1 / 3Tobruk Memorial Baths
đ Townsville City, QLD
Tobruk Memorial Baths features a main lap pool, a covered toddler-friendly kids pool with warm water, quality swimming lesson programs, family change rooms, and hot showers. Open before sunrise for early swimmers.
I always enjoy coming here for a swim. The pools are clean and a good temperature. The small kids wading pool is fully covered. My kids do swimming lessons here and have great teachers. The cafe does a good coffee and has a good range of food. The strand side of the cafe is pet friendly and even has dog treats. The parking by the front door is for parents with prams and there is a family change room too. There aren't any slides or toys, if that is what you are looking for I recommend the bucket a short walk away, or the Kirwan pool.
đ Family Action Verdict
Best for families focused on swimming skills and lap swimming rather than water play attractions. The covered toddler pool is the standout feature for families with children under 4 â warm, sheltered, and calm. No slides or water toys means older kids seeking entertainment will be less engaged.
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David Vagg
8 years ago
âI always enjoy coming here for a swim. The pools are clean and a good temperature. The small kids wading pool is fully covered. My kids do swimming lessons here and have great teachers. The cafe does a good coffee and has a good range of food. The strand side of the cafe is pet friendly and even has dog treats. The parking by the front door is for parents with prams and there is a family change room too. There aren't any slides or toys, if that is what you are looking for I recommend the bucket a short walk away, or the Kirwan pool.â
Philip Chen
2 years ago
âFound myself outside the baths at 5.00 am. The sun hadn't risen, but the pool was lit. So I thought to myself why not have a swim. Was absolutely brilliant (until the squads started). Bit too much traffic for me. Would do it again a hearbeat.â
Morgan Lyons
5 years ago
âWent here on a Saturday morning expecting it to be super busy, instead it was lovely quiet and laid back. Good lap pool and separate kids area with friendly staff. Definitely my new go to on a hot sunny day.â
Bagpuss
a month ago
âGreat pool friendly staff. Hot showers.â
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Overview
Tobruk Memorial Baths in Townsville runs a main lap pool alongside a fully covered kids pool designed for warm-water toddler swimming. Swimming lesson programs are well regarded with consistent instructor quality. Facilities include family change rooms, hot showers, pram access, and a cafe with pet-friendly seating on the Strand side. Entry is low-cost with dedicated pram parking at the entrance.
