About
The Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre at Murwillumbah is the town's public swimming and leisure facility on Tumbulgum Road, run by Tweed Shire Council as one of three TRAC centres across the shire (alongside Kingscliff and Tweed Heads South). It's a well-equipped centre with a 50m eight-lane outdoor pool, a 25m four-lane heated indoor pool, a warm hydrotherapy pool, a dedicated learn-to-swim pool, diving boards and a 100m water slide.
It caters for everyone from serious lap swimmers and squads to families and those needing hydrotherapy, with a children's play area, spacious change rooms with hot showers and a cafe on site. The TRAC swim school teaches from babies of six months through to adults, and the centre runs aqua fitness classes and holiday programs. Entry and class fees apply — check the TRAC website for current pricing.
Best For
Lap swimming and squads, learn-to-swim lessons, family swims and water-slide days, and gentle hydrotherapy and aqua fitness in a heated pool.
Good to Know
TypePublic aquatic centre (Council-run)
Pools50m outdoor, 25m indoor, hydrotherapy, learn-to-swim
Features100m water slide, diving boards
ProgramsSwim school, squads, aqua fitness
FamilyChildren's play area, cafe
EntryFees apply (see website)
Opening Hours
Monday:5:30am-7pm
Tuesday:5:30am-7pm
Wednesday:5:30am-7pm
Thursday:5:30am-7pm
Friday:5:30am-6pm
Saturday:5:30am-6pm
Sunday:8am-5pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What pools are there?
A 50m eight-lane outdoor pool, a 25m four-lane heated indoor pool, a warm hydrotherapy pool and a learn-to-swim pool, plus diving boards and a 100m water slide.
Do they teach swimming lessons?
Yes — the TRAC swim school teaches from babies of six months through to adults, with squads, aqua fitness classes and school-holiday programs also on offer.
Is it good for families?
Yes — there's a children's play area, the water slide, spacious change rooms with hot showers and an on-site cafe.
What are the opening hours?
Open seven days: 5:30am–7pm Monday to Thursday, 5:30am–6pm Friday and Saturday, and 8am–5pm Sunday. Hours can vary seasonally.