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<\/p>\nThere\u2019s no better way to stave off the hot Aussie weather than with a refreshing dip. Don\u2019t pester your pal with the backyard pool \u2013 Oz has plenty of pretty places to dive into that will do the trick. Here are seven natural swimming spots we reckon are tops.<\/p>\n
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Named Boorangoora (meaning ‘waters of wisdom’) by the Butchulla people, Lake McKenzie is known to some as the jewel of K’gari (Fraser Island). One glance at it and you\u2019ll see why! This lake contains only rainwater, giving the whole place the illusion of a swimming pool, while the pure white silica sand filters the water leaving it crystal clear for swimmers. This piece of paradise, less than 40 minutes drive from Kingfisher Bay Resort<\/a>, is accessible on foot via a few hiking trails, or you can hire a 4WD and take the inland tracks.<\/p>\n A short drive south of Yallingup (and 10 minutes from Smiths Beach Resort<\/a>) is a hidden rock pool right on the edge of the Indian Ocean. Though the rocks protect swimmers from the turbulent waves that crash and break over them, the churning waters are let in, giving the pool a spa-type feel – fancy! Surfers should also pack their board for neighbouring Injidup Beach, known for its great surf conditions \ud83c\udfc4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/p>\n After arriving at Second Valley on the Fleurieu Peninsula, you\u2019d be forgiven for thinking you\u2019d been transported to Cornwall, especially when you spot the rolling cliffs plunging into azure waters. Popular for its cliff jumping, weekends can be a little hectic as locals gather for a dive. Our tip? Add it to your mid-week itinerary or be an early riser on weekends. Also, if you bunk at New Terry Hotel & Golf Resort,<\/a> you\u2019re only a 10 minute drive away!<\/p>\n After a hike through the Douglas-Apsley National Park (just over 30mins drive away from Bicheno Hotels Beachfront<\/a>), cool off with a dip in the clear, deep waterhole of Apsley River Gorge. You might even spot the Australian grayling, an endangered native fish, during your dip. All visitors need a valid Parks pass to enter, with the complete hike taking around three hours (minus any time spent paddling in the waterhole, of course!)<\/p>\n A short six-minute drive from the Central Coast holiday spot Toukley, you\u2019ll find Norah Head Rockpool. A ring of stones perfectly lines up to protect swimmers from the rolling waves of Norah Head, meaning you can enjoy a leisurely ocean swim with soft sand under your feet without being dunked. Bonus! When staying in Toukley, you can\u2019t go past the Beachcomber Hotel Resort<\/a>.<\/p>\n In the heart of the Sunshine Coast, Kondalilla National Park, which means ‘Rushing Water’ in local Gubbi Gibbu language, is full of incredible landscapes and swimming spots. Volcano activity and the rushing waters created this unique landscape more than 28 million years ago! You’ll understand how when you hear the cascading waters of the 90m Kondalilla Falls along one of the many hiking trails. Staying nearby? Make sure you checkout Altitude on Montville<\/a>\u00a0situated in the charming village perched on the Blackall Range.<\/p>\n Bermagui is a charming little spot to stop if you\u2019re visiting the wonderful Sapphire Coast (as is the comfy B<\/a>ermagui Beach Hotel!)<\/a>. The Bermagui Blue Pool is a real highlight – with clean and clear sea waters crashing against a cliff backdrop, it\u2019s easy to see why it\u2019s considered to be one of the best ocean rock pools in the world. Accessible via kid-friendly steps, it\u2019s also the perfect spot for whale watching during the migration season.<\/p>\n Remember: always take care when swimming in Australian waterways by reading and observing safety signs and staying alert to weather and ocean conditions.<\/i><\/p>\n2. Injidup Natural Spa, WA<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n3. Second Valley, SA<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n4. Apsley River Gorge and Waterhole, TAS<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Norah Head Rockpool, NSW<\/h2>\n
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6. Kondalilla Falls, QLD<\/h2>\n
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7. Blue Pool, NSW<\/h2>\n
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