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The Dawn Fraser Baths in Balmain's Elkington Park is the oldest pool and swimming club in Australia, dating back to the early 1880s.
The Dawn Fraser Baths in Balmain's Elkington Park is the oldest pool and swimming club in Australia, dating back to the early 1880s. The tidal flow salt water pool is fed by the harbour, and at low tide, a sandy beach for children opens up. Home to the UTS Balmain Water Polo Club, it hosts international water polo competitions.
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Fitzroy Ave, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
+61 2 9555 1903
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