This Buderim pool took out Poolz award in the Most Challeging Pool Build category

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Australia’s coolest pools of the year have been revealed, and they range from a sky-high shipping container pool to an ‘Insta-worthy’ plunge pool.

Thousands of public votes and judging by an panel of industry experts have crowned the winners across 20 categories as part of the annual Poolz Awards.

But one stood out from the crowd — a custom concrete infinity edge pool positioned to take full advantage of the breathtaking views of Middle Harbour in Seaforth, NSW.

Poolz awards winner by FreeStyle Pools -Seaforth

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The Seaforth stunner was named Australia’s Best Pool after also taking out Best Out of Ground Pool and the People’s Choice award for Best Concrete Pool.

Rob and Ben Hitchcock from FreeStyle Pools built the showstopper, as well as the winner of Best Family Pool.

It was designed to maximise the views.

“This pool project was such a pleasure to be involved in and we are so proud and honoured that it has taken out this year’s top Poolz award,” Rob said.

“The material selections were carefully considered to complement the contemporary home and landscaping.

“Adding the infinity edge blends the pool into the harbour and skyline beyond, while the use of glass fencing allows uninterrupted views of the pool and the magic backdrop.”

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This Lysterfield pool by Coolabah Building and Landscaping won the Best Pool and Entertainment Area category

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After counting the votes in the remaining People’s Choice categories, a stylish pool in Hunters Hill built with Feng Shui principles took out Best Fibreglass Pool and a stunning plunge pool in Arundel in the Gold Coast hinterland won Best Plunge Pool.

A backyard oasis in Paddington, which also took out Best Landscaping, took out the inaugural Pool Owners Australia Top Pick which was chosen by the 150,000 members of the Pool Owners Australia Facebook community, the largest group of pool owners and enthusiasts in the country.

Founder and CEO of Poolz Tony Loxton said the calibre of pools was particularly high this year.

“The Poolz Awards are a chance to celebrate Australia’s best pools and this year’s nominees were exceptional,” he said.

“We are a nation that’s obsessed with pools and whether we have a tight space in the backyard, live on a challenging slope, or want to make the most of waterfront or valley views, Australia’s talented pool builders are up to the task.

“We were blown away by the winning designs this year – from plunge pools in urban environments to elevated shipping containers, they are all stunning and have no doubt added a lot of value to their home.”

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This pool in Brighton in Victoria by Willow Brighton was the winner of the Best Pool Design for a Small Yard category

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The remaining winners were:

Australia’s Coolest Pool and Best Lap Pool: a heated lap pool by Feature Pools in Armadale in Victoria

Most Expensive Pool (builds 300K+) and Best Infinity Pool: a beautifully-designed and landscaped L-shaped pool by Feature Pools with its own shower platform in Malvern East, Victoria

Best Acreage Pool: a Swimco concrete pool with vineyard and water views at Red Hill South, Victoria

Best Family Pool: a custom concrete pool by FreeStyle Pools with valley views at Holgate, NSW

Best Hamptons-Style Pool: a Sydney Poolscapes creation amid chic white touches at Leppington, NSW

Best Modern Pool: a plunge pool with modern design elements including cantilevered cross beams, garden lighting and a feature tree by Coolabah Building and Landscapes at Albert Park, Victoria

Best Pool and Entertainment Area: a luxurious pool, spa and entertaining area complete with a half basketball court by Coolabah Building and Landscapes at Lysterfield, Victoria

Best Pool and Landscaping: an inner-city oasis with immaculate landscaping by Custom Creations Landscapes and Pools at Paddington, NSW

Best Pool and Slide: an Aqua Technics pool with an aqua ledge and slide at Baldivis in Western Australia

Best Pool and Spa: a stunning pool and spa by Oceanscape Pools at Cobbitty, NSW

Best Pool Design for a Small Yard: an Eco Plunge Pools design nestled in a small yard at Brighton, Victoria

Best Pool on a Steep Slope: a striking installation of a container pool by Shipping Container Pools on a sloping block at Doonan, Queensland

Best Pool with a View: a pool and pool pavilion with a breathtaking view by Coolabah Building and Landscapes at Kallista, Victoria

Best Resort-Style Pool: A custom concrete pool crafted by Norfolk Pools that seamlessly combines modern design with the beauty of nature at Broadbeach, Queensland

Best Glass Window Pool: a Flotech Pools design with glass pool windows which blend seamlessly with the waterfront views at Mermaid Waters, Queensland

Most ‘Insta’ Worthy Pool: a custom plunge pool by Feature Pools at a picturesque Mornington Peninsula retreat in Red Hill, Victoria

Most Challenging Pool Build: a 12-metre elevated container pool by Shipping Container Pools at Buderim, Queensland

This Malvern East, Victoria, pool by Kingston Malvern won Australia’s Most Expensive Pool category

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