Rock pooling
Exploring seashore pools at low tide for crabs, anemones, fish and other sea life.
Rock pooling
- To start
- $20
- Each month
- Nothing
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- Out and about
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's all about living things.
- It keeps taking you somewhere new.
- It gets you outside.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to have adventures
- You want to have more fun
- You want to switch off
Maybe not if
- You want something for any weather
- You want something fast and exciting
- You want it to be social
What it feels like
Rock poolingAverage nature & Outdoors hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$20Cheaper to start than 66% of hobbies
NothingAll of the cost is upfront
$20About $0.19 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Check the tide times, go out an hour before low tide and look under weed and rocks for crabs, anemones and blennies.
1 hour or moreOut and aboutVery easy to start
Questions
How much does rock pooling cost to start?
About $20 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, and nothing each month after that.
How much time does rock pooling take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do rock pooling?
Anywhere outside, like a park, a trail or a street.
Is rock pooling good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Check the tide times, go out an hour before low tide and look under weed and rocks for crabs, anemones and blennies.
Do I need other people for rock pooling?
No. It works fine on your own.