North Curl Curl Rock Pool and Beach – Hello Sydney KidsHello Sydney Kids

One of the most gorgeous ‘secret’ spots in Sydney is the beach and glorious rock pool at North Curl Curl.

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This is the beach looking south from the Surf Life Saving Club.

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Here’s my arty shot of the rock pool.

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You can park near the Surf Life Saving Club and then walk around it and down the steps to the beach.

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This long cave is a kids’ paradise.

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There’s a narrow section to walk through.

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Here’s the view from the end of the cave. It’s heaven for kids here.

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Now, I tend to walk along the beach and scramble over the rocks to get to the rock pool. Gets hard when the tide is up.

But there’s also a path which leads from the car park along to the pool.

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North Curl Curl has good space for swimming laps, but there are shallower areas and lots of fish to look at. Great for kids to learn to snorkel in.

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Underwater view in rock pool

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I used the macro setting on the Olympus Tough we have to get this shot.

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This warning sign near the pool, and I have indeed seen a blue-ringed octopus in the rock pool – never touch them!!

There’s heaps of space to play, it’s a place you could stay all day.

North Curl Curl Rock Pool and Beach – Details

Cafes: Kiosk at SLSC

Toilets: Toilet, shower and change block at SLSC

Shade: Some on beach and a bit by pool

Ocean pool: Yes, excellent for children

Parking: Pay carpark beside surf-lifesaving club off Huston Parade.

Bus stop nearby: Yes

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Ah, it’s one of Sydney’s finest.

What more could you ever want?

Happy splashing

Seana xx