2025 Country Swimming Championships

As Darwin’s dedicated swimming competition venue, Parap Pool will soon host the 2025 Country Swimming Championships. 

Competition will be held Saturday 27 September to Tuesday 30 September with plenty of pre-event activities on Friday 26 September.

Competition will be run over two sessions each day, with a break in the middle (approx. 12:30-3:30pm), at which time general public swimmers are welcome.

Please check the Lane Availability calendars on the Parap Pool page (link below) for details.

Our pools offer friendly, safe environments to enjoy a range of water-based activities.  Each pool offers a variety of programs for all ages. 

The Y Northern Territory (YNT) manages City of Darwin's pools on Council's behalf, including all bookings and staff. 
 

Programs & Swimming Lessons

Please contact the pools directly for any booking enquiries (do not click on the Contact Us at the top of this page as that will take you to City of Darwin instead).

Casuarina Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Nightcliff Pool
Parap Pool
 

Accessibility  

City of Darwin is committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive and connected community by creating opportunity and choice. 

Each City of Darwin Public Swimming Pool has a range of accessibility features that help people with all abilities to enjoy their visits.  We also offer a range of concessions, eg. Commonwealth Health Care Card, NT Concession Scheme and carers.

For more information, please consult the accessibility guides or contact the pools directly to discuss your needs.  

Opening Hours

*closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Please note, times may change due to special events or maintenance requirements. To avoid disappointment, check the lane availability calendars on each pool's page or contact the pool before you head down for a dip.

Entry fees

Entry fees and charges are the same at all of our pools.

*30-Swim Cards expire after 12 months and any remaining swims will be void.

^Concession = full-time NT students, Commonwealth Health Care Card, NT Concession Scheme, DVA Gold and White Cards. Photographic ID must be presented.

FREE for spectators, children under four years when accompanied by a paying adult and one carer accompanying a person with a disability or persons accompanying holders of NT Companion Card.

For all enquiries regarding swim passes, school swimming carnivals, social functions, swimming lessons and bookings, please contact your local pool directly.

For the full list of pool fees, refer to the Public Swimming Pools in the 2025-26 Fees and Charges section of the Municipal Plan.