Merewether Baths
Merewether Baths
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GCPurple
Nerang, Australia489 contributions
Feb 2020
Jumped in the car on a drizzly day, and headed south from Rydges, only a short drive to these historic baths. Great photo opportunities here. Definitely head there whilst in Newcastle , even if you are not swimming.
Written 16 February 2020
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Peter S
Charlestown11 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
Merewether Ocean baths change area has had a substantial refit and renovation. A new paint job, replacement of tiles in shower, new shower heads, new toilets, a disabled ramp across the front enables access from ground floor to the change rooms and cement and painting. Well done Newcastle Council. This completes the previous refurbishment of the pool and surrounds. These improvements build upon a beautiful environment and provide excellent amenities for all.
Written 30 October 2016
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_janmorgan175
Newcastle, Australia5 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
There are 2 separate pools - one is for children and shallow ( although it does get deeper on one side) and the other is deeper. There is a defined section for lap swimmers , which is down the southern end at the numbered blocks. This pool is very popular with locals and visitors so parking can be challenging. Changing rooms are close by with showers.
We swim here everyday and are so grateful to have this wonderful facility so close to home.
We swim here everyday and are so grateful to have this wonderful facility so close to home.
Written 14 March 2018
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Fiver75
Melbourne, Australia12,070 contributions
June 2012 • Solo
The Ocean Baths in Merewether are pretty cool. Built into the rocks at the southern end of the Merewether Beach, the Baths are almost fully closed off, so the sea water gets in but nothing else. With waves crashing on the rocks just off the Baths and a view to the north of both Merewether and Dixon Park beaches, the scene is perfect. In June it was just a little cool for a swim, but still a very cool place.
Written 20 June 2012
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Darrin R
Newcastle, Australia979 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
A perfect place for the whole family to visit and have a dip. Has good clean change rooms and eateries nearby. Parking is limited and on hot days get in early for cover spots.
Written 26 April 2019
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Michael-4551
Caloundra, Australia5,533 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
Visited on Thursday 14th February. It is good to see the sea baths are still being used today and it's a safe place to swim.
Written 4 April 2019
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Hunterrunner
Newcastle9 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
There is a long strip of sand that is the hot favorite in Newcastle. At the North end is Bar beach and down the South past Dixon Park is Merewether beach. Board riders love. Surfers feel safe there, and it is right next to expansive saltwater baths. it should be on every tourist's list of things to see in Newcastle.
Written 16 March 2015
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Nicole T
Sydney, Australia16 contributions
I've just returned to the new baths. They are just wonderful and the view can't be beat. The early morning sunrise is so peaceful.
Written 7 December 2014
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Russell S
New York City, NY63 contributions
Dec 2012 • Family
Aus's largest seaside pool for toddlers: always spotlessly clean.
Large ocean baths as well, and nearby restaurants, hotel etc serve the adjoining beach.
Large ocean baths as well, and nearby restaurants, hotel etc serve the adjoining beach.
Written 23 January 2013
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Ian S
London, UK712 contributions
Nov 2012 • Solo
These baths are very popular (but not crowded) with Novocastrians and deservedly so.
They have a large swimming area four times the size of an olympic pool and an adjacent splash area for the kiddies.
Right next door, a couple of hundred metres down the beach, you can surf as well.
The change room facilities are basic with the dreaded rust showing here and there but are pretty much what you would expect along the coastal strip of N.S.W.
The water is changed regularly so some days you can't swim there because it's not a chlorine pool but salt water baths and all that goes with that. Remember, what goes in stays in until it's cleaned out.
On big surf days the baths may well be closed also due to the dangers of swells breaking over the baths.
If you like swimming, give them a go.
Just a word of caution also, a friend of mine had stuff stolen from him while he slept beside the baths so keep an eye on your gear.
They have a large swimming area four times the size of an olympic pool and an adjacent splash area for the kiddies.
Right next door, a couple of hundred metres down the beach, you can surf as well.
The change room facilities are basic with the dreaded rust showing here and there but are pretty much what you would expect along the coastal strip of N.S.W.
The water is changed regularly so some days you can't swim there because it's not a chlorine pool but salt water baths and all that goes with that. Remember, what goes in stays in until it's cleaned out.
On big surf days the baths may well be closed also due to the dangers of swells breaking over the baths.
If you like swimming, give them a go.
Just a word of caution also, a friend of mine had stuff stolen from him while he slept beside the baths so keep an eye on your gear.
Written 4 November 2012
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leesasomerville
Newcastle, Australia
Can you swim in the baths after 630pm or does it close
Written 19 December 2017
Swim anytime, they definitely don't close unless they are draining it for cleaning . I've been late at night during a hot summer Newcastle night and it was packed.
Written 24 December 2017
Hi I guess you are from Germany and bath is for free and as local who lives close if you tell me when you are visiting I am happy to invite you and your family for coffee at local coffee shop after swim. This is best part of the World enjoy.
Branimir
Written 17 August 2017
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