“My soul is full of longing for the secrets of the sea, and the heart of the great ocean sends a thrilling pulse through me.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
On the 5-12-2012, a gorgeous sunny 29c with gentle wind from the west prevailed and Cousteau headed off on another lone adventure, this time to the Balmoral Baths. Although this is a popular spot for sun seekers, the Baths were relatively quiet. Balmoral is a large netted pool with a sandy bottom, 8 lanes for lappers and serviced with a large sand beach area. Architecturally there is an attractive board walk around the netted area of the pool. It was high tide and 19c with very clean water. The change rooms showers and toilets were very clean and well maintained.
Numerous cafes and restaurants service the area with a convenient kiosk at the pool. The pool environment is aesthetically pleasing surrounded by reserve, beach promenade and extensive beach front, which is astonishingly beautiful. This is a fairly sedate beach which is quite sheltered and faces the middle harbour. But is particularly popular during weekends and school holidays.
There is a bus service and also limited ticketed car parking beside the beachfront. There is also pram and disabled access available. A popular spot for family picnics and lazy days at the beach:)
Splosh Rating ****
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