Black Head Rock Pool
Black Head's Ocean Pool
Free Entry
Open 24 hours
Lifeguards on duty at Black Head Beach
Carpark 50 metres from pool
Barbecue facilities avaliable
Toilets wheelchair accessible available at nearby Black Head Reserve
Open air showers, cold water.
Protected from Westerly wind
Visiting Black Head Ocean Pool
Black Head Ocean pool is one of my favourite pools we’ve discovered in our travels so far. It’s main pool features 4 marked lanes and is 30m in length. The lane markings on the bottom of the pool are painted white, instead of the usual black, and I’ve got to say I really dig the asthetic of it. You can enter the pool via the stairs located in the south west corner, if you’re not keen on a dive (or a stickler for the rules as the sign says no diving!) or cannon ball type entry.
The view north along Black Head Beach is nothing short of spectacular. I love being able to be in the pool and feel so close to the surfers that it’s like we’re almost sitting in the lineup with them.
At the western end of the main pool is the irregular shaped kids pool. Pacman shaped maybe? It kind of hugs the end of the main pool. It provides a nice big area for the kids to splash about, while the serious lap swimmers can get about their business.
The first time we came here the surf looked promising but wasn’t really worth paddling out. We opted instead, to go for an explore around the rocky headland. What a great spot. The kids had an absolute ball. Lots of pristine looking rock pools to swim in and an octopus as well!
The lookout at the top of the headland is a great spot for whale watching when the season is right ( May- November for humpbacks and July-October for blue whales). On our last family holiday to nearby Forster, we went on a whale watching boat tour and saw more whales than you can imagine!
Only a 21 minute drive north from it’s closest ocean pool neighbour, Forster Ocean Baths, you could definitely do both in a day.
Declan the duck tells us the water temperature for our visit.
How much does it cost to swim at Black Head pool?
Free entry, but there is a donation box to help contribute to the upkeep and cleaning of the pool.
When is Black Head rock pool open?
Open 24 hours a day, except for cleaning, which usually takes place on a Thursday from 11am-6pm, weekly in Summer and fornightly for the rest of the year according to Midcoast Council website.
Are Lifeguards on duty at Black Head ocean pool?
Lifeguards on duty at Black Head Beach with various hours depending on the season. For Summer holidays they are on duty 9am-5pm, 7 days a week, in the shoulder seasons from September to April, they patrol 9am-1pm.
Is there Car Parking near Shellharbour lap pool?
Free parking just 50m from the path to the pool.
Are there BBQ Facilities near Shellharbour saltwater pool?
BBQ facilities located nearby
Is Beverley Whitfield Pool Wheelchair and Pram accessible?
Not listed as wheelchair accessible online. Will confirm on my next visit.
What are the changeroom and shower facilities like at Black Head Ocean Pool?
Very cool showers on the outside of the surf club building, one featuring a female surfer and one depicting a family with their dog. They look amazing!
When is Black Head Ocean Pool cleaned?
Thursdays from 11am-6pm, Winter (Easter-start of October) each fornight, and Summer (October-Easter), weekly. For more information check the Midcoast Council website.
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