Blowhole Point Ocean Pool: Can I swim at this Kiama rock pool?
The Blowhole Point Ocean Pool is carved from the rock, and waves crash into it. This Kiama rock pool is one of the most spectacular places to swim in New South Wales.
The Blowhole Point Ocean Pool is one of the most delightful places to hang out in the New South Wales coastal town of Kiama. If you want to go for a swim, there are few more visually impressive spots in Australia.
Where is the Blowhole Point Ocean Pool?
As the name suggests, the Blowhole Point Ocean Pool is near the famous Kiama Blowhole. Walk down the hill from the Kiama Lighthouse, past the Kiama Harbour Cabins, and you’ll find this ocean pool at the southern end of Kiama Harbour.
The pool goes under many different names – some call it the Blowhole Rock Pool, others the Kiama Rock Pool. Be careful with the latter as the official Kiama Rock Pool is on the north side of the harbour. There are two to choose from, but the Blowhole Point Pool tends to get more spectacular displays from the sea.
Crashing waves at the Kiama rock pool
This ocean pool, like Bogey Hole in Newcastle, Wylie’s Baths in Coogee or the Aslings Beach Rock Pool in Eden, is cut into the rocks. A small wall separates it off, and makes it a defined pool. But the shape is irregular and the floor retains its natural state. Some of it is sandy, some of it is rocky.
The main feature of this Kiama rock pool, however, is the crashing waves that pound into the side of the rocks. They often send significant amounts of spray into the pool. This gives a satisfyingly wild feel.
Can children swim at the Blowhole Point Ocean Pool?
The Blowhole Point Ocean Pool also has a smaller, shallower pool to the side. This caters for children and is the right depth for most children to safely paddle in, while being able to have a safe swim if they wish to.
Entry to this Kiama rock pool is free. Kendalls Beach, by the way, is another good place to swim in Kiama.
Other attractions nearby include the Bombo Headland, and Werri Beach in Gerringong.
Kiama accommodation options include the helpfully central Nova Kiama, the luxurious Sebel Harbourside Kiama and the considerably cheaper Surf Beach Holiday Park.
This article came as a result of a Melbourne to Sydney coastal road trip in March/ April 2022. This trip was supported by Tourism Australia.