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Patrol hours
Current hours
(Winter season, until Fri 27 Sept 2024)
Nearby features hours for full swim season
| Dates | Patrol hours |
|---|---|
| Shoulder season Sat 28 Sept - Fri 1 Nov 2024 | |
| High season Sat 2 Nov - Fri 20 Dec 2024 | |
| Peak season Sat 21 Dec 2024 - Fri 31 Jan 2025 | |
| High season Sat 1 Feb - Fri 28 Mar 2025 | |
| Shoulder season Sat 29 Mar - Sun 27 Apr 2025 | |
| Winter until Fri 27 Sept 2024 |
Note: beaches may close at short notice due to changes in ocean or weather conditions, including nearby lightning.
Location
Get directions and check popular times on Google Maps.
Picnic areas
- There are multiple picnic shelters in Stuart Park.
- There are wheelchair accessible BBQs at the northern end of the park. These are connected by accessible pathways.
- Picnic tables are also available along the foreshore, and near Belmore Basin and Osborne Park.
Food and drink
- There are multiple cafes and kiosks on the beach foreshore and at the North Beach Bathers Pavilion.
- Many cafes and restaurants are nearby, including on Cliff Road, Bourke Street, and around Belmore Basin and Wollongong Harbour.
Continental Pool
- The Continental Pool is a short distance south of the beach, heading towards Wollongong Harbour. It has ramp access and accessible toilets and showers.
Rock platform access
- There is a ramp from the shared pathway near the Continental Pool which can be used to access the rock platform and the Gentlemen's Pool (tidal rock pool). Please note that the ramp and rock platform may not be accessible during high tides.
Top tips for safe swimming
- Supervise children - maintain eye or hand contact at all times
- Swim at patrolled beaches or a patrolled pool
- Only swim between the red and yellow flags at the beach
- Never swim alone or under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Stay out of the water if there is active thunder or lightning nearby.