Gold Coast Aquatic Centre

Gold Coast Aquatic Centre has world-class swimming, diving and fitness facilities. The Centre continues to host regular local, national and international elite sporting competitions. It's also available for school swimming carnivals and other aquatic competitions such as water polo and underwater hockey.

Features and facilities

Discover premium pools, expert-led lessons and flexible booking options for individuals, groups, schools and events.

Aerial view of the expansive multi-pool complex

Aquatics

This is a world-class venue with one of the best swimming, diving and aquatic facilities.

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A swim instructor with two happy students in the pool

Learn to swim

We offer classes for children from 6 months old through to adult swimmers. Child's first lesson is free.

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Fitness centre

Our modern gym and functional areas feature an extensive range of resistance machines and free weight equipment with access to over 65 group fitness classes each week.

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Features

Experience our state-of-the-art venue, the perfect destination for sport, functions and unforgettable events.

Men lifting weights

Modern gym – over 65 fitness classes each week

Two kids seating outside the pool

Heated indoor learn to swim pool

50 meter pool competition

50-metre outdoor competition pool

25 meter pool with a swimmer and lifeguard

25-metre outdoor program pool

Dive pool with multiple dive platforms at different heights

Outdoor dive pool: 33 metres x 22 metres

Meeting room overlooking the pools

Modern and flexible meeting and function rooms

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Unlimited access to pools, gym, 65+ weekly classes (including aqua, yoga, spin and strength) and more. One membership – valid across all three Gold Coast fitness centres.

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Venue details & bookings

Flexible, affordable hire options for pools, lanes, dive facilities, meeting rooms and full venue takeovers.

Aquatics

With world-class facilities we are able to host local, national and international elite sporting competitions, including school swimming carnivals and other competitions such as water polo and underwater hockey.

There's a kiosk, versatile modern meeting rooms and open-air event spaces with views to the pools. All outdoor pools are heated to 28°C and can be adjusted accordingly.

2 x 50 metre outdoor pools
25 metre outdoor pool
Heated indoor learn to swim pool
Dive pool: 33 metres x 22 metres
Indoor dry dive facility
Kiosk
Toilets, change rooms and lockers
Lifeguard support

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Learn to swim

Learning to swim should be an enjoyable, informative and enriching experience. Students enrolled in recurring learn to swim lessons at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre can swim for free anytime.

Indoor heated swimming pool
First lesson free
Stay and play
Kid-friendly splash zone
20 make-up classes per year

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Lane availability

Please see below for pool and lane availability at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre.

Please note: Lane availability may differ to what is stated on the website due to last minute events. If you have any questions about lane availability, please contact reception on 07 5582 8282.

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Hire a pool

To hire a pool or lane for your event, please submit a booking request for one of our aquatic centres.

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Fitness Centre

Our modern gym and functional areas feature an extensive range of resistance machines and free weight equipment. Enjoy access to over 65 group fitness classes each week, as well as modern pool and aquatic facilities. Pool only or all-access memberships are available.

ABT
Box Fit
Dance Fit
Fit
Gentle weights
Hybrid
Spin
Strength
Pilates
Power Bar
Run club
Stretch & release
Yin yoga
Yoga
Aqua aerobics
Aqua HIIT
Deep water running

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Meetings and function rooms

We offer modern, versatile meeting rooms and open-air event spaces with views of our world-class pools and stunning Broadwater.

To hire a pool, lane, meeting or function room for your next event, please submit a request to book one of our aquatic centres.

Ambulant bathroom
Air conditioning
Audio visual equipment
Café or kiosk
Function tables & chairs
Projector
Toilets
TV
White board
Wi-Fi

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Cashless payments only

Please note that Gold Coast Aquatic Centre does not accept cash. Payment can be made by debit card, Mastercard or Visa.

Pool entry prices

Table with two columns, type of admission and fee
General admission	Fee
Adult (16 years )	$7.60
Child (2 to 15 years)	$6
Concession (pensioner / full-time student)	$6
Child under 2 years	Free
Companion of a person with a disability (with a valid companion card)	Free
Parent/carer and child (2 to 15 years)	$11.80
Family pass (4 swimmers, maximum 2 adults)	$22
Extra child on a family pass	$3.20
Non-swimmer/spectator	$3.90
Pool entry Active & Healthy 45 minute class	$6
Swimming competency assessment	$27

Multi-visit passes (pool access only)

Admission passes can be purchased at any City-operated aquatic centre and can be used between Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Palm Beach Aquatic Centre and Pimpama Sports Hub (excludes Upper Coomera Aquatic Centre).

Type of multi-visit pass	Paid in full
Adult 25-visit pass	$168
Child and concession 25-visit pass	$123
Adult 10-visit pass	$68
Child and concession 10-visit pass	$53

Buy Pool visit pass

Concession visit passes can be purchased at the venue.

