About Hartley Hydrotherapy
Located 13A Wynter Place, Hughes, ACT, Hartley Hydro is an all abilities accessible heated pool, which operates 5 days per week at a temperature of 340C.
Hartley Hydrotherapy pool is available for hire to all members of the Canberra community and surrounds. We offer two different hire arrangements, including Shared use and Exclusive use.
Our pool offers access via pool steps or a hoist, shallow depth of 1.1m – 1.5m, handrails, non-slip tiles and a change room on site.
We also provide a large range of equipment free of charge which can be used to enhance your program. This includes steps, floating devices, arm resistance equipment, kickboards and an in water seat.
Operating Hours
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
| 8am to 4pm | 7am to 7pm | 7am to 7pm | 7am to 7pm | 8am to 4pm |
Places are booking out fast. Please contact the team at hydrotherapy@hartley.org.au or 02 6185 1653 for any bookings or enquiries.
We thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you at the pool!
Pricing
Individual Access - Shared Use
This option provides an opportunity for individuals, utilise the pool on a regular basis for aquatic purposes, including exercise and therapy sessions. A session is 30 minutes.
Please note that other people may be utilising the pool at the same time, however the maximum number of people who can be in the pool at any one time is 6.
Hydro Packs Available
Purchases can be paid by EFTPOS in person or over the phone.
Your pack will expire after 30 days. This means any unused sessions will expire.
All packs are valid for one person only
10% discount for concession (excluding introductory offer)
Therapist/Practitioner Access
$40 per session - 3 in the pool
$30 per session - 2 in the pool
$18 per session - 1 in the pool
This option provides an opportunity for users to independently hire the pool on a regular basis for aquatic purposes including exercise and therapy sessions. Please note that other people may be utilising the pool at the same time, however the maximum number of people who can be in the pool at any one time is 6.
Exclusive Use
$60
30-minute session
$110
60-minute session
$150
90-minute session
$200
120-minute session
Cost for Hartley Lifecare clients is $35 per hour
Frequently Asked Questions
How does hydrotherapy work?
Hydrotherapy works with the following principles:
- The water is heated between 32-35 degrees which aids in muscle and joint relaxation.
- The buoyancy of the water assists in reducing gravity and thus load through your joints which in turn makes similar land exercises much more comfortable.
- Equipment such as noodles, kick boards and paddles can all be used to assist exercise progression by increasing resistance through the water.
What are the benefits of Hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy may benefit a variety of people in the following ways:
- Reduces pain
- Relieve stress
- Support recovery
- Relaxation
- Fun
Hydrotherapy can also assist with general health and increase a person’s sense of wellbeing.
Where is the Hartley Hydrotherapy pool located?
13A Wynter Place, Hughes, ACT
Hydrotherapy Pool Bookings
To book a session or discuss usage of Hartley’s Hydrotherapy Pool, please call PH: 6185 1653 or email hydrotherapy@hartley.org.au.
