TOP CANBERRA INDOOR + OUTDOOR POOLS
Manuka Pool
(02) 6295 1910
Canberra’s first pool – very cool art deco architecture. Outdoor 6 lane 30 meter pool, Shaded Outdoor Toddlers Pool, Expansive Shaded Grounds, Children’s Pirate Ship Playground, Cafe. Also Learn to Swim programs.
Dickson Aquatic Centre
(02) 6247 2972
152 Cowper St, Dickson ACT 2602
https://dicksonaquatic.com.au/
Three pools and a splash park
Canberra Olympic Pool
Corner of Allara Street and Constitution Ave Civic, Canberra, ACT
Call (02) 6248 6799
25m outdoor dive pool, Disability parking, Indoor pool (heated), Kiosk, Change rooms, Pool hoist, Health club, Picnic area
Cotter Bend
Reserve with swimming hole, cricket spots and barbeques, toilets + wheelchair accessibility
CANBERRA HOTELS WITH GREAT POOLS
- Hyatt Hotel Canberra
- Novotel Canberra
- Crowne Plaza Canberra
- Midnight Hotel
MORE PLACES TO SWIM IN CANBERRA
Inflatables on Lake Burley: Canberra Aqua Park… look for on Facebook and Insta and embed something
1,600 square metre inflatable obstacle course
Includes giant wipeout style inflatables course with a jumping pillow.
Open all Summer until March. Booking online or via email/phone
0408 285 825
Visit Canberra website: https://visitcanberra.com.au/attractions/5dba5c9f520acd3d25140b39/canberra-aqua-park
Swimming in Lake Burley Griffin:
- Lake Burley Griffin is tested for blue-green algae and bacteria levels every week in peak swimming months, with the results posted online. There are lovely parks for picnics and areas for swimming as well as walking tracks and cycling paths.
- Check swimming conditions and water quality viaNCA or on the The free Swim Guide App, and Swim Guide website – https://www.theswimguide.org/
- There is a group of women who swim regularly in the lake, find them on their Facebook group Ladies of the Lake.
Lake Ginninderra:
- Similar algae issue. Signs are regularly updated but check conditions before you go
More articles:
15 places to swim splash or fish by HER CANBERRA –
https://hercanberra.com.au/cpcity/rivers-beaches-canberra-swimming
Canberra’s Swimming Pools by Weekend Notes – https://www.weekendnotes.com/canberra-swimming-pools/
Best swimming spots to cool off this summer by ACT Gov – https://www.act.gov.au/our-canberra/latest-news/2019/january/best-swimming-spots-to-cool-off-this-summer
