Northbridge Baths 2010

It's after Easter, the weather is getting colder, but you can still swim in Sydney. At Northbridge Baths (Willoughby Council, Middle Harbour) the water was a bit freezey on entry, but as everyone always says, 'in a minute you'll be fine'. It was a strange llittle beach, a bit like Greenwich Baths, but very quiet. Partly because it is getting colder, I suppose. These paid baths are apparently open all year round (!), and also hire out kayaks.

There was a a small triangle of sand, a grassy area, and also a hidden waterfall that the children found. The pier around the water was nice and high, which made a good jumping-off zone. We've all gotten very into jumping. Also a good swimming area, with 8 lanes for laps.

At one point, Toby & Bea made friends with another family. Bea and the 3 other children were throwing bread into the water from the high pier for the fish. Toby was down in the water leaping about trying to catch one - at one point he chortled madly and shouted out, "I'm having fish tonight!".

Bea also found a treasure, 3 hidden golden Easter eggs in the wet sand. Even though she understood she shouldn't eat them, she carried them around for about an hour, as they were so precious.

There are some other beautiful areas near by, neighbouring sandy coves, all almost empty at this time of year. What a lovely spot - we'd never have found it if wasn't for this beach quest.