SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVALS - 50M POOL CLOSED
Wulanda is excited to once again host the High School Swimming Carnivals for 2026.
While the 50m Outdoor Pool is closed to the general public during each carnival, all indoor pools are open as normal, so there is still lots of room for everyone to keep swimming and having fun.
The 50m Outdoor Pool will be open for general swimming at times before and after the carnivals.
Public Access Opening Swimming Times for the Outdoor 50m Pool:
- Fri 6 Feb: 6.00am –7.30am & 3.30pm –7.30pm
- Mon 9 Feb: 6.00am –7.30am & 3.30pm –7.30pm
- Tue 10 Feb: 6.00am –7.30am & 3.30pm –7.30pm
- Wed 11 Feb: 6.00am –7.30am & 3.30pm –7.30pm
- Thu 12 Feb: 6.00am–7.30pm (No Carnival)
- Fri 13 Feb: 6.00am–7.30am & 3.30pm –7.30pm
We love seeing our local schools bring the energy, teamwork and excitement to Wulanda!
Welcome to Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre
Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre is a state-of-the-art multi-purpose sport, aquatic and conference facility in Mount Gambier.
Wulanda, meaning ‘enjoy or cherish’ in Bunganditj language, is a gathering place for all to participate in sports, recreation, community activities and events.
A new aquatic centre with a 25-metre lap pool, learn-to-swim pool, warm water program pool, and children’s splash pad has been built, and the existing 50m outdoor pool has been updated. In addition, six multi-purpose courts, change rooms and amenities, a gym and allied services provide ample opportunity to participate in sports and recreation.
Whether it is basketball, netball, futsal, volleyball, tennis, roller skating, badminton, or dance, this is the place to be. The health club will provide opportunities for all ages to maintain fitness, create social connections, and increase general wellness.
More than 1,000 people can attend conferences, events, and performances making Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre the hub of community leisure activities in Mount Gambier.
Become a member today!
Explore our various membership programs and become part of the Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre community. We have memberships available for all ages, interests and abilities - join today via the membership link below!
Our state-of-the-art facilities are now available to access for members and casual visitors. Click the button below to learn more about our membership options and programs.
Operating Hours
Monday - Friday
- Health Club: 6am - 8pm
- Outdoor 50m Pool: 6am - 7.30pm
- Indoor 25m and Learn to Swim Program Pool: 6am - 8pm
- Indoor Splash Pad: 8am - 10am & 12pm - 5pm
- Indoor Warm Water Pool*
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 6am - 9am, 11am - 1pm and 6.15pm - 7.30pm
- Tuesday & Thursday: 6am - 9am and 11am - 1pm
Saturday
- Health Club: 7am - 6pm
- Outdoor 50m Pool: 7am - 6pm
- Indoor 25m and Learn to Swim Program Pool: 7am - 6pm
- Indoor Splash Pad: 11am - 5pm
- Indoor Warm Water Pool*: 7am - 9am, 12pm -2pm and 4pm - 6pm
Sunday
- Health Club: 9am - 5pm
- Outdoor 50m Pool: 9am - 4pm
- Indoor 25m and Learn to Swim Program Pool: 9am - 5pm
- Indoor Splash Pad: 9am - 4pm
- Indoor Warm Water Pool*: 11am - 4pm
Public Holidays
- Health Club: 10am - 5pm
- Outdoor 50m Pool: 10am - 5pm
- Indoor 25m and Learn to Swim Program Pool: 10am - 5pm
- Indoor Splash Pad: 10am - 5pm
- Indoor Warm Water Pool*: 10am - 3pm
Please note:
*These are the Warm Water Pool public access hours, not including programs.
The Centre will be closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day and close at 5pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
ANZAC Day Operating Hours - 1pm -5pm
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In a shocking statistic, 40% of drowning fatalities in South Australia have involved people from a multicultural background, with two-thirds of these involving individuals from a non-English-speaking background. In a bid to tackle this issue head on, Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre have partnered with Royal Life Saving South Australia and launched a regular Multicultural Women’s-Only Swim and Water Safety Program.
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As the school holidays wrap up and backpacks are packed, there’s one essential item that should be on every parent’s back-to-school checklist: swimming lessons.
World Mental Health Day!
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October each year as a global movement to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage positive action for mental wellbeing. The day invites communities, workplaces, schools, and individuals to pause, reflect, and act in ways that strengthen social connection and mental health.
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