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Merewether Ocean Baths via Yuelarbah Track

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New South Wales

Merewether Ocean Baths via Yuelarbah Track

Easy

4.7

(3)

121

hikers

Merewether Ocean Baths via Yuelarbah Track

01:44

6.41km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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191 m

Shepherds Hill Complex

Highlight • Historical Site

Shepherds Hill Complex (or Military Installations) was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register in 2010 and consists of an Edwardian-era cottage, gun battery, and observation post. All …

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1.66 km

Bar Beach

Highlight • Beach

Bar Beach is a beautiful beach with a surf club, restrooms, shaded picnic areas, and more! There is a good amount of parking, but it can get pretty busy on mid-summer weekends.

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3.20 km

Merewether Ocean Baths stand as the largest ocean baths in the southern hemisphere. It is free to enjoy these huge baths fed by the ocean. They have been around for almost 100 years and have public restrooms, toilets, and showers.

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6.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.07 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

257 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

17°C

12°C

65 %

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