Australia Day in Cobar
Highlights
- Join the excitement at Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool as yellow rubber duckies race 50 metres to victory.
- Enjoy thrilling activities like a giant inflatable obstacle and water slide for family fun.
- Savour a delicious BBQ lunch prepared by local community groups while soaking up the festive atmosphere.
- Celebrate local heroes receiving Australia Day honours, recognising their outstanding contributions to the community.
The Great Australia Duck Race is a reason to make Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool your destination for Australia Day! The ducks (yellow rubber duckies) are numbered 1-200 and have to swim the 50 metre length of the pool, the first duck to reach the shallow end and touch the wall is the winner!
Enjoy the rest of the activities at the pool including the giant inflatable obstacle, the water slide and score a BBQ lunch by one of the local community groups.
Soak up the atmosphere of the pool and the celebration of local heroes being awarded Australia Day honors for their amazing work.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
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