Swimming activities in Sydney
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Bondi Icebergs Swimming Club
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Dawn Fraser Baths
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Maroubra Beach
The ‘Bra’ is almost Bondi’s match in the waves department, but its suburban location provides immunity from Bondi’s more pretentious trappings. The notorious Bra Boys gang (documented in the movie Bra Boys by Sunny Abberton) remains entrenched in the community psyche, but don’t let it keep you out of the surf.
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Aquatic Centre
Indulge your Ian Thorpe or Misty Hyman fantasies in the actual record-shattering pool that was used in the 2000 Olympics. There’s also a leisure pool with a cool whirlpool in one corner, a state-of-the-art gym, a cafe and a swim shop. Wheelchair accessible.
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Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Pool
Sydney’s best saltwater pool – smack bang next to the harbour – is a magnet for water-loving gays, straights, mums and fashionistas. Serious lap swimmers rule the pool, so maintain your lane if you’re not so serious. Wheelchair accessible; five-star change rooms.
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Cook + Phillip Park
This Olympic-sized indoor pool has a hydrotherapy area and a gym ($18 including pool use), plus massage, pilates, a basketball court, yoga, swimming lessons and a wave pool to cool off the kids.
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North Sydney Olympic Pool
Next to Luna Park is this art deco Olympic-sized outdoor pool, plus a 25m indoor pool, kids’ splash zones, a gym ($18.50 with pool access), a crèche and a cafe, all with unbelievable harbour views.
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Victoria Park Pool
This 50m heated outdoor pool in Victoria Park serves as Newtown and Glebe’s beach. There’s also a gym ($15 with pool access), a crèche, a cafe and a swim shop.
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Wylies Baths
On the rocky coast, south of Coogee Beach, this superb seawater pool (1907) is more targeted to swimmers than general beachgoers. After your swim, take a yoga class ($15), enjoy a massage or have a coffee at the kiosk, which has magnificent ocean views.
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MacCallum Pool
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