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

Located at the southern end of Whale Beach. Access from The Strand. It’s Pay & Display parking here. Steps from the south end of the beach lead to the rock pool. Its stone walls give a greenish colour to the pool surrounds.

Location
The Strand, Whale Beach, NSW, 2107, Australia
(Latitude South 33 degrees 36 minutes 50 seconds, Longitude East 151 degrees 19 minutes 56 seconds)

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(Image taken 18 March 2002. Author’s own collection.)

Located at the southern end of Palm Beach, the part known as Cabbage Tree Boat Harbour and Kiddies Corner. It’s Pay & Display parking at this popular Sydney beach, if you get there early enough. Its appearances in TV program Home and Away leads many British and Irish tourists to visit Palm Beach.

Location
Ocean Road, Palm Beach, NSW, 2108, Australia
(Latitude South 33 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds, Longitude East 151 degrees 19 minutes 41 seconds)

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(Image taken in June 2005. Author’s own collection.)

A 25-metre ocean pool, where waves slap over the wall, plus a rock pool for toddlers. Located at the southern end of Avalon Beach. A wire fence has been installed at the base of the cliff to trap falling rocks. Access from carpark off Barrenjoey Road and it’s Pay & Display parking here. This pool is a popular subject for photographers.

Location
Surfside Avenue, Avalon Beach, NSW, 2107, Australia
(Latitude South 33 degrees 38 minutes 15 seconds, Longitude East 151 degrees 19 minutes 55 seconds)

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