This page is packed with incredible wild swimming spots that are no more than 3 hours away from Sydney, making them the perfect (long) day trip or weekend away. Whether it’s an infinity pool, rockpool or waterfall you’re looking for, you’ll find it here.

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The Blue Mountains

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Insider tips for Jellybean Pool and other nearby alternatives
Insider tips for Jellybean Pool and other nearby alternatives
How to find the stunning Fortress Creek Infinity Pool
How to find the stunning Fortress Creek Infinity Pool
Clarence Dam: an easy access wild swimming and cliff jumping spot in the Blue Mountains
Clarence Dam: an easy access wild swimming and cliff jumping spot in the Blue Mountains
The Horse Track to Junction Rock: wild swimming and stunning blue gums
The Horse Track to Junction Rock: wild swimming and stunning blue gums
Faulconbridge Point: secluded wild swimming & epic sunset spot in the Blue Mountains
Faulconbridge Point: secluded wild swimming & epic sunset spot in the Blue Mountains
15 Truly Incredible Blue Mountains Wild Swimming Holes
15 Truly Incredible Blue Mountains Wild Swimming Holes
The spectacular Vale of Avoca Track: remote beaches and crystal clear water
The spectacular Vale of Avoca Track: remote beaches and crystal clear water
Magdala Falls - the hidden grotto waterfall one hour from Sydney
Magdala Falls - the hidden grotto waterfall one hour from Sydney
Turtle Falls: a hidden waterfall pool in the Blue Mountains
Turtle Falls: a hidden waterfall pool in the Blue Mountains
The Duck Hole: an easy Blue Mountains beach day
The Duck Hole: an easy Blue Mountains beach day
Glenbrook Beach and the incredible secret swimming hole beyond
Glenbrook Beach and the incredible secret swimming hole beyond
Billabong Canyon: a hidden slot canyon plunge pool in the Blue Mountains
Billabong Canyon: a hidden slot canyon plunge pool in the Blue Mountains
Nayook Falls: a sensational canyon waterfall in the Blue Mountains
Nayook Falls: a sensational canyon waterfall in the Blue Mountains
The magical swimming holes of Pierces Pass
The magical swimming holes of Pierces Pass
Valley Heights Waterfall: a secluded wild swimming spot in the lower Blue Mountains
Valley Heights Waterfall: a secluded wild swimming spot in the lower Blue Mountains
How to enter the magical Grand Canyon without abseiling
How to enter the magical Grand Canyon without abseiling
Pool of Diana: wild swimming in the Blue Mountains' hidden paradise
Pool of Diana: wild swimming in the Blue Mountains' hidden paradise
Bob Turners Track: a secluded beach day Blue Mountains style
Bob Turners Track: a secluded beach day Blue Mountains style
Myers Fall: a secret waterfall in Katoomba
Myers Fall: a secret waterfall in Katoomba
How to find the incredible infinity pool and swimming holes at Box Creek Falls
How to find the incredible infinity pool and swimming holes at Box Creek Falls
Crayfish Pool: is this the most enchanting swimming spot in the Blue Mountains?
Crayfish Pool: is this the most enchanting swimming spot in the Blue Mountains?
The magic of wild swimming at Empress Falls
The magic of wild swimming at Empress Falls
Morong Falls: Kanangra's very own wet and wild
Morong Falls: Kanangra's very own wet and wild
Kalang Falls and the secret swimming spot
Kalang Falls and the secret swimming spot
Wheeny Gap Falls: an incredible adventure to two paradise swimming holes
Wheeny Gap Falls: an incredible adventure to two paradise swimming holes
Jack Evans Track: secluded wild swimming in the Blue Mountains
Jack Evans Track: secluded wild swimming in the Blue Mountains
Happy Valley: a hidden waterfall grotto in Mount Wilson
Happy Valley: a hidden waterfall grotto in Mount Wilson
Shaws Creek Pool: a hidden swimming hole in the Blue Mountains
Shaws Creek Pool: a hidden swimming hole in the Blue Mountains
The Nature Track: including two amazing hidden spots along the trail
The Nature Track: including two amazing hidden spots along the trail
Numantia Falls: a spectacular waterfall you can swim under (1 hour from Sydney)
Numantia Falls: a spectacular waterfall you can swim under (1 hour from Sydney)

Central Coast

Illawarra

Jervis Bay

North Sydney & beyond

Royal National Park

South of Sydney

Southern Highlands