Summer fun and activity beckons at Winchelsea Pool

Published on 23 October 2026

Winchelsea Pool 2026-26 season, Duty Manager Joe Robinson, Surf Coast Shire Council Deputy Mayor Tony Phelps, Lifeguard and Duty Officer Julian Hurle..jpg

Winchelsea Pool’s new season will open on Saturday 28 November, with Council’s new management partner, Belgravia Leisure, ready to deliver months of summer fun and activity.

Recreational swimming, lap swimming, exercise classes, VICSWIM lessons, school carnivals and community events will all be on offer for users.

Here are some details ahead of the coming season:

  • Season passes and visit passes will be available to pre-purchase online from 9 November, with a pre-opening special on offer. People should keep an eye on the Winchelsea Pool Facebook page for details.
  • The pool will open noon to 6pm daily, subject to weather conditions. On bad weather days the pool will remain closed, except for bookings. On hot weather days opening hours will be extended where possible. People should keep checking the Facebook page for the latest operating hours updates.
  • The VICSWIM program will be delivered during January and enrolments will open 11 November via vicswim.com.au
  • Belgravia Leisure will work closely with Surf Coast Shire Council to deliver a number of community events during the season.
  • A range of employment opportunities are available at the pool. Team members have access to extensive career options, family-friendly workplaces and chances to make a difference in the community. To learn more about positions available, people can visit winchelseapool.com.au/contact/employment/
  • The last day of the summer season will be Monday 8 March, 2027, Labour Day long weekend.

Surf Coast Shire Council awarded the contract of management to Belgravia Leisure in June for Winchelsea Pool and Torquay’s Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre which is set to open early in 2027.

Belgravia manages more than 160 pools on behalf of clients across Australia and New Zealand.

Surf Coast Shire Deputy Mayor Tony Phelps: “It is going to be a big, busy season and we welcome Belgravia as a respected operator bringing many years of specialist experience and ideas.

“Following on from the record attendances we had during the 2025-26 season, we look forward to seeing everyone once again enjoying this fabulous community asset.

“Get ready to make a splash Winchelsea!”

Belgravia Leisure CEO Nick Cox: “Belgravia Leisure is proud to partner with Surf Coast Shire Council to manage Winchelsea Swimming Pool.

“This recently refurbished facility is designed to be a community space, with facilities and activities welcoming all ages and abilities, including children, families, youth, community groups, recreational and organised sports, and those with special needs.

“We are looking forward to welcoming Winchelsea residents back to the venue soon and will work with Council to deliver a great summer ahead.”

The Winchelsea Pool, with 25m pool, program pool and splash pad, underwent an $8.9 million Council-funded redevelopment before opening early in 2025.

Attendance across its first full season, 2025-26, topped 8,000 – easily a record.

Find the pool’s 2026-27 summer season information and fees via winchelseapool.com.au

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