South Curl Curl Rock Pool

 “The sea! the sea! the open sea!, The blue, the fresh, the ever free!” – Bryan W. Procter

The Splosh migrated to South Curly on the 31-10-2012 at around 11AM. A light noreasterly accompanied a gloriously sunny 24c,  and our Oceanophiliacs were excited and in fine fettle! Their mood was ably assisted by the more than ample ticketed and Warringah Residents parking, located a short walk from the pool. Bus transport also services this beach area.
The pool was located at the south end of the beach in a beautifully protected sun trap with a scenic view running up the beach to North Curly. This is an ideal family spot as there is a toddlers pool and a large 50m pool, which is divided into both leisure and a lapping areas. It was high tide and the surf ran adjacent to the pool which momentarily enticed Cousteau, but the water temperature was a brisk 18c and so it was left for another day, when the cold current had disappeared.The pool was well maintained and the water was superbly clear with a magnificent aqua blue tinge. There was disabled access and the amenities were also in good condition.

Ghandi took us off to the beach kiosk, which was situated on the beachfront a few steps away from the rock pool for a gentle repast. It was here that the Splosh discovered a 'diamond in the rough' for housed in the old surf building was a Kiosk/Cafe, which had a distinctly laid back Californian vibe.  There was both indoor and outdoor casual seating and the near perfect view of the crystal clear, light blue water in the large picture windows echoed a David Hockney sensibility. A well priced extensive menu of toasted sandwiches and the like, rounded off a beautiful swim. All that we needed was for the Beach Boys to serenade us and all would have been right in our world!

The Splosh were overwhelmed with their discovery on this excursion.

Splosh Rating ****and 1/2 stars.