Let’s Move For A Better World 2024

Join the challenge and help us raise awareness against sedentary lifestyles and help create a healthier world. It’s as simple as working out
Cryptosporidium Outbreak

Update 07/03/2024 As a precautionary measure based on the confirmed outbreak of Cryptosporidium (crypto), we will temporarily be closing the Warm Water Pool for a brief period while we complete a hyperchlorination process. The closure will begin at 3:30pm on the 7th of March and conclude the afternoon of the 8th March. The indoor and […]
Watch Around Water Campaign

Members of the aquatic industry and Darebin Council will gather at the state-of-the-art Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre, which officially opened in November 2023, to celebrate almost 15 years of successful water safety campaigning.
Dogs left outside of NARC

We kindly ask that you do not temporarily tether your dog outside of our venue during your visit as it becomes a matter of community safety and also a hazard for your pup.
Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre to officially open on Monday 13 November

Darebin’s new innovative, state-of-the art Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre (NARC) will open its doors to the public on Monday November 13, 2023.
Meet ‘Sunny’ our new mascot

Introducing the newest member of the team and our Swim Bright mascot.
The indoor pools have been filled

We are very excited to share our indoor pools have now been filled with water!