Bogey Hole

A semi-enclosed natural rock formation next to Bronte Baths at the southern end of Bronte Beach, used as a swimming hole by locals for over a century. No lanes, no straight edges and no entry fee: it is the pool to choose when the lap pool alongside is full. Free.

Coordinates: -33.9048348, 151.2669404

Part of Sydney's ocean pools cut into the rock

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