Blue Pool is a popular natural swimming hole on Glenbrook Creek in the lower Blue Mountains, just minutes from the Glenbrook town centre.
A short bushwalk leads to this scenic swimming spot, with other walks and lookouts nearby for a half or full day of exploring.
| Blue Pool | |
|---|---|
| Walk: | 250 metres from car park |
| Grade: | Easy but with steps |
| Wheel-friendly: | No |
| Dog-friendly: | No |
| Blue Pool car park: | Google Maps |
Getting There
From the Great Western Highway, turn onto Ross Street in Glenbrook and enter Blue Mountains National Park via Euroka Road and Bruce Road.
Continue along The Oaks Trail to the signposted car park for Blue Pool, with parking available on both sides of the road.
Parking in this part of the Blue Mountains costs $8 per vehicle per day, payable at the entry booth, a machine, or through the Park’nPay app.
Public transport is less convenient. Glenbrook Station is about 2 km away, and there are no bus services into the national park.
Blue Pool Walking Track
After parking, look for the signposted track on the northern side of the road to begin the walk down to the pool.
The short trail descends via a series of steps, some with handrails, and offers glimpses of the creek and pool from different points along the way.
Once you reach the creek, continue along the path as it winds over and around the rocks, and look for one of the sandy areas where you can settle in.
If you’re planning to swim, avoid jumping in as rocks may be hidden beneath the surface, and always keep an eye on children. The water is shallow near the sandy areas, making it easy to wade in, but it becomes much deeper toward the middle.
Blue Pool can get busy in summer, so on warm days it’s best to arrive early in the morning or visit on a weekday outside school holidays.
Nearby Attractions
For another good swimming hole close by, head to Jellybean Pool along the same creek.
Jellybean Pool is larger and more well-known than Blue Pool, and it gets very busy on warm days because it’s easy to access and has plenty of space. To get there, follow Jellybean Road to the car park.
If you’re after a longer and more challenging bushwalk with a swimming spot at the end, try the Jack Evans Track. This 2.6 km walk leads to Erskine Creek, where you’ll find several sandy areas that are perfect for a refreshing swim.
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