Rockpools
updated Tuesday 21 February 2012 Collaroy rockpool is currently closed for cleaning. It is not expected to be open again until Thursday 23 February. |
Warringah has six rockpools, located at Queenscliff, Freshwater, South Curl Curl, North Curl Curl, Dee Why and Collaroy.
Collaroy, Dee Why and South Curl Curl rockpools have a 50m pool and a toddlers pool. Queenscliff and Freshwater have a 50m pool, while North Curl Curl is a 25m pool located at the tip of Dee Why Headland. During high tide North Curl Curl rockpool can only be accessed via the coastal walkway along the headland.
Warringah Council also provides a Freewheeler wheelchair at Collaroy for easier access to the beach and rock pool for people with disabilities. The Freewheeler can be booked by contacting the Disability Services Officer on 9942 2787 during office hours.
Rockpools are closed to the public during cleaning times. Please note the cleaning schedule below. The schedule may be subject to change without notice.
- Rockpool cleaning roster - January 2012 to March 2012 (PDF 31KB)
- Rockpool cleaning roster - April 2012 to August 2012 (PDF 32KB)
- Rockpool cleaning roster - September 2012 to December 2012 (PDF 33KB)
Since 1999, Warringah Council has been monitoring our rockpools, Narrabeen Lagoon and Manly Dam for a range of water quality parameters. These parameters are indicative of suitability for swimming and the protection of public health.
Currently the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) through its Beachwatch program, monitor all patrolled beaches in Sydney, including those on the Northern Beaches.
Council monitors a variety of parameters, most importantly for bacteria which is indicative of faecal contamination (from sewer overflows or domestic pets). Thes type of pollutants (especially pathogens such as bacteria, protozoans and viruses) in the water can lead to human health issues such gastrointestinal symptoms, eye, ear, nose and throat infections, skin irritations and respiratory diseases. These impacts can be exacerbated by high rainfall events creating a ‘first flush’ result of elevated levels.
Warringah Council and EPA Beachwatch recommend you avoid swimming after heavy rain.
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