Merewether Ocean Baths & Beach
Merewether Ocean Baths
One of the largest ocean baths in the Southern Hemisphere, next to Merewether Beach, a world-class surfing venue.
Merewether Ocean Baths opened in 1935. Its roughly 100 m main pool and children's pool are set into the rocky ledges at the southern end of the beach. Said to be among the largest ocean baths in the Southern Hemisphere, they are free to use and are drained for cleaning one day a week. Merewether Beach to the north has consistent surf and is the home break of Australian surfing legend Mark Richards. The beach hosts an annual surf festival, and lifeguards patrol the sand. Above the beach are cafés and wide lawns, where locals picnic on weekends and watch the sunrise.
Opening hours
Open all day (except weekly cleaning day)
Nearby sights
- Darby Street
- Newcastle Memorial Walk
- Newcastle Art Gallery
- Glenrock State Conservation Area
- King Edward Park
- Newcastle Museum
- Bogey Hole
- Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle