Nun’s Baths (Also known as Chain Baths)

These hidden pools are thought to be one of the first ever in NSW. They are tricky to find, but worth the adventure!

These half natural, half man-made pools are located just south of Flagstaff Hill, under the lighthouse amongst rocks in a small sheltered cove. To get down to the pool you start from the top of the hill near the lookout and head under the fence down a steep, narrow path chiselled into the sandstone rock — there is no handrail and the old chains the used to be here are gone so climb at your own risk! Once a women’s only swimming area, they are now open to all. The Nun’s Baths are very secluded, not usually very populated and very very special.

Open year round, free of cost.