Darwin Wave Pool

Finally the Darwin wave pool (officially the Wave Lagoon) has opened to give Territorians and Darwin tourists a chance to swim and surf safely. No crocodiles or box jellyfish to worry about while enjoying a cool splash.

On the 1st of May Chief Minister Paul Henderson opened the wavepool with the swing of the safety gate. Only a year late, but surfing in the Territory's own wavepool is now on for young and old alike. The first to experience the fun were about 70 people who had won tickets in a competition run by the Northern Territory News and Sunday Territorian papers.

Enjoying the Darwin Wave Lagoon surf. Family tickets cost $16 for a full day.

The pool is open every day of the week from 10am to 6pm.

Any questions? Contact the Life Guard Office on 8941 7260

The artificial waves can be up to 1.7m high and come in a variety of styles. You can test your skills on the boogie wave, the diamond pattern, the double diamond, the parallel, half-parallel, break left, break right, vee in or vee out.

A limited number of boogie boards and water tubes are available free to use as part of the entrance fee. Personal boogie boards and tubes are allowed into the Lagoon at the discretion of Surf Life Saving NT, eg boards with fins or tyre tubes with large valves will not be allowed in. No surf boards allowed.

Eskies are welcome but no alcohol or glass. No BBQs

Wave Lagoon Half-day Full-day Adults $5 $8 Under 15yrs $3.50 $5 Under 2yrs Free Free Family (3 or more) $12 $16 Concession $3 $5

Wave Pool shower.

For more information, contact Darwin Waterfront Corporation on 8999 5155.

All quiet at the Wave Lagoon as the day finishes before sunset.

Access to the recreation lagoon and beach next door
to the wave pool will be free when it is finished.

Darwin Port man-made beach.

The Darwin wave pool location shown on a Port Development Drawing

• Darwin public swimming pools
• Leanyer Swimming Pool and Waterslides
• Lake Alexander
• Berry Springs