Welcome to Gympie ARC
As the flagship leisure centre for our region, Gympie ARC provides a wide range of high quality health and leisure services for our local community, as well as our larger region. Programs provide access to swimming lessons for all ages, squad and group fitness sessions (aqua and land based).
We are home to a 25m indoor heated pool, and a seasonal eight-lane 50m outdoor olympic pool. Our venue also includes a fully equipped gym, childrens splash park, function room, seasonal water slides, kiosk, and BBQ area, all set in beautiful and accessible garden surrounds.
Our team looks forward to welcoming you to Gympie ARC, and providing you with the best health and leisure experience possible.
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday
5.30 am to 8:00 pm
Friday
5.30 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday
6.00 am to 5.00 pm
Sunday
8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Public Holidays
8.00 am to 5.00 pm
Closed Good Friday, Anzac Day (open after 1 pm) & Christmas Day

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