Cardwell Spa Pool - Cardwell, Queensland

Ben F.

The Cardwell Spa Pool is an absolute gem! From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the sheer natural beauty of the place. Lush greenery surrounds the pool, creating a tranquil and inviting atmosphere.
But the real star of the show is the water itself. Honestly, it was breathtakingly clean. The clarity was incredible – you could see straight to the bottom, and the water had this gorgeous, almost ethereal blue-green hue. It felt so refreshing to slip into the cool, clear water. There was none of that murky or cloudy look you sometimes find in natural pools; it was pristine and inviting.
Swimming in the Cardwell Spa Pool felt like a truly special experience. The smooth, polished rocks underfoot added to the natural feel, and the gentle flow of water was so soothing. It's the kind of place where you can easily lose track of time, simply soaking in the beauty and tranquility.
If you're ever in the Cardwell area, a visit to the Spa Pool is an absolute must. The cleanliness and stunning beauty of the water alone make it worth the trip. It's a little slice of paradise!

Yve

A gorgeous hidden gem with beautiful turquoise water, better than the photos… Don’t miss it!!! Very private and hidden, you can swim or float down the springs and the spa is gorgeous!

Brittany M.

This is about a ten minute drive down a gravel path off the main road. The water is clear and cool, with a neat “whirlpool”. When we were there the water went from about two feet deep to around six feet deep. Overall a fun detour.

mizz L.

This place is one of my favourite. It's so lovely and refreshing. The water is not super cold but still nice and cool. The spa itself is amazing. Easy drive, the road isn't tarred but it's compact dirt/gravel and maintained. Easily can get there in a hatchback.
There are no bins or toilets, there are picnic tables.
We collected some rubbish from previous visitors to try and keep such a beautiful place clean and still open to the public.

Greg R.

Beautiful spa and pool. Visited en route to Mission Beach from Townsville. Only just off the A1 and at 36° that day it was a welcome dip. Easy parking and short walk to the pool. No toilets just a couple of picnic tables but so welcome on a hot hot day!

Fernando

This is a beautiful place. We came through exploring all the waterfalls and creeks we could visit and this has been the pinnacle highlight of them all. The Cardwell Spa looks exactly as it's shown in the photos and the water is divine, especially when it's hot and sunny. My only critique was the lack of toilets to change in and bins. Some stupid tourists that were with us left a baby's nappy and some food wrappers. I picked it all up. Just disgusting some people.

Taylor W.

Great spot for a dip! Water looks pretty awesome particularly with polarised sunglasses.

Theres a few River crossings, I think wet season 2nd drive wouldn't make it.

Kristen R.

So unbelievably beautiful. We’ve wanted to go to see these pools for ages and never had the chance! The colour is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Easy access (short walk down some steps) and pet friendly!

It does get petty busy, but it was never over crowded. We loved it so much we came back first thing in the morning at sunrise for a cold dip!