33 Highly Awesome Ways to Splash Around In Brisbane
It's not hard to take a dip in this town.
33 Highly Awesome Ways to Splash Around In Brisbane
It's not hard to take a dip in this town.
As a nation girt by sea, as our anthem tells us, Australia boasts plenty of water. We're surrounded by it thanks to our scenic shorelines, picturesque harbours and cosy coastal inlets. And courtesy of the gobsmackingly gorgeous pools, curvy rivers and splash-tacular waterfalls found inland as well.
Indeed, it's particularly easy to take a dip if you're in Brisbane, whether you're roaming around close to home or roving further afield when the weather's warm. Sea spray, refreshing swimming holes and even crystal-clear public pools are usually only a stone's throw away. Here's where you'll find them — and cool down.
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There are swimming holes, and then there are swimming holes — and yes, there is a difference between the two. In the first camp, you’ll find all the standard haunts that those seeking a splashing good time rush to, aka the usual beaches and pools. These are great options of course, but in the second category lurks spots that are a little further off the beaten path, just waiting for the adventurous and the curious. They’re the kind of places where you can soak up the benefits of tea trees, scramble over rocks to secret coastal pockets, and look out from waterfall caves — and we’ve listed the ten we think Brisbanites should put on their summer itinerary, stat.
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We hate to say it, but TLC were wrong — sometimes, you should go chasing waterfalls. What can beat splashing about in a natural swimming pool, underneath streams of rushing water? In the middle of summer or during the remainder of Queensland’s typically warm months, not much. Living in the city may limit your opportunities to enjoy such an aquatic experience, but delights await if you’re willing to go for a drive. Here are five watering holes that are more than just the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to, all a short road trip from Brisbane.
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Come summer in Brisbane, you can be forgiven for thinking you’re living in a Billy Idol song. Yes, it’s hot in the city, both day and night. Hiding in air-conditioned comfort is one way to beat the heat, but having fun outside is all part of living in Queensland. That’s where outdoor pools come in, offering the ideal way to cool off while enjoying the warm climate. Throughout the length and breadth of the city, there are plenty of places to take a dip, both during sun-strewn hours and balmy evenings. So where should you enjoy a swim, splash around and soak away the scorching temperatures? Here’s eight outdoor pools to try out.
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Summer smells like sunscreen in your eyes, feels like sand between your cheeks and looks like old men in speedos. And while it mightn’t be the most glamorous season, we wouldn’t have it any other way. Put down the hair straightener and forego makeup, summertime weekends are made to be spent outside the city’s confines – it’s time to hit the beach once more.
