{"id":3539,"date":"2020-11-15T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-14T13:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/?p=3539"},"modified":"2023-12-16T23:39:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T12:39:30","slug":"swap-beaches-for-rivers-and-waterholes-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/swap-beaches-for-rivers-and-waterholes-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Swap beaches for these rivers and waterholes near Sydney this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Beat the beach crowds while you cool off during the Summer months.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

As summer looms, people are going to start making a beeline for Sydney beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which is perfect…if you\u2019re looking for sand, surf, sun…and crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If however, you\u2019re looking for something different\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\tGif courtesy giphy.\n\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n

…amazing naturally formed pools, refreshingly chilly turquoise waters, and opportunities for everything from swimming to hiking\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

…then you should ditch the beach, and go for swimming holes and rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the top 10 swimming pools and rivers near Sydney where you can beat the summer heat and the beach crowds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\tUpper Kangaroo Creek\n\t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\t\tUpper Kangaroo Creek. Image courtesy wildswimmingaustralia.com.\n\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in:<\/i><\/b> The Royal National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A short walk from the Audley boatshed, this popular swimming hole actually goes on to flow into the Hacking River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mesmerizing waterfall, emerald green water, and spectacular views are what make it a must-visit during those warm summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can plan an entire day\u2019s picnic at this spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to reach it:<\/i><\/b> A half hour trek through the Uloola Walking Track, which starts near Waterfall Train Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or you can take the Karloo Walking Track from Heathcote Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\tJellybean Pool\n\t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\t\tImage courtesy thelifeoutdoors.com.au.\n\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in:<\/i><\/b> Blue Mountains National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\tWhy do they call it the \u2018Jellybean\u2019 Pool?\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Well, the jury\u2019s still out on that question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n