Tuesday, 18 May 2010

Double Bay, Redleaf Pool

Redleaf Pool is an enclosed swimming area on Sydney Harbour, in the eastern suburb of Double Bay. There are two pontoons floating in the middle of the pool that are a perfect spot for swimmers to rest and enjoy the sun. Last weekend we had above average Autumn temperatures in Sydney, so the pool attracted quite a few swimmers but not quite the crowd it can usually attract in Summer. The kiosk and cafe behind the sandy beach provide glorious views over Blackburn Cove, Point Piper and Sydney Harbour. The pool is named after the Redleaf estate, which was owned by William Busby, a pastoralist and politician in the 1800s.
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35 comments:

  1. Luis GomezTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 00:17:00 GMT+10

    Looks wonderful. I would love to spend couple of hours like those guys on the barge.

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  2. TussyTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 00:38:00 GMT+10

    I need vacation too! The view look beautiful and relaxing moment is the key.

    My Inspiration
    My Mellow Yellow Monday

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  3. EG CameraGirlTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 02:02:00 GMT+10

    You sure have a long season for swimming in Sidney!

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  4. Sylvia KTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 03:31:00 GMT+10

    Oh, yes! What a wonderful looking place! I could use a vacation to a place like that! Terrific captures, as always! Have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  5. BillTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 07:32:00 GMT+10

    There won't be too many people swimming there today, I think.

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  6. JimTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 08:31:00 GMT+10

    Yes Bill, we've certainly had a change of weather since last weekend.

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  7. Carolyn FordTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 09:34:00 GMT+10

    Don't you hate to see the season end? I just love the mood that these times create...so carefree and happy...

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  8. JossieTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 09:50:00 GMT+10

    Looks great. Can't sharks get through there?

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  9. AnonymousTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 10:00:00 GMT+10

    What a peaceful sight. The words of you made me read it twice, being reminded that there's autumn down under, while people over here are getting ready for summer. Still working seven days a week, this surely looked alluring. Please have a wonderful Tuesday.
    daily athens

    p.s.: Thanking you so very much for the link.

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  10. JimTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 10:39:00 GMT+10

    Jossie, the pool enclosure has bars to keep the sharks out. You can probably have a closer look in the shot I posted yesterday from the boardwalk above the bars, with views towards Point Piper.

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  11. Photo CacheTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 10:43:00 GMT+10

    Oh I am so needing a vacation!

    Thanks for reminding me :(

    www.ewok1993.wordpress.com (my open id isn't working properly, sorry for signing on as photo cache)

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  12. JulieTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 10:46:00 GMT+10

    Ooo ... AND it has a coffee shop. Tick!

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  13. AlTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 11:11:00 GMT+10

    That looks like a great place for a swim. After our winter and cold, snowy spring I'm ready to move there!

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  14. JanieTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 12:27:00 GMT+10

    This looks like a wonderful place to swim and relax.

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  15. dianasfaria.comTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 13:15:00 GMT+10

    Looks like a lovely little place to go for a dip!

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  16. magiceyeTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 13:56:00 GMT+10

    place to chill!

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  17. RajeshTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 14:06:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful, very scenic.

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  18. My name is RietTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 16:25:00 GMT+10

    What a beautiful place to be. wonderful and great shots

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  19. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.Tuesday, 18 May 2010 at 16:52:00 GMT+10

    Hi J Bar,
    queste tue foto di Sydney sono veramente molto belle.
    Grazie della visita :-)

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  20. diane bTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 17:39:00 GMT+10

    Nice warm looking shots. I bet there wasn't anyone there today. (A very cold Brisbanite)

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  21. AnonymousTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 17:59:00 GMT+10

    Nice spot for a dip. I saw a TV show (Greatest Cities of the World - Griff Rhys Jones) and was amazed to read that there are around 300 sea water pools around Sydney. Must start saving and come see your beautiful city for myself.

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  22. Betty ManousosTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 18:00:00 GMT+10

    I need vacation right now!
    Your pictures put me in the BEST of moods!!
    Love all of them :)
    B

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  23. WolynskiTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 18:51:00 GMT+10

    Life in Australia sure looks good and the winters aren't bad either.

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  24. JossieTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 19:03:00 GMT+10

    Thank you for mentioning the Everyday life atw page. I joined!

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  25. LadyFiTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 20:28:00 GMT+10

    Oh, so refreshing! Fabulous.

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  26. Sallie (FullTime-Life)Tuesday, 18 May 2010 at 22:18:00 GMT+10

    I love the raft -- and I want to swim out to it. But I did read somewhere else that it is actually kind of cold there right now?

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  27. JennTuesday, 18 May 2010 at 22:39:00 GMT+10

    A very nice place to hang out, that's for sure. I'd love to live near the area. Such a pretty place.

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  28. Random TreasuresWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 06:13:00 GMT+10

    Wonderful place and nice beaches. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. NatureFootstepWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 06:24:00 GMT+10

    a swim sounds great :)

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  30. JimWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 07:45:00 GMT+10

    Sallie, that is true. We suddenly had a drop in the temperature this week and it's been raining every day. We're having a dose of Autumn reality.

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  31. HelsWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 14:48:00 GMT+10

    The cafe has been sited nicely off the beach and doesn't jar on the landscape. And it provides excellent views over the harbour!!! Perfect.

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  32. Bruce CaspersonnWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 16:01:00 GMT+10

    My dopey computer won't bring up Wednesday's post, and it looks good too. It's been doing a bit of that lately. Death to all computers! Aw well, perhaps to-morrow.

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  33. JimWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 16:17:00 GMT+10

    Bruce, my post for Wednesday is the beach that sits alongside this pool. I hope you will get a chance to see it.

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  34. Bruce CaspersonnWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 16:28:00 GMT+10

    Jim, it's the Court House I can't see, maybe to-morrow. This sort of thing is not unusual for my machine.

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  35. EdenWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 22:13:00 GMT+10

    What a great place! I love to visit there one day with the kids. Great captures.

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