Ladies Well Swimming Hole - Barrington Tops, NSW - Chichester State Forest - HGT explored

Hidden on the southern out skirts of the Barrington Tops National park lies Chichester State Forest, Allyn River. This is home to some of NSW most pristine swimming spots and best free camping.
Ladies Well an awesome water hole with small water falls either side is the crown jewel of Chichester State Forest. The crystal clear waters make for the perfect place to have a swim, jump off some rocks or just laze around the river banks.
The water is freezing cold all year round thanks to running out of the Barrington tops. The whole area is filled with bush walks and free camp grounds. Ladies Well is the perfect place for a weekend getaway.
Ladies Well is around an hour north of Maitland in the middle of know where but well worth the drive. It takes you through some quite country towns and picturesque rolling farm land.
Keep an eye out for Boot Hill, a fence covered for hundreds of metres in random shoes.
#ladieswell #barringtontops

[@louisaklimentos7583]

I loved your video . I have never been there . Our state forests are so underrated. I must visit Lady Wells and Barrington tops .

[@teamd57a26]

Thanks HGT, I’ve never heard of these really nice places before… definitely will head up during the break. Your videos are simple, honest, raw and entertaining. Keep up the great work…

[@HappyGoTravel]

Thanks for such a great compliment mate ✌️

[@jwpfitzner]

Great video, I spent a lot of time there as a kid and in my teens. If you go back, you should do a video of the platforms where the really deep hole is. It's a bit of a walk down stream but well worth it if you haven't been there. When you get there, you'll know your there. From memory there's three different platforms you can jump from.

[@HappyGoTravel]

I haven’t actually been down there but I have been told so many times about it. I always get caught up in the middle pool and forget to go check it out. I definitely need to check it out.

[@DaveoAU]

Definitely only need a 2wd in dry times, great part of the world though.

[@catherineweiss1877]

Nice, magical, I'm going up soon, was that nocking yowies, it's a hot spot up there.❤

[@leepreston4287]

Looks awesome we are coming!

[@nicholaspallett9070]

Glad I came across this video. Will definitely be going there. Great video 👍

[@HappyGoTravel]

Thanks mate, you wont be disappointed

[@flynnreynolds7419]

Love the vid mate keep it up

[@FlatBrokeAdventures]

Ladies Well is a beautiful spot and so is Mt Allyn. The water was a lot lower than my last last trip up there in Feb. There was no way a 2wd would have got through the river crossing.

[@tomduff4466]

cant wait to take my family there this year.

[@HappyGoTravel]

It’s such an amazing place. You’ll love it

[@mitchzeinert5359]

I need to get up there and explore more too.. Water looks much clearer than it was last time we were up there!

[@HappyGoTravel]

It’s soo good at the moment with all the rain we’ve been having

[@dianesoper708]

Must be careful driving. around those roads. 4X4s are big and if you are on the drop side do not try and go close to the edge to go past. You stop where you are and see if the other one can move over. That is where, sadly a young girl lost her life. And rolled down into the water. SO respect the road and others using it. Don't speed.

[@Vinceventuring]

This was the first place my husband ever took me camping about 10 years ago. He forgot to pack the camp chairs or a blanket 😂 was a great introduction. We haven’t been back in a couple of years but we were shocked last time we were there how busy it had become. Such a nice summer camp ❤️

[@gettindirty4x4adventure]

Its a great spot for sure. Just always busy whenever I go👎Good to see the campground near the swimming spot redone. I was up there a few days after it was trashed by 4wd owners and it wasn't a great sight! Have they really closed the Mt allyn lookout? Loved that drive up there

[@brettjeffery1972]

Love the videos mate. The Patrol is a beast! Wondering if the motor is stock standard or you have done work to it?

[@HappyGoTravel]

Thanks mate✌️. It just has an exhaust on

[@strictlynunya790]

Hey mate, how long do you reckon the drive from Newie proper up here is?

[@HappyGoTravel]

Hey mate depending where in newie, around 1.5 to 2 hours

[@asynixhd905]

⁠@@HappyGoTravel any advice for heading up there from Tanilba bay, going during dry season in awd sedan

[@user-sp4gy7ko5l]

Beware of ticks and leeches up there. Check yourself for ticks twice a day.

[@HappyGoTravel]

Hey mate thanks, the best combo in my opinion is 2" lift and 32's. for the work required to get 33's under you don't gain enough to make it worth while

[@laurz92]

Hey! Amazing spot 😍 would we get there with a Subaru xv no worries? Thank you 😊

[@catherineweiss1877]

Your cool as

[@HappyGoTravel]

🤣🤣 cheers

[@jameshayward1223]

“Be careful, these are two lane roads”, soots it across causeway….

[@BloodClut]

Great video but I can't work out if you speaking English cos couldn't understand a word you saying

[@AllTerrainAction]

🙄

[@anthonyobrien6832]

This is not a newy swimming hole at all matey

[@HappyGoTravel]

I consider it just down the road🤣 but I suppose everyone is different