Sydney Guide: Exploring Iconic Ocean Pools from Bondi to Coogee
Sydney features several ocean and outdoor pools operating year-round, serving as swimming spots and vantage points for coastal views. Visitors can explore these historic locations on foot, by paddle, or during coastal walks.
Bondi Icebergs and Bronte Baths

Dating back to 1929, Bondi Icebergs at Bondi Beach features a bright-white lap pool and requires an entry fee. Nearby at Bondi Beach, North Bondi offers an ocean pool suited for children. At Bronte Baths, visitors can swim in an ocean-fed lap pool with no entry fee, located along a 1km coastal walk from Bondi Icebergs. A wide grassy park with barbecues and tables sits behind the beach.
Wylie's Baths and Mahon Pool

Established in 1907 by champion swimmer Henry Alexander Wylie, Wylie's Baths in Coogee is a tidal pool offering views over the Pacific Ocean to Wedding Cake Island, alongside Pilates, yoga, and strength classes. Another option in Coogee is McIver's Ladies Baths, which is exclusively for women and children. In Maroubra, Mahon Pool was created in 1935 using a natural rock pool foundation and is accessible via a coastal walking track at the base of Jack Vanny Reserve.
Murray Rose Pool

Located at Redleaf Beach in Double Bay, Murray Rose Pool features a timber pontoon floating inside a netted swimming enclosure and a timber perimeter for walking. It is located a 15-minute drive from Sydney CBD or a 12-minute walk from Double Bay Wharf.
Dining Options
Bondi Trattoria (Bondi): Italian dishes such as calamari fritti, hand-stretched pizza, and fresh fish of the day, operating since 1987.
The Bogey Hole Cafe (Bronte): Bacon-and-egg rolls and coffee.
Coogee Wine Room (Coogee): Cheese, charcuterie, and wine options.
The Grumpy Baker (Maroubra): Pastries, coffee, and sausage rolls.
The Redleaf Cafe (Double Bay): Breakfast items, burgers, and salads.
The Golden Sheaf (Double Bay): Pub classics.

