Yarrangobilly Caves Thermal Pool Walk

Attraction
Thermal Pool, Kosciuszko National Park.
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About

Yarrangobilly Caves Thermal Pool is fed by a natural spring. Accessible via a short walk, enjoy birdwatching en route before swimming in natural surroundings, near Tumut and Talbingo.

It's a short but steep 700 metres to the thermal pool, which is permanently heated to 27 degrees by a natural spring. Measuring about 20 metres long and 2.5 metres deep, the main pool gently overflows like a waterfall into a children’s wading pool.

In winter, it’s magical to float in the warmth, watching the steam rise from the surface of the water, with snow blanketing the ground around you.

There’s a picnic area next to the pool, as well as changing rooms and toilets.

Yarrangobilly area · Kosciuszko National Park · Snowy Mountains

Take the short Yarrangobilly Caves thermal pool walk and enjoy a swim in the spring-fed natural pool. It's easily combined with a picnic, bushwalk or cave tour in the Yarrangobilly area of Kosciuszko National Park.

Difficulty
Grade 4 · Hard
Distance
0.7km one-way
Time
15 - 30min
Accessibility
Hard
Entry
Park entry fees apply

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen

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Reviews & Ratings

Kellyanne Tan

Kellyanne Tan

Google review

The pool was busy on NYE and not as warm as you’d expect. Its temperature was similar to that of the river but refreshing on a warm sunny day. Don’t be dissuaded by the reviews describing the walk up. It’s doable and I’m not even fit.

Get in touch

Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre

02 6454 9597yarrangobilly.caves@environment.nsw.gov.au

50 Yarrangobilly Caves Road, Yarrangobilly, NSW 2720

Where you'll be

Thermal Pool Trail

Yarrangobilly NSW 2720