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 from the end of September until the end of March. 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 30 September 2023 - Friday 29 March 2024

Weekdays: 6am - 6.00pm. No recreation swimming from 6am - 9am - Lap swimming only

Weekends and public holidays: 7am - 6.00pm. No recreation swimming from 7am - 9am - Lap swimming only

Closed: Christmas Day and Council Picnic Day (Friday 27 October, 2023)

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 30 September 2023 - Friday 29 March 2024

Weekdays: 6am - 6:00pm. No recreation swimming from 6am - 9am - Lap swimming only

Weekends and public holidays: 7am - 6:00pm. No recreation swimming from 7am - 9am - Lap swimming only  

Closed: Christmas Day and Council Picnic Day (Friday 27 October, 2023)

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 and fun day schedule for the 2023/24 season. Please note the pools will be closed during the listed times to host the booked carnivals.

Cessnock Pool Carnival Bookings

CESSNOCK POOL

Day

Date

Times

Friday

2nd February 2024

9.30am – 2.00pm

Monday

5th February 2024

9.30am – 3.00pm

Tuesday

6th February 2024

9.30am – 2.30pm

Wednesday

7th February 2024

9.30am – 3.00pm

Thursday

8th February 2024

9.30am – 3.00pm

Friday

9th February 2024

9.30am – 2.00pm

Monday

12th February 2024

9.30am – 2.00pm

Tuesday

13th February 2024

9.30am – 1.00pm

Wednesday

14th February 2024

10.00am – 2.30pm

Friday

16th February 2024

9.30am – 2.30pm

Monday

19th February 2024

9.30am – 2.30pm

Tuesday

20th February 2024

9.30am – 3.00pm

Wednesday

21st February 2024

9.30am – 3.00pm

 Friday

23rd February 2024

9.30am - 2.30pm 

Tuesday

27th February 2024

9.30am – 3.00pm

Saturday

23rd March 2024

7.00am – 5.00pm

 

Branxton Pool Carnival Bookings

BRANXTON POOL

Day

Date

Times

Friday

16th February 2024

9.00am – 3.00pm

Sunday

10th March 2024

9.00am – 3.00pm

 


Swimming pools passes

Singles, couples and families can apply for an admission pass to use Council's public pools during the upcoming 2023/24 season here.

Schools and community groups can apply to use a Council swimming pool for events and carnivals during the 2023/24 season here, as well as completing the Outdoor Pool User Agreement form here.

Fees and charges

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