Cardwell Spa Pool — Attraction in Carruchan

The Cardwell Spa Pool is an absolute gem! From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the sheer natural beauty of the place. Lush greenery surrounds the pool, creating a tranquil and inviting atmosphere. But the real star of the show is the water itself. Honestly, it was breathtakingly clean. The clarity was incredible – you could see straight to the bottom, and the water had this gorgeous, almost ethereal blue-green hue. It felt so refreshing to slip into the cool, clear water. There was none of that murky or cloudy look you sometimes find in natural pools; it was pristine and inviting. Swimming in the Cardwell Spa Pool felt like a truly special experience. The smooth, polished rocks underfoot added to the natural feel, and the gentle flow of water was so soothing. It's the kind of place where you can easily lose track of time, simply soaking in the beauty and tranquility. If you're ever in the Cardwell area, a visit to the Spa Pool is an absolute must. The cleanliness and stunning beauty of the water alone make it worth the trip. It's a little slice...

The blue water, which can be from baby blue to milky blue depending on the light is amazing. The water is inviting and safe to swim in. *

It's unfortunate about the amount of cane toad tadpoles in there. It would not take a huge effort by the management of the area to have someone attend with a net and reduce the numbers that would make it beyond tadpole stage.

I recommend visiting this lovely little spot during the weekdays as there a way too many humans there on the weekends.

As with any natural flowing water source, take note of the weather as the likely hood of changing conditions will affect the flow. So be mindful of this.

Please take out what you take in. Your mother is not here to clean up after you.

Take care on the rocks as they can be naturally slippery.

Don't become a burden on the emergency services.

Take responsibility for your own actions and those in your charge.

Bring your camera...

Cardwell Spa Pool is a small part of a creek. The water has turquoise colour as a result of the interaction of microorganisms and the bicarbonates in the water. The colouration requires specific conditions and is not guaranteed. The water flows only in the wet season and the creek is reduced to a few stagnant puddles in the dry season. When the creek is flowing the water is mainly waist deep and slightly chilly. Most visitors cannot resist getting into the water. There are no buildings, only a car park and a few...