Swimming holeHidden gem

Apsley Waterhole

Bicheno, Tasmania

Clear swimming hole in a river valley, a short bush walk from the southern car park of Douglas-Apsley.

Price
National parks pass required
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

A turquoise waterhole in a river valley with open eucalypt forest. The walk in is easy and the swim suits a warm day. Parks Tasmania says you can wade or swim. Don't cross rivers in flood. Longer walks go into the gorge.

Good to know

  • Take insect repellent
  • Boil river water
  • Don't swim if the river is high
Best time
Warm afternoon
Open
All year
Getting there
Rosedale Road off the highway, gravel last stretch.
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

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