Aquatic Facilities

Airlie Beach Lagoon

The Airlie Beach Lagoon is open to everyone. The lagoon area is 4,300sqm and holds 4.5 million litres of fresh, self-chlorinated water, and is located on the foreshore of Airlie Beach.

It provides an environment that is completely safe from stingers and marine wildlife, all year round. The facility includes a sheltered wading pool for toddlers, a shallow 1.5 metre maximum depth children's pool and a larger pool which has a maximum depth of 2 metres with separate swimming lanes for fitness enthusiasts.

It is built on a raised breakwater, giving an excellent view out to the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands.

Lifeguards patrol the lagoon from 6:00am - 6:30pm daily.

Please note: Council’s recent investigations into the lighting at the Airlie Beach Lagoon has identified an issue that will require the operating hours of the lagoon swimming and water activities to be altered until it is resolved. The lagoon swimming area will be operational from 6:00am to 6:30pm, on a daily basis, until further notice. These operational times are reviewed regularly. Access to the barbecue areas and all tables and seating remains as per normal summer hours and open to all.

These restricted hours are necessary to ensure the safety of patrons and staff alike and it is anticipated to take several months to remedy the issue.

Council acknowledges this may cause some disruption to swimmers but the safety of our residents and visitors is always our number one priority and we ask that patrons adhere to the direction of lifeguards during this period.

Bowen Water Park

Location: Front Beach, Santa Barbara Parade, Bowen

Opening Hours: 

8am – 6pm during winter (March - August); and 
8am – 7pm during summer (September – February) 

The water park will be closed Tuesday mornings from 8am to 12pm for regular maintenance.

Bowen Swimming Pool

Location: 7 Dalrymple Street, Bowen
Telephone: (07) 4786 1230

Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday from 5.30am to 6.00pm
Public Holidays from 12.00pm to 4.00pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)

Facilities include:

• 50m outdoor pool with shade cover and grandstand
• Outdoor toddler pool with shade cover
• Beautiful landscaped grounds for relaxation
• Home of the Bowen Swimming Club

Proserpine Water Park

Location: Anzac Road, Proserpine

Opening Hours:
8am – 6pm daily
Public Holidays from 12.00pm to 4.00pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)

The water park will be closed Tuesday mornings from 8am to 12pm for regular maintenance.

Proserpine Swimming Pool

Location: Anzac Road, Proserpine
Telephone: (07) 4945 5790

Opening Hours:
5.30am - 6pm daily
Public Holidays from 12.00pm to 4.00pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)

Facilities include: 

• Olympic sized heated outdoor pool with shade cover and grandstand 
• Beautiful landscaped grounds for relaxation 
• Home of the Whitsunday Swimming Club and the Whitsunday Warriors - Masters

Collinsville Swimming Pool

Location: 38 Conway Street, Collinsville
Telephone: (07) 4785 5440

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday from 5.30am to 6.00pm
Saturday to Sunday from 9.00am to 6.00pm
Public Holidays from 12.00pm to 4.00pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)

Winter closure period: 1 May to 31 August

Facilities include:

• 33m outdoor pool with shade cover
• Outdoor toddler pool with shade cover
• Shaded grounds for relaxation
• Home of the Collinsville and Scottville Amateur Swimming Club