Whittlesea Swim Centre 2026-27: Open 1 November to 31 March, Adult Entry $7.75, Pools 9am to 6pm (Whittlesea, VIC)

Whittlesea Swim Centre is open from 1 November to 31 March, with pools open 9am to 6pm on five days a week and from 6am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Adult casual entry is $7.75 and a child aged 3 or over is $5.05, according to the centre’s fee table current as of 1 July 2026. This guide sets out the hours, holiday closures, fees, passes and entry rules published by the centre and the City of Whittlesea.

When is Whittlesea Swim Centre open?

The centre says it operates seasonally and is open 1 November to 31 March. The council’s pools page describes it as an outdoor pool complex open from November to March. The centre lists these opening hours:

Day	Hours
Monday	9am to 6pm
Tuesday	6am to 6pm
Wednesday	9am to 6pm
Thursday	6am to 6pm
Friday	9am to 6pm
Saturday	9am to 6pm
Sunday	9am to 6pm

The centre adds that pools close 30 minutes before closing time.

What are the public holiday hours?

Public holiday	Opens	Closes
New Year’s Day	9am	6pm
26 January	9am	6pm
Labour Day	9am	6pm
Melbourne Cup	9am	6pm
Christmas Eve	As usual	4pm
Christmas Day	Closed	Closed
Boxing Day	9am	6pm
New Year’s Eve	As usual	4pm

How much does it cost to swim?

The centre’s Entry Fees page says its fees are current as of 1 July 2026.

Ticket	Casual entry	10-visit pass
Adult (16 years and over)	$7.75	69.80, as printed (the page shows no dollar sign for this figure)
Child (3 years and over)	$5.05	$45.60
Child 3 years or under	Free	Not listed
Concession or student (ID required)	$6.10	$54.90
Family (2 adults, 2 children)	$19.45	$175.00
Aqua class	$10.20	$95.15

What do the summer passes cost?

Pass	Price
Super Summer Single Pass	$192.65
Super Summer Single Pass, concession	$134.85
Super Summer Pass from 1 February	$96.40
Super Summer Pass from 1 February, concession	$67.48

The page also lists a Dive In movie at $12.05 for a single ticket and $39.35 for a family, an un-catered birthday party at $23.40 per child, lane hire at $52.35 per lane per hour, and schools or group entry at $3.80.

Which cards get a discount?

The centre says a concession entry fee is available for eligible members and visitors who present a valid concession card. The cards it lists are the Health Care Card, Student Card, Seniors Card and Carer Card. The Carer Card gives the concession entry fee at all times. Companion Card holders pay only their own entry, and a second ticket is issued for the companion at no charge; the card is shown when paying.

What is there to do at the pool?

The council lists the facilities as a 25m main pool with 6 lap lanes and a public area, a learners pool, a toddlers pool and splash pad, a children’s waterslide, aqua aerobics, family change rooms, an outdoor family area and a shaded SunSmart area. The centre’s facilities page describes the same pools and says its 25-metre outdoor pool is heated.

Facility	What the centre says
Main outdoor pool	A heated 25-metre outdoor pool for recreational and lap swimmers; the page says “eight-lane” in one place and “6 lap lanes and public area” in another
Program pool	For beginner and intermediate swimmers, used for tuition
Splash pad	Water sprays, slides, geysers and waterfalls
Toddlers pool	A shallow pool for little ones, under close supervision
Waterslide	A children’s waterslide leading into the 25m pool, with a designated safe landing zone
Change rooms	All change rooms, including family change rooms, are near the pool deck

The centre also runs GOswim swimming lessons, powered by Swimming Australia, and aqua aerobics classes.

What are the rules for children and swimwear?

• Lifeguards supervise the aquatic areas, but the centre says active parental supervision must still be followed.
• Children aged 5 years and under need to be supervised within arm’s reach in the pools at all times.
• Children aged 6 to 14 years need to be actively supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
• Each parent or guardian over 16 can supervise a maximum of 2 children under 5 or 4 children under 10.
• Suitable swimwear must be worn; street-wear, underwear, denim, bike pants and casual wear are not allowed in the water.
• Infants must wear recognised waterproof aqua-nappies, which are sold at reception.
• Glass objects and alcohol are not permitted.
• Cameras and mobile phones may not be used for photos or videos unless Centre Management authorises it.

The conditions of entry also mention access to an infrared sauna for people 18 and over, although none of the facilities lists above includes a sauna.

Is the pool accessible?

The centre lists accessible designated parking, wheelchair access, accessible change rooms and hoist entry to the 25m outdoor pool. It says most programs can be adapted to individual needs and asks people who need extra support to speak to a team member.

How do I contact the centre?

The centre is at 50 Walnut Street, Whittlesea 3757. Its phone number is 03 9716 2137 and its email address is wsc@activewhittlesea.com.au. The City of Whittlesea’s pools page also lists Mill Park Leisure and the Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre (TRAC) as the council’s two aquatic and leisure centres.

Sources

• Whittlesea Swim Centre — Opening hours (checked 9 November 2026)
• Whittlesea Swim Centre — Entry fees (fees current as of 1 July 2026; checked 9 November 2026)
• Whittlesea Swim Centre — Aquatic facilities (checked 9 November 2026)
• Whittlesea Swim Centre — Conditions of entry (checked 9 November 2026)
• Whittlesea Swim Centre — Accessibility (checked 9 November 2026)
• City of Whittlesea — Swimming pools and leisure centres (checked 9 November 2026)

Featured image: Church Street, Whittlesea (photo: Mattinbgn / CC BY 3.0) (text added)

OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Whittlesea Swim Centre or the City of Whittlesea. Hours and fees can change; the centre’s pages above are the authority.