swimming spots to cool down in
Though Australia might be known as a sunburnt country, it is home to plenty of idyllic spots where you can beat the heat.
Whether you’re looking to plan your next summer holiday or a short day trip, these five locations are perfect candidates to add to your trip itinerary.
1. Greens Pools, William Bay National Park, Western Australia
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Found on the edge of Williams Bay National Park and just 15 kilometres west of the town of Denmark, Greens Pools is famed for its white sands and turquoise green waters.
The pool is protected from the Southern Ocean by surrounding granite boulders, and is especially popular during summer.
2. Kingfisher Pool, Heathcote National Park, New South Wales
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Kingfisher Pool is one of the closest natural pools to Sydney, located at the end of a 1.5 kilometre walk through Heathcote National Park.
The freshwater stream is lined with Gymea lilies, tea trees and waxflowers, and is a prime spot for enjoying a dip or even birdwatching.
3. Millaa Millaa Falls, Queensland
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Cascading into a pristine waterhole surrounded by lush rainforest, Millaa Milla Falls is a perfectly serene spot to enjoy a refreshing swim.
Located on the Waterfalls Circuit in the Atherton Tablelands Area in tropical northern Queensland, the falls are just over 1.5 hours away from Cairns.
4. Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania
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Though you’ll have to hike through the Hazards, a mountain range in the Freycinet National Park, to get there, the pristine beach of Wineglass Bay is well-worth the effort.
Surrounded by pink granite cliffs within the Freycinet Peninsula, its beach is considered one of the best beaches in the world.
5. Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell Ranges National Park, Northern Territory
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Located 135 kilometres west of Alice Springs, the Ormiston Gorge boasts a waterhole that is accessible year-round and perfect for swimming, especially in the warmer months.
The national park is also home to a plethora of native plants and animals, and the waterhole is surrounded by walking tracks where visitors can soak up the views.
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