Severe weather alert – Melbourne

Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast from 2:00 pm today. Outdoor areas will close. All indoor pool sessions continue as normal.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pool closure – maintenance

Indoor pool will be closed on Saturday 10 May from 6:00 am – 12:00 pm for scheduled maintenance.

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Closure

New term enrolments open

Term 3 swim lesson enrolments are now open. Book early to secure your preferred time slot.

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Announcement

Fairway 5 closed for aeration

Fairway 4 is temporarily closed at Bundoora Golf Course while aeration works are completed.

Bundoora Golf

Course update

Recovery Zone Upgrade

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Recharge, Recover, Repeat: Why NARC’s Recovery Zone Is a Game-Changer

Whether you’re smashing out a HIIT session, pushing through a strength circuit, or just getting back into movement, recovery is the key to staying consistent and injury-free. At Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre (NARC), recovery isn’t just an afterthought—it’s a full experience.

Here’s why you’ll want to make the Recovery Zone your new favourite spot.

💺 Massage Chairs: Relaxation Meets Restoration

Available to all gym users, NARC’s massage chairs are designed to:

  • Reduce muscle tension after workouts
  • Improve circulation to help flush out lactic acid
  • Promote relaxation, which supports mental recovery too

All massage chair sessions must be booked in advance via the NARC Member App to ensure fair access.

🦵 Compression Boots: Your Legs Will Thank You

Compression boots are a favourite among athletes for a reason. At NARC, they offer:

  • Targeted pressure to reduce swelling and muscle soreness
  • Improved blood flow, speeding up recovery
  • Support for post-training fatigue, especially after leg-heavy sessions

These are exclusively available to Zone 4 members and must be booked in advance via the NARC Member App. Lower-tier memberships won’t be able to view or book these in the app.

💪 Massage Guns: Precision Recovery

Massage guns deliver deep tissue relief with pinpoint accuracy. They help:

  • Break up muscle knots
  • Accelerate recovery by stimulating blood flow
  • Relieve tension in hard-to-reach areas

Like the compression boots, massage guns are only available to Zone 4 members and require advance booking through the app.

How to Book Your Recovery Session

All recovery tools—massage chairs, compression boots, and massage guns—require advance booking via the NARC Member App. For step-by-step instructions, check out:

Not a Zone 4 Member Yet?

If you’re keen to experience the full recovery suite, including compression boots and massage guns, it might be time to upgrade. Zone 4 membership unlocks premium recovery tools that can help you train smarter, bounce back faster, and feel better every day. Your body will thank you, and so will your future workouts.

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Welcome to Our New Website!

Looking for your usual venue or service? You’re in the right place.

We’ve brought our golf and leisure ​sites together under one roof. We created this new online destination to give you a modern, seamless experience—making it faster and easier to find what you need, book facilities, and stay updated.

What’s changed?

  • All-in-one access: Everything you need across our golf and leisure venues in one spot.
  • Faster navigation: Simplified service pages making it easy to find what you need.
  • Mobile-friendly: Easier booking and site navigation on any device.