Port Kembla Beach
Highlights
- Explore the 6.6-kilometre stretch of Port Kembla Beach, perfect for swimming and soaking up the sun.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities including barbeques and picnic areas for a relaxing day by the sea.
- Experience the thrill of surfing at one of Wollongong's most prestigious beaches, patrolled from September to April.
- Discover the historic surf club established in 1910, offering a glimpse into the area's rich beach culture.
Port Kembla Beach is regarded as one of Wollongong’s most prestigious beaches. It is located approximately 11 kilometres south of Wollongong CBD.
The surf club was established in 1910, with bathing at Port Kembla Beach dating back to the 1900s and the first dressing sheds erected in 1912.
The surf club is perched on the high fore dune, overlooking the northern end of Port Kembla Beach, the longest in the Wollongong area at 6.6 kilometres.
The club is complemented by a large car park next door. There is also a large Olympic pool on the northern rocks. The beach is patrolled from the end of September to the end of April.
Port Kembla Beach is not a dog friendly beach however south of the Surf Life Saving Club begins the off lead area for dogs.
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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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