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VU Aquatic & Fitness Centre

Fitness center Aquatic center University department

One of the Top rated Aquatic centers in Melbourne


Address

Building L, Victoria University Footscray Park Campus, Ballarat Rd, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

Website

www.vu.edu.au

Contact

+61 3 9919 4460

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (146 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 6 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 6 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 6 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 6 AM to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 3 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 3 PM
  • Monday: 6 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pool (14) swimming (10) staff (8) friendly (6) Great (6) times (6)
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  • 4/5 Dale 2 years ago on Google
    Nice gym but sometimes sky news is playing on the TV and I loose IQ points.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Perri C. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I just started going here, it’s not particularly cheap and you have to pay for parking. I feel like if I’m paying $100 a month that maybe the uni could figure out some parking for people who pay for the gym. Good facilities, but very unknowledgeable staff, had to sign up online.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Cameron J. 1 year ago on Google
    Have had to change my review. Last two swims I’ve had have been terrible. Last week EDA decided to run their squad in the only public lane. This week the water polo people were menaces, constantly got hit by balls and they took the backstroke flags down halfway through
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniela K. 3 months ago on Google • 422 reviews New
    Beautiful, clean, huge pool, was fantastic. Change rooms clean aswell

  • 3/5 Reed B. 10 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Pros - Has a sauna - Sauna is hot - Friendly staff - Sauna Cons - Parking is paid and scarce - Dead rat at bottom of stairs (might be a pro for some) Gym equipment was a little dated but had everything I needed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 John C. 2 years ago on Google
    A great pool. I've been swimming here for years. Staff are very welcoming. My only complaint is that too many lanes are given to the triathlon group in the morning. This leaves only 3 lanes (sometimes 2) for community swimmers and I have to avoid Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for this reason.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Stephen C. 5 years ago on Google
    This is a protest vote. Pool doesn't have a steam room, spa or heated lanes. I CAN see why people find this place amazing because of the panoramic views of the Flemington race course. BUT for me even it there was panoramic views of Victoria's secret models, paying for entry to this place without the amenities other pools offer is not worth it. Don't know why it gets 4 stars, so my vote is to bring down overall rating.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 jonathon f. 3 years ago on Google
    They are open again but with reduced hours. Annoyingly these aren’t published but I took a photo of the hours
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley K. 6 years ago on Google
    Best place for kids and adults swimming lessons a few of the swim teacher's have been voted the best in the state by the VicSwim program
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth AKA Pat I. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic layout but what one would expect from a university. The staff are friendly and very helpful with direction on navigating oneself around the campus. Always very clean and presentable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Victor D. 6 months ago on Google • 122 reviews
    Courts are regularly cleaned now to prevent injury on the hire courts. Shower facilitities are decent and does the job.

  • 5/5 Mer M. 3 months ago on Google • 71 reviews New
    This place is great. Nice and quiet and plenty of equipment. . Alot better than other commercial gyms.

  • 5/5 Brett L. 4 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Great facilities. Reasonable fees. Relatively quiet and calm.

  • 5/5 Laurence E. 5 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    Nice view. 25m pool. Good sauna

  • 1/5 Angela M. 3 months ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    No tap for drinking water

  • 5/5 Farhad I. 3 months ago on Google • 36 reviews New
    special thanks to Patric for the introduction to facility good job patric

  • 5/5 Cory K. 4 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    A good space

  • 2/5 Laura E. 1 year ago on Google • 16 reviews
    The pool is good and well maintained, however I have had some terrible experiences with management. I bought a swimming cap from them that did absolutely nothing to keep my hair dry - I tried it multiple times on different occasions and nothing. Management "couldn't help" me. On another occasion I bought goggles that leaked, they didn't suggest I try them on before going in the pool, and when I got in they just leaked water into my eyes. I came out of the pool 5 minutes later and got offered no refund, no apology, just a "too bad". Terrible experiences, I won't be returning.

  • 5/5 Hilary C. 2 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Best ever swimming classes for primary school kids. They care such a lot.

  • 5/5 Kunjal P. 9 months ago on Google
    Went for soccer Training for our son .. nice and huge place.

  • 5/5 Roberth Tapia R. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    The pool has good heating and very clean

  • 4/5 Jessica W. 6 years ago on Google
    I almost don't want to review this because it feels like a footscray secret. And, there is nothing I love more then not just an empty lane but an entire pool to myself. I know that I choose my times carefully as there are lesson post 4pm on weekdays and until 12pm on weekends. So if you are an early morning swimmer or if you work in the area and want a lunch break swim. This is your place.

  • 5/5 Eliza Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice views and sauna included in pool visit

  • 4/5 Ben M. 1 year ago on Google
    Experience with staff and swimming instructors have been great. Nice views of the river. Facilities could do with a bit of an upgrade though.

  • 5/5 Andrew K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pool for swimming laps, staff are always friendly and helpful. Can get busy with swimming lessons and other activities.

  • 5/5 evan b. 2 years ago on Google
    Great staff clean pool recommend

  • 5/5 Martin D. 2 years ago on Google
    Facilities in great condition and staff are friendly and helpful

  • 5/5 Tarquam James M. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing swimming and gym. Very friendly and quiet at times.

  • 4/5 Yevhen S. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place to casual swimming (I guess the cheapest in Melbourne) in 25 meter pool and fitness

  • 5/5 Dwayne W. 2 years ago on Google
    Been visiting this pool for over 10yrs as a local. Great facilities but they really need to invest in a system to scan your membership pass using a phone app (eg: Stocard etc)

  • 2/5 Pia B. 4 years ago on Google
    Have gone to the gym a couple of times, once to check it out and once to sign up. Both times the receptionists weren't very helpful. The first time, the receptionist couldn't tell me any information about the different memberships, the sign up process etc. so I looked it up online after. Tried to get some additional information over the phone and was told to "just come in and a PT can talk to you". When I then went to sign up, they didn't inform me of the 3 month minimum term, I had to ask for all the relevant information instead of them providing an overview of the membership terms, and they couldn't tell me whether there would be a PT available at the times that I would want them. I was asked to sign up and pay the month upfront before even talking to a PT. Then made an appointment which they double booked and had to change. It's a bad first impression and I hope the intro session with the PT goes well (in which case I'll change my review to reflect this). Edit: have been going to the gym for over 6 months, the trainers are great, invested in my training, and other gym goers friendly - but the gym administration largely useless.

  • 5/5 Reuben P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great facility even without 50m lanes

  • 5/5 Angela B. 4 years ago on Google
    25m indoor heated pool, minimum depth 1.2m so be prepared to be in the water with the kiddos. Great location and facilities

  • 5/5 Miz J. 4 years ago on Google
    The best place for swimming, fitness and other activities. I have been enjoying with the gym classes.

  • 5/5 Francisco Javier Vera C. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the place, the staff is super friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 roy c. 2 years ago on Google
    Top class facility nice view of the race course


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