Bondi Icebergs Club, Swimming club at Bondi Beach, Australia
Bondi Icebergs Club is a swimming club with outdoor pools built into the rocky shore at the southern end of Bondi Beach. The complex has two connected rectangular pools filled with turquoise water, marked by dark lane lines, and bordered by pale concrete decking with metal railings and ladders.
The club was established in 1929 and has been a fixture at the southern end of Bondi Beach ever since. Over the years, it has hosted events like Water Polo by the Sea and has appeared in advertisements and documentaries.
The club is known for its winter swimming tradition, and members compete in cold water throughout the year. Visitors can see the daily life of local swimmers who come for a dip in all seasons.
The pools are outdoors and exposed to the weather, so bring sun protection and check the conditions before you go. Access to the pool area involves steps and uneven surfaces, and the site can be crowded at peak times.
To maintain membership, swimmers must compete on three Sundays out of four for five years, a rule that keeps the club's winter swimming spirit alive. The club also has a small museum on the first floor, which displays its history.
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