Washpools waterhole
Towarri National Park
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.
- Where
- Towarri National Park in Country NSW
- 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.
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Park info
- in Towarri National Park in the Country NSW region
Towarri National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger