Whale Beach Rock Pool

At the southern end of Whale Beach, 1.5 kilometres south of Palm Beach, with a cliff wall behind it and quiet conditions in the early morning. Parking is small and there is nothing on site, so bring water, towel and anything else the visit needs. Free.

Location and Access

Southern end of Whale Beach, about 1.5 km south of Palm Beach, beneath a cliff backdrop; limited parking.

Pool Type

Rock pool

Facilities

Parking

Category: Beaches & Water

Tags: rock pool, free entry, sunrise, northern beaches, quiet

Coordinates: -33.6136043, 151.3323964

Part of Sydney's ocean pools cut into the rock

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