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Bondi Icebergs is one of those places that makes you feel brave before you have even touched the water. The ocean pool sits right on the edge of the headland, white rails against turquoise, and waves occasionally lift a veil of spray over the lap lanes. It looks like a postcard from the promenade, but the real fun starts when you pay the small entry and step down to the deck. Lifeguards keep a casual but watchful eye, lane ropes are set for steady laps, and the thud of the surf becomes a metronome. On a calm day the pool is glassy and blue. When the swell is up you get a salty slap across your shoulders and a quick grin at the person in the next lane.
Facilities are exactly what you want for a swim with a side of scenery. Change rooms are tidy, hot showers take the edge off the wind, and there are benches where you can wrap up in a towel and watch the horizon. Bring goggles and a cap if you plan to put in some distance, and throw a dry layer in your bag because the breeze can turn suddenly. The adjoining sauna is a welcome thaw after a few cold laps, and grabbing a coffee from the kiosk before or after adds to the ritual. If you are not swimming, the clifftop terrace is a brilliant spot to watch the light shift across the bay and to take a few photos without getting splashed.
Weekday mornings feel almost meditative, while weekends buzz with families, visiting swimmers and locals getting their fix. Entry is open to everyone, no membership required, which keeps the vibe welcoming. Respect the whistle if conditions kick up, rinse the salt from the deck when you are done, and give yourself time to sit and take it all in. Few places wrap exercise, sea air and a front row Bondi view into one simple experience quite as neatly as Icebergs.