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Rackley Swimming Hope Island is located in the centre of Hope Island, in one of the northern Gold Coast suburbs, right next door to Hope Island Harmony Early Learning Centre. Open 7 days a week the centre provides a dedicated Learn to Swim indoor pool and plenty of parking. There is disabled access to the venue.
We have swim lessons for every age from babies and toddlers all the way to adults who want to learn to swim. For beginners to school aged children, we provide a range of programs to build confidence in the water and teach essential swim skills from an early age. As one of the leading swim schools on the Gold Coast, Rackley Swimming Hope Island is committed to providing high-quality lessons for all swimmers.
Designed for babies aged 3 to 6 months, our Splash classes introduce water safety early, helping to build your child’s confidence around water. Using proven early-learning techniques, such as songs and playtime, we ensure your baby feels safe, engaged, and comfortable in the water.
Please book only one trial session. After your come-and-try session, our team will assist you with enrolling in the ongoing free Baby Splash program.
This trial, designed for children aged 6 to 11 months, offers an introduction to our Discovery program. In a fun and engaging environment, your little one will begin learning essential water safety skills, build confidence in the water, and socialise through play-based learning.
Please book only one trial session. After your come-and-try session, our team will assist you with enrolling in ongoing lessons.
This trial class is ideal for children aged 12 months to 3 years and serves as the final stage of our Discovery program. In a fun environment, your child will learn and practice essential water safety skills, while gradually gaining independence from their parents or guardians.
Please book only one trial session. After your come-and-try session, our team will assist you with enrolling in ongoing lessons.
Designed for young swimmers who are new to the water or feeling a bit hesitant about starting lessons. This one-on-one session offers the perfect introduction, allowing your child to build confidence in a calm and supportive environment. With focused attention from our experienced instructors, your child will have the chance to get comfortable and ease into their swimming journey.
Please book only one trial session. After your come-and-try session, our team will assist you with enrolling in ongoing lessons.
This session is designed for children aged 3 and above who have some lesson experience or are confident in water. It provides an in-class experience, allowing our team to assess and find the best starting level for your child. We offer a variety of classes focusing on safety, skill development, and building endurance.
Please book only one trial session. After your come-and-try session, our team will assist you with enrolling in ongoing lessons.







At Rackley Swimming Hope Island, we LOVE teaching kids how to swim. We provide a professional service and use research-based methods to teach your child how to be safer in and around the water. And then we add a splash of song, some playful games, and a lot of energy to make our lessons fun and engaging for your child. Everyone learns better when they’re having fun!
At Rackley Swimming Hope Island we can help your child progress from basic water safety to mastering strokes. Our teachers love to see your little ones become confident swimmers and learn those all-important out of water skills like determination and socialisation. To learn more about our swimming lessons, you can book your first free welcome session for your child by clicking the button below. We can’t wait to see you at our swim school!
*Pricing does not include any direct debit or bank fees for transactions.
*Pricing does not include any direct debit or bank fees for transactions.
We believe the earlier you start swimming lessons, the quicker you will learn. Plus, there are some proven cognitive and developmental advantages to early years swimming (ask us for the research!). That’s why we offer completely free Baby Splash classes for babies aged between 3 and 6 months old.
At Rackley Swimming we’re flexible around you – open 7 days a week – we even run evening classes for our busy parents and carers. If your schedule changes, let us know – we’ll do our best to accommodate our students.
Our experienced instructors help your children to develop lifelong skills and abilities and make some fun along the way! If you have more than two child learning to swim, we’ll do our best to schedule their lessons at a time convenient to you.
When you’re on holiday, you’ll never pay for a lesson that you don’t use. For anyone looking to learn to swim in the holidays, we also offer an intensive learn to swim program for school aged kids.
At Rackley Swimming we offer free, no obligation trial lessons for children of every age. This allows us to see your kids in the swimming pool and gauge which swim school level they would be best suited to. Plus, it gives you a chance to check out the venue, meet the team and understand our program.
Rackley Swimming offers swim squads for those who have finished their Learn to Swim program and we have squads for both older children and adults. Our Squad Swimming program is taught by world-class coaches who focus on building stronger swimmers and improving stroke development. Whether you are training for a race, improving your fitness, or just to have fun, we’d love to have you in our swim squad.