If you would prefer to become a pool member, visit our Fitness centres page for information about pool only and all-access fitness memberships.

Group fitness and aqua classes timetable

To view the latest group fitness timetable, see the Related information section at the foot of this page or visit our fitness centre page.

For Active & Healthy aqua classes please see the Active & Healthy calendar.

Indoor pool public hours

The indoor warm water pool is available for public use at the following times:

Monday to Friday

5am to 8am | 12pm to 3pm | 7pm to 8pm

Saturday

12:30pm to 4pm

Sunday

12pm to 3pm

Public access to pools may be restricted at times due to events or bookings. Contact the centre directly if you have any questions around public access.

Diving program & facilities

Our centre is home of diving on the Gold Coast and offers quality coaching for beginners right through to elite athletes.

To find out more, including booking enquiries, visit our Diving program & facilities page.

School swimming programs & carnivals

Our centre offers school swimming and learn to dive programs and is the perfect venue for your school's swimming carnival.

For more information visit our School swimming programs & carnivals page.

Squad, swimming & diving clubs

Squad

A comprehensive junior, senior through to adult squad program is available at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre. Programs are suitable for all abilities and cater for general fitness right through to competitive pool, surf and triathlon swimming.

The squad program is delivered by BE Swim Coaching.

For information about swim squads at GCAC, including squad timetables, visit BE Swim Coaching or call them on 0403 757 821.

Southport Olympic Swim Club

Southport Olympic Swim Club (SOSC) has a long history of coaching some of Australia's best known swimmers.

SOSC caters for all swimming levels from juniors, state, national age group and Australian Open and international competitors.

For more information on coaches and programs, please contact Southport Olympic Swim Club.

Paradise Dive Club

Paradise Diving Club has been established at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre since 1998. PDC offers weekly dive lessons, school holiday learn to dive clinics, school sport programs and competition development.

Hypoxic training & extended underwater breath holding activities

Hypoxic training and extended underwater breath holding activities are strictly prohibited at our aquatic centres unless they are part of a pre-booked group activity with approved supervision by an accredited coach.

To make a booking for Gold Coast Aquatic Centre please email gcacbookings@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Upcoming events

Date	Event	Times	Allocated space
Saturday 4 July to Sunday 5 July	2026 Gold Coast Marathon	Closed for duration	Entire facility
Monday 6 July	2026 CGGS Training Camp	10am to 11:30am	50m competition pool
Tuesday 7 July	2026 CGGS Training Camp	8:30am to 10:30am & 4:30pm to 6pm
Wednesday 8 July	2026 CGGS Training Camp	8:30am to 10:30am & 4:30pm to 6pm
Thursday 9 July	2026 CGGS Training Camp	8:30am to 10:30am
Friday 10 July	2026 CGGS Training Camp	8:30am to 10:30am
Saturday 18 July to Sunday 19 July	2026 SGC Short Course Championships	8am to 3pm	50m training pool

Please note: Parking may be limited during these dates. Event information regarding tickets or schedules are to be obtained by the event organisers. We are unable to provide this information.

Accessibility

We work to ensure that all people can participate in activities at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre (GCAC) in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Accessible and inclusive features at GCAC include:

accessible parking located at the main entrance
wheelchair accessible main entry and exit gates
main entrance reception desk with accessible height area
accessible toilet and change room amenities
accessible pool hoist / chairlift access all pools operated by fully trained staff
ramped wheelchair access to the program pool
automatic doors and entry gates
lift access to level one function rooms, event seating and the fitness centre
flotation belts and other devices
staff trained as Teachers of Aquatics – Access and Inclusion (TAI).

Accessible tools

A series of accessible tools have been developed to help visitors understand our venue’s accessibility prior to arrival.

For a 360-degree virtual tour, visual, sensory, audio and access guide as well as keyword sign boards visit Cerge.

Our Accessible & Inclusive City Action Plan identifies measurable actions to improve access to services at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre.

View the Southport CBD and Broadwater Parklands mobility map on Google maps.

Download Southport CBD and Broadwater Parklands mobility map(PDF, 4MB)

Parking

Metered parking is available at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre and in the local Broadwater area. For more information visit our Broadwater carpark page.

Limited free parking is available at the centre for certain ongoing membership or enrolment types and is conditional on that membership or enrolment being paid and up to date.

Limited free parking is available for:

learn to swim enrolments on an ongoing direct debit.
squad enrolments on an ongoing direct debit
pool only memberships – 12 and 6 months only
fitness centre memberships – 12 and 6 months only
fitness centre 25-visit pass.

Public access to pools may be restricted at times due to school swimming carnivals and other aquatic events booked at the centre. See the Upcoming events section above for details. While we do our best to update members and visitors or any events at the centre, there may be last minute changes to programs. Contact the centre direct if you have any questions around public access.