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Swimming holes in southern inland New South Wales (west of the Great Dividing Range)
include several spots along the River Murray and a warm spring south of Canberra. I have personally swum at all of these spots,
where it was legal to do so.
A little harder to access, at the end of a short uneven track with deep wheel ruts, but there is space available for camping and a long, sandy
beach with shallow entry to the water most of the time. The beach faces west if you want to catch the late afternoon sun…
This is the main swimming beach on the border between New South Wales and Victoria in Echuca-Moama, along the
mighty River Murray. Watch out for the passing paddlesteamers and stay close to the shore in
the strong current here…
Similar in concept to sea baths but on a lake, the Mulwala Lake Pool lets you swim in the mighty River Murray
without all the hassles of strong currents and submerged branches and stumps. It's fifty metres with a hand
rail all around…
You could easily spend a week or two exploring the dozens of sandy beaches along this
stretch of the River Murray - here are my experiences at one of the most popular for swimming, located
less than a kilometre from the main street…
There are several more swimming holes within the Australian Capital Territory, which is enclosed within
southern New South Wales. You can select these swims, including several along the Murrumbidgee River,
on the Canberra and the ACT home page…
Just behind the levee bank on the Tocumwal Foreshore of the River Murray, this splash park draws its inspiration from the
role of the Tocumwal Aerodrome, which was purpose-built as an air base during World War II. Expect plenty of water bombs from
the plane overhead…
Each swimming spot includes a link to swimming safety information. Please make sure you read that information before you head out.
I'm always interested in hearing about and visiting new swimming holes, so feel free to share them with me and suggest a swim.
My companion website Waterfall Seasons - The Waterfall Guide lists
all of the waterfalls that I have visited during my search for swimming holes. You can swim at some of them, but most are
just for viewing and admiring. Great for a day trip when it's too chilly to get into the water.
Select Your Swim:
Click on the heading of each location to find your next swimming day trip or holiday destination or
alternatively search by map.
Swim safe, have fun and remember that no matter how cold the water is, it's alright once you're in!
River Murray at Hennessy Beach, Tocumwal
A little harder to access, at the end of a short uneven track with deep wheel ruts, but there is space available for camping and a long, sandy
beach with shallow entry to the water most of the time. The beach faces west if you want to catch the late afternoon sun…
River Murray at Moama Beach
This is the main swimming beach on the border between New South Wales and Victoria in Echuca-Moama, along the
mighty River Murray. Watch out for the passing paddlesteamers and stay close to the shore in
the strong current here…
River Murray at Mulwala Lake Pool
Similar in concept to sea baths but on a lake, the Mulwala Lake Pool lets you swim in the mighty River Murray
without all the hassles of strong currents and submerged branches and stumps. It's fifty metres with a hand
rail all around…
River Murray at Town Beach, Tocumwal
You could easily spend a week or two exploring the dozens of sandy beaches along this
stretch of the River Murray - here are my experiences at one of the most popular for swimming, located
less than a kilometre from the main street…
Yarrangobilly Thermal Pool
This man-made pool in a natural bush setting south of Canberra, in the Yarrangobilly Caves area of the Kosciuszko National Park, is situated over a natural spring that heats the water year round for a warmer outdoor swim, even in cold weather…Swimming Holes in Canberra and the ACT
There are several more swimming holes within the Australian Capital Territory, which is enclosed within
southern New South Wales. You can select these swims, including several along the Murrumbidgee River,
on the Canberra and the ACT home page…
Free Splash Pads and Splash Parks:
Tocumwal Splashpark
Just behind the levee bank on the Tocumwal Foreshore of the River Murray, this splash park draws its inspiration from the
role of the Tocumwal Aerodrome, which was purpose-built as an air base during World War II. Expect plenty of water bombs from
the plane overhead…
Each swimming spot includes a link to swimming safety information. Please make sure you read that information before you head out.
I'm always interested in hearing about and visiting new swimming holes, so feel free to share them with me and suggest a swim.
Too cold for a swim? Visit a waterfall
My companion website Waterfall Seasons - The Waterfall Guide lists
all of the waterfalls that I have visited during my search for swimming holes. You can swim at some of them, but most are
just for viewing and admiring. Great for a day trip when it's too chilly to get into the water.
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