Bronte is just over a kilometre's walk south of Bondi. The beach itself faces east and picks up swell from any direction, but bulky headlands to the north and south and clusters of underwater rocks make conditions challenging, especially for swimmers. The south headland shapes Bronte's premium wave, but it breaks across rocks so it's for confident board-riders only.
Those same rocks create a sheltered natural pool beloved of parents with young kids, while an ocean-fed lap pool tucked in beneath the south headland provides one of Sydney's finest saltwater swim experiences (free entry). A wide grassy park behind the beach has barbecues and picnic tables and gives way to a wooded gully between rows of expensive houses on the opposing hillsides.
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.
Haley King
Google review
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!
Yousef Dablin
Google review
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.
Jasper Lieo
Google review
Less people and smaller than Bondi, but free. It’s a little muddy in the pool, I got tangled by some long hair on my face a few time.
Pool is 30m length, about 150-180cm deep.
Medo Hamdani
Google review
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.
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Medo Hamdani
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