Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre

General Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre opening hours: 

• Monday: CLOSED
• Tuesday: 5.30am - 6.30pm
• Wednesday: 5.30am - 6.30pm
• Thursday: 5.30am - 6.30pm
• Friday: 5.30am - 6.30pm
• Saturday: 8am - 2pm
• Sunday: 8am - 2pm
• Australia Day: TBC
• Public Holidays: CLOSED (except Australia Day)

Indoor pool opening hours:

• Monday: CLOSED
• Tuesday: 6am – 9am, 11am – 3pm
• Wednesday: 6am – 9am, 11am – 3pm
• Thursday: 6am – 9am, 11am – 3pm
• Friday: 6am – 9am, 11am – 3pm
• Saturday: 12pm – 2pm
• Sunday: 8:30am – 2pm

Activity Tower will open

• Tuesday to Friday: 10am - 5pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 10am - 2pm

Open hours for the indoor heated learn-to-swim pool may vary depending on programs that are running at the time.

Notice

Some aquatic programs may reduce the accessibility of the pools at different times. These programs may include Learn to Swim lessons, school swimming and carnivals, coaching, aquatic fitness programs and private hire. Please contact the centre so they can guide you with the best time to suit your needs.

Please be advised that the Learn to Swim or Program pools are not open to the public between the hours of 8.30am – 11am and 3pm – 5.30pm while Learn to Swim Lessons are on.

2025/2026 Fees

* Children under 3 years of age are free.
** Concession rate applies to the following card holders: Companion Card, Health Care Card, Pensioner Card,Seniors Card, Student Card, Veterans’ Affairs Card, medical certificate for rehab at concession rate.

• 8 lane 50 metre pool
• Undercover 8 lane
• 25 metre heated pool, with ramp access and rehabilitation lane
• Heated indoor learn-to-swim pool (available at limited times for public water walking and rehabilitation exercise)
• Tipping bucket and play equipment
• BBQs and shaded picnic areas
• Full kiosk with swimwear and accessories shop
• Pool inflatables (available at limited times)
• Interactive splash pad, activity tower and wet play equipment in the lagoon pool

Council is a Watch Around Water Partner, a program of Royal Surf Life Saving Australia WA, for the purpose of operating its aquatic centres.

This means you must keep your children close by, when or in the pool.

Your safety is very important to us, so you must follow these safe supervision policies.

0-4 year olds (responsible person must wear wristband)

• When the child is in the water the Responsible Person must be in the water and stay within arm's reach,
• When the child is out of the water the Responsible Person must be close, be prepared and maintain constant visual contact.

5-11 year olds (must wear wristband)

• The Responsible Person must be close, be prepared and maintain constant visual contact.

12-15 year olds

• The Responsible Person must consider the child's swimming ability to determine whether they may be unaccompanied at the Centre.

Supervision ratios

• 0-4 year olds - maximum two children to one Responsible Person
• 5-11 year olds - maximum four children to one Responsible Person

A Responsible Person must

1. be at least 16 years of age;
2. not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
3. be capable of supervising the person/s they have accompanied to the pool;
4. be ready, willing and able in an emergency to enter the water and retrieve the person/s they have accompanied to the pool; and
5. be nearby to the person/s they have accompanied to the pool, and maintain constant visual communication with them.

Classes are available for children, adults and special needs students.

For more information contact the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre on (07) 4197 4703 or email hbaquatic@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

• Enrolment form(PDF, 627KB)
• Learn to swim brochure learn to swim brochure(PDF, 667KB)

We have classes to suit any needs:

• Aqua aerobics
• Water-based fitness classes

Aqua program flyer(PDF, 862KB)

For information contact the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre on (07) 4197 4703 or email hbaquatic@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

The indoor program pool has a temperature of between 33-35 degrees. Access to this area is reserved for:

• Water Familiarisation for children under the age of 3 (with 1 (one) supervising adult)
• Walking and Upright exercise and Therapy/Rehabilitation

Strictly no lap swimming or recreation play is allowed at any time.

Available to the public:

• Tuesday to Friday - 6am to 9am and 11am to 3pm
• Saturday - 11.30am to 1.30pm
• Sunday - 8.30am to 1.30pm

Please be aware that times may vary if we have particular programs running in this pool.

For further information, contact the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre on (07) 4197 4703 or email hbaquatic@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Council inflatables operate at the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre during the hotter months and during school holidays. Days and times of operation will be advised via their Facebook page - www.facebook.com/HerveyBayAquaticCentre

The use of the inflatables is weather dependent and cannot be used during storms or high winds.

The inflatables are free to use, just pay your entry to the Aquatic Centre.

Inflatable rules of play

25m Pool Inflatable

• You must be under 1.2m to go on the junior inflatable
• No swim test is required for the junior inflatable, however a parent/guardian must remain on the edge of the pool at all times (a lifeguard will be in the water with the children)
• Only two children at a time on the inflatable

50m Pool Inflatable

• A swim test is required for those going on the 50m inflatable – you must be able to swim to the middle of the pool in the deep end, raise one arm for assistance and return to the edge
• Only one person on the first half of the inflatable at a time
• Children who need buoyancy aids will not be permitted

Both Inflatables

• No sharp objects on inflatable (no buckles, jewellery, hair clips, keys or eyeglasses)
• No drink or food
• No pushing in line
• Exit to side of pool when you fall from inflatable, no swimming under the inflatable
• No bodily contact with other patrons
• No running, diving, flips or bombing
• Enter water feet first
• No footwear on inflatable
• Follow Lifeguard instructions at all times

For further information contact the Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre on (07) 4197 4703 or email hbaquatic@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Opening Hours

Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm

Activity Tower Rules

• No adults on slides (unless accompanying an infant)
• One person at a time on slides
• Slides must be used feet first only
• Do not walk back up or stop inside the slides

Aquatic Supervision

Council is a Watch Around Water Partner, a program of Royal Surf Life Saving Australia WA, for the purpose of operating its aquatic centres. This means you must keep your children close by, when or in the pool. Your safety is very important to us, so you must follow these safe supervision policies.

For more information, view the Aquatic Supervision information listed above.