Pool information

Safety information

Swimming is healthy and fun and swimming pools are safe and healthy environments but there are bugs and infections in the community that can be brought into the water and spread. It's important that you as a swimmer do your bit to stop these bugs and infections from getting into the pool.

Help yourself and others to stay healthy in and out of the water by following a few simple steps

Before you swim in a pool:

If you have had diarrhoea/vomiting in the last two weeks don't go into the water.
If your child has had diarrhoea/vomiting in the last two weeks don't let them go into the water.
Take children to the toilet before they swim and wash hands after going to the toilet.
Where possible shower yourself and your children before you put togs on. Use soap and warm water (especially in the area around your bottom).
Babies are required to wear either swim nappies (Little Swimmers) or eenies, these can be purchased at reception. Cloth and disposable nappies are prohibited, as they become heavy or fall apart in the water.

Under fives
One adult (16 years or over) must accompany up to two preschoolers in the pool at all times. Preschoolers must remain within arms reach and be under constant supervision.

Under 8 years of age
Children between 5 and 8 years of age must be actively supervised by a caregiver 16 years or over.

Actively supervised means: watching the child or children in your care at all times and being able to provide immediate assistance.

The final decision on safety rests with the lifeguard.

Leisure Pool

Fun for kids of all ages, experience the thrill and excitement of lazy rivers, bubble pits and fountains. Great for family entertainment.

Surf the Waves

At QEII don’t bring your boards it is body surfing only. The waves crash to shore every half hour for 10 minutes between the following times.

Weekdays: 3.30pm - 9.00pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: 10.00am - 8.00pm
School Holiday weekdays: 10.00am - 9.00pm

Children's Play Zone

Designed for young children. A shallow pool attached to the wave pool with amazing water features, complete with Pirates' ship.

Sauna, Steam and Spa

All poolside, unwind and relax, great for sports recovery and beating the winter blues.

Dive from the towers

Diving at QEII, open to the public weekends from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. Access is subject to events and bookings.

25 Metre Training Pool

Public lane swimming available in training pool Monday to Friday from 6am-9am.

During school term time pool open for lane swimming for all ages on Saturdays from 2.30-4.30pm

For competitive swimming or swim training at QEII there is a 50m Olympic sized 10 lane pool and a 25 metre training pool.

50 Metre Pool

Public lane swimming and aquajogging available at all times in the 50 metre 10 lane pool subject to events and bookings. Lane swimming and aquajogging will be held in the dive well if the 50 metre pool is booked for an event. There is no recreational swimming in the 50 metre pool.

The pool will be set as 50 metres all day Saturday, Sunday and Monday until 1pm. Outside these times the pool will be set up as two 25 metre pools.

Teach Pool

Shallow swimming pool for children up to the age of 8 years.

Aquafit

Add water to your workout with a water-based class suitable for any level of fitness. An aquatic workout is a great way to improve aerobic fitness, develop strength and burn fat without the impact, making it easier on muscles and joints. They are especially beneficial for injury rehabilitation, pregnant women, older adults and sports recovery.

Deep Water Jogging

A non weight bearing activity will give you a terrific all over conditioning work out, great aerobic and toning benefits. Available at QEII only.

Canoe Sessions

Session times are on a Monday and Thursday from 9.00pm - 10.00pm. You will need to wash your own canoes. Please see reception on arrival and obtain a chit. A lifeguard will open a door near the dive well to let the boats in. Canoe hire is $3.00, plus pool admission, or normal pool admission if you bring your own canoe.

We have separate change cubicles for families and for people with disabilities. Towels and costumes are available for hire. Poolside lockers available for hire at $2 for two hours. Refreshment vending machines with a variety of foods and beverages are also available.

Leisure Centers