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Best swimming spots in Sydney
Murray Rose Pool is one of Best swimming spots in Sydney.

1. Murray Rose Pool

8.3
New South Head Rd, Double Bay, NSW
Beach · 8 tips and reviews

Timothy C.Timothy Chapman: A beautiful harbour beach with a decent cafe! Great place to relax. Usually quiet. Pontoons are fun to swim out to and diving off the wharf is a rush!

2. Jellybean Pools

5.8
The Oaks Trail, Glenbrook, NSW
Bathing Area · 6 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: One of the best swimming holes around. Dive off a huge rock into the water.

Nielsen Park is one of Best swimming spots in Sydney.

3. Nielsen Park

8.8
Greycliffe Avenue, Vaucluse, NSW
Beach · 15 tips and reviews

Ang G.Ang Graham: Gorgeous beach/park on the Harbour. Great to relax, swim and watch the boat go past. No waves though.

Dawn Fraser Baths is one of Best swimming spots in Sydney.

4. Dawn Fraser Baths

7.9
Fitzroy Avenue, Balmain, NSW
Swimming Pool · 3 tips and reviews

margi b.margi boman: salt water pool awesome views of the harbour

5. Maccallum Pool

8.0
Milson Rd, Cremorne Point, NSW
Swimming Pool · 9 tips and reviews

Bethaney P.Bethaney Pennington: For an ocean swim without the sharks, just near the wharf Read more.

6. Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre

8.2
Olympic Blvd (Shane Gould Ave), Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
Swimming Pool · 20 tips and reviews

Rachel M.Rachel Mini: Rapid river, big water slide, kids equipment with little water slides, standing right beneath the water as the big bucket pours...Have a go at all of them!

Cook & Phillip Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre is one of Best swimming spots in Sydney.

7. Cook & Phillip Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre

7.9
4 College St, Sydney, NSW
Gym · St. James · 18 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: If you're in the city and you're looking for a pool - this is it! also includes hydrotherapy pool, wave pool, gym, classes and rehab services (massage etc). Pools: adult $6.50 per visit.

Manly Beach is one of Best swimming spots in Sydney.

8. Manly Beach

9.4
North Steyne (at The Corso), Manly, NSW
Beach · 148 tips and reviews

Edward K.Edward Kindred: If getting in the water go to the southern end of the beach, Its less crowded by tourists and is always patrolled.

Manly Waterworks is one of Best swimming spots in Sydney.

9. Manly Waterworks

West Esp, Manly, NSW
Swimming Pool · 4 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Waterslide fun in Manly!

10. Jamberoo Action Park

8.0
1215 Jamberoo Road, Jamberoo, NSW
Water Park · 5 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: "Jamberoo, where you control the action!". Fun waterpark includes awesome waterslides, bobsled, chair lift, racing cars, mini golf, jumping rock and beach area.

Bronte Baths is one of Best swimming spots in Sydney.

11. Bronte Baths

Swimming Pool · Bronte · 1 tip

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Go there, do it.

Bondi Beach is one of Best swimming spots in Sydney.

12. Bondi Beach

9.4
Queen Elizabeth Dr, Bondi Beach, NSW
Beach · 310 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Visit this famous beach. We recommend watching the sun rise over the sea – absolutely spectacular. Swim at the end of Summer to enjoy the warmer water :)

Mahon Rock Pool is one of Best swimming spots in Sydney.

13. Mahon Rock Pool

8.7
Marine Pde., Maroubra, NSW
Swimming Pool · 5 tips and reviews

14. Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

8.4
456 Harris St, Ultimo, NSW
Swimming Pool · 29 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: A great place to go for a swim. Some say it is a 'fast pool', swimmers can get some great lap times here!

North Narrabeen Pool is one of Best swimming spots in Sydney.

15. North Narrabeen Pool

Narrabeen Park Pde, Narrabeen, NSW
Swimming Pool · 3 tips and reviews

16. Wylie's Baths

8.4
4B Neptune St, Coogee, NSW
Swimming Pool · Eastern Suburbs · 10 tips and reviews

Live EastLive East: A great ocean pool to swim laps, take the kids to snorkel and sunbake.

17. McIver's Ladies Baths

8.0
Beach St, Coogee, NSW
Beach · 5 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Ladies and children only at these baths!

Fairy Bower Pool is one of Best swimming spots in Sydney.

18. Fairy Bower Pool

8.3
5B Marine Pde, Manly, NSW
Swimming Pool · 1 tip
North Sydney Olympic Pool is one of Best swimming spots in Sydney.

19. North Sydney Olympic Pool

7.7
45 Alfred St S, Milsons Point, NSW
Swimming Pool · 23 tips and reviews

20. Parsley Bay Reserve

8.6
Parsley Bay Rd, Vaucluse, NSW
Park · 11 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Absolutely beautiful place! Perfect little rainforest-like oasis. Parking, kiosk, kids play area, beach & showers.