Grannies Pool is a tidal inlet off Swansea Channel that fills up as the lake does each day. The water graduates in so it’s perfect for toddlers to wade around, plus the water is lovely and clean. Bring the bucket and spade and even some small floating toys. There’s plenty of sand to spread out your beach towel or sun shelter. It’s a popular spot on a hot day.
Did you know that its original name was Chanty’s Pool? Named after Bert Chant, a local who used to look after the area when it was a camping ground in the 1920s & 1930s. Over the years it’s come to be renamed Grannies Pool. A very popular spot for grandparents to take the grandkids for a dip in the heat.
Grannies Pool is located on the right-hand side of Blacksmiths Beach, off Gommera Street. You’ll find a dirt parking area near the ramp where you’ll see the Grannies Pool and Blacksmiths Breakwall sign. The ramp goes right down to the pool so you can bring your beach wagon onto the sand.
A few tracks lead through from the car park to the pool, however, it’s better to stick to the path. On a hot summer afternoon, the tracks are well known to be the home of sand midges. It’s better to visit the pool on a high tide so make sure you check before heading out. NSW Tides 2024-2025
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