Attention Evening Swimmers!
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Welcome to Gympie ARC
As the flagship leisure centre for our region, Gympie ARC provides a wide range of high quality health and leisure services for our local community, as well as our larger region. Programs provide access to swimming lessons for all ages, squad and group fitness sessions (aqua and land based).
We are home to a 25m indoor heated pool, and a seasonal eight-lane 50m outdoor olympic pool. Our venue also includes a fully equipped gym, childrens splash park, function room, seasonal water slides, kiosk, and BBQ area, all set in beautiful and accessible garden surrounds.
Our team looks forward to welcoming you to Gympie ARC, and providing you with the best health and leisure experience possible.
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday
5.30 am to 8:00 pm
Friday
5.30 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday
6.00 am to 5.00 pm
Sunday
8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Public Holidays
8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Closed Good Friday, Anzac Day (open after 1 pm) & Christmas Day
Discover Gympie Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Visit our facilities pages for more information on what the Gympie Aquatic and Recreation Centre has to offer you!
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As parents, we all want our children to feel confident, safe, and active, and swimming is one of the best ways to achieve all three. But swimming lessons aren’t just about learning strokes. The real benefits of swimming lessons come from consistency and year-round participation.
Making Water Safety a Priority in 2026
As the school holidays wrap up and backpacks are packed, there’s one essential item that should be on every parent’s back-to-school checklist: swimming lessons.
World Mental Health Day!
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October each year as a global movement to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage positive action for mental wellbeing. The day invites communities, workplaces, schools, and individuals to pause, reflect, and act in ways that strengthen social connection and mental health.
Make a Splash with SwimStart Vouchers at GOswim!
With GOswim, learning to swim is more than just lessons. It’s a journey which builds skills, water safety knowledge for all types of waterways and confidence. Thanks to Queensland’s SwimStart Vouchers, there’s never been a better time to get started with GOswim.
Aquatic Classes
Using the resistance of water automatically increases the intensity of your workout, helping to increase your strength, flexibility and your overall health.
