Our picks of the best places to swim on the NSW coast, whether you want a sunrise lap session, somewhere safe for the kids, or a pool worth planning a road trip around.
Best ocean pools and rock pools in Sydney
The best ocean pools and rock pools in Sydney, from Bondi Icebergs to Bilgola: what makes each worth the trip, and who it suits best.
Best ocean pools in NSW
The best ocean pools, rock pools and natural pools in NSW, from Newcastle to the far South Coast: why each is worth the drive.
The best ocean pools for kids in NSW
The best NSW ocean pools and rock pools for kids, with toddler pools, shallow ends, lifeguards and a cafe close by, from the Northern Beaches to the South Coast.
The best ocean pools for lap swimming in NSW
The best NSW ocean pools for swimming laps: 50 m lanes, black lines and sunrise sessions, from Bondi Icebergs to Woonona and Merewether.
The most accessible ocean pools in NSW
The NSW ocean pools with ramps, beach-style entries and deep-water wheelchair access, from Watsons Bay to Shellharbour, and what each one is really like to get into.
Rock pools near me
Every pool in NSW, sorted by how close it is to where you are right now.