Port Hedland is located approximately 1,650 km north of Perth and is the second largest town in the Pilbara region.
Together with its satellite town of South Hedland, the twin settlements have a population of around 16,000 people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Original inhabitants of the area are the Kariyarra people, who call it Marapikurrinya which describes the hand-shaped formation of the tidal creeks stemming from the harbour.
Port Hedland was named after mariner Captain Peter Hedland, who first noted the possibility of using the natural harbour as a port. It is now the largest bulk export port in the world, with exports including iron ore, lithium and salt.
Hedland Calendar of Aquatic Events
Jul-Dec 2023
SEPTEMBER (SHAC closed, activities at Gratwick)
- Pool Lifeguard course
- Swim Teacher course
- Welcome to Hedland festival
OCTOBER (SHAC closed, activities at Gratwick)
- Water Awareness Infant Aquatics sessions
- Swim for Fruit Term 4
- Bronze Medallion course
- Polly Farmer collaboration - Community Rescue Club
NOVEMBER
- Term 4 swimming lessons
- November 9th - Pilbara Spirit & Lifesaving Carnival
- Community Rescue Club (Gratwick)
- Swim for Fruit Saturdays
DECEMBER
- Swim for Fruit Saturdays
- Sunday 'Paddle on Pool'
- Swimming lessons continue
- Community Christmas BBQ Pool Party with lifesaving activities
Jan-Jun 2024
JANUARY
- VacSwim
- Bronze Medallion course
- Paddle on-Country (Marble Bar)
- School Holiday program
FEBRUARY
- Bronze Medallion course
- Swim for Fruit Term 1
- Community Rescue Club
MARCH
- Swimming Lessons Term 1
- Pool Lifeguard course
- Community Rescue Club
APRIL
- Paddle on-Country
- School holiday program
South Hedland Aquatic Centre
Leake Street, South Hedland WA 6722
South Hedland Aquatic Centre is a Royal Life Saving WA Endorsed Swim School, offering the best in aquatic education. Programs offered include Swim and Survive, Infant Aquatics and Bronze Rescue.
Learn more at the link below.
Gratwick Aquatic Centre
McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721
