Bogey Hole

The name doesn’t match the décor at this spectacular outdoor pool in Newcastle. Bogey Hole should be called ‘Amazing Achievement Of Convicts Hole’ as it was built by convict labour in 1819. The construction of the pool, which involved digging into hard ocean rocks by hard men in the harsh outdoors, was ordered by Commandant Morisset who wanted a nice pool to splash about in. The poor convicts didn’t even get to use it but at least now anyone can enjoy it and take a wild dip. Bogey Hole's a popular spot for city dwellers who don't like getting sand in their shoes. And dogs.

Originally the pool was (unoriginally) called 'Commandant's Baths' and 'Bogey Hole' became a popular name later, from the Dharawal word meaning 'to bathe'.