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A man relaxes in the steaming waters of Yarrangobilly Caves thermal pool, in Kosciuszko National
View of the thermal pool along Thermal Pool walk, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Boen Ferguson/OEH
Yarrangobilly thermal pool, Kosiuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/OEH.

Yarrangobilly Caves thermal pool

Yarrangobilly Caves thermal pool

A man relaxes in the steaming waters of Yarrangobilly Caves thermal pool, in Kosciuszko National
View of the thermal pool along Thermal Pool walk, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Boen Ferguson/OEH
Yarrangobilly thermal pool, Kosiuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer/OEH.

Overview

In a pristine mountain river setting, you probably wouldn't expect to find a pool, never mind one permanently heated to 27 degrees Celsius by a natural spring. But that's exactly what you'll discover at Yarrangobilly Caves.

The main pool overflows with a gentle cascade into a children's wading pool.

In summer, come here for a quick swim and a picnic. In winter, it's magical to float in the warmth and watch steam rise from the water's surface, as snow blankets the ground around you.

There's a picnic area next to the pool, as well as change rooms and toilets. Access is via the short but steep thermal pool walk, or along Yarrangobilly River walk loop.

New South Wales, Australia

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 4 reviews

“Idyllic”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 4mos ago by Gardengirl212

It's quite a steep descent to the pool but it's worth the struggle back up. The pool is a thermal pool but not really hot as such. The walls and base of the pool are covered in plant growth, which...

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“Fantastic thermal pool in the bush”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 10mos ago by Jodi K

Absolutely loved this thermal pool. We arrived lunchtime on a cold but sunny winter day and had the pool to ourselves for 30 minutes which was lovely. The water was warm compared to surrounding air...

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“What a great little find.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 3yrs ago by Phil-Joel

I think Susan’s review is spot on. We drove from Jindabyne & unfortunately arrived with only enough time to either swim or explore the self guided cave, so we chose the pool as it was a warm day.

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