Information about Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre

Harris St 458
2007, Ultimo
+61 1300 198 412

Opening hours

  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Named in honour of five-time Gold Medal winning champion, Ian Thorpe, Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre delivers leading aquatic and fitness programs all year round.

Whatever your motivation is for improving your health and fitness, we understand you want to see results when visiting our fitness centre. Our motivation is to make you sweat and smile after every workout.

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Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre: Opinions

5/5 (51 Opinions)
Lucie Ogata 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Love the centre, swimming lessons are great, have had several different teachers of the years and all have been a great part of the learning process for my son. We only come once a week but it feels like home when we are there and all staff members are absolutely lovely.

patrick O'Brien 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The venue is amazing , great staff especially adam . His lovely and always there to help

Ryohei Sakamoto 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: great facility. friendly staff, love it.

Swimly Australia 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: One of the best pools in Sydney! Friendly and helpful staff, great facilities and a pool that is fit for our purpose of teaching clients to overcome a fear of water. Highly recommend a visit to this pool if you love swimming in Sydney.

Keith Harding 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent facility, friendly staff extensive gym and aqua facilities.

Nana Kobayashi 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I used to be a national level swimmer in Japan and I reckon that this place is top notch swimming pool. I wish I could dive from diving block as a visitor but other than that, it’s clean and fully equipped for beginners to professionals. Highly recommended.

Cameron Thomas 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Water temp is great and the showers are always kept nice and clean. Great for lap swimming in the afternoon

Girish Madke 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent facility for a swim. Has good number of lockers too.

Paco Ortiz 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The 50m Pool is amazing, it’s not too crowded and people are friendly and respectful.

Luke Garratt 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you Adam, On Sunday my wife, myself and my twin 2yr olds went to the 11am swimming lesson. Afterwards we went into the leisure pool for a swim. When leaving one of my daughters threw the biggest tantrum i have ever seen. Basically she wanted to stay swimming and she was screaming more than i have ever seen her scream. She was absolutely distraught. On our way out a lovely man called Adam who works for Ian Thorpe came up to us and presented my daughter with a little mermaid toy and was absolutely lovely to her. It was the kindest gesture and my daughter instantly stopped screaming and fell in love with the little mermaid toy. I am so grateful. He was absolutely wonderful and i cant thank him enough. Just amazing . Thank you Adam!!! . Luke

TG R 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My family have going to ITAC for ten years. Both kids have been through the swim school and for the last four years my wife and I have become regulars at the gym. ITAC took the chance to upgrade the gym during Covid closures, so it is always spotlessly clean, with brand new equipment installed in late 2021. The gym has a very friendly community. The vibe is inclusive and non threatening. I don’t consider myself to be a particularly sporty or athletic individual but I have always felt confident exercising at ITAC. I especially value my personal training sessions with Sam, whose friendly positivity helped me prepare to run a half marathon, recover from injuries, and keeps PT sessions fresh and fun.

Linsay Meltzer 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The Ian thorpe center has it all. I especially love the spin class, and when Sam gives it, there is a really feeling of home, people know him well and have formed a community around him. Keep up the great service guys!

Daniel Gozman 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is a fantastic gym due to the PT. Sam in particular is amazing I lost over 20 kgs with him. He makes training fun and brings decades of experience. Sam's witty and kind sense of humor makes me look forward to training with him rather than dreading the gym and I know many others feel the same. I couldn't recommend Sam and the ITAC more.

kate mahon 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great recently refurbished gym and very friendly community. I’ve been doing personal training every week with Sam Saidden for almost 5 years and always enjoy my hour with him. He’s always encouraging and keeps it interesting and challenging. I moved out of the area several years ago but keep coming back to ITAC gym to train with Sam.

