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Central Coast Bushwalk

Somersby Falls Lower Swimming Hole 3km return

A 3km return walk to one of the best natural swimming spots on the Central Coast, surrounded by rainforest.

At a glance

Distance
3km return
Ascent
40m
Dogs
No
Toilets
Yes
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The Somersby Falls lower pool is one of the best natural swimming spots on the Central Coast. Tucked away at the bottom of the Somersby Falls walking track, this peaceful swimming hole is surrounded by rainforest and sandstone rock. It’s a great place to cool off on a hot day.

The water is fresh, the area is shady, and it's usually quieter than the upper falls. The lower swimming hole feels like a hidden spot, perfect if you want a swim without the crowds. The small waterfall that feeds into the pool runs best after rain, but the area is worth visiting year round.

You can sit on the flat rocks, dip your feet in, or take a full swim if the water levels are up. Many locals say this is one of the best bushwalks with a swim on the Central Coast.

This is a beautiful walk with many waterfalls, rocky outcrops and lovely wildflowers. It starts at a picnic area, so its a great place to have lunch as well. They have just upgraded the picnic area and its pretty impressive.

Walk directions

  1. Start at Somersby Falls Picnic Area: Google Maps Link
  2. Head down to the falls, there are two, an upper and a lower falls, here is the lower falls location: Google Maps Link
  3. Here is the swim location, follow the path that is mainly on the right of the creek going down, occasionally rock hopping on the river, cross the river when you are very close to the swimming spot, here is the location: -33.404177, 151.263332 Google Maps Link
Waterfall cascading into the tea coloured swimming hole at Somersby Falls
Rainforest path leading down to a cascading waterfall over sandstone
Waterfall trickling over a mossy sandstone ledge into the creek
Swimmers cooling off in a shaded rock overhang pool at Somersby Falls
Panoramic view of the cave like swimming pool with people wading in
Swimmer floating beneath the sandstone overhang at the lower pool
Dark rock overhang above a still, tannin stained creek pool
Cave like sandstone overhang framing the quiet swimming hole
Trickling water streaming over dark rock inside a small cave
Multiple waterfall strands spilling down a mossy rock ledge
Hiker approaching the falls as other visitors swim below
Waterfall stepping down sandstone into a calm reflective pool
Moss covered boulders lining the creek bed through the rainforest
Native bird sheltering among mossy sandstone boulders on the trail
Swimmers wading and floating beneath the rock overhang at Somersby Falls

There are also many other stunning falls further downstream like the falls below:

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This walk is on Darkinjung country. Good Architect acknowledges the Darkinjung people as the Traditional Custodians of this land and we pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. Darkinjung Land Council.