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Mermaid Pools and Tahmoor Canyon loop

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New South Wales

Mermaid Pools and Tahmoor Canyon loop

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Mermaid Pools and Tahmoor Canyon loop

02:28

9.00km

140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.61 km for 43 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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608 m

The Potholes

Highlight • Natural Monument

Throughout Tahmoor Gorge, the Bargo River has carved "potholes" into the sandstone below. Pebbles and sand have swirled in eddies and currents over long periods of time, grinding and eroding …

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1.52 km

At the heart of the Tahmoor Gorge is the beautiful but potentially dangerous Mermaid Pool. Sandstone walls and a waterfall surround this deep swimming hole. Many cliff-jumping accidents and persistently …

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3.29 km

Bargo River Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The Bargo River is so dynamic along this track. Bushwalkers will find waterfalls, pools, and potholes all along the river. This waterfall is best flowing after rain, and not in the driest part of the year.

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9.00 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.09 km

851 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.60 km

341 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

14°C

4°C

79 %

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Mermaid Pool

Bargo River Waterfall

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