About Fairy Bower Sea Pool
Fairy Bower Sea Pool is a historic ocean pool on the rocky coastline between Manly Beach and Shelly Beach in Manly, Northern Beaches, New South Wales. Built in 1929, the 20-metre seawater pool is set at the base of the Fairy Bower headland within Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve. It is notable for its sheltered swimming, snorkelling, and scenic coastal setting with views of the headland and bay.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rectangular seawater ocean pool filled by tides and waves, set on a rocky platform below the Fairy Bower headland. The pool is surrounded by natural rock, concrete decking and stairs for access. The setting offers views of Cabbage Tree Bay, Shelly Beach and the coastline. Visitors can swim laps, snorkel in clear water, sunbathe on the surrounding rocks and walk the coastal path between Manly and Shelly Beach. The area is exposed to ocean conditions and water levels vary with tide and swell.
Key highlights
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20-metre ocean-fed seawater pool between Manly Beach and Shelly Beach
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Located within Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve with clear water for snorkelling
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Scenic position beneath Fairy Bower headland with coastal views
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Part of the historic network of Northern Beaches ocean pools built in 1929
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Direct access to the Manly to Shelly Beach coastal walk