Quick FactsOverview
About Mungindi Hot Pool
Mungindi Hot Pool, Australia is a paid artesian mineral pool at approximately 38 degrees Celsius at 46 Bucknell Street, Mungindi, on the New South Wales and Queensland border 120 kilometres northwest of Moree. The pool measures 5.8 by 3 metres and is fed by a bore drilled in 1996 to a depth of 1037 metres into the Great Artesian Basin. Water flows constantly through the pool in a naturally filtered circuit. The complex also includes a 33-metre cold pool and a childrens wading pool, with change rooms, showers, toilets, shade, and lawn areas.
Mungindi is a small rural border town unique in Australia for straddling both New South Wales and Queensland, separated by the Barwon River. The town sits on the Carnarvon Highway, the shortest sealed road route between Sydney and Darwin, making it a natural stopping point for long-haul travellers. The pool is part of the Great Artesian Drive touring route linking artesian bore bath locations across the region.
The Great Artesian Basin supplies naturally heated mineral water to communities across northwestern New South Wales and outback Queensland. Hot springs in Australia fed by this basin are forced to the surface by artesian pressure without pumping. At Mungindi, the bore reaches 1037 metres to access this ancient water supply.
Location & Access
Getting to Mungindi Hot Pool
Mungindi Hot Pool is located at 46 Bucknell Street within the Mungindi Pool Complex, reached by driving northwest from Moree on the sealed Carnarvon Highway for approximately 120 kilometres. The facility is in the town itself, easily accessible from the highway with ample parking for buses, RVs, trucks, and passenger vehicles. A caravan park is located next door, making it a convenient overnight stop for touring visitors.
The pool complex operates seasonally. Summer hours run from the last Monday in September to the last Sunday in April, with the pool open Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm (closed 2pm to 3pm for cleaning) and Sunday 10am to 2pm and 3pm to 6pm. Visitors are advised to confirm current times by calling (02) 6753 2347 before making a dedicated trip. For those looking for hot springs near Moree on a sealed road route, Mungindi is one of the most accessible artesian pool options in the district.
Mungindi has an RSL Club, golf club, tennis courts, supermarket, and hospital, giving visitors a full range of town services. The border location means the town operates in two time zones when daylight saving is in effect in New South Wales, so travellers crossing the border should account for the time change when planning their visit.
Suitability & Accessibility
Suitability at Mungindi Hot Pool
Mungindi Hot Pool suits road-trippers, caravanners, families, and visitors with access needs who want a managed pool-complex artesian soak with full facilities, as the site actively welcomes people with access needs, has accessible change rooms with toilets and showers, and mobility parking at the front of the premises. The artesian pool has steps and a handrail for entry. The 33-metre cold pool and childrens wading pool make the complex well suited to families, and the lawn and shade areas support a longer stay. Geothermal pools in Australia of this managed, council-run type are practical for visitors who want artesian water without the isolation of a rural bore bath.
The pool temperature of approximately 38 degrees Celsius is comfortable for extended soaking and cooler than some other bore baths in the region. The cold pool allows visitors to alternate between temperatures, which suits those who find very hot water difficult to manage for long periods.
The pool operates seasonally with structured hours, so it is not suitable for visitors arriving outside the summer season without first confirming whether winter hours are in effect. The caravan park next door provides convenient overnight accommodation, and the combination of facilities makes Mungindi a well-rounded stop on the Carnarvon Highway.
Safety & Etiquette
Mungindi Hot Pool Safety Tips
Mungindi Hot Pool is generally safe to use, as it is a staffed council-operated pool complex with structured opening hours, accessible facilities, and standard pool safety measures. The artesian pool temperature of approximately 38 degrees Celsius is warm rather than very hot, and the risk of thermal discomfort is lower than at higher-temperature bore baths. Visitors should still allow time to acclimatise, stay hydrated, and take breaks from soaking if they feel dizzy or overheated.
Children must be supervised at all times in all pools within the complex. The artesian pool is entered via steps with a handrail, so visitors with balance or mobility concerns should take care when entering and exiting. Mobility parking is available at the front of the premises for permit holders.
Visitors with medical conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, or circulation problems should seek medical advice before using warm artesian pools. Pregnant visitors should also consult a healthcare professional before soaking. Visitors should bring their own drinking water and not consume pool water, as the artesian supply is not treated as potable.
The pool is closed between 2pm and 3pm daily for cleaning. Arriving outside opening hours will mean no access to the complex. Visitors are expected to shower before entering, be considerate of other patrons, and follow all posted signage. The complex is within the town of Mungindi, which has its own hospital, making it one of the more service-supported artesian pool stops in the region.
