Kramer Photography.

Kramer Photography.

Kramer Photography.

The Austi noticeboard is awesome.

Some swimming angel writes in chalk the date, water temperature and a quote or a riddle for the day.

It’s these personal touches that makes life magic.

Locals leave their belongings undercover on benches next to the noticeboard and dingy toilets, then walk about 30 metres down to the pools.

There are two. The narrower one on the right when looking out to the ocean is 50 metres, a local assures me, and the one on the left is a little smaller.

I choose the 50 metre pool, of course.

The waters are crystal clear.

With each long lazy stroke I watch the sand puff up like smoke from the shallow bottom of the pool.

Swirling.

The sharp barnacled walls closest to the beach-end of the pool make kicking off after a tumble turn a little painful.

Best to do tumble turns at the far end jetting out into the sea rather, and just stop and turn around on the beach side.

After my 20 laps I jump into the smaller pool, swimming like a little froggy underwater and running my fingers through the soft sand, like a loving owner does her pet dog.

Lush.

Austi is a lovely location to visit but I don’t belong here.

I miss the Conti.

Austinmer Ocean Pools gets 8/10 in my Pool Review of ocean baths:

  1. Two pools – the narrower one is 50 metres
  2. The other shorter one is great for wading in and for children
  3. Panoramic view of the ocean
  4. Cold outdoor showers to wash off
  5. The noticeboard is a sweet touch
  6. Dinky cafes and restaurants overlook the beach – great choice for foodies and coffee drinkers

Next stop… Wombarra

ENDS

Photo 1 – “Austinmer Aerial” by Kramer Photography

Photo 2 – “Austimer Pool Sunrise” by Kramer Photography

Photo 3 – “Austinmer Pool” by Kramer Photography

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