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City of Wollongong

Be beach safe these holidays as the festive break gets into full swing

Friday 23 December 2022

We’re wishing our community a safe and happy holiday break this Christmas and New Year, especially to those who are planning on going for a swim at one of our patrolled beaches, pools, or unpatrolled rock pools.

As our residents dive straight into summer, our message is to be careful and look out for one another.

Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said that safety at the beach is a big concern especially as people often let their relaxation extend to their surf vigilance during the holidays.

“We know that safety is the last thing on your mind while you have last-minute presents to wrap and lots of celebrating to do. We’re asking for your help this summer by following the rules around swimming at the beach so that we can all enjoy a happy and safe summer,” Cr Bradbery said.

“As always, we ask all beach goers is to look for the red and yellow flags and only swim at one of Council’s 17 patrolled beaches. Our Lifeguards and volunteer life savers will be on duty across the festive period, and they need your help to keep you safe. Swim between the flags and they’ll be there to help if you get in trouble.

“We also ask that you continue to follow the advice of our Lifeguards and the volunteer life savers. They are experts when it comes to understanding the sea conditions and they will be able to advise you when and where is safe to swim.”

Wollongong is home to 17 beautiful, patrolled beaches from Stanwell Park in the north to Windang in the south, and they’re patrolled Monday to Saturday by Council lifeguards. On Sundays and Public Holidays volunteer Surf Life Savers are on patrol at our beaches.

Lifeguards or volunteer lifesavers are on duty when red and yellow flags are displayed. No flags = no swim.

For more information about beaches, pools and rock pools, visit our Dive Into Summer webpage.

Not sure how to get to the beach? There are loads of public transport options available such as the Free Gong Shuttle Bus.

You can see a map of the routes and stops using the links below:

You can also find information about local bus routes on the Transport for NSW website.


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