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Swimming Pools

Bronte Baths

📍 Bronte, NSW

4.8(563 Google reviews)💰Free👶All ages

Thirty-metre ocean rock pool built into the rocks at Bronte Beach. Waves crash over the sides during sets. Free entry, change rooms, and good parking nearby. Located on the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk. Rated 4.8 from 563 reviews.

Free entryOcean waves over the wallsGood parkingBondi to Coogee walkSunrise swims
★★★★★Featured review by Medo Hamdani

One of the best places to swim in Sydney. If you have kids this is the right place for you. Can you believe that there is a high chance that you can find a parking nearby! It seems that everything is next each other, Whether you want to get a tan on the golden beach sands ⛱️ or to swim in the rock pool, you have got all of the options. Enjoy. If you liked this review, give it a thumbs up. Medo Hamdani BizMapper

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with confident swimmers who enjoy a natural, less-managed ocean pool experience. The waves crashing over the sides are exciting for older kids and adults. Depth at 150–180cm makes it unsuitable for non-swimmers without supervision. Sunrise sessions are especially recommended — fewer people and strong light over the water.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Free entry — no booking or payment required at any time
Pool is 30 metres long and 150–180cm deep — confident swimmers only
🎟️Parking nearby is notably easier to find than at Bondi Beach
🚗Sunrise sessions offer the best light and the fewest other swimmers

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.8

563 Google reviews

Free and uncrowded40%
Waves and natural ocean feel30%
Easier parking than Bondi20%
Occasional debris in water10%
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Medo Hamdani

3 months ago

One of the best places to swim in Sydney. If you have kids this is the right place for you. Can you believe that there is a high chance that you can find a parking nearby! It seems that everything is next each other, Whether you want to get a tan on the golden beach sands ⛱️ or to swim in the rock pool, you have got all of the options. Enjoy. If you liked this review, give it a thumbs up. Medo Hamdani BizMapper

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Jewelia Chang

4 months ago

Passed by the Bronte Baths on the Bondi to Coogee walking path and it was very cool to see people enjoying the natural baths!! I liked that it was not crowded and free unlike the more popular Icebergs in Bondi! It looked very clean and taken care of for being a public space.

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Haley King

a year ago

Loved everything about this place. 6am sunrise swim was amazing. Beautiful stunning location. Enjoyed the waves crashing up the sides, watching the surfers, the water was fresh and clean. I’d go here everyday if I lived nearby. Highly recommend!

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Yousef Dablin

11 months ago

This iconic rock pool is a must-visit for anyone who loves swimming. It’s a popular spot for locals, and I thoroughly enjoyed my morning swim as the sun rose. I highly recommend it.

Reviews from Google

Overview

Bronte Baths is a 30-metre rock pool cut into the ocean cliffs at Bronte Beach. Depth runs 150–180cm, and waves break over the walls during swells, making it more dynamic than a standard pool. Change rooms are on site. Free entry. Parking is available nearby — easier to find than at Bondi. Positioned on the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, it pairs well with the broader walkway as part of a longer outing.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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