6 of Sydney’s Most Impressive Aquatic Centres
With the warmer weather easing into summer, pools and outdoor living areas become a hub for families to spend time together. But as global temperatures rise steadily, escaping the relentless heat is becoming more important than ever.
Luckily, Sydney has some of the best sea and freshwater swimming pools in Australia to help locals stay cool. Here are 6 of the city’s most impressive aquatic centres:
1. North Sydney Olympic Pool
The city’s most iconic swimming complex offers stunning views and facilities for water-based leisure activities, from a 50-metre indoor pool to a gym and sauna. Swimmers can also enjoy a cafe and a sundeck.
2. Bronte Baths
The historic Bronte baths are located right on the sand, and provide a tranquil spot for swimmers to escape the bustle of city life. The pool is enclosed by a green wall and a series of sandstone steps, offering a sanctuary from the surf. The pool’s green wall is covered in a unique blend of mosses, native plants and succulents that help to filter water naturally.
3. Sydney Rock Pool
Located on the eastern edge of Sydney Harbour, this spectacular pool is a sight to behold. Accessible via a steep walk from a coastal track at Jack Vanny Reserve, this tidal pool is set among exposed rock outcrops and offers swimmers the chance to swim in a sheltered harbourside tidal enclosure. The pool’s cliff-top location provides stunning views, and is a perfect spot for sunbathing.
4. Bilgola Beach Ocean Pool
This tidal pool in Bilgola, on the northern coast of NSW, is another iconic ocean pool. Despite its small size, the pool is a thriving marine ecosystem. Its sand, rocks and coral provide habitat for many different fish and other sea creatures. Its walls have been constructed using eco-friendly “green” concrete to avoid damage to the habitat. In fact, it’s even been used as a training ground for professional snorkelers and divers.
5. Port Macquarie Ocean Pool
This iconic sea pool is one of only a handful of such pools in Australia. Unlike traditional beachfronts, which are often dominated by surfers, ocean pools are accessible to people who feel too vulnerable to venture in the surf, including older people and children. From tiny Fairy Bower in Manly to the historic Wylie’s at Coogee and the Olympic-sized South Cronulla, New South Wales can boast almost 100 ocean pools, each with its own character.
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