7 Waterfalls And Swimming Holes On The Gold Coast

Written By George Mylne  |  Gold Coast  |  0 Comments

The natural waterfalls and swimming holes that are popular a destination for sight seeing, swimming and walking are:

  • Twin Falls, Springbrook
  • Cedar Creek Falls, Tamborine Mountain
  • Currumbin Rock Pools, Currumbin Valley
  • Cougal Cascades, Currumbin Valley
  • Elabana Falls, Lamington National Park
  • Purling Brook Falls, Springbrook National Park
  • Killen Falls, Tintenbar, NSW

I don’t know why swimming in rock pools or in front of a waterfall is so much fun, but it is just so satisfying. Check out the spots below for a fun time in some nice cool fresh water.

Map of Waterfalls and Swimming Holes on The Gold Coast

Twin Falls, Springbrook

Twin Falls is a popular waterfall and swimming hole spot at Springbrook, south of the Gold Coast. This is because the area has all the facilities that you would need (toilets and picnic tables) and the walk is relatively easy to get to the waterfalls.

Not only are there two nice swimming holes but you will get to walk through caves and see much different wildlife on your way. This walk is suitable for younger kids, but the rocks can be slippery when wet.

Directions to Twin Falls, Springbrook.

Cedar Creek Falls, Tamborine Mountain

Located near Thunder Bird Park, this gem of a spot has two large swimming holes, a natural rock slippery slide and a range of points on the rock cliff to jump from (the lowest being 1 metre high, the highest being over approximately 7 metres high), jumping from the cliff is done at your own risk of course.

Directions to Cedar Creek Falls, Tamborine Mountain.

Other Gold Coast Waterfalls and Swimming Holes To Visit

Currumbin Rock Pools, Currumbin Valley

Directions to Currumbin Rock Pools, Currumbin Valley

Cougal Cascades, Currumbin Valley

Directions to Cougal Cascades, Currumbin Valley.

Elabana Falls, Lamington National Park

Directions to Elabana Falls, Lamington National Park

Killen Falls, Tintenbar, NSW

Directions to Killen Falls, Tintenbar, NSW

Purling Brook Falls, Springbrook National Park

Directions to Purling Brook Falls, Springbrook National Park.