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5 Mile Swimming Hole

Public swimming hole south of Cardwell with crystal clear cool waters and picnic facillities.

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During the non holiday period [as this is a public and family place ]and in the…
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Just be discreet.
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The guide

Where exactly

Look for the signs, heading north turn left 5 miles [8kms] south of Cardwell,about 1km of dirt road into the area.

When to go

During the non holiday period [as this is a public and family place ]and in the day time, travelers and grey nomads sometimes stop here for a bit of r&r.

Etiquette

Be very discreet,forget it if there are familys or straight types about.

Nudity: Lovely place to skinny dip,but be discreet!

Safety

Just be discreet.

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