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The Sir Francis Nicklin Testimonial Pool at Caloundra’s Kings Beach commemorates one of Queensland’s Premiers.
For more information about this Premier, see his entry in the Australian Dictionary of Biography
(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)
Historical notes
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