subject: Top Five Pools In Australia [print this page] Australia offers the perfect climate for swimming, as well as in some places you are able to swim throughout the year. Many people have their own backyard pools, and when they don't it's common for families to go down to their local public pool during summer for cooling off. Australia is also home to some fantastic pools at hotels, resorts and amusement parks alike.
No matter the size of the swimming pool they all need to be kept cleaned with quality pool supplies, if you own your own pool scoop the leaves and other debris regularly and clean out the pool filter.
Wet 'n' Wild Water World
On the Gold Coast Wet 'n' Wild Water World is among the four main theme parks in the region, which also include Dream World, Movie World and Sea World. Wet "n" Wild consists of a series of large pools and thrilling water slides along with other extreme water rides. There's a giant wave pool with constant one metre waves and three million litres water that is great for all ages to enjoy, or speed on the death defying water slides which are built to terrify and excite. You may also stay in the evenings and find out the latest blockbuster movie in the Dive-in Theatre. Float around the pool on the tube or lounge inside a deckchair and watch the movie on the large ten by fifteen metre screen.
Hayman Island Resort
The Hayman Island Resort is made around the pool, with the rooms around the lower floor having a balcony enabling you to step off into the pool itself. Go out into the island in the middle of the swimming pool where there is a bar and lots of tables and chairs to sit and relax and just enjoy the view. It is probably the most famous pools in Australia, using the resort known for its luxury, and contains been inducted into the Australian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame.
Sheraton Mirage Resort
The Sheraton Mirage Resort in Port Douglas has two hectares of brine lagoons that are set within a hundred and thirty hectares of tropical gardens. This 5 star beach front resort has won many awards and it has an award winning golf course. The pool features its own sandy beach, built by doing this particularly because at times of the year the Box Jellyfish lurks in surrounding waters.
Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort
This resort features its own private salt water lagoon as well as on the hectare in blue lagoons, ponds and waterfalls. The place is also home to a man made coral reef which houses tropical fish and white sandy beaches. You may also go snorkelling and scuba diving, without leaving your resort.
Oaks Pacific Blue Resort
The Oaks Pacific Blue Resort can be found in Port Stephens. With unspoilt waterways and secluded beaches, Port Stephens is ideal for either just relaxing or enjoying some fantastic fishing. The place has tropical gardens and studio apartments, some using their own swim-outs. There is also town house accommodation provided with their own private plunge pools. The place boasts an island lagoon pool having a heated outdoor spa area.
