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Beaches, Lake & Pools

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You can choose from five stunning stretches of sand from Lake Illawarra in the north to the marvellous "Mystic's at Minnamurra. If you are looking to catch a wave or two all our beaches are perfect, however surfers can’t go past “The Farm”– a National Surfing Reserve located within Killalea State Park. Remember to stay safe and swim between the flags.

Lake Illawarra provides a perfect place for a spot of fishing or the kids can swim safely without the waves. The shores of Lake Illawarra are the ideal place for the family picnic.

For information on beach patrol times visit Shellharbour City Council's website. Beach wheelchairs are available for people with disabilities through the Shellharbour Surf Lifesaving Club, Warilla Surf Lifesaving Clubs and Shellharbour Beachside Tourist Park.

While out in the sun enjoying our beaches, lake or swimming pools remember to be sun smart and Slip, Slop, Slap.

Warilla Beach

Location: Warilla Beach, Warilla

Warilla Beach is a popular surfing and swimming beach. The beach is an east-facing 2 km beach extending between Windang Island and the shallow inlet at Barrack Point. Warilla Beach is patrolled for the seven month season. This beach is open to plenty of swell and offers... Read more

Shellharbour North Beach

Location: Junction Road, Barrack Point

Shellharbour North beach (NSW 381) is a 1 km long, slightly curving east-facing beach, extending south from the rocks of Barrack Point to a small rocky protrusion. The southern end of the north beach is patrolled and provides the best location for swimming There are b... Read more

Minnamurra Beach (Mystics)

Location: Killalea State Park Killalea Drive, Shell Cove NSW 2529

>"Mystics", a favourite with the locals is a very popular surfing spot just off the Minnamurra River estuary part of the 250 hectares of pristine coastal reserve sited on 8 km of coastline Read more

Oak Flats Pool

Location: Kingston Street, Oak Flats NSW 2529

Oak Flats Pool is a 25m outdoor heated pool available for public use. There is also a toddler pool available for the younger ones. Read more

Albion Park Pool

Location: Russell Street, Albion Park NSW 2527

Summer season Open seven days. 6am - 6pm from early November to late March, 10.00am - 6pm during public holdiays. Read more

Warilla Pool

Location: Benaud Crescent, Warilla NSW 2528

Warilla Pool provides a 50 metre pool and toddlers pool that is open to the public. Read more

Shellharbour South Beach

Location: Shellharbour South Beach, Shellharbour

Located between Shellharbour Village and Bass Point, Shellharbour South Beach is just minutes from Shell Cove. Shellharbour South Beach faces south east and offers a long stretch of beach ideal for swimming, body boarding, surfing, fishing, relaxing or walking along the wat... Read more

Shellharbour Ocean Pool (Beverley Whitfield Pool)

Location: Addison Street, Shellharbour NSW 2529

The Shellharbour Ocean pool is located in Shellharbour Village and contains a 50m Saltwater Pool, Shaded Children's Pool, BBQ & Picnic facilities available adjacent to pool. The pool is open all year round. Read more

Killalea Beach (The Farm)

Location: Killalea State Park Killalea Drive, Shell Cove NSW 2529

Killalea Beach or 'The Farm' as the locals know it is one of the most popular surfing beaches on the South Coast. One of the most important and unique facts about The Farm is that it faces to the south catching the south swell that predominantly runs up the coastline and is... Read more