Young woman drowns at famous Aussie swimming hole

A young woman has drowned at a famous Australian swimming hole best known for its natural beauty.

The 25-year-old woman died on Sunday afternoon at Ellery Creek Big Hole, about an hour west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.

Her identity has not been made public.

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Emergency services were called to the popular tourist spot in West MacDonnell National Park around 1pm after reports a woman had drowned.

Paramedics took over CPR but were unable to revive the young woman.

Local police have established a crime scene and the swimming hole is closed to the public while detectives the circumstances of her death.

Visitors to the NT are advised to take care around the water and always follow safety advice when visiting remote areas.

Ellery Creek Big Hole is one of the most popular and picturesque tourist spots in the West MacDonnell National Park.

Visitors often swim, picnic and camp there.

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