Set on Collins Point, Woonona Rock Pool has a 50m olympic pool with diving blocks and lane markings! (unusual for a rock pool.) It’s set on the rocky headland and boasts a pretty pavilion and viewing platform up top. Often mistaken for a saltwater-pumped swimming pool, this pool is actually refreshed by tides. Yet even at high tide, this rock pool is usually a calm and wave free, great for lap swimming and wading exercises.

Very popular for cold water swimming in the winter months, and a solid community-based vibe. Lots of regulars here in the mornings.

The wide paved area around the pavilion is warmed by the sun and at low tide the rock platform that surrounds the pool makes for some good sea-life exploration. There is no toddler pool here, but oddly enough my kids always loved this wide deep pool anyway, even when they were small!

Council seems to clean this pool frequently, so check the website for scheduled cleaning closures.

Note, there is no ramp access into the pool and there are stairs to get down to the pool from the carpark.

Open year round, free of cost.