Washpools waterhole

Towarri National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Washpools waterhole.

Getting there and parking

Park your car at the Washpools picnic area and viewing platform on Middlebrook Road.
Take the stairs beside the viewing platform down to Middle Brook and then walk upstream for 500m.

Road quality

Sealed roads

Vehicle access

2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

All weather

Parking

Parking is available at Washpools picnic area.

Maps and downloads

Washpools waterhole factsheet

Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled by lifeguards and can have strong rip currents. The safest place to swim is at a patrolled beach, between the red and yellow flags. Check the Beachsafe website to find the nearest patrolled beach. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Permitted

Fishing

Fishing from a boat, the beach, the rocks or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing and rock fishing safety tips.

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Operated by

Scone office
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
02 6540 2300
npws.barringtontops@environment.nsw.gov.au
19 Hayes Street, Scone NSW 2337

Park info

in Towarri National Park in the Country NSW region
Towarri National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger