Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Sydney

Name: Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
Address: Olympic Boulevard, Sydney, 2127, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9714 7501

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The Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, formerly Sydney International Aquatic Centre, is a swimming venue located in the Sydney Olympic Park in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Built in 1994, the SOPAC was a major venue for the 2000 Summer Olympics as it hosted the swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, the medal events for water polo, and the swimming portion of the modern pentathlon competitions. The SOPAC has since been a host venue for numerous schools and swimming associations around New South Wales. Currently, it has most notably been the venue for the annual CAS Swimming Championships. The SOPAC also includes a swim shop at the entry of the arena, a play area, a health club and operates swimming classes for all ages. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1994 (30 years ago)Coordinates: 33°51'1"S, 151°4'8"E

Address

Olympic BoulevardAuburn (Homebush Bay)Sydney 2127 Australia

Contact

+61 2 9714 7501

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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre open?

Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre is open:

Monday 5 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 5 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 5 am - 9 pm
Thursday 5 am - 9 pm
Friday 5 am - 9 pm
Saturday 6 am - 7 pm
Sunday 6 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre?

Nearby attractions include Sydney/Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney (5 min walk), ANZ Stadium, Sydney (11 min walk), Bicentennial Park Olympic Park, Sydney (14 min walk), Brickpit Ring Walk, Sydney (18 min walk).

How to get to Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre:

Bus

Showground Rd • Lines: 525, 526 (6 min walk)
Australia Ave before Herb Elliott Ave • Lines: 525, 526 (8 min walk)

Train

Olympic Park (7 min walk)
Concord West (25 min walk)