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 generally open from the end of September until the start of April (click on the relevant pool below to view specific opening hours). The Kurri Kurri Aquatic and Fitness Centre is open daily year-round.

Branxton Pool

Address: 4 Maitland Street, Branxton 
Contact: (02) 4938 1450

Season Dates: Saturday 28 September 2024 – Friday 28 March 2025

Opening Hours
WEEKDAYS: 6.00am – 6.00pm. No recreation swimming from 6.00am – 9.00am (lap swimming only).
WEEKENDS: 7.00am – 5.00pm from 1 March 2025. No recreation swimming from 7.00am – 9.00am (lap swimming only).
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 7.00am – 6.00pm. No recreation swimming from 7.00am – 9.00am (lap swimming only).
CLOSED: Christmas Day and Council Picnic Day (Friday 1 November 2024).

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

Season Dates: Saturday 21 September 2024 – Friday 4 April 2025
Opening Hours
WEEKDAYS: 6.00am – 6.00pm. No recreation swimming from 6.00am – 9.00am (lap swimming only).
WEEKENDS: 7.00am – 5.00pm from 1 March 2025. No recreation swimming from 7.00am – 9.00am (lap swimming only).
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 7.00am – 6.00pm from 1 March 2025. No recreation swimming from 7.00am – 9.00am (lap swimming only).
CLOSED: Christmas Day and Council Picnic Day (Friday 1 November 2024).

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 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

See below for the school carnival schedule for early 2025. Please note the pools will be closed during the listed times to host the booked carnivals. 

Branxton Pool Carnival Bookings

 Date  Event
 Friday 14 February, 2025  Carnival 9:00am–2:30pm

Cessnock Pool Carnival Bookings

Date  Event 
Wednesday 5 February Carnival 9:00am–2:30pm
Thursday 6 February Carnival 9:00am–2:30pm
Friday 7 February Carnival 8:30am–3:00pm
Monday 10 February Carnival 9:00am–2:30pm
Tuesday 11 February Carnival 9:00am–2:30pm
Wednesday 12 February Carnival 9:00am–2:00pm
Thursday 13 February Carnival 9:00am–2:00pm
Friday 14 February Carnival 9:00am–3:00pm
Monday 17 February Carnival 8:30am–3:00pm
Tuesday 18 February Carnival 8:00am–2:00pm
Wednesday 19 February Carnival 9:00am–1:00pm
Thursday 20 February Carnival 9:00am–2:00pm
Friday 21 February Carnival 8:30am–3:00pm
Monday 24 February Carnival 8:30am–3:00pm
Friday 28 February Carnival 8:00am–3:00pm
Friday 7 March 50m pool booked from 1:30pm–3:00pm
Friday 14 March 50m pool booked from 1:30pm–3:00pm
Saturday 15 March Carnival 8:00am–2:00pm
Friday 21 March 50m pool booked from 1:30pm–3:00pm
Friday 28 March 50m pool booked from 1:30pm–3:00pm

Swimming pools passes

Singles, couples and families can apply for an admission pass to use Council's public pools during the upcoming 2024/25 season here.

Schools and community groups can apply to use a Council swimming pool for events and carnivals during the 2024/25 season here, as well as viewing the Aquatic Facilities Hirer Agreement form here.

Fees and charges

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

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