1 / 3Maccallum Seawater Pool
📍 Cremorne Point, NSW
Open-air saltwater pool at Cremorne Point with 24/7 free entry, freshwater rinse shower, and sweeping views of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline. Narrow lanes fill up on weekends.
Came here two nights in a row to cool off in the end of Spring heat. Stunning views. Whole family loved it. From Inner West it was only 18min to get here, quicker than heading to any of the Eastern beaches. Parking was available both times (first night 8.15pm, second night 7pm). Free to enter and swim 24/7 in the saltwater pool with a freshwater shower to rinse off afterwards. Highly recommend and now one of our go-to swim spots.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with school-age swimmers who can share a narrow lane and handle open saltwater. Weekday evenings after offer noticeably fewer people and easier street parking. Toddlers and non-swimmers are better off watching from the edge — the pool is designed for swimming, not wading.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Helen Di Domenico
a year ago
“Came here two nights in a row to cool off in the end of Spring heat. Stunning views. Whole family loved it. From Inner West it was only 18min to get here, quicker than heading to any of the Eastern beaches. Parking was available both times (first night 8.15pm, second night 7pm). Free to enter and swim 24/7 in the saltwater pool with a freshwater shower to rinse off afterwards. Highly recommend and now one of our go-to swim spots.”
Jennifer H
3 months ago
“Salty, Cool, Refreshing, with incredible views. Its a narrow pool so it does get to feel a bit crowded. People sit along the edges. There’s a freshwater shower that looks directly over the harbour - breathtaking. Parking is very tricky - skinny roads and simply not much parking. Thankfully there are stairs near the playground that lead to the pathway along the water that leads to the pool.”
Cyber Security Goalkeeper
4 months ago
“Visited MacCallum Seawater Pool and loved how calm and refreshing the space felt. The view over Sydney Harbour and the city skyline makes it one of the most scenic swimming spots on the North Shore. The pool is clean, well-maintained, and perfect for a relaxed morning swim. Great place in Cremorne Point for a quiet dip with unbeatable harbour views.”
Melinda “Mel Peck” Peck
a month ago
“Beautiful, clean and just enough space to relax. Not too many people during the week.”
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Overview
Maccallum Seawater Pool sits right on Sydney Harbour at Cremorne Point — natural seawater, no fees, no closing time. A freshwater shower perched directly over the harbour lets you rinse with one of the best views in the city. The pool is narrow, so lap swimmers share space with sitters along the edges. Parking on surrounding streets is tight; walking in from nearby areas is the smarter move.
