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The Sandgate Aquatic Centre's wide range of pools and facilities makes it the perfect place for fun-filled day trip.
This giant sandy-floored wading pool was a Great Depression government project that still benefits the community
Rocky Hole is an idyllic series of bush rock pools in the Mt Mee section of D’Aguilar National Park, that makes a great natural swimming spot on a hot summer’s day
This gigantic tropical sea front pool nestled at the base of Redcliffe’s cliffs is a favourite for families with young children and those who enjoy a shallow water paddle on a hot day.
Here's 7 of the best bush pools and swimming holes around Brisbane
Cool off in summer at SEQ's many scenic rock pools and swimming holes
One of Tamborine Mountain's most popular tourist attractions with stunning views over the open canyon, waterfall and rock pools
Bunya Riverside Reserve, also known as Bunya Crossing, has a deep waterhole which is perfect for swimming, kayaking, canoeing and fishing
Some great natural and artificially-made swimming pools in and around Brisbane where you can swim/wade/frolic for free
Orion Lagoon is the sparkling blue jewel in the crown of Robelle Domain, Springfield city’s green heart and one of Ipswich’s showcase parklands
Enoggera Dam, Brisbane’s heritage-listed water reservoir dating from 1866, is The Gap’s bush water playground and one of Walkabout Creek’s leading attractions
One of the Gold Coast's best-kept secrets, the Currumbin Rock Pools can be found in the picturesque Currumbin Valley
A favourite southside haunt on a hot day is Hibiscus Swimming Pool located in the Hibiscus Sports Complex at Upper Mt Gravatt.
Griffith University Aquatic Centre is in beautiful bush surrounds at Mt Gravatt Campus
The sporting legacy of the 1982 Commonwealth Games is still going strong as the Sleeman Sports Complex
The Centenary Pool complex was built to commemorate the 1956 Melbourne Olympics

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Swap the racetrack for riverside glamour
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