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Places We Swim: Shell Beach Rock Pool
A beautiful hidden rock pool with the right amount of seclusion to keep the crowds away.
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Places We Swim: Second Valley
A legendary cliff-jump down into surreal blue water.
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Places We Swim: Little Blue Lake
A bottomless blue lagoon in the middle of a paddock.
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Places We Swim: The Almost-Secret, Secluded Little Bay Beach
The authors of a book on Sydney swimming spots reveal this magical destination – but with some reluctance. Made up of two micro beaches, it’s perfect for swimming, snorkelling or unfurling a towel to catch rays.
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Where To Swim, Eat and Stop on a Five-Day Road Trip Along the California Coast
Places We Swim share their ideal itinerary for a leisurely drive from Santa Barbara to Monterey, including rock pool dips, wine tastings, sleepy village stops, waterfalls and forest cabins.
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Places We Swim: Clarence Dam
With a cliff-jump and fun rope swings into the deep, cool water.
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Places We Swim: Find Castle Rock Beach in a Tiny Cove Set Against a Backdrop of Native Bushland
Pack supplies and get here early to claim the prized (but ambitiously named) rock this harbour beach gets its name from.
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Places We Swim: North Curl Curl Beach
Perhaps what elevates this place is its unique combination of great elements: a warm lagoon, a dog beach, a sheltered corner, reliable surf, an ocean pool, and no tourists. It’s the perfect Sydney beach.
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Places We Swim: Turpins Falls
This dramatic natural pool is surrounded by a large rocky amphitheatre and attracts festival-like summer crowds.
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Places We Swim: Bushrangers Bay
Private tidal rock pools hidden amid a surreal volcanic landscape, just under two hours' drive from Melbourne.
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Places We Swim: Lightning Ridge Artesian Bore Bath
This thermal pool in western New South Wales sits at a steamy 40 degrees, like a giant outdoor bathtub.