About Us

Burnie Aquatic Centre is proudly managed by Sea-Lyons Aquatics on behalf of the Burnie City Council.

Officially reopened in July 2016, the original 50 metre pool is now complemented with an indoor 25 metre, eight-lane pool and outdoor splash pad area for children.

Your opinion of this facility and its staff is important to us and we welcome your feedback to continue to better our services and provide appropriate activities for our users.

Please ask the reception staff for a customer feedback form. For all inquiries please contact us at the centre

Indoor 25 metre Pool

Our 25 metres indoor pool is heated all year round and sits at a constant 28.5  degrees, creating an enjoyable environment to keep fit and have fun.  The pool provides multiple methods of entry such as stairs, ladders, and a pool pod to assist those who require wheelchair access.  All entry methods include handrails to ensure safe entry and exit.

Our 8-lane pool depth ranges from 0.9 metres to 1.8 metres.  It is designed to cater for everyone all year round.

Aquatic Fitness Classes

The fun and healthy aqua fitness classes are suitable for all ages and abilities. Classes are held at regular times throughout the week. Bookings are essential, please contact the Centre for bookings and times.

Aqua Aerobics is a fantastic way to get fit while having fun. While enjoying the water you can improve stability, mobility, posture and muscle strength and tone. Individuals can work at an intensity that they desire. A combination of water-based strength and cardio exercises are used during the class applying the natural resistance of the water which is gentle on the joints while in the water giving you a great workout.

Classes are run year-round in the indoor 25 metre pool, which is heated to around 28.5oC, there is no limit to age or fitness ability. Aqua Aerobics is designed to work at your own pace while using variations of foam equipment is used to increase resistance and adversity.

Change Rooms

We offer hot and cold showers, family friendly rooms with baby change facilities, along with rooms which provide wheelchair access.

Sea-Lyons Swim School

Sea Lyons Learn to Swim offer an infant program known as the “Little Sea-Lyons”.  This program is designed to create water awareness and is aimed to cater to those aged from 6 months through to 4 years of age.

Our learn to swim and water safety program offers classes to those aged from 4 years through to adults

Our swim teachers are Austswim accredited and are here to provide a fun, inclusive and safe environment to assist you or your child in the development of this essential life skill.

Retail

If you in need new swimwear or equipment, we have a large range of brands to choose from such as:

Amanzi

Eyelines

Finis

Vorgee

speedo

Little Togs

Splash About Happy Nappies.

 

Enjoy the Outdoors

Outdoor 50 metre Pool

Our 50 metre outdoor pool is opened seasonally from October to March. The 8-lane lap pool has a shallow depth of 1.06 metres and gradually increases to the depth of 1.68 metres. The pool sits at a comfortable 28 oC perfect for all outdoor activities whether it be recreational fun, fitness-based exercise or simply lap swimming. (This service may be effective by inclement weather).

Splash Pad

During the summer months, if your child is not confident enough in the water or just wants a break from the pool, our heated splash pad is a fun alternative. Your child can play in the sun while close seating allows you to easily supervise and relax.

BBQ’s

We offer a self-contained, electric barbeque free of charged with seating and shade from the sun.  Bookings are NOT required to use this service.