• Menu
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Top Hot Springs Logo Wide

  • Home
  • Hot Springs by State
    • Alaska
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • California
    • Colorado (redirects)
    • Florida
    • Hawaii
    • Idaho
    • Illinois
    • Massachusetts
    • Montana
    • Nevada
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • North Carolina
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • South Dakota
    • Tennessee
    • Texas
    • Utah
    • Virginia
    • Washington
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Hot Springs by Country
    • Africa
      • South Africa
    • Asia
      • China
      • Georgia
      • Indonesia
      • Japan
      • Laos
      • Malaysia
      • Nepal
      • Philippines
      • South Korea
      • Taiwan
      • Thailand
      • Turkey
      • Vietnam (redirects)
    • Australia/Oceania
      • Australia
      • New Zealand
    • Europe
      • Albania
      • Austria
      • Belgium
      • Croatia
      • Czech Republic
      • France
      • Georgia
      • Germany
      • Greece
      • Hungary
      • Iceland
      • Italy
      • Norway
      • Poland
      • Portugal
      • Romania
      • Spain
      • Switzerland
      • Turkey
      • UK
    • North/Central America
      • Canada
      • Costa Rica
      • Dominican Republic
      • Honduras
      • Mexico
      • Nicaragua
      • United States
    • South America
      • Argentina
      • Brazil
      • Chile
      • Colombia
      • Peru
      • Uruguay
  • Camping
  • Lodging
  • Search
  • Home
  • Hot Springs by State
  • Hot Springs by Country
  • Camping
  • Lodging
Landscape, Rocky Pool, John Forrest National Park, Hovea, Western Australia

Rocky Pool – John Forrest NP, Hovea, WA, Australia

October 12, 2022 By //  by Leigh Hogle

Set in the rugged landscape of the John Forrest National Park, the Rocky Pool is a well-known swimming and hiking hotspot. Formed by the Jane Brook, a series of pools sit along the river and are fed by small rapids (and not spring-fed).

A hotspot for locals, the Rocky Pool is gaining attention as more international tourists have begun to frequent the area.

Located just outside of Perth in Western Australia, the Rocky Pool is a great place to spend a day in one of Australia’s oldest conservation areas – the John Forrest National Park. Much more than a local swimming waterhole, the area around the Rocky Pool is great for hiking, picnicking, and birdwatching.

The Rocky Pool in John Forrest National Park

Landscape, Rocky Pool, John Forrest National Park, Hovea, Western Australia
The Rocky Pool in John Forrest National Park in Hovea, Western Australia. Photo by: Jean and Fred Hort

The Rocky Pool is actually a series of small pools that are formed along the Jane Brook. A small current brings water into the pool, where it slowly trickles out and down the brook. With the water constantly moving, the temperature is often described as ambient temperature or perfect for cooling down after a long hike.

Typically, the Rocky Pool is quite shallow and the riverbank is flat. Jumping into the pool is not recommended because of its shallow depth and the rocks that sit along the edge and bottom. However, the pool is perfect for soaking and relaxing.

Visitors should take note that during the spring and summer months (October to February), the pool is often dried up and water levels on the Jane Brook go down to a trickle. The best time to visit the Rocky Pool is during the fall and winter months (May to September) when there is more rain.

There are no facilities at the Rocky Pool. Visitors can use the nearby picnic area, but there are no restrooms or waste bins. Visitors will have to carry all trash out with them. There is a parking lot for the Rocky Pool on the nearby Pechey Road.

Nearby Lodging

Lodging, Banksia Tourist Park, Perth, Western Australia
The Banksia Tourist Park in Perth, Western Australia. Photo by: Booking.com

This section contains referral links. If you click through and take action, we may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you. 

Staying overnight in the John Forrest National Park is not permitted. Tourists can stay on the outskirts of Perth in parks, hotels, and motels. There are also many retreats and cottages that can be rented in the area.

A few accommodation options that are close to the John Forrest National Park include the Banksia Tourist Park, Robinson Retreat, and the Tillbrook Cottage. All three of these lodgings are less than 3.7 miles (6km) from the national park.

Lodging, Tillbrook Cottage, Perth, Western Australia
The Tillbrook Cottage in Perth, Western Australia. Photo by: Booking.com

The Banksia Tourist Park offers multiple cabins and chalets to guests that can sleep couples or families.

For a rentable room, the Robinson Retreat is a small guest house that comes with a kitchenette and patio area.

Travelers that need more space, but would still like their privacy should consider the Tillbrook Cottage, which is a two-bedroom apartment that can sleep up to 6 guests.

Lodging, Robinson Retreat, Perth, Western Australia
The Robinson Retreat in Perth, Western Australia. Photo by: Booking.com

Getting There

The Rocky Pool is located in the John Forrest National Park, which is 18.5 miles (29.8km) outside of Perth, Western Australia. Being less than a 1-hour drive from the heart of Perth means that the national park and Rocky Pool are popular day trip destinations for travelers in the area.

Visitors can access the Rocky Pool by car or by hiking and cycling. One of the most popular trails in the national park that passes by the Rocky Pool is the Eagle View Walk, which is a 9.3-mile (15km) loop. Visitors can choose to walk the entire loop or just sections that are around the Rocky Pool.

Panorama, John Forrest National Park, Hovea, Western Australia
John Forrest National Park in Western Australia. Photo by: ruerto42

Another local option that goes by the same name is the Rocky Pool in Kalamunda, also a national park. It’s about a 30-minute drive to the south of John Forrest National Park, and around 11 kilometers.

Details

Address: Park Road, Hovea WA 6056, Australia

Coordinates: 31.8834°S, 116.0923°E

Phone: (+61) 08 9290 6100 – Park Office

Season: Year-round (pool often dry during spring/summer)

Age Restrictions: None

Clothing: Required

Pets: Not permitted

Entry: Paid – per vehicle

Website: exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/park/john-forrest-national-park

Leigh Hogle

About Leigh Hogle

Leigh Hogle is a writer with an emphasis in travel, film, and product marketing. She is known for taking the road less traveled and also has a passion for animals, architecture, and photography.

Previous Post: «Large Pool, Paralana Hot Springs, Arkaroola, South Australia Paralana (Radioactive) Hot Springs – Arkaroola, SA, Australia
Next Post: 5 Hot Springs by Calgary & Banff, AB, Canada Radium Hot Springs, Canada»

Primary Sidebar

Hot Springs by Region

  • All Hot Springs by Country
  • America
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Central America
  • Europe
  • Oceania
  • South America

Join our community of hot springers

Enter your email below and grab our complimentary guide on the world's top hot springs.

Footer

Top Hot Springs

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer

Travel Guide

  • Hot Springs by State
  • Hot Springs by Country
  • Africa Hot Springs
  • Asia Hot Springs
  • Europe Hot Springs
  • Oceania Hot Springs
  • North/Central America Hot Springs
  • South America Hot Springs
  • Camping at Hot Springs
  • Lodging at Hot Springs

Latest Hot Springs

  • Miranda Hot Springs – Thames, New Zealand
  • Kuirau Park Footbaths – Rotorua, New Zealand
  • Morere Hot Springs – Mōrere, New Zealand
  • Sequoia Lodge – Crafers, SA, Australia
  • 7132 Therme Vals – Eastern Switzerland

Disclosure: Top Hot Springs is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Copyright © 2023 · Top Hot Springs | Sitemap