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The Wellington Shire Council encourages everyone in the community to be involved in some form of leisure, sport or fitness activity that they enjoy. The Shire is home to a variety of sporting clubs, recreation facilities, reserves and leisure venues which provide opportunities to be involved in many sports. fitness or leisure activities.

The Shire has:

More than 400 parks and reserves
570 different sporting and recreation clubs
8 indoor leisure venues
Over 50 playgrounds, community centres and neighbourhood houses
The Wellington Shire Council Community Directory contains listings of over 1400 sporting and social clubs within the Shire.
For more information regarding sporting clubs in Gippsland please visit the GippSport website

Lake Guthridge Fountain
 Aqua Energy
 Gippsland Regional Sports Complex (GRSC)
 GippSport
 Lakes Guthridge & Guyatt
 Open Space Policy
 Parks
 Recreation Reserve Masterplans
 Sale Botanic Gardens
 Sustainable Gardening Booklet
Walking and Cycling


Wellington Shire has many walking and cycling oportunities for residents and visitors.
We adopted our Walking and Cycling Strategic Plan 2012-16 in December 2012.

Inspiring Walks in Gippsland

This website showcases walks in Gippsland including five in Wellington. There is a Smart phone application that can also be downloaded for free from the website.

http://www.inspiringgippslandwalks.com.au/

Gippsland Plains Rail Trail

The Gippsland Plains Rail Trail extends 67km from Traralgon to Stratford.

http://www.gippslandplainsrailtrail.com.au/

Rail Trails

Rail trails are shared-use paths recycled from abandoned railway corridors. Usually managed by local councils for the enjoyment of the general public, rail trails can be used for a range of purposes including walking, cycling and horse riding.

This website provides information on all the rail trails in Australia including those in Gippsland.

http://www.railtrails.org.au/

Victoria Walks

Victoria Walks has all the tools, information and support you need to make your neighbourhood safer and more walker friendly.

http://www.victoriawalks.org.au/

Walking Maps

This is an initiative of Victoria Walks and you are able to create or discover a range of walking maps for different purposes. Whether you want to explore what is at your own doorstep, take a scenic stroll around Victoria's premier destinations or schedule a 30-minute walking meeting around your workplace, this site will excite and inspire you to explore Victoria on foot.

http://www.walkingmaps.com.au/Home.action

Bicycle Network Victoria

Bicycle Network Victoriais a charity that promotes the health of the community. The organisation works with their supporters to get “More People Cycling More Often”and measurably grow the bike riding world. Their website has useful information on the benefits of cycling and cycling events and groups.

http://www.bv.com.au/


For further information please contact:

Selena Gillham

Physical Activity Strategy Officer

Telephone 03 5142 3375

Email selena.gillham@wellington.vic.gov.au



 
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Gym & Group Fitness - Aqua Energy

Location:   Brayakoloong Close  Sale VIc 3850     http://www.whereis.com/?id=3991D5A3EA55A6
Phone enquires: 03 5142 3700
Email enquires:     aquaenergy@wellington.vic.gov.au 


Aqua Energy
 The Aqua Energy  gym has an extensive array of exercise equipment for members and casual users. Our treadmills are fitted with individual monitors for your own viewing selection; just plug in a set of earphones and enjoy.
Equipment
We also provide a wide selection of resistance and cardiovascular training equipment including free weights, punch bag, weight benches and fit balls.The studio also features Austar viewing covering sporting events and the latest music channels.
Fitness Assessments and Programs
Our friendly staff pay special attention to personal health and fitness requirements and are always happy to help you reach your physical goals and answer your fitness questions.  Out staff are fully qualified to complete Fitness Assessment and develop personalised fitness programs to meet individual needs.
Group Fitness
Group Fitness classes and the over 50's Living Longer Living Stronger Program are conducted in our multipurpose fitness rooms.  


 
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Outdoor Pools
Wellington Shire Council owns and operates 6 outdoor pool facilities and Aqua Energy  an indoor complex for the use and enjoyment of residents and visitors.

Outdoor Pools are located in
Sale
Maffra
Stratford
Hefield
Rosedale
Yarram
Please click on the link  Swimming Pools  to view deatils for individual pools.

Casual entry, and a range of memberships provide access to all pools.

All children under 10 years of age must be supervised by a responsible person above the age of 16 years.

Lifeguards are on duty at every pool in the Wellington Shire and meet Royal Life Saving Society Australia standards.



For further information regarding Wellington Shire swimming pools please call 1300 366 244 or Aqua Energy 03 5152 3700.



 
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Sports Court Competitions - GRSC
The Gippsland Regional Sports Complex is the region's premier sporting facility. It features four indoor courts with a state of the art flooring system, twelve outdoor courts, meeting rooms, conference facilities and a modern cafe. If you are looking for somewhere to play sport, host a conference, team training, exhibition or show the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex is for you.


Locations Cobains Road Sale Vic 3850

The GRSC caters for:

> Basketball
> Netball
> Indoor Soccer
> Table Tennis
> Volleyball
> Tennis (Practice/training)
> Badminton
> Floorball
> Pre-Season fitness training and
> Conference/Meetings

For further information on the GRSC and available activities, please contact  GRSC on (03) 5142 3678 or the Wellington Shire Council on 1300 366 244.


 

 


   
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