Northbridge Baths is a terrific hidden jewel on the north shore of Sydney.

How much fun has my family had at Northbridge Baths over the years???

It’s a great little spot, much loved by local families and it was a home away from home for us for the years we lived close by.

We’ve moved further away now, but we’ll still visit over this summer.  Now that my five year olds can swim, it’s becomes an almost-relaxing place to visit. I still have to keep a close eye on them but it’s great to be able to swim around with them, jump off the boardwalks etc etc

However! There have been some changes for this year, and I’m sad about them.  The’re no longer a charge to go in BUT…. the kiosk is no longer open at all times – BOO HOO!

No coffees for me and hot chips for the kids, except on Saturday mornings when the Northbridge Amateur Swimming Club will have the cafe up and running. Good for them.

The rest of the time, we’ll have to lug everything we need down the steep hill.   It’s pretty hard going with a stroller by the way, especially on the way back to the carpark, but worth it.

Anyway, here are the updated details.

Northbridge Baths Widgiewa Road Northbridge 2063

Phone: 9958 7915

Website: click here

Open: Baths open all year round 24 hours a day.  Toilet blocks opened approximately 6am – 6pm.

Northbridge Baths is an enclosed area of beach and water in calm and scenic Middle Harbour. Surrounded by bobbing yachts and wooded slopes, the baths are enclosed by a wooden boardwalk.

There is a good area of shallow water for children to run and splash about in, then deeper waters with marked lanes and a diving area.

There is a large area of beach for playing plus an extensive grassy area. Tables, chairs and sun-loungers are set out under shade and there is plenty of space to sit on the stepped terrace seating by the beach. There are gas barbecues. The baths are unsupervised.

Cafe: No, sadly

Toilets: Large change room with benches, toilets and hot showers

Shade: Plenty on grassy areas from shadecloth and trees

Playground: No, but grassy space to kick a ball

Mum’s report: Lots and lots of space for the kids to run around and play makes this a great spot to meet up with friends

Extras:  The Northbridge Amateur Swimming Club welcomes swimmers for their many squads and races, see all the info in the comment below.

Map reference: Gregory’s 286 D13, Sydway 257 D10, UBD 196 J14

Parking: Free carpark on Widgiewa Road, just above the baths. It’s a steep walk down! Can be hard to park on sunny public holidays.

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At low tide, there’s plenty of space for beach cricket!

Have you visited Northbridge Baths?  Is there another baths or rock pools that is a special place for your family?