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Where to find the Ballarat region’s best swimming holes

Visit Ballarat

09 Dec 2020

Filed underSee & Do

The Ballarat region is full of beautiful swimming holes and stunning parkland to discover.

And with the long summer days now upon us, it’s the perfect time to explore all the natural wonders on offer.

Here are our top picks:

Lake Burrumbeet (Burrumbeet)

Located 20 kilometres west of Ballarat, Lake Burrumbeet is a large freshwater lake. Renowned as a good carp fishing spot, the lake is also perfect for swimming, boating, kayaking and jet skiing.

St Georges Lake (Creswick) 

A popular spot for all ages, St Georges Lake was once a mining dam but today serves as a great summer base for water activities. If you’re not in the mood to make a splash, take a hike around the lake’s edge and surround yourself in nature’s embrace before having a serene picnic or BBQ.

Calembeen Park (Creswick)

Another Creswick swim spot, Calembeen Park and its tranquil surrounds are a firm local favourite. With a picturesque walking track, this space provides the chance to take part in a whole range of summer recreational activities including fishing, swimming and bushwalking.

Rokewood Swimming Lagoon (Rokewood)

Located about half an hour outside of Ballarat, this swimming lagoon and surrounding parkland is tucked away in the little hamlet of Rokewood. There’s not a whole lot of people who know about this spot, so consider yourself one of the chosen few!

Happy Valley Crossing Streamside Reserve (Mannibadar)

A beautiful streamside reserve 35 minutes from Ballarat, this space is perfect for the whole family. Take the kids and enjoy a couple of days camping. Your doggies can even go along with you too – just make sure they’re on a lead.

Devils Kitchen Geological Reserve (Piggoreet)

This reserve has spectacular basalt columns, dramatic cliff lines and the resident peregrine falcon may even be sighted! It is only 30 minutes from Ballarat, along the Pitfield-Scarsdale Road.

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities.

These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years.

As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.