Alerts

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.

All venues

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pool closure – maintenance

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

NARC

Closure

New term enrolments open

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

NARC

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

Home | Recovery Zone

Your destination for smarter, deeper and more effective recovery

Designed to elevate your wellness routine, this dedicated space blends infrared heat, cold immersion and dry recovery technologies to help you move better, feel better and live better.

Bookings are required

All sessions are 45 minutes.

In partnership with Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre

What’s inside the Recovery Zone?

Five recovery technologies in one dedicated space at Narrandjeri Stadium. Each designed to support a different aspect of your physical and mental recovery.

Infrared saunas

Shared saunas

Towels required

Two infrared saunas are available for shared use. Infrared heat penetrates deeper than traditional saunas for effective muscle recovery and relaxation.

Supports circulation, promotes detoxification, and encourages relaxation.

Cold plunge pools

Cold Plunge

Towels required

Contrast therapy between heat and cold — infrared saunas and cold plunge pools. Pair with saunas for the full experience.

Can help to reduce inflammation, enhance mood and mental clarity, and boost overall recovery and energy levels.

Massage chairs

Available in the dry recovery zone

Massage chairs are available to enhance your gameday or workout recovery.

Promote fitness and muscle recovery. Improve circulation, reduce soreness, relieve tension and accelerate post-workout healing.

Compression boots

Available in the recovery zone

Enhance fitness and muscle recovery by boosting blood flow, reduce inflammation, help to flush out metabolic waste, and decrease post-exercise soreness.

Massage guns

Available in the dry recovery zone

Support fitness and muscle recovery by delivering deep tissue stimulation to relieve tension, improve circulation, reduce soreness, and accelerate healing post workouts.

How you can access it

Choose the access option that works for you.

Casual visit

Group bookings

Select NARC memberships

Recovery is how you stay ready for life

Incorporating recovery into your routine may help your body rebalance and recharge — whether you train hard or simply prioritise your wellbeing.

Ease muscle soreness

Reduce soreness and inflammation to get back to activity faster.

Improve circulation

Better blood flow and lymphatic movement to support body recovery.

Accelerate recovery

Speed up the body’s natural healing process and restore mental clarity.

Relieve stress

Promote relaxation and reduce the physical and mental load of daily life.

Ready to recover smarter?

Book a 45-minute recovery session at Narrandjeri Stadium today.

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