Experience some of Australia's best natural pools

While the beaches in Australia are beautiful, in summer they become very busy. So if you're looking for a place to cool off during this hot weather, but you don't want to battle the crowds, try out some of Australia's best natural swimming holes:

• Figure 8 Pools, Sydney Royal National Park NSW - only accessible during low tide, make sure you take your walking shoes, as you'll have to trek over bush, beach and rocks to get there.
• Killen Falls, Ballina NSW - this beautiful waterfall has a swimming hole at the base of it which is perfect for a lazy afternoon.
• Gunlom Falls, Kakadu National Park, NT - nature's infinity pool, these falls have sweeping views with swimming holes at the top and bottom of it.
• Millaa Millaa Falls, QLD - this tropical paradise is one of a few waterfalls along a walking trail, but is the most popular due to its size and stunning surroundings.
• Fern Pool, Karijini National Park, WA - a natural haven, this pool combines bushlands with the tropics, with lush ferns and native plants surrounding this natural swimming pool.
• Florence Falls, Litchfield National Park, NT - this stunning double waterfall is a great spot to take in the views of this great Australian landscape. Be sure to allow plenty of time to explore the national park.