Charlestown Swim Centre is operated by Council. It's open year-round and is home to the Charlestown Swim Club and Easts Water Polo.
Charlestown Swim Centre has something for everyone. Boasting three pools (including an indoor dedicated Learn to Swim pool), a kid's splashpad and ample green space, making this destination a hit with families and athletes alike.
Charlestown is located centrally to local residents, business community and regional shopping centre making it a convenient aquatic centre for many.
Features |
Pools |
Accessible amenities and access /chair lift |
Outdoor heated 25m pool |
Fully staffed facility |
Outdoor heated 50m pool |
Pool heating |
Dedicated heated indoor learn to swim pool |
Parking |
Fenced toddler splash pad |
Showers/Toilets |
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Yellowbox smart lockers to store your valuables |
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Cafe Baaduka - serving delicious and nutritious meals daily on-site |
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Programs and classes
Lake Mac Swim Centres deliver programs to suit everyone in our community including Learn to Swim lessons, Squads and Aqua Fitness classes.
We deliver Learn to Swim lessons for children, adults, persons with disability, groups and private lessons.
We provide Squad offerings for both fitness and competitive swimmers.
We run weekly Aqua Fit classes that keep all ages and fitness levels active and motivated.
An emphasis on providing affordable community focused aquatic programs to the community is the core business of the Lake Mac Swim Centre offering.
Keeping more persons, more active, more often is the purpose for all services.
Current timetables
Check out our Aqua Fit and Squad Timetables here
Contractor pools
Our two contractor pools, Toronto and Morisset each offer their own selection of swim programs. For further information on their current programs, please contact these centres directly.
Events
Opening hours
FACILITY CLOSED: Charlestown Swim Centre is currently closed to the public for essential pool painting to occur and will reopen on Monday 29 April 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL UPDATE
50m Pool Closure:
The 50m pool is currently undergoing essential maintenance and is expected to reopen in late May 2024. During this period, some programs have been temporarily relocated to the 25m pool, leading to the following changes in operating hours:
Operating Hours for 25m Pool:
No public access:
- Mondays and Fridays: 5am to 9am
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5am to 8am.
- Wednesdays: 7am to 9am
Limited public access:
-Monday to Friday: 4pm to 7pm
Program Changes:
- Learn to swim: No changes. Lessons continue at Charlestown as scheduled.
- Aqua, Squad and STOMP: For detailed schedules, please refer to our timetables page.
- Note: The operating seasons at Speers Point and Swansea Swim Centres have been extended to accommodate the additional programs and participants from Charlestown.
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility during this period.
Day |
Open |
Close |
Sunday |
7am |
6pm |
Monday |
5am |
7pm |
Tuesday |
5am |
7pm |
Wednesday |
5am |
7pm |
Thursday |
5am |
7pm |
Friday |
5am |
7pm |
Saturday |
6am |
6pm |
Public Holidays* |
7am |
6pm |
*Programming (including Aqua Fit, Learn to Swim, Squad, and STOMP) is not held on public holidays. We are closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Anzac Day, the King's Birthday, and Christmas Day.
Prices
General entry fees
Item
|
Price |
Adults (18 years and older) |
$6.60 |
Child under 5 |
$0 |
Pensioner/Concession
(children 5-17 years and Pensioner/Concession cardholders) |
$4.10 |
Spectator |
$3.10 |
Program Spectator |
$0 |
Family (applies to two adults (parents/partners) and their dependent children under age 18) |
$16.80 |
Bulk Entry (applies to organised group bookings of 10 or more people) |
$4.10 |
Corporate Fitness |
card entry |
Aquatic Challenger (Pool floats at Charlestown, Speers Point, Swansea and West Wallsend Swim Centres) |
Aquatic Challenger - public session - per person |
$6.10 |
Aquatic Challenger - public session - family |
$12.20 |
Note: Additional fees apply for use of Toronto Swim Centres Hydrotherapy pool. Contact the pool for pricing.
Multi-visit pricing
Item |
Price |
10-visit adult pass |
$59.70 |
10-visit Pensioner/Concession pass |
$36.70 |
10-visit family pass (applies to two adults (parents/partners) and their dependent children under age 18) |
$151.50 |
50-visit adult pass |
$215.20 |
50-visit Pensioner/Concession pass |
$132.60 |
Buy a multi-visit pass
Multi-visit passes are valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
Program fees
Learn to Swim
Item |
Price |
One lesson a week (paid in term blocks) |
$15.30 |
Two or more lessons a week - fee per lesson (paid in term blocks) |
$13.30 |
15-minute private lesson per person |
$25.50 |
30-minute private lesson per person |
$41.80 |
School holiday program - fee per lesson (paid in five-day blocks) |
$13.30 |
Corporate member - fee per lesson* (paid in term blocks) |
$11.20 |
Squads
Item |
Price |
Squads - 20 visit pass |
$204 |
Squads - 50 visit pass |
$408 |
Squads Corporate Fitness - 20 visit pass |
$120.40 |
Squads Corporate Fitness - 50 visit pass |
$198.90 |
Squads - casual session |
$16.30 |
Buy a multi-visit pass
Multi-visit passes are valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
Fitness (Aqua Fit and STOMP)
Item |
Price |
One fitness session adult |
$13.30 |
One fitness session pensioner/concession |
$10.20 |
One fitness session corporate member |
$9.20 |
10 visit pass - adult |
$119.30 |
50 visit pass - adult |
$431 |
10 visit pass - pensioner/concession |
$91.80 |
50 visit pass - pensioner/concession |
$331.50 |
10 visit pass - corporate member |
$91.80 |
Buy a multi-visit pass
Multi-visit passes are valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
Hire Fees
Aquatic Challenger (Pool Float)
Item |
Price |
Aquatic Challenger first hour |
$204 |
Aquatic Challenger subsequent 30-minute intervals |
$102 |
Pool Party - Aquatic Challenger party package 90 minutes (includes 10 entries) |
$306 |
Aquatic Challenger - parties - per additional person (above included 10 entries) |
$10.20 |
Booking deposits |
$61.20 |
Party catering package per person (set menu options) |
Enquire |
Lane Hire
Item |
Price |
Lane hire - 25m pool - 30 minutes |
$13.30 |
Lane hire - 50m pool - 30 minutes |
$16.30 |
Room Hire
Item |
Price |
Room hire - first hour/per hour |
$44.90 |
Room hire - per subsequent 30 minutes |
$22.40 |
Grounds Hire
We offer dedicated outdoor space for hire, suitable for small group personal training. Groups will have access to a designated outdoor space, well-lit grounds, toilets and showers onsite. Hire fee is $29.60 an hour. Space is subject to availability and conditions apply. For more information or to book, contact the Swim Centre of your choice.
Centre Hire and other fees
Contact your local Lake Mac Swim Centre for other fees, information and bookings.
Contact
Call us on (02) 4921 0782
Email us at CharlestownSwimCentreAdmin@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
Charlestown Swim Centre is managed by Lake Macquarie City Council
Contact details for Lake Macquarie City Council are:
126-138 Main Road,
Speers Point, NSW 2284
Box 1906, Hunter Region
Mail Centre, NSW 2310
Phone (02) 4921 0333
Email council@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
Local number for Wyee residents (02) 4357 1999
Telephone Interpreting Service 131 450
National Relay Service 133 677
ABN: 81 065 027 868