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458 Harris Street, Ultimo

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1300 198 412

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre 50m pool

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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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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
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Aqua wheelchair available on-site
Lift access from street level
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50m lap swimming pool at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

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Indoor, 8 lanes, heated all-year-round

Leisure pool at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

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Program pool at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

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

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Gym with strength machines, cardio zone and free weights

Fitness studio in the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre fitness centre

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Les Mills, cardio and wellness classes

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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.

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What’s happening at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Gunyama Park, Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Cook + Phillip Park Pool

Thu, 4 Sept 2025

Make a splash this spring: Swim intensives + carnival-ready skills

Young boy in the pool wearing goggles and a swim cap, pointing in the air and smiling at the camera

City of Sydney Leisure

Thu, 7 Aug 2025

Spring into Wellness in September

Three women practising yoga and stretching on yoga mats outside on the grass

Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Sun, 8 Aug 2027

A shared journey through swimming: Ukrainian aqua classes

Participants during a Ukrainian aqua class being held by an instructor at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

City of Sydney Leisure

Thu, 11 Sept 2025

Dive into SwimFit with Edmund Chua

City of Sydney Leisure

Thu, 11 Sept 2025

Labour Day long weekend hours

Young girl on the diving platform, about to dive into the 50m pool at Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre

City of Sydney Leisure

Sun, 31 Aug 2025

Fun ideas for the family these school holidays

Mum kissing her baby on the head at Gunyama Park centre

City of Sydney Leisure

Fri, 22 Aug 2025

It's never too late to learn how to swim

Two women swimming with kickboards

City of Sydney Leisure

Tue, 19 Aug 2025

Spotlight on our Exercise Physiologists: Daniel

Exercise Physiologist Daniel

City of Sydney Leisure

Wed, 13 Aug 2025

Spotlight on our Exercise Physiologists: Nick

Exercise Physiologist Nick talking with a client during an EP session at Gunyama Park

City of Sydney Leisure

Thu, 24 July 2025

World Drowning Prevention Day 2025

Lifeguard watching over the pool at Prince Alfred Park Pool

Gunyama Park, Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Cook + Phillip Park Pool

Tue, 22 July 2025

Free Learn to Swim lessons this September - start now, save later!

A swim teacher with a group of Learn to Swim participants in the pool at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

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