Five Aussie swimming spots to cool down in
<p dir="ltr">Though Australia might be known as a sunburnt country, it is home to plenty of idyllic spots where you can beat the heat.</p><p dir="ltr">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.</p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-0b63b1d6-7fff-4511-fec4-059e4a4937d3"></span></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>1. Greens Pools, William Bay National Park, Western Australia</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/02/green-pools.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p><p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Tourism Western Australia</em></p><p dir="ltr">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.</p><p dir="ltr">The pool is protected from the Southern Ocean by surrounding granite boulders, and is especially popular during summer.</p><p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-e54d9b9f-7fff-6235-1ffa-13334c355dde"></span></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>2. Kingfisher Pool, Heathcote National Park, New South Wales</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/02/kingfisher-pool.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p><p dir="ltr"><em>Image: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service</em></p><p dir="ltr">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.</p><p dir="ltr">The freshwater stream is lined with Gymea lilies, tea trees and waxflowers, and is a prime spot for enjoying a dip or even birdwatching.</p><p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-17daebc5-7fff-78fb-3a2c-2b2f4c86303b"></span></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>3. Millaa Millaa Falls, Queensland</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/02/millaa-millaa.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p><p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Atherton Tablelands</em></p><p dir="ltr">Cascading into a pristine waterhole surrounded by lush rainforest, Millaa Milla Falls is a perfectly serene spot to enjoy a refreshing swim.</p><p dir="ltr">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.</p><p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-15a9a7d4-7fff-9021-e738-f666b229d480"></span></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>4. Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/02/wineglass-bay.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p><p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Tourism Tasmania</em></p><p dir="ltr">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.</p><p dir="ltr">Surrounded by pink granite cliffs within the Freycinet Peninsula, its beach is considered one of the best beaches in the world.</p><p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-65a8ce87-7fff-aacd-c189-d4d20f27a2e2"></span></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>5. Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell Ranges National Park, Northern Territory</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/02/orniston-gorge.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p><p dir="ltr"><em>Image: @westmacdonnellnationalpark (Instagram)</em></p><p dir="ltr">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.</p><p dir="ltr">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.</p><p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-f89b0cef-7fff-c1da-b203-7c629c0b798e"></span></p><p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Parks Tasmania</em></p>
