If swimming in the ocean gives you the chills, Sydney is the place for you.
With the best ocean baths and ocean pools anywhere in the world, there’s always somewhere spectacular to take a dip.
Many people don’t know that a lot of Sydney’s ocean pools were built during the Great Depression as a way to boost the economy and drive funding in to impactful local infrastructure developments. Something we can all be grateful for!
Build these in to your Walk, or just make sure to pack your swimmers because you never know when you’ll stumble across a beautiful spot to swim.
Fairy Bower Pool, Manly
The subject of thousands of photos every year - Fairy Bower is on the final stretch between Shelly Beach and Manly, a cool way to finish a long walk.
Little Manly Cove
With views across the Harbour, it’s the perfect spot for a dip before hitting the final 9km of the Walk.
Manly Harbourside Pool
Next to the old aquarium on the harbour side of Manly is the huge Manly Cove ocean pool. Stunning at all times of the day, but especially good for a sunset dip
Fairlight Pool
Fairlight Pool is a stunner. Kid friendly with plenty of rock pools to splash around, Fairlight Pool is one for the whole family to enjoy. Found at the end of the Spit to Manly Walk, it won’t disappoint.
Forty Baskets
2.5km from Manly amidst the very popular Spit to Manly Walkway, this stunning ocean pool has just been rebuilt with a great pontoon, ready for summer.
McCallum Ocean Pool, Cremorne Point
Spectacular views and sunsets from this glorious ocean pool, perched on Cremorne Point, looking back at the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.
Murray Rose Pool, Double Bay
Anywhere that has a wharf wrapping around the pool, and a floating pontoon is always going to be a ball of fun! Pack that with a great cafe and only a short walk from the Double Bay ferry, and you have yourself a day out.
Shark Beach, Bottle and Glass Point
Cutest little cafe and picnic spot on this gorgeous harbour beach. Check out that crystal clear water!
Parsley Bay, Vaucluse
Most people don’t realise there’s a huge shark net protecting the entire Bay at Parsley Bay. With crystal clear water and rarely any waves, it’s an absolute gem on a hot summers day.
Bondi Icebergs Ocean Pool
There is no better way to start the day - or watch one of Sydney’s spectacular ocean sunrises than down at Bondi Icebergs Pool. Add that to the fact that it’s one of the most iconic spots in Sydney, and you have all the excuses you need to jump in!
