Glenbrook gorge is incredible. It feels wonderfully wild, yet is less than one hour from Sydney city centre! Swimming in the deep green water between the towering gorge walls is something that you won’t forget. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the walk to get there and what the swimming spots are like.
Tessellated Pavements: a pretty walk to some fun rock formations in the Blue Mountains
River Lett: wild swimming amongst granite boulders in the Blue Mountains
Birdwood Gully: gorgeous by day, magical by night
Birdwood Gully is a beautiful short bushwalk with fern lined paths, picturesque overhangs and even a small area of rainforest. By night it comes alive and the caves and cliffsides are illuminated with hundreds and hundreds of glow worms! We’ll tell you exactly what to expect by day and by night, as well as where you’ll find the densest colony of glow worms.
Edenderry Falls: wild swimming paradise in the Blue Mountains
Insider tips for Jellybean Pool and other nearby alternatives
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.