10 of the best places to swim around Brisbane

On a hot summer’s day there’s nothing better than heading out for a cooling splasharound at one of Brisbane’s best places to swim. Check out our top 10 favourites!

3 of the best pools

Sandgate Aquatic Centre

For for all ages and abilities, Sandgate Aquatic Centre offers swimming, wading, and water play with pools, slides, and a giant tipping bucket. There’s a kiosk on site and facilities for the disabled. Entry costs apply.

Orion Lagoon – Robelle Domain Parklands, Springfield

If you’ve never been to Orion Lagoon, otherwise known as the Springfield Water Park, it’s time to pack your togs and towels because this is one of the BEST public swimming places in the southern hemisphere. There are separate places to swim, splash, wade, or play, plus plenty of seating areas and a kiosk on site. Entry is FREE.

Newmarket Pool

Newmarket Pool is a great family swimming venue and the perfect place to spend a summer’s day. It has indoor and outdoor pools, multiple water-play areas, a 30m double-loop water slide, a pirate playground and all you need to keep the kids entertained on a family day out. Entry costs apply.

3 of the best water holes

Gardners Falls, Maleny

Gardners Falls has a picturesque pool surrounded by rock ledges and beautiful tropical Australian bush making it feel like an oasis. For those of you who are after a lazy day dipping your feet in water while supervising your toddlers, there are plenty of shallow rock pools for splashing in, so even mums and bubs can cool off and relax while the bigger kids swim.

The Gorge, Lake Moogerrah

About 2.5km downstream from Lake Moogerah’s spillway, The Gorge camping ground is a secluded and beautifully shaded camping hideaway with a 200m-long swimming hole. It’s around 1.5m deep in most parts and there’s an even deeper pool upstream which you’ll often see daring teenagers and the young at heart jumping fr om. It goes without saying to always check the depth of the water and look out for submerged objects before jumping in. Scan the QR code to read our full Lake Moogerah review.

Stony Creek, Woodford

There are two swimming holes at Stony Creek, one is more like a creek wading area and the larger one like a pool/swimming hole where you can take your inflatables or even a kayak. At the northern end there are more rock pools and a small waterfall to explore, and plenty of options too! Scan the QR code to find out more.

3 of the best beaches

Pandanas Beach, Wynnum

This beach is small but perfect for younger families. It’s sheltered behind the pier and right alongside the newly refurbished Wynnum Whale Water Park. Nearby, there’s also a huge enclosed seawater wading pool, and plenty of places to picnic or dine. Scan the QR code to see what else there is for families to do at Wynnum.

Wellington Point

Wellington Point has a sheltered beach area with little wave action, fantastic giant climbing trees, and a fun playground. At low tide, you can walk across the sandbar to King Island and spot many sea creatures along the way. The nearby town centre has lots of dining options, or you can take a picnic to eat at the Wellington Point Reserve park. Scan the QR code to see what else there is for families to do at Wellington Point.

Red Beach, Bribie Island

Red Beach is the perfect place for a family day out, including your four-legged friends. It has plenty of space to run and will definitely tire all members of the family out. It’s a great place for an afternoon stroll. This beach has no amenities, so be prepared; however this doesn’t dampen the wide-open space to roam in. Scan the QR code to find even more of the best beaches around Brisbane.

And 1 great water park!

WhiteWater World

Dreamworld’s WhiteWater World is a full day of fun for kids of all ages. From Wiggle Bay for the littlies with its mini slides and water cannons, to the Pipeline Plunge adventure playground with a giant tipping bucket, and the thrills of Fully Six water slides and the “cave of Waves”, there is something for everyone! Why not really splurge and book a cabana hut with a mini refrigerator as base camp? Scan the QR code to find out more about WhiteWater World for families.