Public swimming pools

Our pools

We have three public pools in the Cessnock LGA. Please see below for more information about each facility.

Please note: Council's outdoor seasonal pools at Branxton and Cessnock are open daily until Friday 31 March 2023. The Kurri Kurri Aquatic and Fitness Centre is open daily year-round.

Branxton Pool

Address: 4 Maitland Street, Branxton 
Contact: (02) 4938 1450 
Opening hours: Saturday 1 October 2022 - 31 March 2023.

Weekdays: 6am - 5:30pm. Lap swimming only from 6am - 9am.

Weekends and public holidays: 7am - 5:30pm. Lap swimming only from 7am - 9am.

Christmas Day and Council Picnic Day (Friday 28 October 2022): Closed

Facilities:

  • Outdoor seasonal 33 metre pool with six lanes and ramp access
  • Covered toddler pool with step entry and water play features 
  • Change rooms including accessible change room and toilet
  • Kiosk facilities 
  • Small grandstand
  • Picnic shelters and seating
  • Grassed areas for picnics

Branxton Pool is also home to Branxton Greta Amateur Swim Club who offer a range of programs and competitions. For information on the club, visit their Facebook page

Cessnock Pool

Address: Corner of Wollombi and Allandale Roads, Cessnock 
Contact: (02) 4990 3704 
Opening hours: Saturday October 1 2022 - 31 March 2022

Weekdays: 6am - 5:30pm. Lap swimming only from 6am - 9am.

Weekends and public holidays: 7am - 5:30pm. Lap swimming only from 7am - 9am.

Christmas Day and Council Picnic Day (Friday 28 October 2022): Closed 

Facilities:

  • Splash pad with tipping bucket, slide, spray hoops, deck jets and mushroom fountain (operates daily from 10am - 5pm)
  • Six lane, 50 metre outdoor pool with ramp access
  • Covered toddler pool with step entry, water play features and covered baby pool
  • Change rooms including accessible change room and toilet
  • Kiosk facilities
  • Grandstand
  • Picnic shelters and seating
  • Grassed areas for picnics

The pool is home to three swimming clubs who offer a range of programs and competitions. For more information, visit:

Kurri Kurri Aquatic and Fitness Centre

Address: Margaret Johns Park on Boundary Street, Kurri Kurri 
Phone: (02) 4937 1362 
Email: kkafcenquiries@belgravialeisure.com.au 
Website: www.kurrikurriafc.com.au 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kurrikurriafc

Kurri Kurri Aquatic and Fitness Centre is Cessnock City Council’s year round aquatic facility and is managed by a qualified facility management organisation.

Facilities: 

  • Gymnasium
  • Eight lane, 25 metre pool
  • 10 metre program pool
  • Leisure pool with a beach entry

The centre offers swimming and water safety programs, aqua classes, squads, personal trainer and fitness programs. Find out more about the facility, including opening hours, via the KKAFC website.


School carnival and fun day schedule

Click the tab below to see the booking times for school carnivals and fun days.

School carnival and fun day schedule

Cessnock Pool

Day

Date

Times

Friday

2nd December 2022

10.00am – 2.00pm

Monday

5th December 2022

9.30am – 2.00pm

Tuesday

6th December 2022

9.30am – 2.30pm

Wednesday

7th December 2022

9.30am – 2.30pm

Thursday

8th December 2022

9.30am – 2.00pm

Wednesday

14th December 2022

9.30am – 3.00pm

Thursday

2nd February 2023

9.30am – 2.30pm

Friday

3rd February 2023

9.30am – 2.00pm

Monday

6th February 2023

10.00am – 2.00pm

Tuesday

7th February 2023

9.30am – 2.00pm

Wednesday

8th February 2023

9.30am – 3.00pm

Thursday

9th February 2023

9.30am – 1.00pm

Friday

10th February 2023

9.30am – 2.30pm

Monday

13th February 2023

9.30am – 3.00pm

Tuesday

14th February 2023

9.30am – 3.00pm

Thursday

16th February 2023

9.30am – 2.30pm

Friday

17th February 2023

9.30am – 1.00pm

Monday

20th February 2023

9.30am – 2.30pm

Tuesday

21st February 2023

9.30am – 4.00pm

Thursday

23rd February 2023

9.30am – 3.00pm

Friday

24th February 2023

9.30am – 2.30pm

Saturday

18th March 2023

7.00am – 5.00pm

Branxton Pool

Day

Date

Times

Friday

2nd December 2022

9.30am – 1.30pm

Monday

5th December 2022

9.30am – 2.30pm

Thursday

8th December 2022

12.00pm – 2.30pm

Friday

9th December 2022

12.00pm – 2.30pm

Friday

17th February 2023

9.30am – 3.00pm

Sunday

5th March 2023

12.00pm – 6.00pm

 

 

 


Swimming pools passes

Singles, couples and families can apply for an admission pass to use Council's public pools during the upcoming 2022/23 season here.

Schools and community groups can apply to use a Council swimming pool for events and carnivals during the 2022/23 season here

Fees and charges

View Council's Fees and Charges document for current membership and pool entry costs.