For those who enjoy unusual experiences, Edithburgh has a unique seawater swimming pool constructed at the shoreline. The waters of this beach-side swimming pool, the only one of its kind in South Australia, are refreshed at every high tide. Originally the tidal pool was on the southern side of the jetty to cater for the ladies as there was no mixed bathing in the 1880’s. As time went by they decided to build another pool for the men, which is where the pool is today. The jetty was once South Australia’s third busiest port so very often no one was able to swim there; the pool provided a safe alternative. The pool has undergone a number of face lifts over the years. A ‘work for the dole’ project in the 1930’s saw the cliff face terraced. Not long after the local swimming club decided to build a safe pool for the local children. Beginning as a collection of strategically placed rocks below the pavilion it has developed into the well planned concrete terraces we have today maintained by the local Progress Association. There is now a beautiful mural surrounding the pool, with marine and bird life depicted. Painted by local artist Darryl Lewis, this is a new addition to the unique tidal pool. The Edithburgh Tidal Pool provides a safe and unique place to swim.