Myra Witana 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been a member of ITAC since 2011 and live in Pyrmont for 7+ years. What first draws me to ITAC is the design of the building (designed by the famous Harry Seidler) and there is no other gym that has better view than ITAC. The gym is very spacious, lots of lights and the view of Sydney CBD is breathtaking. The gym also has recently been upgraded with the newest + coolest looking machine. The staff upstairs and downstairs are always accommodating. Most importantly, for someone who would like to start their health + fitness journey, I can personally recommend Sam who has been my fitness trainer since the day i joined the gym (literally). I have lost +20 kgs during my years training with Sam. Not only I lost weight, I gained muscle, better understanding on health and fitness and positive outlook on my body image. If it's not because of Sam, I would've moved to another gym (as I am currently living in another suburbs that requires me to commute 15+ minutes to go to the gym). He is friendly, funny and MOST IMPORTANTLY, push you to your limit and WILL deliver results.

Massimo Rivetti 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is by far the best fitness and aquatic centre in Sydney. I remember walking past the site 15+ years ago and seeing the building rendering and telling myself this would have one day be my pool and gym. The building is beautifully designed and is spacious, bright and airy. The pool is great and so are the sauna/steam room. The gym is full of light and well equipped. I've been training here since its opening about 14 years ago and have no plan on ever change that. Why? Because of its amazing people. Aya, Matt, Alicia and all the other trainers that have come and gone are the real reason I keep coming back to ITAC. Out of all these great trainers, a special mention goes to Sam. He's the longest-standing PT in the gym and for good reason; he's not only very knowledgeable when it comes to training and nutrition, but he's also one of the friendliest staff you can find. Always ready to crack a joke, he's lighten many a day and, most importantly, he's developed a real community at the centre. Thank you Sam and Co. for making ITAC a great place to spend time (while keeping fit)! P.S. Bring back Sam's 4pm Saturday's spin class.

Andrew Parsons 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: ITAC gym. I have been attending ITAC gym for at least 10 years now. The gym has always been a welcoming place for both regulars and newcomers. The gym staff are uniformly friendly, happy and above all, they know their clients well. More specifically, I went with the purpose of finding a personal trainer that I could relate to, work with and who could make a training session at least enjoyable if not fun. Fortunately I met Sam on Day 1 and I have been doing two PT sessions a week with for over 10 years. He knows his job, he can tailor a program but he also knows when he’s pushing the envelope. He keeps me fit and sane and we do have fun, train, chat and enjoy every session together. When he is away, he arranges another compatible trainer to fill in, and they are invariably excellent, but I’m still with Sam.

Roger Mackell 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been a member at the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre since it opened in 2007. I live close by and sometimes it seems that the place was built just for us locals, but it is such a marvellous centre that I would be happy to travel a good way to get to it. Since it opened I have been happily using all the facilities, including the swimming pools, sauna and steam room, and gym. The swimming pool is housed in a beautiful easy facing room with a soaring ceiling and is always clean and fresh. The gym is a very spacious room with lots of light and has so much space that it has never come close to being overly full during the last two years of social distancing due to COVID floor space restrictions. The gym has recently been refurbished with very good quality aerobic and weight machinery and is a joy to use, but, more important than the machinery, is the quality of the gym floor and personal training staff. There is always a good , friendly atmosphere attributable to excellent management and qualified, diverse and knowledgeable staff who are always pleased to help members new and old. A great example, amongst the numerous excellent Personal Trainers I have encountered over the 14 years I have been attending ITAC, Sameh Saidden stands out. Since I first struck him in a morning abs class, that made punishing my abs fun, I have been mentored by him and he has become a veritable institution amongst members over the same 14 years that he has been part of the gym. My family and I have all benefitted from his professional and knowledgeable running of classes and from personal training that that shows excellent results. His camaraderie and his friendliness and interest are always on show. He always goes above and beyond to help new people settle in and to advise established members. Meanwhile my only gripe is that since the COVID the steam room is still not available to members who come early in the morning, similarly the hydrotherapy pool, Roger Mackell

