Location: Rockpool Road, Tuncurry, 320 km (approx. 3.5 hour drive) north of Sydney
Latitude:-32.174151
Longitude:152.506992
Getting there: From the Pacific Hwy (A1) exit at Failford Road to Darawank, then head south along The Lakes Way into
Tuncurry. Once in Tuncurry, head east along Beach Street and then east again into Rockpool Road. The car park for the
pool is at the end of Rockpool Road.
Facilities: Beach, shark net, car park, cafe, rubbish bins, playground, park benches, lawn area, sheltered picnic tables, public bbqs, public toilets,
bike racks
Entrance fee: None
Water temperature: Cool to mild
Water clarity: Clear
Under foot: Sand
Maximum water depth: Greater than 2 metres
Minimum swimming proficiency required: Inexperienced swimmers (under supervision) can swim here in the shallows. The deeper water out near
the net is better suited to experienced swimmers.
Prohibitions including whether you can bring your dog: No dogs, no glass, no littering, no spear fishing, no jetskis, no skateboards, no fishing.
No creating an obstruction and no behaving in an unruly manner.
Sun shade: No shade in the water. Limited shade available out of the water under the sheltered picnic tables
Opening times: Always open
Wheelchair access: There is a wheelchair accessible ramp that leads down to the beach at the southern end of the pool, but it was covered in sand
part way down on my visit, well before reaching the water. Priority parking for the disabled. Wheelchair accessible toilets.
Managing authority: Mid Coast Council
Nearby attractions: Other nearby ocean and estuary pools at
Forster Ocean Baths and
Little Street Baths, both of which are in Forster.
Before you head out, make sure to read the 
