Swim Year-Round in Sydney's top facilities
The locations we use for our
– Premium Adult & Children 7yrs+ Learn to Swim lessons
– Adult Overcoming Fear of Water
– Swimming Stroke Correction
Indoor Pool Locations – Swim Year-Round in Sydney’s Top Facilities
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Weekday Evenings 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Private and Small Group Sessions
Named after one of Australia’s greatest Olympians Ian Thorpe, this 50m pool is heated to 26oC all year round.
Parking available underneath at 299 Pyrmont St Ultimo
458 Harris Street
Ultimo, NSW
Cook And Phillip Pool
Tuesday & Friday Mornings – 6:30am – 8:00am
Saturday & Sunday Afternoons – 12:30pm – 5:00pm
Private and Small Group Sessions
Located under St Mary’s Cathedral, Cook and Phillip Park Pool is the underground pool hidden away from the hustle of the CBD above.
Heated to 26oC year-round, this is a great location if you are coming from outside the inner-city circle.
Parking available at the Cathedral Street Carpark
4 College St
Sydney, NSW
Swimming at Our Indoor Pools – What You Need to Know
Yes, both facilities require standard pool entry fees, which are paid directly at reception.
Yes, both Cook + Phillip and Ian Thorpe pools are heated and suitable for year-round swimming.
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Cook + Phillip: Paid parking is available nearby at Secure Parking, Cathedral Street.
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Ian Thorpe: There is a paid car park underneath the Centre. Street address is 299 Pyrmont Street, Ultimo
Yes, spectators are welcome, but they must pay the facility’s spectator entry fee. Children must be supervised and are not permitted on pool deck during coaching sessions.
Yes, access is available to the public, but it is separate from Swimly and may incur an additional fee.
Both pools have a depth range from 1.2m to 2m, allowing for standing areas and deeper water for more advanced drills.
Willoughby Swim Studio – NEW*
Closed from May – September
Saturday & Sunday Afternoons 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Private and Small Group Adult Sessions
A private oasis in this 20m lap pool. Ideal for those self concious
Heated to 28oC from October – April.
High Street
Willoughby NSW
The pool is solar heated and only suitable during the warmer months. It is not in use during winter due to lower water temperatures.
Yes, free street parking is available close to the pool entrance.
No, this is a private residential pool exclusively accessed by Swimly clients during booked sessions. This ensures privacy, calm, and a highly focused environment.
Yes, basic facilities are available on-site. We recommend arriving swim-ready for convenience.
Ideal for adults seeking privacy, trauma-informed sessions, or water confidence support—especially those who feel uncomfortable in public pool settings. Also suited for children needing a quiet, distraction-free learning space.
The pool has a shallow entry point of 1.2m, gradually deepening to approximately 1.5m—ideal for building water confidence and practicing safe progression.
Ocean Swim Locations – Build Confidence in Sydney’s Safest Bays
Malabar Beach
Sunday Mornings from 6:30am
Additional weekday sessions available by appointment
Also known as Long Bay, this calm and protected beach is perfect for ocean swimming, with clear waters, easy entry, and plenty of marine life to explore.
Fishermans Road
Malabar, NSW
Gordons Bay
Wednesday Mornings from 6:30am
Additional weekday sessions available by appointment
Tucked between Coogee and Clovelly, Gordons Bay is a sheltered Sydney gem — perfect for ocean swimming, building confidence, and exploring marine life in calm, clear waters.
Cliffbrook Parade
Coogee, NSW
If conditions are unsafe due to wind, swell or storms, your session will be rescheduled or moved to an alternative location. We’ll confirm changes in advance.
Yes. Both Malabar and Gordons Bay are protected, calm locations ideal for building confidence in open water. Many of our ocean water-fear clients begin here.
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Malabar Beach: Free street parking on Fishermans Road.
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Gordons Bay: Meet at the Clovelly Surf Club carpark.
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Malabar Beach: Public toilets and change rooms are nearby.
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Gordons Bay: Public toilets are available at nearby Clovelly Beach (5–7 minute walk).
Swimwear, towel, goggles, sunscreen. A wetsuit is optional, especially in cooler months. Fins or snorkels can be used for added confidence.
We offer both. You can book private 1:1 coaching or group sessions with our Saltwater Squad depending on your needs and availability.
Depth varies with tide and distance from shore — starts shallow (waist-deep) and gradually deepens to approximately 5m, making it ideal for progression and comfort.