Tomaree Aquatic Centre

Tomaree Aquatic Centre is a spacious outdoor swimming venue in Nelson Bay, Newcastle, managed by Belgravia Leisure for Port Stephens Council. It is designed for both regular activity and relaxed days by the water, with facilities that cater to swimmers, families and people looking to add more movement to their routine. Locals and visitors can use the centre for a quick swim, structured classes or a longer visit with friends and family.

The main pool is a heated 50-metre outdoor pool with up to eight lanes, making it suitable for lap swimming and general aquatic activity. There is also a shaded heated program pool, along with a shaded wading pool for younger children. A spiral waterslide operates seasonally, adding a recreational option for families during the warmer part of the year. Together, the pools offer a mix of exercise, swimming practice and low-key water play rather than a single-purpose gym environment.

Beyond the pools, the centre has generous lawns, free barbecue facilities and volleyball greens. Those additions make it possible to spend more time on site, whether that means combining a swim with a picnic-style gathering or giving children space to play between dips. The outdoor setting and shaded areas are particularly useful for family visits, while the lap pool, aqua aerobics and land-based exercise options give solo visitors and regular members ways to stay active. Learn-to-swim and water-safety programs are also available, supporting children and adults who want to build confidence in the water.

Aqua aerobics offers a social form of aquatic exercise, and the centre promotes casual swim sessions alongside its broader membership and exercise programs. That range means Tomaree can suit different levels of involvement: visitors can come for a casual session, join a class, enrol in swimming lessons or make use of the wider facilities as part of an ongoing wellbeing routine. Its combination of practical swimming infrastructure and family-friendly outdoor space gives the venue a broad community role in Nelson Bay, from learning an essential life skill to spending an active day outside.

Tomaree Aquatic Centre is best suited to families wanting several activities in one location, swimmers looking for a heated outdoor pool, and individuals interested in aquatic or land-based exercise. Groups can make use of the lawns, barbecue facilities and volleyball greens, while those seeking a more structured experience can explore memberships, lessons or classes. The centre’s local focus is reflected in its role as a community swimming venue for both residents and visitors to the Port Stephens area.