Winifred Falls swimming hole is the perfect day trip adventure from Sydney to get amongst nature

Your next day trip: Adventurers flock to this ‘magical’ serene water hole along a scenic hiking trail less than an hour from a major Aussie city

  • Aussies are loving a stunning waterfall peacefully tucked away in a national park
  • Winifred Falls trail is in the Royal National Park, 55 minute’s drive from Sydney
  • The 1km trail leads to the spectacular water hole surrounded by native bushland
  • Winifred Falls is the perfect spot to swim, picnic or relax among nature’s beauty
  • Further down the trail hikers can see the picturesque South West Arm Pool

A spectacular secluded water hole along a stunning hiking track with breathtaking scenery is drawing in adventurous Australian travellers in droves. 

Winifred Falls Firetrail is in the heart of New South Wales’ Royal National Park just under an hour’s drive south of Sydney and has become a popular spot for swimmers and hikers alike.

Just a kilometre and a half down a moderately challenging yet scenic hiking trail through the native bushland, visitors are met with the incredibly coloured waters of the picturesque falls.

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Travellers are flocking to an incredible secluded waterfall along a spectacular hiking trail peacefully tucked away in one of the country’s best national parks

Winifred Falls Firetrail is in the heart of New South Wales' Royal National Park just under an hour's drive south of Sydney and has become a popular spot for swimmers and hikers alike

Winifred Falls Firetrail is in the heart of New South Wales’ Royal National Park just under an hour’s drive south of Sydney and has become a popular spot for swimmers and hikers alike

Just a kilometre and a half down a moderately challenging yet scenic hiking trail through the native bushland, visitors are met with the incredibly coloured waters of the picturesque falls

Sightseers have dubbed Winifred Falls as one of the best waterfalls in the national park and have been posting incredible images and videos of the hidden gem all over social media

Just a kilometre and a half down a moderately challenging yet scenic hiking trail through the native bushland, visitors are met with the incredibly coloured waters of the picturesque falls

Sightseers have dubbed Winifred Falls as one of the best waterfalls in the national park and have been posting incredible images of the hidden gem all over social media.

The falls are in full flow after a small bout of rain with gushes of water streaming over the rock shelf to the pool below. 

Swimmers can shower themselves under the falls or float in the clear waters of the pool. 

The falls are in full flow after a small bout of rain with gushes of water streaming over the rock shelf to the pool below

The falls are in full flow after a small bout of rain with gushes of water streaming over the rock shelf to the pool below

Those who don't want to brave the waters in the current cooler weather can enjoy the magical surrounds, picnicking, basking in the sun, or the area's nearby hiking trails and lookouts

Those who don’t want to brave the waters in the current cooler weather can enjoy the magical surrounds, picnicking, basking in the sun, or the area’s nearby hiking trails and lookouts

One keen hiker called Winifred Falls a 'gorgeous spot' perfect for visiting 'especially after some rainfall'

Visitors can venture a further few kilometres down past a series of smaller falls through the thriving native bushland to the jaw-dropping South West Arm Pool and Anice Falls

One keen hiker called Winifred Falls a ‘gorgeous spot’ perfect for visiting ‘especially after some rainfall’

Those who don’t want to brave the waters in the current cooler weather can enjoy the serene atmosphere, the magical surrounds, picnicking, basking in the sun, or the area’s nearby hiking trails and lookouts. 

One keen hiker called Winifred Falls a ‘gorgeous spot’ perfect for visiting ‘especially after some rainfall’. 

Visitors can venture a further few kilometres down past a series of smaller falls through the thriving native bushland to the jaw-dropping South West Arm Pool and Anice Falls. 

Hikers are warned the trail is unmarked and can be steep and slippery in some areas.