The Bogey Hole
The Bogey Hole
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yazitravels
Bordeaux, France550 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Definitely worth a visit. You will get a dose of adrenaline at the beginning (when u see the whole) but then once you are in the water you will see that you can reach the ground with your feet and you can control your body against the waves. Leave your belongings a little higher on the staircase as some waves come quiet high. Only a few parking spaces, many people parked on the side of the road (especially caravans and trailers). Definetly worth going to swim and get showered by waves.
Written 31 March 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,741 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
The iconic Bogey Hole is a swimming hole hard hewed by convicts; Bogey Hole is the oldest example of an oceanic purpose-built swimming pool. It's a popular swimming pool, to find the Bathers Way or descend the stairs or the bottom all through King Edward's Park. The Bogey Hole is a favorite ocean place for aquatic recreation in Newcastle
Written 19 December 2024
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Carlos M
Newcastle, Australia171 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
The Bogey Hole (or the Commandant's Bath) offers both a popular swimming spot for locals as well as a historical attraction to visit. Around 1820, the pool was built by convict labour by order of the Commandant of Newcastle, Lieutenant-Colonel James Thomas Morisset. Currently registered as a heritage-listed sight, the sea bath is believed to be the oldest surviving European construction in Newcastle.
The Bogey Hole can be found at the bottom of King Edward Park. Alternately to get to the sea bath, one can simply walk along the footpath from Newcastle Beach. If your not in the mood for a swim, a platform build above the pool offers a great spot to admire this historical pool. In addition to seeing this sea bath, the Bogey Hole offers amazing views of the coastline and Newcastle Beach. This is a must visit if venturing to explore the history of Newcastle.
The Bogey Hole can be found at the bottom of King Edward Park. Alternately to get to the sea bath, one can simply walk along the footpath from Newcastle Beach. If your not in the mood for a swim, a platform build above the pool offers a great spot to admire this historical pool. In addition to seeing this sea bath, the Bogey Hole offers amazing views of the coastline and Newcastle Beach. This is a must visit if venturing to explore the history of Newcastle.
Written 15 November 2014
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HUSSMAN1980
Liverpool, Australia202 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
This was a great place for a dip once i found it. The pool would be a bit scary in rough seas. It is great swimming in something with such an interesting history.. The access is a bit difficult so little children and elderly may not find it easy..
Written 3 December 2014
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chocomaro
Mermaid Waters, Australia108 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
This swimming spot is a little difficult to find but once you have you will be greatly rewarded. Situated between the cliff and the ocean it is definitely a unique place worthy of the effort.
Written 19 August 2018
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Daniel
Newcastle, Australia83 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
An awesome somewhat secluded spot for a dip. Can get very busy on hot summer days. Awesome when there is just a little bit of a swell breaking over the top. Is 'out of action' at the moment after winter storms ripped up the platform, but you can still get down to it - just at your own risk.
Written 26 November 2014
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Andy
Thornton, Australia238 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
Pretty amazing place to go see, set up for visitors to allow you to walk down the the bathing platform. Don’t suggest that at high tide or angry waves though as might disappear 😳.
Great place to just stand and watch the awesomeness of nature.
Great place to just stand and watch the awesomeness of nature.
Written 9 September 2019
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citfancier
Sydney, Australia1,429 contributions
May 2018 • Business
Council have recently completed excellent new stairs and swimming platform to make this a truly inviting coastal experience. Amazing the think this was all cut out of rock by convict labour in 1819 so Commandant Morisset could have his own private coastal rock platform bathing pool. Bogey is an Indigenous word for bathe. Spectacular and unique swimming hole accessed via King Edward Park. Great spot for a swim.
Written 6 May 2018
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skiing007
Sydney, Australia17 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
Parking - in the park area, on a busy day you may need to walk to the main pathway about 10min. Once on the pathway lovely steep walk down with some steps so remember you need to walk the same way back. It is accessible for all abilities of walking just go slow if you are in poor health.
Tide - watch the tides, its more exciting to go when the waves are crashing over the walls and into the pool. If you are aiming for a more relaxed swim go at low tide especially if you are a poor swimmer.
Rockpool - is mostly all natural with man made stairs for access and some rails and posts to hold onto when the waves crash over. Base is not level and when the large waves crash over be aware of the uneven surface.
Jumping from rock face into pool was done by some locals personally thought the water level was far to shallow for this and would totally not recommend this for this water hole.
Stuff - don't take much stuff down as placement of items is limited when its crowed and the waves crashing will make your gear saturated.
Enjoyment - yes, good for an hour or so, great wave crashing, nice photo opportunity whilst walking up and down as well as the waves.
Tide - watch the tides, its more exciting to go when the waves are crashing over the walls and into the pool. If you are aiming for a more relaxed swim go at low tide especially if you are a poor swimmer.
Rockpool - is mostly all natural with man made stairs for access and some rails and posts to hold onto when the waves crash over. Base is not level and when the large waves crash over be aware of the uneven surface.
Jumping from rock face into pool was done by some locals personally thought the water level was far to shallow for this and would totally not recommend this for this water hole.
Stuff - don't take much stuff down as placement of items is limited when its crowed and the waves crashing will make your gear saturated.
Enjoyment - yes, good for an hour or so, great wave crashing, nice photo opportunity whilst walking up and down as well as the waves.
Written 14 March 2017
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Ellen M
Newcastle, Australia33 contributions
Nov 2014
hard to find, though worth the walk. amazing view of the coast line and surrounding bushland of newcastle.
Written 30 October 2015
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I've seen online this is set to reopen - does anyone know if a date has been confirmed as we hope to visit early December?
Written 28 November 2016
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