Have you visited the Rex Barossa Aquatic Fitness yet?

The Rex Barossa Aquatic Fitness, also known as “The Rex," is a friendly and welcoming place for everyone. It's located at 75 Magnolia Road, Tanunda, and has excellent facilities for people of all ages and abilities.

What You Can Do at The Rex

1. Swimming Pools

• Hydro-Heated Pool: The Rex has a unique warm pool that's comfortable and great for relaxing or gentle exercise.
• Lap Pool: For those who like swimming for fitness, there’s a lap pool where you can swim back and forth.
• Leisure Pool: The leisure pool is fun for everyone! It has a beach-style entrance, so people who use wheelchairs can roll right into the water without any steps.

The Rex is used by Tanunda Physio and Health for aquatic physiotherapy. They hold group therapy sessions here, which are fantastic for making movement easier and for sensory regulation. Children enjoy therapy in the water because it’s more comfortable and fun!

3. Gym

The Rex Barossa Aquatic and Fitness Centre offers a comprehensive Health Club equipped with modern cardio machines, free weights, and a variety of group fitness classes.

• Qualified gym instructors are available to assist with fitness inquiries, program updates, and appraisals.
• Personal training services are also provided, with trainers specialising in areas such as general fitness, weight loss, wellness, functional training, bodybuilding, and rehabilitation.
• Young People aged 13 to 16 can access the gym from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, under the supervision of certified fitness instructors.  

4. Great Programs

• Aqua Fitness: This 45-minute class is fun and uses the water to exercise safely. The warm water helps support and strengthen muscles.
• Gentle Aqua: A slower-paced class with gentle exercises in warm water, suitable for people who want to work on their fitness and relax at the same time.
• Access & Inclusion Program: This program is specially designed for children and adults with disability. It helps with muscle strength, flexibility, and self-control. It’s also great for learning water safety.

Safety and Accessibility

The Rex has equipment that ensures accessibility to their aqua facilities.

• Hoist in the change room, a high-low chair and a hoist to get into the hydro pool so everyone can enjoy the water.
• The Rex is designed to be physically accessible to everyone. Press the button at the entrance and exit and the doors will automatically open.

The staff at The Rex are friendly and ready to help! They make sure everyone feels comfortable, welcome, and safe. The provides a convenient spot to refuel and relax. Offering a variety of options, the kiosk serves freshly brewed coffee, delicious cakes, light meals, snacks, and refreshing drinks. 

Final Thoughts

The Rex Barossa Aquatic and Fitness Centre is a beautiful place to swim, exercise, enjoy time in the water and relax over a coffee. It's set up to help everyone feel included and supported, with helpful staff and equipment to make activities accessible.

Note: During our research of the Barossa Fitness and Aquatic Centre we identified language on the website that does not reflect inclusion. We have communicated with the Barossa Council to highlight this and it is understood action will be taken to address it.