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Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre

πŸ“ Hawthorn, VIC

β˜…4.5(672 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Full-service aquatic and leisure centre with 50m outdoor lap pool, 20x10m indoor warm-water pool, fully equipped gym, and over 100 weekly fitness classes. Sessional and occasional childcare available on weekday mornings.

βœ“ Swimming lessonsβœ“ Onsite childcareβœ“ Well-equipped gymβœ“ 50m outdoor poolβœ“ Saunaβœ“ Pram access
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Jul O O.

I couldn’t be more happy about this place! It’s a very complete and well-equipped facility, with brand-new machines and plenty of space to train comfortably. They offer a wide variety of classes from early morning until evening, making it easy to fit workouts into any schedule. The gym also have a swimming pool, a warm-water pool, and a sauna. Although the sauna can get a bit crowded sometimes because it’s not very large, it’s still a great place to relax after training. I also want to highlight the excellent work of the staff, especially the lifeguard β€” a blonde lady with shoulder-length hair β€” who truly stands out for her professionalism and dedication. It’s clear that she genuinely cares about her job and the safety of the members. Overall, an outstanding and highly recommended leisure center 🩡

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families who want swimming lessons, gym access, and childcare under one roof on weekdays. The indoor pool keeps lessons calm and uncrowded. Peak hour brings heavy traffic to both pools and parking β€” early morning or weekday daytime visits work far better.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Weekday morning childcare runs in 1.5-hour slots β€” book ahead as it fills quickly
⏰Swimming lessons in the indoor pool are calm and uncrowded β€” experienced instructors teach all levels
🎟️Visit off-peak to avoid crowded pools and easier parking
πŸš—Secure lockers are available β€” bring a coin or card depending on the system

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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672 Google reviews

Well-equipped gym and facilities45%
Good swimming lessons and instruction30%
Crowded at peak hours15%
Parking and booking challenges10%
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Jul O O.

5 months ago

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β€œI couldn’t be more happy about this place! It’s a very complete and well-equipped facility, with brand-new machines and plenty of space to train comfortably. They offer a wide variety of classes from early morning until evening, making it easy to fit workouts into any schedule. The gym also have a swimming pool, a warm-water pool, and a sauna. Although the sauna can get a bit crowded sometimes because it’s not very large, it’s still a great place to relax after training. I also want to highlight the excellent work of the staff, especially the lifeguard β€” a blonde lady with shoulder-length hair β€” who truly stands out for her professionalism and dedication. It’s clear that she genuinely cares about her job and the safety of the members. Overall, an outstanding and highly recommended leisure center πŸ©΅β€

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Dimity S

a month ago

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β€œβœ… the gym is great, large range of equipment available and never seems overcrowded when I go. βœ… onsite crΓ¨che/childcare available all weekday mornings (lots of toys for all age groups and 1.5 hour time slots) βœ… kids swimming lessons in indoor pool are calm, not overcrowded and swim teachers experienced (Jodie & Debbie are excellent) Unfortunately some people doing heavy weights don’t use safety clips and the car park is heavily patrolled by a parking inspector who will happily hand out fines.”

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Majorie Elizabeth

a month ago

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β€œClean crisp facilities, nice sauna with outside views. Good depth for the outdoor 50m, does get very busy during peak hour and parking can be a pest Last time I went I forgot my goggles which was annoying Secure lockers (love!!)”

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Liz Coffey

4 months ago

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β€œTook a client here who has mobility issues, was disappointed we couldnt walk in outside pool, it's all lined off for people doing laps apart from 1 lane and only a few metres that weren't too deep. Inside pool was 34 deg, 3/4s pool had aerobics on and rest of recreation pool had too many people in shallow end to do much.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre runs a 50-metre outdoor pool, a 20x10 metre indoor warm-water pool, a fully equipped gym with brand-new machines, and 100+ weekly group fitness classes from early morning through evening. Swimming lessons for all ages are delivered in the calm indoor pool by experienced instructors. Weekday childcare sessions run in 1.5-hour slots. Sauna, secure lockers, pram-friendly access, and an on-site cafe complete the offering.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday08:00 – 20:00
Tuesday06:00 – 21:30
Wednesday06:00 – 21:30
Thursday06:00 – 21:30
Friday06:00 – 21:30
Saturday06:00 – 21:30
Sunday07:00 – 20:00

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