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Isa Wye Rockpool (Dee Why Rock Pool
, Dee Why Baths), NSW

December 4, 2015 by

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(Image taken in September 2001. Author’s own collection.)

The 50-metre ocean pool at Dee Why now known as the Isa Wye Rockpool is easily reached by the promenade walk. The pool complex consists of an older main pool and a newer wading pool.  This pool complex formed by mass concrete walls and incorporating an outcrop of sandstone on one side is a popular subject for photographers.

 

Location

Oaks Avenue, Dee Why, NSW, 2099, Australia
(Latitude South 33 degrees 45 minutes 19 seconds, Longitude East 151 degrees 17 minutes 57 seconds)

See also

Dee Why Ice Picks – Facebook

Historical notes

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Filed Under: 4. Sydney-Northern Beaches, Australia's ocean pools, New South Wales, Useable ocean pools

North Narrabeen Rock Pool, NSW

December 4, 2015 by

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(Image taken in March 2002. Author’s own collection.)

Located at the entrance to Narrabeen Lagoon with access off Narrabeen Park Parade. It’s Pay & Display parking here. The distinctive boardwalk between the pools is an original feature and has been replaced many times. The decking encloses a 50-metre by 18-metre pool within a larger 70-metre by 40-metre pool, while the 60-metre by 50-metre pool reservoir acts as a wading pool. This pool and its boardwalk are  popular subjects for photographers.

Location
Narrabeen Park Parade, Narrabeen, NSW, 2101, Australia
(Latitude South 33 degrees 42 minutes 12 seconds, Longitude East 151 degrees 18 minutes 33 seconds)

Historical notes
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Filed Under: 4. Sydney-Northern Beaches, Australia's ocean pools, New South Wales, Useable ocean pools

Mona Vale Rock Pool

December 4, 2015 by

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(Image taken in March 2002. Author’s own collection.)

Located off Surfview Road at the northern end of the beach. The 25-metre Mona Vale Rock Pool is located on a rock outcrop right in the middle of the beach on the rockshelf between Bongin Bongin Bay and Mona Vale Beach. It’s Pay & Display parking here. Lights for night swimming or fishing.
This pool is a popular subject for photographers.

Location
Seabeach Avenue, Mona Vale, NSW, 2103 Australia
(Latitude South 33 degrees 40 minutes 43 seconds, Longitude East 151 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds)

Historical notes
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Filed Under: 4. Sydney-Northern Beaches, Australia's ocean pools, New South Wales, Useable ocean pools

Newport Rock Pool
 (Newport Beach Pool, Newport Beach Rock Pool), NSW

December 4, 2015 by

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(Image taken in March 2002. Author’s own collection.)

Located on the rock platform at the southern end of Newport Beach. Access from Calvert Parade near Stanley Street. It’s Pay & Display parking here.

Location
Calvert Parade, Newport, NSW, 2106, Australia
(Latitude South 33 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds, Longitude East 151 degrees 19 minutes 27 seconds)

Historical notes
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Filed Under: 4. Sydney-Northern Beaches, Australia's ocean pools, Useable ocean pools

Bilgola Rock Pool
 (Bilgola Rock Baths), NSW

December 4, 2015 by

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(Undated image from author’s own collection.)

Located at the southern end of Bilgola Beach. Pittwater Council stabilised the bluff erosion, so falling rocks are now less of a worry at these baths with their kiddie pool and chains. Access from the carpark area off The Serpentine. It’s Pay & Display parking here.

Location
The Serpentine, Bilgola, NSW, 2107, Australia
(Latitude South 33 degrees 38 minutes 50 seconds, Longitude East 151 degrees 19 minutes 39 seconds)

Historical notes
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Filed Under: 4. Sydney-Northern Beaches, Australia's ocean pools, New South Wales, Useable ocean pools

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