Como Tidal Baths in Spring

Name: Como Tidal Baths.

Where: Como Pleasure Grounds, Como, Sydney NSW

Type of Pool: Netted

Car parking: There is a car park at the Pleasure Grounds but it can get pretty busy on a sunny day, but there is a good amount of street parking.

Tips: Right next to the pool is the Como Bridge that is well worth walking across for some views of the river.

Como Tidal Baths

I’ve been working away on a cool little project over the past few years called Pools of the Sea. Where I’m attempting to photograph 100 pools that are connected to our beautiful Oceans.

Some are rock pools, some are tidal baths in netting bays or beaches. Some are a classic outdoor pools but on the coastline and some are just natural wonders.

It’s been great to research and explore some of these locations and hopefully one day I’ll hit the magic 100 mark and put it to bed with a book.

With all of these lockdowns we’ve had here in Sydney it’s been put a little on the back burner, but it has also given me the chance to explore a little closer to home.
So in saying that, here is number 5 on my list and one the closer pools to where I live, the beautiful Como Tidal Baths. It’s a netted pool located on the Georges River in the Sutherland Shire.

Surround by the family friendly pleasure grounds of Como, some great looking yachts and just underneath the historic Como bridge lies this sweet 50 meter swimming spot. Also not far from the historic Como hotel as seen here https://chasinglight.photo.blog/2021/11/06/jacarandas-in-como-nsw/

It’s also right next to a great cafe and a more traditional pool run by the local council if you preferred it to the saltwater variety.

A beautiful scenic pool to dive in at and do a few morning laps before you grab a coffee. Perfect for swimmers and family days with the kids alike.

It’s really a great location and has some nice angles for some pictures. Especially with such a scenic view of the bridge and railway. More from the bridge here https://chasinglight.photo.blog/2021/11/08/the-bridges-of-sydney-series-como-bridge-como-nsw/

I’ve always enjoyed my trips to Como and this part of town and it’s well worth a coffee and some exploration. If you are looking for places to swim in Sydney then add Como to the list.

Til next time!

Chris