Find Katherine Hot Springs within Katherine itself and enjoy a series of crystal clear pools on the edge of the Katherine River. Okay, so hot springs aren’t exactly refreshing on a hot day but these are too good to pass up. Top Pool at Edith Falls © Sean Scott & Tourism NT A 4WD is recommended to access Redbank Gorge. Why? Because it’s really fun to wade up the narrow chasm and float back down. A hike is required to reach this swimming hole and you will want to carry in a floaty. Redbank Gorge is the furthest west at around 160 kilometres from Alice Springs. Like Ellery Creek, Both Ormiston Gorge and Glen Helen Gorge boast stunning towering red cliffs as a backdrop. Although there are no facilities, you can spread out and camp right next to the ancient Finke River, which at around 350 million years old, is believed to be the oldest in the world. Finke 2Mile requires a 4WD but it’s here that you’ll find the best camping. Ellery Creek Big Hole © Tourism NT & The Salty Travellersįinke 2Mile, Ormiston Gorge and Glen Helen Gorge can all be found approximately 130 kilometres west of Alice within close proximity to each other. Here, the waterhole cuts through the red, towering cliffs for a picturesque croc-free experience. The best part? There is camping at every single one of them.įind Ellery Creek Big Hole around 90 kilometres west of Alice Springs. Five to be exact, of which two require a 4WD to access. Heading west from Alice Springs into the West MacDonnell Ranges you will find yourself in the vicinity of some amazing croc-free swimming holes. ![]() Here’s the best of the best when it comes to swimming croc-free in the NT The Red Centre
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