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Washpools waterhole

Towarri National Park

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Overview

Only 500m along Middle Brook from Washpools picnic area and viewing platform is the shallow, naturally formed Washpools waterhole — great for a dip on a hot day. 

Please note

Drinking and cooking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.

It doesn’t really matter how hot the weather gets when you’ve got a place to cool off. Washpools waterhole is a deep, natural rock formation in Middle Brook, 500m upstream from the Washpools picnic area and viewing platform. It’s good for a dip when it's hot and the water is running. Middle Brook also provides gentle riffles and shallow pools – good for lying in and letting the water run over you.

Take a dip following a challenging hike or after a barbecue. You could even spread a picnic blanket out beside Washpools waterhole and enjoy lunch right there. If you’re camping at Washpools campground, then it’s a great location for a daily swim.

The bushland surrounding this tranquil spot is river oak forest and box woodland. As you soak in the fresh water, try and count how many distinct birdcalls you hear. Woodland birds you might listen for include the grey fantail, brown-headed honeyeater and the endangered speckled warbler. Though if the kookaburras or cockatoos are going off, then you might as well splash around until they’ve finished because nothing else can compete with their mighty calls.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Nearby

  • Viewing platform set within river oak forest, Towarri National Park. Credit: John Spencer © DPE

    Washpools picnic area and viewing platform

    Set beside the tranquil Middle Brook, Washpools picnic area and nearby scenic lookout are ideal for spending a relaxing day of swimming and barbecues with friends and family.

  • The view of Liverpool Range from Range View lookout at the end of Range View walking track in Towarri National Park. Photo: Scott Munro © DCCEEW

    Range View track

    Take a short, steep hike up Range View track in Towarri National Park, near Scone. You’ll journey past woodlands, caves and towering sandstone walls to the top of an outcrop with impressive views of the Liverpool Range.

  • Campsites at Washpools campground. Credit: John Spencer © DPE

    Washpools campground

    Washpools campground is the place to enjoy a relaxing stay and refreshing dip in Towarri National Park. Situated beside Middle Brook, it’s easily accessed from Middlebrook Road.

 

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