A family having fun in the pools.

Planning your visit

We want your day at the ARC to be as enjoyable as possible, so here's the low down on coming to visit us. 

Our aquatic facilities include:

  • Family change rooms
  • Male/female change rooms
  • Showers
  • Bench seating
  • Barbeques
  • Water fountains
  • Outdoor beanbags (weather permitting)
  • Accessible facilities (ramps/aqua wheelchairs etc)
  • Café.


What to bring

  • Bathers 
  • Towel
  • Goggles
  • Sunscreen if swimming outside
  • Aqua nappy if your child requires it - If you forget, we sell them at reception
  • Concession/companion cards (original card must be sighted each time upon entry)
  • Oxygen tanks if required (must be secured in a trolley).
  • Small inflatables for children (small rings).


What are acceptable bathers?

 Appropriate swim wear for Cockburn ARC is:

  • Bathers (not including g-string or similar)
  • Burkini
  • Rash shirts
  • Board shorts

The following items are not considered appropriate swim wear:

  • Jeans
  • T-shirts
  • Underwear of any kind
  • Street clothing

We do not allow mermaid tails at Cockburn ARC.


What you can't bring

  • Glass items, including water bottles and food containers
  • Knives (only plastic knives permitted)
  • Ceramic items such as mugs and food containers
  • Furniture such as chairs, tables and sun shelters
  • Animals
  • Alcohol
  • Scooters (including electrical scooters)
  • Gazebos
  • Skateboards
  • Tennis balls
  • Water guns
  • Large inflatables that exceed 100cm in diameter (swans, adult sized rings)
  • Mermaid tails.

Any prohibited items found must be returned to your vehicle. All esky/cooler bags will be checked upon entry.