Jellybean Pool is one of the best swimming holes in the lower Blue Mountains, just an hour away from Sydney. The picturesque pool is surrounded by gorgeous bushland and is a great size for a proper swim. However, there’s a caveat, it is not the place to come on a hot summer weekend. We’re sharing why and everything else you need to know about the pool and nearby alternatives.

Everything you need to know about the trail to Faulconbridge Point Lookout and the side trail to the secluded swimming hole on the Grose River.

The Duck Hole is a gorgeous part of Glenbrook Creek, with swimming holes galore. We’re sharing how to find the best spots, which are not signposted.

Glenbrook Beach offers a pretty spot to while away a day dipping in and out of the water. However, venture just a few hundred metres beyond the beach and you’ll come to one of the best wild swimming spots in the Blue Mountains. We’re sharing how to find it and what to expect from the trail.