Sydney Swim Experience
March 22 - March 27 2026
The ultimate ocean pool and harbour experience in iconic Sydney.
A 6 day combination of walking, swimming and exploring new pools every day including the famous Bondi Icebergs and North Sydney pool beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The aim is to complete 2-3 swims each day, you swim as far as you want - the goal is to embrace the heritage and story behind each unique pool.
We have devised a unique swim program for each location and you can complete as much as you wish, whether it’s a dip, a pootle with fins, or a 3k epic - the choice is yours.
TOTAL COST
twin share $2400 AUD per person
Immerse
Stunning ocean and harbourside pool swims in historic locations around the incredible city of Sydney.Food
We will buy you a cuppa somewhere fabulous each day. You will be required to purchase all food except for one dinner at the delicious Louis restaurant and lunch on the launch.stay
Five nights at Adina Apartment hotel in a twin share studio.learn
Whilst not a ‘coached’ swim holiday feel free to ask our guides to check your stroke in the many pools we visit in incredible locations.Relax
With most evenings to yourself you might choose a night out in Sydney, or enjoy an early night with takeaway.swim
No swim is the same, we visit some of Sydney’s most iconic and picturesque ocean and harbour pools.Who is this holiday for
This trip is for those seeking a swim adventure with people who want to do the same. At each pool we will provide you with the history of the pool and a suggested session to swim there inspired by past swimmers. You can therefore swim as far or little as you wish in each location.
You do not require open water experience to come on this trip but do need to have enough fitness to walk 6km on uneven terrain interspersed with swimming, have enough confidence to swim in deep water unaided and be willing to share a bathroom and bedroom.
What's included
- Six days of fun filled swimming activities
- 5 nights’ accommodation in a twin share room at the Adina Apartments, Coogee.
- Boat Cruise around Sydney Harbour.
- Pool entry fees to each location.
- Coach hire from our hotel across Sydney on 2 mornings.
- Dinner on Thursday night and lunch aboard our harbour launch on Tuesday.
- Fabulous merchandise to make your swimming holiday just that little more special.
What's not included
- Travel to and from Coogee, Sydney.
- All meals and alcohol except those mentioned above. Coogee has so many great local cafes and meal spots to cater for every need.
- Travel on public transport.
- Great weather. Our itinerary cannot be fixed as weather conditions require us to be flexible however the beauty of a Swimming Women holiday is that even though it may rain it wont dampen our spirits or sense of adventure.
- This is not a swim coaching holiday however we will give you some pointers to help your swimming, made fun in the many ocean pools we encounter.
Day 1
Travel to Sydney.
Check in from 3pm at Adina Apartments, 183 Coogee Bay Rd, Coogee.
Swim at Wylie's Baths or McIvers Ladies Baths. Explore the area around Coogee, dinner at your leisure, and get a good nights sleep for a fun packed few days ahead.
The Coogee to Bondi Beach Walk.
Day 2
Swim in four of the most iconic ocean pools. We'll be walking the famous Coogee to Bondi coastal path, and stopping to swim at Giles Baths, Bronte, Clovelly and then finally the famous Bondi Icebergs Club.
Along the way we'll take time for lunch, sightseeing and selfies.
• It’s a casual 6km walk with amazing views (some sections have stairs).
• On the route there are numerous water filling locations, toilets and plenty of food/ coffee options to choose from.
The Coogee to Bondi walk.
The Bronte ocean pool.
Swimming Women at Giles Baths.
Swimming Women on the Coogee to Bondi walk.
The Clovelly ocean pool.
The Bondi Icebergs Club pool.
Day 3
Beginning with a swim at Dawn Fraser baths in Balmain we then cruise the harbour on our own private launch from Balmain to Lavender Bay for lunch and sightseeing.
We'll visit Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden before an afternoon swim at the famous North Sydney pool under the Harbour Bridge.
The evening is yours to relax and explore this amazing city.
The North Sydney Pool.
A swim from our own luxury launch.
Cruising the harbour on our private launch.
McIvers Ladies Baths.
Day 4
Staying close to our Coogee base, we start our day with a sunrise swim at McIvers Ladies baths. After breakfast we head south to Maroubra to swim at Mahon pool, and then walk north to enjoy the fabulous Wylies Baths. There is so much to see and enjoy.
The afternoon is yours to enjoy Sydney as you wish, relax, shop or explore more pools to the south.
Wylie Baths.
Mahon Pool.
Mahon Pool.
Mahon Pool.
Day 5
On our last full day in Sydney we travel to the north shore for a different perspective.
Swimming at South Curl Curl and Freshwater rock pool, we then explore the ocean, and coast within the Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve. We head back to Coogee with a ride on the Manly ferry (Charlottes favourite) taking in the harbour in the heart of the city, We'll finish with a final meal together.
South Curl Curl.
Freshwater.
Manly.
Day 6
We will seize the day and take a swim in our favourite local pool, close to the hotel before a final breakfast and cheerio by 9am. Hotel check out is 10am.
