Can you swim in Sydney Australia?
Can you swim in Sydney Australia? In certain locations, Sydney Harbour is, in fact, a great place to swim. Specific beaches have been designated for safe swimming in the cool waters of the Pacific. You cannot just jump off a pier down in Circular Quay, though.
Why was it illegal to swim at the beach in Australia?
Throughout the 1800s it was illegal to swim at Sydney beaches during the day. This was because people believed it was wrong to be seen in little or no clothing in public spaces. People could swim only in the early morning and late evening, and men and women could never bathe together.