Simon Pawson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am using my son's Google account to post this review. As I am preparing to start another year of exercise under the care of Sam Sneidan, I felt it absolutely necessary to express my profound gratitude to this gentleman for his care, his guidance and never failing encouragement over these past 10 years. During these 10 years I have been visiting the gym once or twice a week where Sam has designed and supervised all my exercises adapting them to my needs and abilities in a most sensitive way. I should mention that during this time I had ongoing health problems including a broken leg but nothing simply nothing ever caused Sam to lose his good temper or his wonderful gift (gentle but firm) of encouraging me . Sam has been easily the best and most professional Gym Trainer I have ever worked under. I am a 91 year old lady, residing in Ultimo and have been a paraplegic for the last 40 years. Prior to my paraplegia I was a professional ballet dancer well aware of the qualities that make a good trainer ......and Sam has them in abundance. Sensitive to his clients needs, always enthusiastic, very aware, energetic, always courteous and considerate.......in a word ...professional to his fingertips. I would and have recommended Sam to anyone who is serious about personal training. I look forward very much to returning to Sam’s training this year. Mrs Giovanna Pawson

Megan Evans 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great facilities with brand new gym equipment. Massive shout out to Sam who has been my PT for the last 7 years or so. Sam’s experience and knowledge in health and fitness has helped me reach my fitness goals over the years. I look forward to my workouts with Sam, not a training session goes by without a good belly laugh! Sam’s spin classes are also the best I’ve ever been to. If it wasn’t for Sam, I’d probably attend a more convenient gym.

Bradley Watson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Have been a member for many years and the recent gym upgrade is great. All the staff are really friendly especially Sam who is always making everyone feel welcome and providing tips and feedback.

Jan Ashdown 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've been going to ITAC for around 7 years - initially I started aqua with Sam as the instructor and built up my fitness before starting PT with Sam. All the staff are professional but Sam is what keeps me a member at this gym. He is an excellent trainer and his technical knowledge is very detailed. Sam is as a highly experienced trainer and would never push me into injury and works with me (and also my physiotherapist!) when I have an injury and gets me back to strength and fitness safely. The other thing about training with Sam is that you can laugh a lot, share stories and cooking recipes too. This is not wasting either of our time being lazy - he makes training enjoyable during the breaks between sets - and it's the day in my week that I look forward to. Sam is also fiercely honest, professional and trustworthy in every sense. The bonus is that I'm fitter and stronger than ever, and therefore happier too! Another bonus us that through the occasional social activities you get to know Sam's other clients. They are like minded, and many are senior professionals in their field and whom I've become friends with. That's an amazing outcome from attending PT with Sam and what you'd hope to gain as a benefit from attending a gym. Since covid hit and when the centre re-opened the staff have been looking after the cleaning impeccably and the new machines in the gym are fantastic. I hope to come back after the latest wave of covid settles down. ps can you please bring back aqua!

Steve Johns 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to train and make friends. Good, new equipment. Excellent personal trainers, particularly Sam. He’s super enthusiastic and helpful. Also Aya.

David Wood 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been attending the Centre for 5 years and coached by Sam who has been my personal trainer for that time. I have found that the centre has provided me with excellent professional service and I have regarded the training and advice from Sam and all the other staff to be exemplary. This includes Aya and all the others present at the desk and on the floor. The new equipment is fantastic. The spin bikes, the rowing machines and the rest of the gear is top shelf. I continue to attend the centre and I value the friendly atmosphere as a loyal patron.

Andy Curtis 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: One of the more friendly gyms that I have been to over the years. For a person of aging years gyms can be intimidating places. Good facilities and clean, which is important these days. Staff are ok, however one stand out member ( consistently) is Sam. Bags of energy and one of the few members of the team that always says hi. I have been going to this gym for many years and for me when he is not there the room is lifeless. I am harping on about this guy because i don't see this kind of person enough...in any business. Sometimes the difference between 4 and 5 stars is a person.

