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City of Wollongong
Nearby features

See BeachSafe details for this location

Patrol hours

Current hours


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

Nearby features 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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Picnic areas

  • There are picnic shelters near the northern end of the beach, opposite the entry to the pool.

Food and drink

  • There is a kiosk at Port Kembla Pool.

Pool

  • Port Kembla Pool is an Olympic-sized saltwater pool located at the northern end of the beach. It includes a beach-style entry for easy access and has accessible facilities.

Ramp entry access into Port Kembla Pool

Playground

  • King George V Playground is across the road from the pool and northern end of the beach. There are accessible parking spaces in the car park next to the playground.

Accessible parking spaces near King George V playground


 

 

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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