Murray Rose Pool (Redleaf Pool)

Murray Rose Pool — long known as Redleaf Pool — sits on New South Head Road at Double Bay, on the shores of Sydney Harbour in the city's well-heeled eastern suburbs. A beautiful harbour swimming enclosure, it's a much-loved local spot — a netted, sheltered swimming area with calm, clear water, a lovely boardwalk and pontoons, set against a gorgeous harbourside backdrop.

The appeal is that combination of safe, calm harbour swimming and a stunning setting: the netted enclosure makes for a lovely, protected swim, while the boardwalk, the pontoons to laze on and the harbour views make it a beautiful spot to swim, sunbake and relax. It's a genuine harbourside gem, popular with families and swimmers alike.

With a 4.7 rating from more than 350 reviews, it's a much-loved spot. The pool is a free, open public swimming area, but conditions, the tides and any access arrangements vary, so it's worth checking before you go — and swimming safely and taking sun protection — while enjoying the calm harbour water and gorgeous setting at Murray Rose Pool at Double Bay.