Ivy Bcd 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing facilities, gym/pool classes and workout machines, especially after the renovation. Friendly staff that greets you with a smile and always happy to help. Special mention to Sam, my PT/mentor and now my good friend. I was new to the gym so everything was daunting, not sure how to start and struggle with my confidence. Sam has helped me build up my gym routine, taught me great workout techniques and most especially he has helped me boost my confidence. Sam is diligent and passionate with what he does, he will go out and help anyone out with a smile on his face.

Kaori Yuki 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I’m 4 years member here, water quality and customer service always great

Hitesh Moolchandani 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Decent gym, good equipment and well kept pool.

Louise Kellaway-Moore 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: What did I miss most during lockdown? The gym and the community feeling you get when walking into ITAC but most of all my PT Sam. Sam is first class when it comes to his training. He is personable and professional, he has pushed me to limits I never thought were possible. Prior to signing up with Sam I had never trained with a PT before, but watching him with his clients filled me with hope and admiration and thanks to him I have finally got my confidence back. Training with Sam is honestly the highlight of my week, we are always laughing, sharing stories and at the same time he teaches me about nutrition, the human body etc. ITAC is a brighter, happier place with Sam around and not forgetting his spin classes! I love the choice of music, the vibe from the regulars, they are very challenging but good fun at the same time. A gym can be a daunting/intimidating place for some people however for me, this gym is my safe place, all the staff are welcoming and I have met so many nice people. I would highly recommend.

Phuong Van 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Bright and comfortable environment for exercise. The Olympic size swimming pool is well maintained and good for lap swimming. This is best done outside of the peak periods of the day. The gym is also well managed. The staff are always friendly and helpful with their exercise tips. A big shoutout to Sam. His enthusiasm and genuine determination to inspire people to lead a more healthy and active lifestyle is to be commended.

Venkatesh Pitta 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great facility overall. Along with the gym and pool, the center has given me some of the greatest friendships over the years. At the gym, I have seen how much passion and care the staff pour into their work. Sam stands out of them all. He is a most caring, passionate, and hardworking trainer at the center, and likely the main reason many members visit. I've known Sam through the center for years now. He is a great trainer, and a greater human and a friend.

Fiona Baker 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: This place has an awesome ZUMBA class every Thursday evening at 5.30PM !! @FibakerZ Disco lights and dancing - YES

Daelbai C 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Bright, airy and spacious indoor pool and gym complex giving refreshing relief in the middle of a very densely built up neighbourhood. Next to Convention tram stop and a short walk from the 389 bus route. The only Sydney City Council pool to include a sauna and spa, but unfortunately these have been closed since early 2020 due to covid.

Tim Owen 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ian thorp has 3 pools - the Olympic and two kids pool. The kids pools are super - we come every week. The building is also by Harry Sielder - so if you don’t like swimming come for the architecture

Savaani Agarwal 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great pool and gym. They used to have a great yoga class but have stopped :(

Mahasvin Gogi 3 years ago

Positive experience: Good quality for a public pool but the staff were bad

Jessica Claravall 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The environment of the gym is very welcoming and the staff are absolutely so helpful. Even the community members who join the centre are kind and friendly - always cleaning up after themselves and putting the weights back etc.

Alan Huynh 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best swimming pool in New South Wales! I really recommend trying this place out, especially if you have family or just swimming recreationally. The facilities are state of the art and we'll maintained. The swimming pool lanes are amazing and cold so great if you're after a good workout. They also have a steam room and a sauna for you to visit if you paid extra for the service. There is also two sections for kids to play in and two sets of changerooms. The staff are every friendly and will help you with any inquires you have. There is 2 hour parking outside the venue which is free until 8am and there is underground parking at an affordable rate. It does get quite hectic around peak hour times but you will find that there is plenty to do there.

Kanako H 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is my favourite pool in Sydney! I’m super beginner of swimming but there is a wide free lane so I can swim very slowly. They provide swimming boards so you just need to bring swimwear and towel. Nice Sydney city view is a bonus! $7.5 for an adult and you can spend a day at pool.

