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City of Wollongong
Parking and Pathways

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Patrol hours

Current hours


(High season, Sat 25 Oct - Fri 19 Dec 2025)

Parking and Pathways hours for full swim season

DatesPatrol hours
Shoulder season
Sat 27 Sep - Fri 24 Oct 2025
High season
Sat 25 Oct - Fri 19 Dec 2025
Peak season
Mon 22 Dec 2025 - Fri 30 Jan 2026
High season
Sat 31 Jan - Fri 20 Mar 2026
Shoulder season
Sat 21 Mar - Sun 26 Apr 2026
Winter
until 25 Sept 2026

Note: beaches may close at short notice due to changes in ocean or weather conditions, including nearby lightning.

Location

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Two accessible parking bays are available in the car park next to the beach. Access is off Lawrence Hargrave Drive.

Accessible parking bays at Austinmer Beach

There is a concourse along the length of the beach, which can be accessed from the accessible parking bays.


 

 

Top tips for safe swimming

  1. Supervise children - maintain eye or hand contact at all times
  2. Swim at patrolled beaches or a patrolled pool
  3. Only swim between the red and yellow flags at the beach
  4. Never swim alone or under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  5. Stay out of the water if there is active thunder or lightning nearby.

 

 

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