The Bay Islands Aquatic Centre is a saltwater chlorinated public pool that Redland City Council manages on behalf of the Queensland Government Department of Education.
Trading hours at the Bay Islands Aquatic Centre change according to school use, school holidays and term dates.
Season commencement: 14 September 2024
Final day of season: 31 May 2025
School terms: 14 September 2024 – 4 April 2025
Monday: 6am–5pm
Tuesday: 6am–5pm
Wednesday: 6am–5pm
Thursday: 6am–5pm
Friday: 6am–9am
Saturday: 8am–5pm
Sunday: 8am–5pm
School holiday period: 5 April 2025 – 21 April 2025
7 days a week, 6am–5pm
Trial Extended Hours: 22 April 2025 – 31 May 2025
Monday: 6am–9.45am and 2pm–5pm
Tuesday: 2pm–5pm
Wednesday: 6am–9.45am
Thursday: 2pm–5pm
Friday: 6am–9.45am
Saturday: 10am–4.30pm
Sunday: 10am–3.30pm
Exclusive school-use only days (closed to public)
Russell Island State School
8.30am–2.30pm
4 December
8–12 December (dates inclusive)
Macleay Island State School
11.30am–2.30pm
14 February
21 February
28 February
7 March
14 March
21 March
17 October
24 October
31 October
7 November
14 November
21 November
Pool opening times may vary during severe weather conditions.
There is no booking required for general admission, however, large groups and commercial entities must submit a booking request via the below link for review and availability options.
Patrons are advised to bring their own swimming goggles and drinking water when attending the pool.
Location
2-4 Borrows Street (cnr High Street), Russell Island
3409 1503
Entry fees 2024–25
Entry fees are charged for everyone aged three years old and over:
| General Admission | |
|---|---|
| General Admission – Adult | $4.50 each |
| General Admission – Child (aged 3 to 16) | $3.50 each |
| General Admission – Seniors/Pensioners (Seniors/Pensioner card required) | $3.50 each |
| General Admission – Children under 3 | FREE |
| Family Pass (2 adults & 2 children) | $14.00 each |
| 10 Visit Passes | |
| 10 Visit Pass – Adult | $39.50 each |
| 10 Visit Pass – Child (aged 3 to 16) | $30.50 each |
| 10 Visit Pass – Seniors/Pensioner (Seniors/Pensioners card required) | $27.00 each |
| Season Passes | |
| Season Pass – Adult | $212.00 each |
| Season Pass – Child | $178.50 each |
| Season Pass – Seniors/Pensioner | $167.50 each |
| Season Pass – Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) | $601.50 each |
| Lane Hire | |
| Lane Hire (Learn to Swim & Fitness Activities) | $22.50 per hour |
Children under 13 years of age must be under active supervision of a person 18 years or older.
EFTPOS facilities are AVAILABLE
Features and facilities
- 25m pool (six lanes, solar-heated)
- Wading and play pools for children (shaded)
- Change rooms
- Shaded BBQ area