Kings Beach Bathing Pavilion, Heritage-listed bathing pavilion in Kings Beach, Australia

Kings Beach Bathing Pavilion is a one-storey brick and plaster building with a red roof, designed by Clifford Ernest Plant and built in 1937 by Ralph Alexander Lind. Its two toilet wings extend north from the main core, which held a kiosk, a spare room, and an entrance vestibule with ticket box.

The pavilion was built in 1937 following a design by architect Clifford E Plant commissioned by Landsborough Shire Council. The project reflected growing efforts to develop beach locations as travel destinations and provide the necessary infrastructure.

The building shows how beach visits became a popular leisure activity in the 1930s and how communities invested to welcome swimmers. Its design reflects the desire of that era to make public bathing places not just functional but also visually appealing.

The pavilion stands on Ormonde Terrace at the northern end of Kings Beach, a short walk from the surf club and the rock pools. It is a one-storey brick and plaster building with the toilet wings extending north from the central core, so look for the entrance vestibule and ticket box facing the beach. The kiosk and changing facilities described in 1937 are not confirmed as operating today, so check locally before relying on them.

The building was the first major infrastructure project by local authorities to position Kings Beach as a travel destination. This early investment helped establish the area as a modern beach holiday location.