Deep Rock Swimming Hole
The gathering point of an old Melbourne swimming club was site of a historic, world-record dive in 1918.

๐Ÿ“œ Historic swimming spot on the Yarra River, frequented by the Deep Rock Swimming and Life Saving Club since 1906. ๐Ÿ” Site of a world-record 205-foot dive by Alick Wickham in 1918.

Why Go

๐Ÿž๏ธ Picturesque setting on the edge of Yarra Bend Park.
๐ŸŒณ Deep pooled water with many trees on river banks.
๐Ÿ“– Information sign about the site's history.
๐Ÿงบ Picnic bench available for a break.

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ River pollution makes swimming rare today.

Tips

๐Ÿšถ Five minutes downstream lies the Dight Falls, worth checking out.

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