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Bondi Icebergs

Bondi Icebergs is the famous saltwater ocean pool on the southern headland of Bondi Beach - a 50-metre pool where waves wash straight over the edge, run by the Bondi Icebergs winter swimming club and open to the public most days.

What it is
A 50m saltwater ocean pool + a separate children’s pool, on the south headland
Public access
Open to the public 7 days (subject to tides & swim races)
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 6am–6:30pm, Sat–Sun 6:30am–6:30pm (check official for the day)
Closed
Thursdays for cleaning - often open Thursdays in summer when tides allow
Cost
A small entry fee applies for the pool (see official site)
Best for
Lap swimming, the view, the classic Bondi photo, a post-swim meal
Accessibility
Clifftop site with stairs - check with the club for access
Best time
Early morning at high tide, when the waves wash over the edge

Why visit Bondi Icebergs

Bondi Icebergs is the ocean pool cut into the rocks at the southern end of Bondi Beach - the one in every aerial photo, where the surf breaks straight over the wall into the lap lanes. It has been home to the Bondi Icebergs winter swimming club since 1929, and the public can swim in the pool most days for a small fee.

It’s worth the visit even if you don’t swim: the view back along the full length of Bondi from the pool deck is the beach’s signature outlook, and the Icebergs Club building above it houses a casual bistro and the well-known dining room, both looking straight down the coast.

What to do at Bondi Icebergs

  • Swim laps in the ocean pool

    The 50-metre pool is filled and flushed by the sea, so it’s cold, salty and often washed by waves at high tide - a completely different swim to the beach. There’s a separate smaller pool for children.

  • Take the classic Bondi photo

    From the pool deck and the headland path above it, you get the postcard view back along the whole beach. First light, before the pool fills, is best.

  • Eat or drink with the view

    The Icebergs Club building above the pool has a casual bistro and the more formal dining room and bar, both with the length of Bondi in front of them.

  • Start the coastal walk

    The Bondi to Coogee walk begins right here on the southern headland - the pool is the first landmark on the route.

  • Watch the winter swimmers

    The Icebergs club swims through winter (that’s the name) - the Sunday morning club races from May are a Bondi institution to watch.

Local tips

  • Go early. At first light the pool is quiet, the water is glassy between sets, and the photo back along the beach is at its best before the crowds arrive.
  • High tide is when it’s spectacular - that’s when the waves wash over the pool wall. Low tide is calmer and warmer but far less dramatic.
  • It’s closed on Thursdays for cleaning for much of the year, so don’t plan a Thursday swim without checking the pool’s live status first.
  • You don’t have to swim to enjoy it - you can walk out onto the headland path above the pool for the same view for free.
  • The dining room upstairs books out; the casual bistro is the easier option for a spontaneous meal with the same outlook.

Best time to visit

Early morning is the time to come - quiet water, the sunrise light on the pool, and the beach photo before the day’s crowds. The pool opens from 6am on weekdays and 6:30am on weekends.

The pool is at its most dramatic at high tide, when the surf breaks over the edge; it’s calmer and warmer at low tide. It closes on Thursdays for cleaning outside the summer peak, so check the official pool conditions page for the day you’re planning.

Getting to Bondi Icebergs

Walk from Bondi Beach
About 5 minutes from the middle of the beach: follow the promenade to the southern end and up Notts Avenue.
Bus
Take any Bondi Beach bus (333 or 380) to the southern end of Campbell Parade, then walk up Notts Avenue.
Train
Train to Bondi Junction, then a bus to Bondi Beach and a short walk to the southern headland.
Parking
Metered parking on Notts Avenue and Campbell Parade nearby - limited and it fills early on warm days.

Nearby places worth visiting

Where to eat nearby

The Icebergs Club building holds two of Bondi’s best-known view venues, and Campbell Parade’s cafés are a short walk down.

Frequently asked questions

Can the public swim at Bondi Icebergs?

Yes. Although Icebergs is a private winter swimming club, the ocean pool is open to the public most days for a small entry fee, subject to tides and swimming races. Check the club’s pool-conditions page for the day you’re planning.

What are the Bondi Icebergs pool opening hours?

The pool generally opens 6am–6:30pm on weekdays and 6:30am–6:30pm on weekends, though times vary with tides and events. Confirm on the official pool-conditions page before you go.

Is the Icebergs pool heated?

No. It’s an ocean pool filled and flushed by the sea, so the water is cold and salty - colder than a heated pool and often washed by waves at high tide.

When is Bondi Icebergs closed?

The pool is closed on Thursdays for cleaning for much of the year, though it often opens on Thursdays in summer when the tides allow. It can also close briefly for big surf, races or events.

How do you get to Bondi Icebergs?

It’s at the southern end of Bondi Beach on Notts Avenue - about a 5-minute walk from the middle of the beach, or a short walk up from the southern Campbell Parade bus stops.

Do you need to be a member to visit?

No. You don’t need to be a member to swim in the public pool or to eat at the bistro or dining room in the club building above it.

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Sources & last reviewed (2026-08-11)