Whether it’s a 15-person infinity pool with harbour views, a shady pool on a Sardinian-inspired terrace in Newport, or a magical bush-shrouded saltwater pool hidden in a garden in Maroubra, Sydney’s pools are a summer must. But with recurring and long-term costs to consider, it’s important to do your research before making a splash.

The best thing about Sydney’s pools is their location, which makes them a perfect spot to swim, relax and admire the cityscape all at once. Located at the base of cliffs and rocks around Sydney’s coastline and harbour’s edge, they’re tucked away from the hustle and bustle. Dozens of ocean and harbour pools dot the city’s beaches, with 30 between Palm Beach and Cronulla and more than 40 at Coogee.

Some of the pools were built by locals, while others were designed by architects and are heritage listed. While some are still pristine and gleaming, many have been spruced up with upgrades to ensure they’re safe to swim in.

Bondi Icebergs is undoubtedly one of the world’s most famous ocean pools, while Bondi Baths is a charmingly quaint tidal pool where swimmers are welcome all year round. It’s also home to the only women-only ocean pool in Australia, McIver’s Ladies Baths, which dates back to the 1880s.

On the North Shore, you’ll find the opulent Mccallum Pool, which was originally a rockpool built in order to facilitate safe harbour swimming and has kept its heritage feel. This is a great spot to come for a harbour-side swim with the kids or to soak up the city skyline from the pool’s pontoon of diving blocks.

In inner-Sydney, Prince Alfred Park Pool is a slice of summer perched between Surry Hills and Redfern. Its buttercup yellow sun umbrellas and sweeping lawns abound with sunbathers, while the 50-metre pool is always that jump-right-in temperature. For locals with a membership, you can take your swim to the next level by using the park’s fitness facilities and enjoying a post-swim lunch on the grass.

For those who want to stay closer to home, Shelly Park Beach’s ocean pool sits beside a big patch of green, so you can dunk your head or do laps and then have a picnic on the shoreline. Dogs are also welcome to join in on the fun at this spot.

With over a dozen pools dotted across the city, it’s easy to find your new favourite swimming spot. And with a range of swimming pool financing options available from Viking Capital, you can finally get the pool of your dreams. For more information, please visit our website today. We would love to help you achieve your dream swimming pool!