Bogey Hole
A seawater bath cut into the rocks by convicts in 1819, the oldest European-built seawater bath in Australia.
Bogey Hole sits on the rocky coastline below King Edward Park. It was built in 1819-1820 by convicts for Commandant Morisset, and it is the oldest surviving European-built seawater bath in Australia. It is listed on the state heritage register. The pool is set into the reef, and at high tide waves spill over the edge into it, making it very photogenic. Entry is free. Reach it from the park via steep steps. The gate closes in heavy surf. Watch out for slippery rocks and sudden swells when swimming, as there are no lifeguards on duty.
Opening hours
Open all day (closed in rough sea conditions)
Nearby sights
- King Edward Park
- Bathers Way
- Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle
- Newcastle Memorial Walk
- Honeysuckle & Queens Wharf Foreshore
- Newcastle Art Gallery
- Newcastle Ocean Baths
- Darby Street