Summer at Marrinawi Cove
10am - 4pm
- 24 & 25 Jan
- 31 Jan & 1 Feb
- 7 & 8 Feb
- 14 & 15 Feb
- 21 & 22 Feb
- 28 Feb & 1 Mar
- 7 & 8 Mar
- 14 & 15 Mar
- 21 & 22 Mar
- 28 & 29 Mar
FREE
Sydney’s Urban Waterfront Oasis
Discover Marrinawi Cove, Barangaroo’s serene salt‑water swimming spot and one of Sydney’s most unique harbour experiences. Running every Saturday and Sunday from 6 Dece 2025 to 29 Mar 2026, this free summer activation offers clear waters, sunny relaxation zones, and live acoustic music each weekend.Located within Barangaroo Reserve, Marrinawi Cove is an easy escape from the crowded beaches—perfect for swimmers, families, and city explorers looking to enjoy the harbour without the commute.
Why People Love Marrinawi Cove
A Beautiful Harbourside Swimming Spot
Enjoy calm, crystal‑clear waters surrounded by sandstone steps, native planting, and stunning views of the Sydney skyline. It's a tranquil alternative to Sydney’s busy beaches.Free Live Music Every Weekend
Every Saturday and Sunday, Marrinawi Cove hosts free acoustic performances, creating the perfect laid‑back summer atmosphere.Gelato by the Water
Cool off with delicious gelato available onsite—ideal for families and sun‑seekers looking to relax by the water.Sydney’s Best-Kept Secret
Listed by multiple Sydney event sites as one of the harbour’s top hidden gems, Marrinawi Cove continues to grow its reputation as Sydney’s go‑to summer swim spot.Safety & Facilities
- The swimming enclosure is fully secured with a shark net.
- Water quality is monitored regularly.
- The cove is not staffed by lifeguards; visitors swim at their own risk.
- Dogs may swim but must remain leashed when walking around Barangaroo.
A Culturally Significant Sydney Swim Spot
Marrinawi Cove holds deep historical significance as a place where Gadigal people swam, fished and paddled for thousands of years. Its modern reinstatement aims to honour this history while opening the harbour for everyone to enjoy.Recent upgrades include:
- Expanded swimming area
- New ladders and access points
- Non‑slip platforms
- New leisure areas for picnics and sunbathing
- No diving
- Slippery surface
- Uneven surfaces
- No boats launching
- No kayaks
- Consumption of alcohol is prohibited
- Follow direction of Placemaking Rangers at all times
- Find out more information here
Similar to other small swimming locations on the harbour, the Marrinawi Cove area will not be staffed by swimming lifeguards or an equivalent level of monitoring.
The wider area will be monitored as an extension of the existing monitoring systems at Barangaroo to provide a level of management and response by the Rangers team in the event of an incident.
The Cove will be cleaned on a monthly basis to minimise the growth of oysters, algae and other marine life.
A shark net is an integral part of the design for this location given the proximity of the location to the deep waters of Sydney Harbour. The shark net is anchored to the floor of the Cove and fully encloses the swimming area.
Ahead of opening the enclosure we completed periodic water quality testing to ensure this is a safe place for the community to swim. Ongoing monitoring of water quality will remain in place. The NSW Government is investigating appropriate systems for the longer-term monitoring of water quality in the future.
Yes, but when walking in Barangaroo, dogs need to be on a leash at all times.
No, fishing is prohibited at Barangaroo.
Please enter via the Towns Place Entrance
