Fonty's Pool

Fonty's Pool is a historic, spring-fed, man-made swimming pool located on Seven Day Road, about 7 km south of Manjimup in Western Australia's South West region. Created in 1925 by Italian migrant Archimede Fontanini, it was originally for irrigation and later became a popular recreational swimming venue. Set in natural bushland with grassed surrounds, it is heritage-listed and operates seasonally as a family swimming and picnic destination.

Visitors can expect a large, clear, spring-fed outdoor pool set in a bushland clearing with grassed lawns and shaded picnic areas. The site includes the pool itself, surrounding lawns, barbecue and picnic facilities, a kiosk, changing rooms and an adjoining caravan and camping park. The water is naturally cold and fresh, and the setting is tranquil and family-oriented with historic character and interpretive information about its creation.

Created in 1925 by Italian migrant Archimede Fontanini who excavated the pool to irrigate his farm and provide recreation for his family and the local community. It became a well-known regional swimming venue and is listed on the State Heritage Register for its association with early Italian settlement and community recreation in the Manjimup district.

Represents the contribution of Italian migrants to the South West region and serves as a long-standing community recreation and social gathering place for Manjimup and surrounding districts.