Continental Pool

Last updated October 2026

Continental Pool, on Cliff Road between Wollongong Harbour and North Beach, has a 50 m pool, a 45 m pool and a toddlers' pool; the 45 m pool has a ramp entry for people with limited mobility. Toilets, change rooms, showers and accessible amenities are on site. Council lifeguards supervise Wollongong's three saltwater pools and entry is free. Hours: open all year; 6am-6pm Thursday to Tuesday and 6am-9am Wednesday (cleaning) from 26 Sep to 30 Oct 2026, 6am-7pm Thursday to Tuesday from 31 Oct 2026 to 19 Mar 2027 (closed Christmas Day), then shorter hours in autumn and 6am-2pm Tuesday to Sunday in winter. Please leave 15 minutes before closing; the pool may close at short notice due to water or weather conditions, including lightning. Within a short walk are Blu Orange (about 190 m), Aqua (about 190 m), Basin Cafe (about 220 m) and The Anchorage (about 230 m) (OpenStreetMap).

Continental Pool, on Cliff Road between Wollongong Harbour and North Beach, has a 50 m pool, a 45 m pool and a toddlers' pool; the 45 m pool has a ramp entry for people with limited mobility. Toilets, change rooms, showers and accessible amenities are on site. Council lifeguards supervise Wollongong's three saltwater pools and entry is free. Hours: open all year; 6am-6pm Thursday to Tuesday and 6am-9am Wednesday (cleaning) from 26 Sep to 30 Oct 2026, 6am-7pm Thursday to Tuesday from 31 Oct 2026 to 19 Mar 2027 (closed Christmas Day), then shorter hours in autumn and 6am-2pm Tuesday to Sunday in winter. Please leave 15 minutes before closing; the pool may close at short notice due to water or weather conditions, including lightning. Within a short walk are Blu Orange (about 190 m), Aqua (about 190 m), Basin Cafe (about 220 m) and The Anchorage (about 230 m).

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 22 October 2026.

Details

Address: Cliff Rd, North Wollongong

Location: North Wollongong, Sydney, NSW

Website: https://wollongong.nsw.gov.au/places/beaches-and-pools/pools/pools/saltwater/continental-pool

Price: Free

Ages: 0–17 years

Category: Beaches & Rock Pools

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