Rock pools and ocean pools in Wollongong and the Illawarra

16 places to swim in Wollongong and the Illawarra (10 with a kids area, 5 at 50 m or longer, 1 natural pools). Find one near you, see how big it is and what is there.

Places marked “details coming” are pools we know exist but have not finished researching.

Most-searched pools in Wollongong and the Illawarra

Coalcliff Rock Pool, Coalcliff, Figure Eight Pools, Royal National Park, Bulgo Pool, Otford, Port Kembla Pool, Port Kembla, Coledale Rock Pool, Coledale, Towradgi Rock Pool, Towradgi.

About the pools in Wollongong and the Illawarra

16 places are listed for Wollongong and the Illawarra: 11 rock pools, 4 ocean pools, 1 natural pool. The longest with a published length is Towradgi Rock Pool at 50 m. 10 have a kids area or shallow section. Councils set cleaning and closure times, so check before you go.

Austinmer Rock Pool, Bellambi Rock Pool, Beverley Whitfield Ocean Pool, Bulgo Pool, Bulli Rock Pool, Coalcliff Rock Pool, Coledale Rock Pool, Continental Pool, Figure Eight Pools, Gentlemen's Pool, Port Kembla Pool, Thirroul Pool, Towradgi Rock Pool, Wollongong Nuns Pool, Wombarra Rock Pool, Woonona Rock Pool.