Bogey Hole is a purpose built ocean swimming pool. It is the oldest on the east coast of Australia. It was hand-cut by convicts in 1819 for the personal use of Major John Morriset, the longest serving commandant of Newcastle. The pool was later dubbed the Commandant's Baths. It is at the bottom of Shepherd's Hill and has been repeatedly damaged by falling rocks.

The borough council enlarged the pool in 1863 and opened it to men only, except for specified times. In 1884 it was expanded to its present size. Bogey Hole is listed on the New South Wales Heritage Register.

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