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We have different rates depending on whether you are a currently enrolled UQ student, staff member or alumni, and members of the public are also most welcome. You can visit on a casual basis or sign up for a membership if you plan to be a regular. Aquatic Centre prices.

Between 5:30-7:30am, and 3:30-5:30pm Monday to Friday, and 8:00 to midday on Saturday is when the Aquatic Centre tends to be at its busiest.

A drink bottle, towel, appropriate swimwear, swim cap and goggles (if preferred). We have change-rooms and showers, as well as snacks and drinks for sale.

To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all swimmers at the Aquatic Centre, please adopt the following swimming etiquette:

• Keep to the left of the black line.
• Stop at the end of the lane to allow faster swimmers to pass.
• Adhere to the slow, medium and fast lane signage.
• Be considerate and encouraging to other swimmers.
• Don’t stop in the middle of the pool.
• Look both ways and take extra care when crossing the lanes to exit the Pool.
• Don’t hang or sit on the lane ropes.
• Keep the end of the pool clear for turning.
• Do not swim or kick in pairs.

There are no lockers for hire at the UQ Sport Aquatic Centre so please leave valuables in your car or at home. Please note that reception cannot hold your valuables.

Although we endeavour to keep the water temperature of each of our pools fixed, there are occasions where it may vary slightly. As an outdoor facility, we can experience marginal rises or drops in water temperature due to excessively hot or cold weather conditions. Outside of operational hours, we have developed processes to safely heat or cool the pool to ensure the water remains as close to its usual temperature as possible.

The target temperature for the Learn-to-Swim Program pool is 32°C, with the 50m swimming pool having a target temperature of 26°C and the 25m swimming pool having a target temperature of 29°C. As previously mentioned, as an outdoor facility, we can experience marginal rises or drops in water temperature due to excessively hot or cold weather conditions. Water temperature is monitored daily and subject to multiple pool tests to comply with Public Health Regulations 2012.

UQ Sport manages the public aquatic facilities under the Public Health Act 2005, Queensland Health – Water quality guidelines for public aquatic facilities. and local government guidelines. These include following legislative requirements for swimming pool safety, and the Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) guidelines.

Program swimming pool availability varies due to changing program times. Please see the Learn-to-Swim
timetable for when the Program Pool is available.

Yes! If you are studying at UQ, you are charged a UQ Student rate instead of the full price. Find out more about our Aquatic Centre prices.

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View parking options.
There are plenty of parking options close to the pool, including two undercover garages. Parking is free on weekends but not during the week. Please download the CellOPark app to manage your parking costs.

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Visit the Learn-to-Swim page.

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