Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre, at 180 Victoria Road in Northcote, Victoria, is a newly opened health, wellness and aquatic centre. Its pools include an outdoor 50-metre pool, an indoor 25-metre pool, a warm water pool, a Learn To Swim pool and two aquatic splash zones. Swimming lessons are offered through the Swim Bright programme. The centre also has a gym, group fitness classes and workout studios, along with saunas and a steam room. The website says memberships can be taken out online, and single visits are welcome.
Customers say the large outdoor heated pool is a highlight, and that two indoor pools are a welcome change. Lane availability can be checked online. The large spa and hot pool section, the kids' slide and the play area get praise. The gym is described as huge, with plenty of machines and routines, and the group fitness instructors are praised. Staff are called friendly, and one customer mentioned a cafe and a physio on site. The centre is managed by Clublinks in partnership with the City of Darebin. Our pick in Northcote for a family swim followed by a soak in the spa.