Darwin swimming pools, beaches and waterfalls.

Darwin swimming pools, beaches, rock pools and waterfalls are popular in a climate with average temperatures above 30C.

However some of these places are also popular with crocodiles and box jellyfish, both of which can be fatal. So before you take a running jump into some enticing cool water, check that it is safe.

Local boys enjoying a freshwater creek.

Public Swimming Pools

These pools are open all year, although hours may vary with the seasons. While it is true that a small crocodile was found in the Nightcliff Pool recently ( probably a prank ) these are all well maintained and safe places for a dip. The Nightcliff Pool can be a very pleasant place in the evenings with a cool sea breeze coming in over the cliffs.

Casuarina Pool
Olympic pool and shaded toddlers pool
Trower Rd
Casuarina

Lake Alexander

Next to the Fannie Bay Beach with picnic areas and playgrounds.Filled with filtered seawater, the lake provides safe swimmingin natural surroundings. East PointRd Fannie Bay

Lake Alexander shaded playground.

Leanyer Recreation Lake
A terrific place for kids of all ages, with shaded pools,
fountains, water play ground and picnic area.
Vanderlin Dr
Leanyer

Nightcliff Swimming Pool 50m 6 lane pool and shaded toddlers pool Casuarina Drv. Nightcliff

Nightcliff Pool on the beach cliffs.

Parap Swimming Pool
Olympic pool and shaded toddlers pool
Ross Smith Ave.
Parap

Palmerston Leisure Centre
Olympic pool and shaded toddlers pool
Tilston Ave
Palmerston

These pools can all be reached with public transport and there are more bush swimming pools and waterfalls within a few hours drive of Darwin. Commercial tours are also available to some places where a swim in a beautiful bush setting makes the trip more than worthwhile.



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