Agri, Mining and Industry

The viral popularity of a picturesque isolated swimming hole on social media has led to a tourism boom at a West Australian lake that is inside an abandoned mine.

You might have seen images of swimmers floating peacefully on an aqua lake so bright in colour, it looks digitally enhanced. Don’t forget to bring your inflatable floaty toys!

Black Diamond Lake is an abandoned mine site south of Perth. The lake was filled with water after decommissioning in the 1950s and has been a popular swimming hole for locals ever since.

The town of Collie is only five kilometres southeast of the lake, so make sure to drop in for a bite to eat, do a bit of shopping and check out the visitor information centre to find out what else you can get up to in Collie.

Please note that there are no facilities onsite. No toilets, drinking water, or rubbish bins are available on-site. Visitors must bring their own supplies and take all rubbish with them.

Additionally, as Black Diamond is an abandoned mine, swimming is at your own risk, and beware of submerged objects that may be hidden from view. The water is untreated and not suitable for drinking or prolonged exposure for sensitive skin. Make sure to read these signs before you head on in.