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Ian
Thorpe
Aquatic
Centre

458 Harris Street, Ultimo

How to get here

1300 198 412

We're open now

6am8pm

Centre hours

Plan your visit

Activities & Facilities

Programs

Named in honour of Australia's five-time Gold Medal winning champion, Ian Thorpe, this iconic centre is shaped in the form of a distinctive wave.

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458 Harris Street, Ultimo

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Accessibility

Our centre is designed to provide fitness and leisure opportunities for all members of our diverse community.

Mobility parking space
Ramped access to centre entrance
Ramped access to program pool
Pool hoist

Aqua wheelchair available on-site
Lift access from street level
Accessible change rooms
Family change rooms

Learn more about accessibility features and programs

Download our Access Key

The Access Key information guide provides information, prediction, structure, orientation, and sensory integration to help visitors with Autism, cognitive disability, intellectual disability, dementia, and Alzheimer’s to familiarise themselves with the facility and plan their journey ahead of time, online.

Download our Communication Board and Social Story

The communication board uses pictures, symbols, and words as a visual tool to help people with communication difficulties express themselves in our environment. The social story uses simple language and visuals to explain new experiences and environments, supporting individuals with autism, language or communication difficulties, or cognitive disabilities.

50m lap swimming pool at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Aquatic Facilities

50m Pool

Indoor, 8 lanes, heated all-year-round

Aquatic facilities

Leisure Pool

Aquatic Facilities

Program Pool

Swimming and aquatics

Our centre is home to three heated, indoor pools including a 50m pool, leisure pool with spa, and dedicated program pool.

Health & Wellbeing Facilities

Fitness Centre

Gym with strength machines, cardio zone and free weights

Health & Wellbeing Facilities

Group exercise studio

Les Mills, cardio and wellness classes

Health & Wellbeing Facilities

Spin Studio

Health and wellbeing

Whatever your motivation is for improving your health and wellbeing, we understand you want to see results when visiting our fitness centre. Our goal is to ensure you leave each session feeling invigorated and smiling.