Hot Springs in New South Wales

New South Wales has the most diverse spread of hot springs in the directory, ranging from an alpine thermal pool to a string of outback bore baths along the Great Artesian Drive. Yarrangobilly Caves Thermal Pool in Kosciuszko National Park is a naturally mineralised spring-fed pool that holds a constant temperature year-round, making it one of the few alpine hot springs in Australia. Further west and north, towns along the Great Artesian Drive - including Lightning Ridge, Burren Junction, Pilliga, Goodooga, Collarenebri, Walgett, Boomi, and Mungindi - tap the Great Artesian Basin for naturally heated bore baths that have served outback communities for over a century. These outback baths are typically free or low-cost, often paired with basic camping, and best suited to travellers planning a 4WD or road-trip route through the state's northwest. In Sydney, the Japanese Bath House offers a commercial onsen-style experience for visitors who want a hot spring closer to the city. Together these listings span everything from remote artesian camping stops to a curated urban bathhouse.