Paul Calladine 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent health and sporting facility for all skill levels, terrific swimming pools and children's swimming lessons for our 3 boys, gym facilities and bike classes are excellent and Sam and colleagues have superb cycling class styles. The sauna's are fabulous and well maintained (nice and hot). The staff are always friendly and extremely helpful and speak a very large range of languages. The swim teachers have an amazing amount of skill to keep even the youngest student involved and happy. They have extra fun days involving inflatables which are hilarious to jump on (and off). There is a very large parking area directly underneath the facility, which is handy, especially if it rains. It is open for very long hours and is very clean. I have recommended it to many of my friends and family. Please come and enjoy it with us.

Hendy Ongkodjojo 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great pool for learning how to swim. Plenty of classes and sessions for the little ones throughout the week and they have a dedicated pool for swim classes. The recreational pool is also fun for the kids and they love hitting the recreational pool after class. Facilities are kept clean throughout and this is evident when they close off pools after "Code Browns"

Charlotte McCarthy 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very clean pools and gym with plenty of room for patrons even during peak times. Friendly staff are always helpful, enthusiastic to help and motivated to ensuring that everyone is safe and happy while exercising. Overall has a supportive and motivated vibe and you're bound to make a few new friends here. It has become my preferred gym and pool (plus the sauna is a great way to end a workout).

A V 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome experience. I use to be full time member of Ian Thorpe when I was student. It was worth the services they provide for 360 members after student discount. They have got 3 different pools: 1. Program pool 2. Leisure pool 3. Warm one (don’t remember the name) Other activities: 1. Big gym 2. Dedicated classrooms for group classes 3. Sauna room 4. Steam room 5. Personal locker facilities 6. Changing room and shower By personal experience I would surely recommend anyone to have a swim there. They have got few lovely soft spoken staff.

Karen Sivieng 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great pool and facilities and doors open out during the summer so air feels nice. Parking is usual cost around the area but bit cheaper if you park in the centre's parking lot. Being in the city it's always packed out during usual peak times but you should be able to find a suitable lane.

Thiago Santos 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great aquatic centre! Olympic pool with good temperature and another pool if you want to spend some time relaxing with your kids! Pay by day, very affordable!

Luke Richards 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: What an amazing pool to swim in! You would be hard pressed to find a better indoor pool anywhere.

Mark Piekarz 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place for kids. Large pool areas with plenty of change facilities even for families. Although there are only two family change rooms, this should be increased to some more! One of them has been out of order for a few weeks now.. Great Cafe with *just okay* meal options, but good coffee. And a nice shop on the way out to get towels, goggles, swim toys, floating devices etc.

Joe Calleya 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I visited here at 7am on a weekend and week day, the week day was much quieter. The facilities are excellent, a 50m Olympic pool, smaller playing pool, Spa, steam room and sauna. it also has 2 changing areas and looks like it was built by the ancient Greeks. It also has a shop and nice cafe, I would recommend the avo on sourdough and coffee. there is also a water fountain next to the Sauna.

Curtis Zhang 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Me and my wife are the first time visitors. Very nice and patient stuff. Three cool indoor pools, one of which is warm for relaxing. Definitely love it since my wife just has the interest to learn swimming. Gonna join membership next time.

Jo Haha 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great heated indoor pool (26.7) 8 lane 50m, wasn't too busy when I went. There is another smaller pool heated to 30 degrees - a welcome addition on a chilly night. There was always a lifeguard or two visible keeping an eye on things. Clean changing area and a locker ($2) for safekeeping, though I left my things by the side seating with no issue.

A Za 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: A stunning indoor swimming pool and fitness centre! Interesting architecture. Very clean pools, and sauna and steam room very nice. Change rooms are convenient, with hair dryer provided (at least in female change rooms). Locker available with a 2 dollars coin.

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