Swimming pools

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Overview

Council manages the Kerang and Cohuna Outdoor Swimming Pools over the summer months from November to March and the year-round Kerang Exercise Pool. 

Kerang Exercise Pool

A small but welcoming facility, the Kerang Exercise Pool is heated to between 30 and 34 degrees and provides access to warm water exercise within the Gannawarra.

Whether you are a parent with a young child, recovering from an injury, have a disability or even if you just want to keep active; the Kerang Exercise Pool is for you!

Bookings are essential (30-minute or one-hour blocks), which can be done by phoning (03) 5450 9345 during business hours.

Location: Patchell Plaza, Victoria Street Kerang (click here to view on Google Maps)

Phone: (03) 5450 9345 (during pool opening hours); (03) 5450 9333 (outside of pool opening hours)

Opening times

Day Opening hours
Monday 7am - 12 noon
Tuesday 11am - 2pm
Wednesday  7am - 2pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm 
Friday 7am - 2pm
Public holidays  CLOSED

**The Kerang Exercise Pool will be closed between 12 noon - 12.30pm on Wednesday and Fridays. 

Warra Waders Learn to Swim Program

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Classes

Swimming is an important skill for children to learn. Our qualified and experienced AUSTSWIM or Swim Australia trained Swim Instructors will help develop your child’s aquatic education skills  and knowledge by having fun, building confidence and learning skills that will be with them for life!

Warra Waders swim school is licensed to conduct the Royal Life Saving Society’s Swim and Survive Program. Swim and Survive is a national swimming and water safety program that aims to prevent drowning and increase the participation in safe aquatic activity.

Our swimming lessons are conducted for 30 minutes, once a week during Victorian school terms and are available for children from 6 months of age.

Session Times

Monday  2.30pm - 5.30pm 
Tuesday  9am - 11am
Wednesday  4pm - 6.30pm 
Thursday  9am - 11am 

Cost

The program runs in line with Victorian State Government school terms dates. Payment of swimming lesson fees for the entire term must be made within the first two weeks of each term.

Expression of Interest - Enrolment

To register your interest in joining the program, please complete the form below:

Click here to view form.

Kerang and Cohuna swimming pools

Council manages the Kerang and Cohuna Outdoor Swimming Pools over the summer months from November to March.

Both pools will open for the 2026/27 season at 4pm Monday, 9 November.

Details regarding locations, opening times and other programs are below.

Cohuna Swimming Pool

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The Cohuna Swimming Pool features 3 outdoor pools (33.5m main pool, intermediate and toddler pools), waterslide, change rooms, kiosk and shaded seating.

Please visit Council's Facebook page for upcoming events.

Location: Tennis Road, Cohuna (click here to view via Google Maps)

Phone: 0429 515 731

Kerang Swimming Pool

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A popular family venue featuring two outdoor solar heated pools (intermediate and 50m), Splash Park, waterslide, family change rooms, kiosk, barbecue and shaded seating.

Please visit Council's Facebook page for upcoming events.

Location: 19-21 Shadforth Street, Kerang (click here to view via Google Maps)

Phone: (03) 5452 2062

Opening times

Monday, 9 November to Monday, 30 November: Open 4pm-8pm daily
Tuesday, 1 December to Friday, 18 December: Open 4pm-8pm weekdays and 12 noon-8pm weekends
Saturday, 19 December to Wednesday, 27 January:

Open 12 noon-8pm daily.

Christmas Day: Closed

Boxing Day: Open 1pm-8pm

New Year's Day: Open 1pm-8pm

Australia Day: Open 1pm-8pm

Thursday, 28 January to Sunday, 28 February: Open 4pm-8pm weekdays and 12 noon-8pm weekends.
Monday, 1 March to Monday, 8 March:

Open 4pm-8pm daily.

Labour Day: Open 1pm-8pm

 

Season passes

Season passes provide access to the Cohuna, Kerang and Leitchville swimming pools during the outdoor swimming pool season.

Passes will be available to purchase when the season begins at either facility, as well as from Council's Customer Service Centres.

10-visit pass

A 10-visit pass to Council's outdoor swimming pools is a great option for people looking to visit the Cohuna, Kerang or Leitchville swimming pools less than 10 times each season.

Passes can be purchased whilst the season is occurring.

Weather Policy

The Cohuna and Kerang swimming pools will be closed on days the Bureau of Meteorology website’s forecast temperature for either town is 23 degrees Celsius or lower. Please note this policy is not applicable to the Morning Laps program and may not apply to planned activities, such as school bookings and VicSwim events.

Opening hours may be extended beyond scheduled closing time on days of extreme heat.

Venues may also close to the public when rain or thunderstorms are forecast.

Details on changes to operational hours will be promoted via Council's Facebook page.

 

Watch Around Water

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Our pools have adopted Life Saving Victoria’s Watch Around Water pool safety program. As part of this program, the following guidelines are in place:

  • All children under 5 years of age will be provided with a pink wristband when entering either facility. The pink wristband indicates that children of this age must be accompanied into the facility and into the water by a responsible parent or guardian. Children in this age group must be constantly supervised and remain within arm’s reach of a responsible parent or guardian. If the child is in the water, the parent/guardian must be in the water too.
  • All children under 10 years of age will be provided with a yellow wristband when entering either facility. The yellow wristband indicates that children of this age must be accompanied into the facility by a responsible parent or guardian and must be constantly supervised at all times. Parents/guardians must have clear, constant and direct access to the child at all times.
  • Unsupervised children (of any age) will be removed from the water if the lifeguard is concerned for their safety.

Pool rules are also in place at each venue to ensure everyone is able to enjoy their time safely. These rules are on display at each venue.

Please stay safe and respect the directions given by our Lifeguard Team. 

Pool bookings

To make a booking at the Cohuna Swimming Pool, Kerang Swimming Pool or Kerang Exercise Pool, please complete the below booking form.

NOTE: The submission of a booking form does not confirm your booking. Council will formally respond to all booking requests in writing to confirm.

Please click here(PDF, 380KB) to view Council's Swimming Pool Hire terms and conditions.

Community-managed facilities

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A number of swimming pool facilities are located across the Gannawarra which are managed by independent volunteer groups.


Koondrook Swimming Pool - 62 Forest Street, Koondrook (click here to view on Google Maps)

Phone: 0493 588 248 (in service during pool opening hours)

Email: info@koondrookswimmingpool.com

For information regarding operating hours, please visit the Koondrook Swimming Pool website


Leitchville Swimming Pool - Kerang-Leitchville Road (click here to view on Google Maps)

Phone: (03) 5456 7368

For information regarding operating hours, please visit the Leitchville Swimming Pool Facebook page.

 


Quambatook Swimming Pool - River Street (click here to view on Google Maps)

Phone: (03) 5457 1373

For information regarding operating hours, please visit the Quambatook Swimming Pool Facebook page.