A safe place for all women
Coogee’s historic women and children only rock pool
〰️ NEW SEASON HOURS: The Baths opening hours will be 7am to 7pm from Tuesday 1 October for Summer!
〰️ NEW SEASON HOURS: The Baths opening hours will be 7am to 7pm from Tuesday 1 October for Summer!
Hours of Operation
7am to 7pm, seven days a week from October 2024 through to end of March 2025.
7am to 4pm, seven days a week from April 2025 through to end September 2025.
On the glistening shores of Coogee Beach is Australia’s only rock pool dedicated to women and children. Open year-round and with low entry fees, our mission is to make ocean swimming safe and accessible.
SINGLE ENTRY $2.50
10SWIMS CARD 10 swims for the price of 9 for $22.50
ANNUAL SWIM FOB for $160.00
On 25 January 2024 the R&CLS Association unanimously agreed to waive all merchant fees to encourage the use of CREDIT and DEBIT cards. The use of cards is our preferred transaction method for entry and sales.
FACILITIES
McIver's Ladies Baths is perched on a cliff face and rock platform between the Ross Jones Memorial Pool and Wylie's Baths. The McIver's Ladies Baths have magnificent ocean views and are relatively well screened from the surrounding area. Steps lead from Grant Reserve, near the children’s playground down the cliff to the Baths.
The Baths consist of a large sea pool, sunbathing area, change rooms, amenities block and small clubhouse. It is surrounded by native coastal vegetation and small grassed areas.
Swimming pool is 32.9 metres long
Indoor Change Room with toilets, open showers and one enclosed shower.
A hot shower costs 20 cents, for 2 minutes
Outdoor Change Rooms and Shower (not heated)
The Sunroom (quiet area, no loud music, no nudity)
We ask for your co-operation in respect for other patrons and their rights to privacy by no photography being allowed anywhere in the Baths or within the grounds, and the environment.
The Baths has a no smoking, vaping, alcohol or loud music policy in any part of the McIver's Ladies Baths grounds or along the foreshore.
We have two sets of stairs that lead down to southern and northern ends of the Baths.
We ask that you take your rubbish home with you to assist the volunteers in keeping the site clean and presentable.
We prefer sales to be by credit and debit cards and have waived merchant/bank fees for patrons.
NO CASH sales for Merchandise or FOBS. Bank transfers can be made.
What People Are Saying
“…most amazing baths - a little slice of heaven for women, the energy is so peaceful and grounding”
— Lauren
“First time at the McIver Ladies Baths and I really regret not having visited much sooner. This is the best ocean pool experience I have had in Sydney. Highly recommend. And you cannot beat the price!”
— Dionne
“I can’t believe how warm it is...”