Maryborough Aquatic Centre

General Maryborough Aquatic Centre opening hours

• Monday: 5.30am - 6.30pm
• Tuesday: 5.30am - 6.30pm
• Wednesday: 5.30am - 6.30pm
• Thursday: 5.30am - 6.30pm
• Friday: CLOSED
• Saturday: 8am - 2pm
• Sunday: 8am - 2pm
• Australia Day: 10am - 5pm
• Public Holidays: CLOSED (except Australia Day)

Indoor pool opening hours

• Monday: 5:30am - 5pm
• Tuesday: 5:30am - 5pm
• Wednesday: 5:30am - 5pm
• Thursday: 5:30am - 5pm
• Friday: CLOSED
• Saturday: 12am- 1.30pm
• Sunday: 8am - 1.30pm

Indoor pool allocation timetable(PDF, 130KB)

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. 

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.

• 50-metre solar heated pool
• 25-metre heated pool
• Indoor heated learn-to-swim pool (available at limited times for public walking and rehabilitation exercise)
• Changing sheds and full amenities
• Outdoor showers
• Toilets
• Full kiosk with swimwear and accessories
• Pool inflatable fun days (available at limited times)
• Cater for birthday parties (contact centre for details)
• Free BBQs and shaded picnic areas

Entrance and getting around

The main entrance is level and suitable for wheelchairs, walking frames and motorised mobility devices.

Accessible pathways connect reception with the pool areas and amenities.

Accessible parking

Designated accessible parking bays are located close to the centre’s main entrance.

Accessible toilets, changerooms and showers

An accessible bathroom and changeroom is available for patrons and their carers or support workers.

The accessible bathroom includes:

• Wheelchair access
• An accessible toilet and hand basin
• A hot shower
• A shower seat

Please ask our reception team to direct you to the closest accessible amenities.

Pool access

50m pool;

• Stairs with handrails
• A pool hoist to assist patrons entering and leaving the water

The 25-metre heated pool has:

• A entry ramp with handrails
• Stairs and ladders with handrails
• A pool hoist to assist patrons entering and leaving the water

The indoor heated program pool has:

• A pool hoist to assist patrons entering and leaving the water
• Stairs with handrails
• Ramp access with handrails

Our team can prepare the mechanical pool chair for use. The equipment should only be operated by someone who has been trained to use it, such as a trained carer or support worker.

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 nearby 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.

Learn to swim classes are available for all ages, swim club, masters, adult squads and general recreational swimming.

To enrol, please complete an enrolment form and return to the Maryborough Aquatic Centre.

• Enrolment form(PDF, 627KB)
• Learn to swim brochure(PDF, 638KB)

We have classes to suit any needs:

• Aqua aerobics
• Aqua bootcamp
• Aqua zumba
• Land classes

PLEASE NOTE: The 7am aqua aerobics is currently not offered due to a lack of instructors.

For more information contact the Maryborough Aquatic Centre on (07) 4190 5875 or email mbaquatic.centre@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Maryborough Aquatic Centre Group Fitness Brochure(PDF, 4MB)

The indoor heated program pool is for upright walking, rehabilitation exercises, learn to swim and school swimming programs.

Times advertised may change on short notice due to unforeseen circumstances (such as weather, school swimming program etc).

For available times please see the indoor pool allocation timetable(PDF, 130KB) and program pool operating times(PDF, 3MB)

Council inflatables operate at the Maryborough 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/MaryboroughAquaticCentre

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 Maryborough Aquatic Centre on (07) 4190 5875 or email mbaquatic@frasercoast.qld.gov.au