The Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre is an aquatic sporting facility located in the Queens Domain, less than 1 km (0.62 mi) from the central business district of Hobart, the capital and most populous city of Tasmania, Australia.
[1] It was built to provide a high-quality aquatic and recreational facility for both professional athletes and the general public.
The facility was officially renamed the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre on 18 October 2015, marking the 19th anniversary of its construction.
[2] The renaming was in honour of Doone Kennedy’s significant contributions to Hobart, particularly her role in advocating for the construction of the centre.
[3][4] The Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre is a fully indoor facility featuring: The centre is open year-round and offers a variety of sporting and recreational activities, including: The facility provides views of the River Derwent, kunanyi / Mount Wellington, and the city.