Wylie's Baths

Founded in 1907 by long-distance swimming champion Henry Alexander Wylie and set on a timber deck beneath the cliffs at the southern end of Coogee, with a 50-metre tidal pool cut into the rock. The deck gives 180-degree views over the ocean, including Wedding Cake Island. Admission is around AU$8.50 and pays for the upkeep; there are change rooms, a kiosk and yoga programmes, and lifeguards in summer.

Location and Access

Beneath the cliffs at the southern end of Coogee Beach, on a heritage timber boardwalk.

Pool Type

Baths

Water Temperature & Best Season

Refreshed daily by the tide; lifeguards are on duty during summer.

Facilities

Change rooms, Lifeguards

Category: Beaches & Water

Tags: baths, 50m, 1907, timber deck, paid entry, coogee

Coordinates: -33.9255844, 151.2594111

Part of Sydney's ocean pools cut into the rock

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