Swimming Spots Sydney & Surrounds

Two deep, spring-fed freshwater quarry pools on the edge of the ocean at Angourie, a 10-minute drive south of Yamba.

Two deep, spring-fed freshwater quarry pools on the edge of the ocean at Angourie, a 10-minute drive south of Yamba.

A deep, clear rainforest pool at the base of Scout Falls, reached by a 20-minute creek scramble in Sherwood Nature Reserve near Coffs Harbour.

A deep, clear rainforest pool at the base of Scout Falls, reached by a 20-minute creek scramble in Sherwood Nature Reserve near Coffs Harbour.

Our pick of North Coast NSW swims, from Cabarita and Byron Bay to Angourie's quarry pools, Hat Head's tidal drift and Forster's low-tide rock pools.

Our pick of North Coast NSW swims, from Cabarita and Byron Bay to Angourie's quarry pools, Hat Head's tidal drift and Forster's low-tide rock pools.

A historic netted harbour baths wrapped in a timber boardwalk on Balmoral Beach: flat water, soft sand and views out through the Heads.

A historic netted harbour baths wrapped in a timber boardwalk on Balmoral Beach: flat water, soft sand and views out through the Heads.

A netted harbour swimming cove at Barangaroo Reserve, with sandstone blocks stepping into the water beneath the city skyline.

A netted harbour swimming cove at Barangaroo Reserve, with sandstone blocks stepping into the water beneath the city skyline.

A free heritage harbour pool on Cremorne Point with front-row views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, ten minutes by ferry from the Quay.

A free heritage harbour pool on Cremorne Point with front-row views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, ten minutes by ferry from the Quay.

Item added to your cart