Welcome to Gympie ARC
A flagship Leisure Centre for the Gympie Region, the Gympie ARC provides a wide range of high-quality health and leisure services for the Gympie community including access to Learn to Swim classes, Swimming Squad, Group Fitness and more.
We are home to an eight-lane, 50m Olympic Pool and 25m Indoor Heated Pool (open year-round). In addition to the pools, the facility includes seasonal Water Slides, a fully equipped Gym, Splash Park, Function Room, outdoor BBQ area and a Kiosk/Café with an outdoor seating area.
Our team looks forward to welcoming you to the facility and providing you with the best health and leisure experiences possible.
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday
5.30 am to 7.30 pm
Friday
5.30 am to 6.30 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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Back to school with some of our delicious and nutritious recipes!
Need something tasty for your kid's lunchbox but not sure how to make it healthy? Check out these delicious and simple recipes to get your kids ready to go back to school and their active extra-curricular activities!
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Water Safety in and around Inland Waterways
Swimming and enjoying recreational aquatic activities in inland waterways such as lakes and rivers is a commonly enjoyed activity, however there are countless potential water hazards to be aware of when in and around these settings. Read on to learn how to be water safe around inland waterways.
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Water Safety in and around home and public swimming pools
How well do you or your child know your water safety rules and skills when in and around a home swimming pool or public swimming pool? Read more to learn our top water safety tips for the swimming pool setting so you and others can enjoy a leisurely swim whilst staying water safe.
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Keep Active this Winter
Winter is here and the temperature has started to drop, however, this doesn’t mean your motivation needs to as well. Read more about why it’s important to keep your activity levels up during winter, and for some great tips on how to make it easier to get moving!

Aquatic Classes
Using the resistance of water automatically increases the intensity of your workout, helping to increase your strength, flexibility and your overall health.
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6 Week Challenge 2022
Be Fitter, Healthier and Happier in 2022!
Our Be Active 6 Week Challenge starts on Monday 29th August 2022!