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Morning coffee and the convict’s pool

Start your day with a quiet coffee before the crowds arrive at the historic ocean pool.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 08:00

    Coffee Break

    Pick up a coffee from Coffee Break. This roaster opens at 07:30 on weekdays, so arriving at 08:00 ensures you catch it early and quiet.

  2. 08:11

    The Bogey Hole

    Walk down to The Bogey Hole. It is carved out of the rock by convicts and serves as a relaxing ocean pool at the bottom of King Edward Park.

  3. 08:50

    One Penny Black

    End your morning with a sit-down drink at One Penny Black. This café is open from 07:00 on weekends, giving you plenty of time to enjoy a final coffee or tea.

Local tip

Coffee Break is closed on Sundays, so if you are visiting then, swap the first stop for One Penny Black which opens at 07:00 on weekends.

Check before you go

  • Coffee Break (Mo-Fr 07:30-12:30) is only open on weekdays.
  • One Penny Black is open Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00 and Sa,Su 07:00-16:00.

Worth knowing

  • Coffee Break is open at 08:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

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