The Best Swimming Holes in the Grampians

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The Grampians is an oasis of clean, fresh water in the western districts of Victoria, with several excellent swimming holes.

1. Lake Bellfield. This large lake is easily accessible from the tourist centre of Halls Gap. For the best spot to swim, continue past the dam wall for around one kilometre to the Lake Bellfield Picnic Area, where there is a small designated swimming area with a gently sloping beach and a lawn area behind it. The water can be cold, but you will be rewarded with 360 degree views of the surrounding mountain ranges once you've cast yourself away from the shore.



2. Burrong Falls. Burrong Falls consists of a series of steps ranging from 1-5 m in height, but stretching more than 20 m in width. On the ledges of the larger steps are paddling pools that you can sit in and let the water fall on your head while your feet dangle over the edge of the next step. If you sit quietly, you are likely to see a few blue tongue lizards come out to bake themselves on the rocks.


Pick up a map from the friendly staff at the visitor centre in Halls Gap before heading out.

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