Aussie travellers are wowed by little-known swimming hole surrounded by huge natural rock walls in the middle of the desert – here’s where to find it
- Adventurers are flocking to the sunny north to a stunning desert swimming hole
- Python Pool in WA’s Pilbara region is two hours from the mining town Karratha
- The deep green pool is surrounded by incredible towering rock walls and trees
- Spectacular images of the ghost gum tree-lined pool are all over social media
With the weather cooling down across Australia, travellers are flocking up north to chase the sun – and one stunning spot is attracting hundreds of visitors.
Python Pool is a spectacular oasis in the middle of the Pilbara desert, less than a two hour drive inland from the mining town of Karratha, Western Australia.
Nestled in the stunning Milstream-Chichester Range National Park renowned for its natural beauty, Python Pool is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike for its refreshing green waters and show-stopping scenery.
The spectacular Python Pool in the middle of the desert in Western Australia’s Pilbara region is attracting throngs of tourists
Python Pool is a spectacular oasis in the middle of the Pilbara desert, less than two hours’ drive inland from the mining town of Karratha
Those who have visited have been capturing breath taking images of the ghost gum tree-lined natural lake.
With the weather in the Pilbara peaking around 30C in the dry winter months, the magnificent pool encased by towering red rock walls is the perfect picnic spot.
Being so remote, the only noises that can break the eerie silence are from the local bird life that echo off the rock faces.
Nestled in the stunning Milstream-Chichester Range National Park, Python Pool is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike for its refreshing green waters and show-stopping scenery
Being so remote, the only noises that can break the eerie silence are from the local bird life that echo off the rock faces
With the weather in the Pilbara peaking around 30C in the dry winter months, the magnificent pool encased by towering red rock walls is the perfect picnic spot
In the shallows, the water is clear enough to see the small fish that inhabit the pool that occasionally come close enough to nibble your toes
The waters are suitable for swimming but contrastingly cold so many visitors being a floatation device to enjoy the water and stay warm
In the shallows, the water is clear enough to see the small fish that inhabit the pool that occasionally come close enough to nibble your toes.
Some lucky visitors may be able to see the waterfall flowing which comes after a rare bout of Pilbara winter rain.
The waters are suitable for swimming but contrastingly cold so many visitors being a floatation device to enjoy the water and stay warm.
Python Pool is accessed by 4WD down a rocky unsealed track off Roebourne-Wittenoom Road and is just an easy 200-metre walk from the small car park.