Features

Giles Baths is located at the foot of the northern headland of Coogee Beach.

It's a natural rock pool, known as the "Bogey hole" and was used by male bathers in the nineteenth century and continues to be used today.

It's a popular swimming hole with young people and is a fun place to explore from Coogee Beach. You can access it from the Coastal Walkway in Dunningham Reserve, near where the Bali Memorial stands, or walk along the rocky foreshore north of Coogee Beach. The entry portico from the original "Giles Gym and Baths" still remains.

The baths can be rough during strong surf conditions and Lifeguards are often kept busy with first aid for bumps, cuts and bruises.

History

What is the history of this once famous eastern suburbs institution? Why was it demolished and were the baths really the exclusive domain of male patrons?

Use this link to the Library's new local history platform Our Story for the full history of Giles Baths.