About Blue Pool
Blue Pool is a natural ocean rock pool located at the southern end of Bermagui in the Bega Valley Shire on the New South Wales Sapphire Coast. Formed in a coastal rock shelf and fed by the Tasman Sea, it is renowned for its exceptionally clear, deep blue water. The pool is a popular swimming and snorkelling spot, accessed via stairs from a clifftop car park, and valued for its scenic coastal setting and relatively sheltered swimming conditions.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large, deep natural seawater pool set into a rocky headland south of Bermagui town centre. The pool is accessed via a sealed road to a clifftop car park followed by concrete stairs down to the rock platform. The setting offers clear blue water for swimming and snorkelling, surrounding rock shelves, ocean views, and coastal scenery. Facilities at the top include toilets, showers and picnic areas. There is no lifeguard on duty and conditions depend on tide and swell.
Key highlights
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Large natural ocean pool with exceptionally clear blue seawater
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Sheltered swimming and snorkelling in a scenic rock shelf setting
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Dramatic coastal views from the headland and rock platform
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Concrete stairs and handrails providing access to the pool
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Popular photography location for the contrast of blue water and dark rocks
History of Blue Pool
Blue Pool is a natural coastal rock pool that has been used as a public swimming place for Bermagui residents and visitors since the early 20th century. Improvements such as concrete stairs and amenities were added by local council to support safe public access.
Culture & Context
Located on the Sapphire Coast within Yuin Country, the Bermagui coastline holds cultural significance for the Yuin people. The pool is a well-known community recreation place and a key visitor attraction for the Bega Valley.
Route
| By air | Fly to Merimbula Airport (MIM) then drive north via Princes Highway and Tathra-Bermagui Road to Bermagui, approximately 80 km. |
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