Champagne Pools
Champagne Pools, K'gari
Natural seawater pools enclosed by rock, where waves breaking over the reef foam like champagne. They are the only spot on the east coast of K'gari where it is safe to swim.
The Champagne Pools lie at Middle Rocks, north of Indian Head. They are a series of natural tidal pools enclosed by volcanic reef rock. When waves wash over the rocks and flow into the pools, they create large amounts of white bubbles, which gave the site its name. This is the only relatively safe seawater swimming spot on K'gari's east coast, suitable for a dip around low tide and for watching small fish. Timber boardwalks and steps connect the car park to the pools. At high tide or in rough surf, waves can crash straight into the pools, so stay alert, as the rocks are slippery.
Opening hours
All day (tide-dependent)
Nearby sights
- Indian Head
- The Pinnacles Coloured Sands
- SS Maheno Shipwreck
- Eli Creek
- 75 Mile Beach
- Lake Wabby
- Urangan Pier
- Hervey Bay Whale Watching