Natural pools in the Royal National Park - Olympic Pool & Karloo Pool

Olympic Pool has been on Sydney Nimble’s wish visit list for quite a while. Last Friday this desire was satisfied.

The conditions were highly suitable, warm weather and recent rains. It is best to visit after some rain as the pool will have a fresh flow of water.

We made our way to Olympic Pool after meeting at Heathcote Station and taking the track to Karloo Pool. The walk to Karloo takes about 50 minutes if you don’t stop.

Karloo Pool is a lovely freshwater pool and a good place to have a break.

The next leg of the journey requires following the twists and turns of the creek for quite a while until you reach Olympic Pool.

You may find that you have the pool to yourself as the solid walk to it reduces the enthusiasm of many adventurers.

Olympic Pool is a pleasant place to hang out having a few dips and maybe lunch in between. The green colouring of the water and reflection of the shrubs and trees on the water make for a pretty scene.

The pool’s name is based on its length which is similar, maybe longer, than the length of a 50 metre Olympic swimming pool. If your a swimmer bring goggles and do a few laps.

Nothing like the feel of freshwater!

just walk off the rock into the refreshing green

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