Lightning Ridge Swimming Pool

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  The Lightning Ridge Olympic Pool Association Inc is the Reserve Trust Manager of the Crown Reserve titled “Lightning Ridge Public Baths Reserve (230055)”. The facility includes:
  • Olympic Pool
  • Water Theme Park
  • Diving Pool
  • Indoor Sports / Gym Centre

Contact: 0459 951 190


Opening Dates

  • Olympic Outdoor Pool & Theme Park: Opens on the October Long Weekend 2025

Entry Fees

Daily Entry:

  • Olympic Pool & Baby Pool: $7 per person
  • Water Theme Park (including Olympic & Baby Pool): $10 per person

Operating Hours:

  • Weekends & School Holidays: 11:00am – 6:00pm
  • School Terms (weekdays):
    • Olympic Pool: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
    • Water Theme Park: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Early Morning Swimming:

  • December – February: Olympic Pool, 5:30am – 6:30am
  • Rest of the year: Heated Pool, 5:30am – 6:30am
  • Public Holidays: No early morning swimming

Lightning Ridge Indoor Diving Pool

  • Open March – November
  • Entry: $7 (cash only, under 3 free)
  • Season tickets available

Operating Hours:

  • Monday – Friday: 5:30am – 6:30am
  • Monday – Friday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
  • Closed weekends

Facilities:

  • Sauna and spa included in entry fee
  • Rock climbing wall currently unavailable
  • 1m diving boards available to all
  • Higher diving boards closed to the public (for diving clubs only)

Season Tickets 2025

Single Tickets:

  • Yearly (9 months): $320
  • Six Months: $260
  • Three Months: $180

Family Tickets (2 Adults + 2 Children up to 15 years):

  • Yearly (9 months): $520 | Extra child: $50
  • Half-Year (6 months): $400 | Extra child: $50
  • Three Months: $300 | Extra child: $50

Olympic Pool Season Ticket:

  • Single: $250
  • Family (2 adults + 2 children up to 15 years): $400 | Additional children: $50 each

Theme Park Season Ticket:

  • Single: $350
  • Family (2 adults + 2 children up to 15 years): $500 | Additional children: $50 each