Activities Southport

The Rockpools

A popular family swimming and rockpool spot on the Southport foreshore, rated 4.7 across more than 400 reviews.

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Why it's worth checking out

The Rockpools sit on Marine Parade at Southport, on the Broadwater foreshore on the northern Gold Coast. A much-loved family attraction, this free public swimming and water-play area — built along the lovely Broadwater Parklands foreshore — is a hit with families, combining safe, fun water play with a beautiful waterside setting and surrounding parkland.

The appeal is that combination of family-friendly water fun and a gorgeous foreshore setting: the rockpools and water-play areas are perfect for kids to splash and play safely, while the surrounding Broadwater Parklands offer lawns, picnic spots and lovely views, making it a great spot for a family day out by the water.

With a 4.7 rating from more than 400 reviews, it's a firm family favourite. The rockpools are a free public facility, but they're seasonal and conditions, opening times and any maintenance vary, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — and taking sun protection and supervising children around the water — while enjoying the water fun and foreshore setting at the Southport Broadwater Parklands.

Reviewed by Iyan B.