The stock tank pool trend started with repurposed agricultural troughs – rough-edged, unlined, and a weekend DIY project. The Outback Plunge Pool takes that same corrugated steel aesthetic and builds it properly. Australian-made from 316 marine grade stainless steel or COLORBOND® steel, lined with a commercial-grade Aqualux vinyl liner, pre-plumbed and delivered swim-ready. Same iconic look. None of the compromises.
A stock tank pool is a round, corrugated metal pool used as a backyard swimming or soaking pool. Originally adapted from farm water troughs, they became popular for their industrial aesthetic, compact footprint, and low cost. In Australia, the term is commonly used interchangeably with tank pool, corrugated pool, and round plunge pool.
What sets us apart from traditional pools? You’ll see.
A traditional DIY stock tank pool is an unlined galvanised or Zincalume trough, typically sourced from an agricultural supplier. It requires self-installation of a pump and filter, has no interior lining, and carries no structural warranty. Rust, algae, and chemical instability are common issues over time.
An Outback Plunge Pool uses the same corrugated round form but is engineered as a proper swimming pool from the ground up. The shell is 316 marine grade stainless steel or COLORBOND® – not galvanised farm steel. The interior is lined with a commercial-grade Aqualux vinyl liner for chemical resistance and comfort. Every pool arrives fully pre-plumbed with an equipment kit ready to connect. And it’s backed by a 10 or 15-year structural warranty.
Outback stock tank pools are available in 7 widths from 2.2m to 3.4m, with 3 height options: 1.08m, 1.30m and 1.52m. Above-ground or in-ground installation. For the most accessible option, the OB Lite starts from $14,390 in 3 widths, above-ground only, with the Aquahub heat pump included.
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Choose the OB Lite if…
You want the most accessible entry point into a quality Australian-made plunge pool. The Lite is above ground only, comes in three widths (2.4m–3.2m), and arrives with the Aquahub all-in-one system, so heating, filtration, and sanitation are sorted from day one. It’s the clean, simple, economical choice.
Choose the OB Classic if…
You want the full range of options. The Classic goes above ground, in-ground, or semi-inground on sloping blocks. It comes in seven widths from 2.2m, three heights, 11 external colours, and six liner options, giving you complete control over how the pool looks and fits in your space.
Our range of colours are perfect for every Australian backyard. From the classic Marine Grade Stainless Steel to one of the popular COLORBOND® colours, we have something for every design.
Need to look after everyones requirements? No problem. Create the perfect pool configuration the whole family would love.
Tight spaces, difficult access, above ground, and sloping blocks are all no problems for an Outback Plunge Pool.
A DIY stock tank pool using an agricultural trough can cost $500–$2,500 for the shell, plus additional costs for a pump, filter, liner (if fitted), and plumbing – typically $1,500–$4,000 all up. However, they carry no warranty, no engineering, and no lining as standard.
An Outback Plunge Pool starts from $14,390 fully equipped, that includes the shell, vinyl liner, and full equipment package, delivered and ready to connect. No DIY, no ongoing headaches.
Above-ground installations typically take a few hours. Outback pools arrive pre-plumbed on a pallet – roll into position, connect the equipment, fill with water, and swim the same day.
For above-ground installations, council approval is not required in most Australian states. In-ground installations may require approval depending on your state and the depth of installation.
No. Above-ground Outback pools require no excavation and no concrete. Simply prepare a level surface, roll the pool into position, and connect the included equipment.
The gap between a DIY stock tank and a proper backyard pool is smaller than you think.
Outback’s corrugated steel plunge pools give you the same industrial aesthetic – Australian-made, vinyl lined, pre-plumbed, and backed by a 15-year structural warranty.
Starting from $14,390.
