Make a splash on the first day of summer when the Orbost Outdoor Pool opens the gates for the 2018/19 swim season this Saturday.
The pool was recently repainted before being filled in time for the Saturday, December 1 opening and to celebrate there will be free entry all day with loads of fun activities. The open day runs from 12pm to 2pm with large pool inflatables, pop up fitness activities, pool games and a barbecue.
The facility has 50-metre and toddlers’ pools, and kiosk facility. The pool is solar heated.
Throughout the season opening hours are based are the forecast temperature of the coming day and will be posted on the East Gippsland Shire Facebook page @EastGippyShire the evening prior.
Lap swimming:
6-8am Monday to Friday; 4-6pm weekends.
Recreational swimming:
23 degrees Celsius and below - 4-6pm.
24-34 degrees Celsius – 12-7pm (December 17 to January 29 and public holidays) and 3-7pm.
35 degrees Celsius and above - 10am-8pm.
Throughout the swim season, the pool will deliver the ‘Swim and Survive’ swim program designed by Life Saving Victoria. Enroll by contacting the Lakes Entrance Aquadome on 5155 3333, or visit our website.
Other programs include aqua aerobics, lap swimming and fun days with the large pool inflatables.
Season memberships and casual entry available.