Public swimming pools

Address: 4 Maitland Street, Branxton 
Contact: (02) 4938 1450

Season Dates: Saturday 27 September 2025 – Friday 27 March 2026

Opening Hours
First Two Weeks: Weekends 7.00am to 5.00pm; Weekdays 6.00am – 5.00pm
WEEKDAYS: 6.00am – 6.00pm.
WEEKENDS: 7.00am – 6.00pm
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 7.00am – 6.00pm.
CLOSED: Christmas Day and Council Picnic Day (Friday 31 October 2025).

Facilities:

• Outdoor seasonal 33 metre pool with six lanes and ramp access
• Covered toddler pool with step entry and water play features 
• Change rooms including accessible change room and toilet
• Kiosk facilities 
• Small grandstand
• Picnic shelters and seating
• Grassed areas for picnics

Branxton Pool is also home to Branxton Greta Amateur Swim Club who offer a range of programs and competitions. For information on the club, visit their Facebook page. 

Address: Corner of Wollombi and Allandale Roads, Cessnock 
Contact: (02) 4990 3704

Season Dates: Saturday 27 September 2025 – Friday 27 March 2026

Opening Hours
First Two Weeks: Weekends 7.00am to 5.00pm; Weekdays 6.00am – 5.00pm
WEEKDAYS: 6.00am – 6.00pm.
WEEKENDS: 7.00am – 6.00pm
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 7.00am – 6.00pm.
CLOSED: Christmas Day and Council Picnic Day (Friday 31 October 2025).

Facilities:

• Splash pad with tipping bucket, slide, spray hoops, deck jets and mushroom fountain (operates daily from 11am - 5pm)
• Six lane, 50 metre outdoor pool with ramp access
• Covered toddler pool with step entry, water play features and covered baby pool
• Change rooms including accessible change room and toilet
• Kiosk facilities
• Grandstand
• Picnic shelters and seating
• Grassed areas for picnics

The pool is home to three swimming clubs who offer a range of programs and competitions. For more information, visit:

• Cessnock Amateur Swimming Club Facebook page
• Cessnock Masters Swim Club Facebook page
• Coalfields United Amateur Swim Club Facebook page

Address: Margaret Johns Park on Boundary Street, Kurri Kurri 
Phone: (02) 4937 1362 
Email: kkafcenquiries@belgravialeisure.com.au 
Website: www.kurrikurriafc.com.au 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kurrikurriafc

Kurri Kurri Aquatic and Fitness Centre is Cessnock City Council’s year round aquatic facility and is managed by a qualified facility management organisation.

Facilities: 

• Gymnasium
• Eight lane, 25 metre pool
• 10 metre program pool
• Leisure pool with a beach entry

The centre offers swimming and water safety programs, aqua classes, squads, personal trainer and fitness programs. Find out more about the facility, including opening hours, via the KKAFC website.