Eshays who visit Maccallum Pool are criticized by Sydney locals
Residents of an upmarket suburb have lashed out at ‘eshays’ and outsiders for flocking to their secret swimming spot.
Locals are in an uproar due to the influx of visitors visiting the Maccallum Pool at Cremorne Point on Sydney’s lower north shore.
The hidden gem was created over 100 years ago and is a popular destination for locals who feel they are slowly being pushed out.
Crowds have increased as photos of the stunning views of Sydney Harbor have been shared on social media, attracting a slew of visitors.
Locals denounce the attention it receives online and fear it will attract less-than-appetizing visitors.
Locals are attacking visitors flocking to North Sydney’s Maccallum Pool, with many annoyed by the site’s newfound popularity
“Great, now all the eshais are going to find this and overrun it like every other place,” one person wrote on TikTok.
‘Bring back the gatekeeper! Why can’t we just share with good friends, especially for small places like this,” said another.
The history of the pool dates back to 1915, after champion Australian swimmer Fred Lane began building the seawater pool using large rocks.
Hugh Maccallum, a former North Sydney resident, began caring for the site and raising money from locals for its upkeep.
In the 1930s, North Sydney Council took control of the pool and continued construction of the site before it was named in Maccallum’s honour.
The 33 meter wide pool is one of only six harborside pools in Sydney. It is free and open to all members of the public.
It is also a ten minute walk from the North Sydney Olympic Swimming Pool.
The pool has now become popular among tourists who cannot resist the breathtaking views of the harbor waterfront
The pool has received notable attention on social media as visitors take photos and videos of their travels
North Sydney Mayor Zoe Baker said news.com.au the site has become popular over the years.
“It has always had the quality of a hidden gem because only the locals of North Sydney know about it,” she said
“Once while I was at the pool, I saw a family with luggage who had come straight from the airport.”
‘The father had grown up in North Sydney and when he came back to Australia he had gone straight to Maccallum pool for a swim with his family.
The once local hotspot has now become the must-see destination for many visitors from Sydney and beyond.
The location offers spectacular views of Sydney Harbour, including the iconic Harbor Bridge (pictured)