About Ellendale Pool
Ellendale Pool is a natural river pool on the Greenough River about 45 kilometres southeast of Geraldton in Western Australia. Set beneath limestone cliffs and surrounded by native bushland within the City of Greater Geraldton, it is a popular freshwater swimming and camping destination. The pool offers a scenic natural basin for swimming, kayaking and picnicking, with basic camping facilities and is valued for its tranquil bush setting and seasonal water flow.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large natural freshwater pool on the Greenough River enclosed by limestone cliffs and eucalypt bushland. The site offers a sandy and rocky foreshore for swimming and wading, calm water for kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding when water levels permit, and grassed picnic and camping areas. Facilities are basic and the setting is natural and undeveloped, with walking tracks along the river, birdlife and shaded picnic spots. No shops or lifeguard services are provided.
Key highlights
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Natural freshwater swimming hole on the Greenough River surrounded by limestone cliffs
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Popular spot for swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding
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Bush camping and picnic area in a tranquil natural setting
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Scenic river landscape with native bushland and birdwatching opportunities
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