Bogey Hole

Public swimming pool · Newcastle ·

Bogey Hole

Public swimming pool · Newcastle ·

Historic convict-hewn ocean rock pool, swim in refreshing sea water

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Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia Get directions

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"Newcastle's Respite from City Life Take the train less than two hours north of Sydney for a relaxing weekend in Newcastle, a town of historic pubs, welcoming cafes, and beautiful beaches. A visit to the oddly named Bogey Hole is a quintessential Newcastle experience, as you can swim in the rock pool on the ocean carved by the convicts that populated the area. Known also as the Commandant's Baths, it was constructed for the Commandant of Newcastle's personal use in 1820."

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Bogey Hole, Newcastle NSW

Amber L.

Google

Bogey Hole is an excellent natural swimming pool and very kid-friendly. It offers beautiful views of the ocean and is a great place to relax and enjoy the scenery. It’s a popular spot with many people visiting, but still well worth the trip. A must-visit attraction in Newcastle.

Peter K.

Google

Interesting place to swim and take photos of. The Park is open till 9pm. Need to walk down from the lookout car park a few hundred meters.

Justan K.

Google

Fantastic place for a swim or a relaxing afternoon lazing on the rocks. Not alot of places to stash you stuff. Water is cold, but enjoyable on a warm day. Bit of a walk from the roadway, but nothing to strenuous. Avoid cutting through the gardens as it leads to some high terraces to get down.

Nick Q.

Google

A nice surprise at the end of the memorial walk. A green rock pool with rough waves pounding its side mercilessly. I saw groups of people descending to the pool swimming and snorkeling. Even some dogs enjoyed a bit of water actions.

R K.

Google

Beautiful scenery around the rock pool, the waves could get wild so take extra caution. Only place to store your items is upstairs as the waves could literally hit it off the platform. Not recommended for kids under teenage years when swells are big.

Winnie H.

Google

Too cool too funnnn! Easy street parking, simply walk 10 min downstairs and you’ll see this amazing swimming pool with crazy waves to add the fun. Def bucket list worthy 💕

Nikolai T.

Google

Go there for a short swim, bring your tiny picnic with you. 🏊‍♀️🧺 You do not get this kind of exceptional opportunities by mother nature. 🌿 It is a really fantastic nature pool. ✨ #Swim #Picnic #Nature #Pool #Opportunities

Sevilay D.

Google

This is magic! We went on a windy day and just had to have a quick swim. It was fun but I can imagine it would be amazing during sunrise or on a calm and still day.

Carley P.

Yelp

Life must have been much better back in 1820! Convict labor is responsible for this beauty. Cut through King Edward park and take the stairs until you can't anymore, veering to the right. Be careful, it can get very slippery. The water is cool but refreshing. Go on a weekday to attempt to avoid the crowds. Stay alert, the ocean is unpredictable. For me, this was a must see spot in Newy.

@afar

25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

Day and Overnight Trips from Sydney

Photo by Caroline Eubanks

Bogey Hole, Newcastle NSW

Amber L.

Google

Peter K.

Google

Interesting place to swim and take photos of. The Park is open till 9pm. Need to walk down from the lookout car park a few hundred meters.

Justan K.

Google

Nick Q.

Google

R K.

Google

Winnie H.

Google

Too cool too funnnn! Easy street parking, simply walk 10 min downstairs and you’ll see this amazing swimming pool with crazy waves to add the fun. Def bucket list worthy 💕

Nikolai T.

Google

Sevilay D.

Google

This is magic! We went on a windy day and just had to have a quick swim. It was fun but I can imagine it would be amazing during sunrise or on a calm and still day.

Carley P.

Yelp

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