New South Wales

Yarrangobilly Caves Thermal Pool

Semi-developedOpen year-roundPartially accessible

Yarrangobilly Caves Thermal Pool is a spring-fed swimming spot in Kosciuszko National Park where the water stays around 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year. The main pool spills into a children's wading pool, and visits are usually paired with the steep thermal pool walk, cave tours, picnics, or the Yarrangobilly River walk.

Entry Fee

Free (National Park entry fee of $4 per vehicle per day applies)

Opening Hours

Pool access generally 7am-7pm; visitor centre 9am-5pm; closed Christmas Day

Water Temperature

27–27°C

Water Type

Mineral

Facilities

Parking
Toilets
Change rooms
Picnic tables
Picnic area
Barbeques
Walking tracks
Thermal pool walk
Children's wading pool
Water bubbler
Visitor centre nearby

Place Details

Aboriginal Land / Country: Ngarigo Country
Cultural Significance: Surrounded by limestone karst country used by early stockmen and miners.
Source Aquifer: Fractured dolomite subterranean spring (1km)
Discharge Rate: Natural seepage
Heritage Status: Kosciuszko National Park Heritage Protection
Mineral Notes: Subterranean waters fed by a natural spring 1km below the surface, mildly mineralised.