Five Mile Swimming Hole
Five Mile Swimming Hole
About this rest area
Five Mile Swimming Hole offers a tranquil and secure place for swimming enthusiasts, attracting visitors throughout the year. Its waters are free from threats like crocodiles, sharks, and stingers, providing a peaceful environment. Despite its relative safety, be sure to wear foot protection, such as sandshoes, due to the presence of bullrouts, a relative of the stonefish. Enjoy nature's beauty at its fullest while taking a dip in the refreshing waters of Five Mile Swimming Hole.
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Five Mile Swimming Hole•Bruce Highway, Damper Creek, QLD, 4849
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What facilities does Five Mile Swimming Hole have?
Five Mile Swimming Hole has accessible, photo opportunity, bin, wear foot protection while swimming, day rest area and walking. That is the short list; 15 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.
Are dogs allowed at Five Mile Swimming Hole?
The record for Five Mile Swimming Hole lists "No Pets", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.
Can you book Five Mile Swimming Hole online?
We hold no online booking link for Five Mile Swimming Hole, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is Five Mile Swimming Hole?
Five Mile Swimming Hole sits in Damper Creek, QLD. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.
Facilities at Five Mile Swimming Hole
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Accessible | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Wear foot protection while swimming | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| No Pets | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Shade | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Swimming | Yes |
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