1 / 3Gallagher Aquatic Centre
📍 Melville, Waikato
Gallagher Aquatic Centre in Melville features a 25m lap pool, dedicated toddler pool, outdoor playground, and BBQ facilities. Swimming lessons run seven days a week for all ages, from babies through to adults.
I have had an ankle injury for 3 weeks, and I really wanted to get my water walking going, it took me so long to get to reception at Gallagher pools on my crutches, The team on Tuesday night, Mcauley and Tony got the wheelchair out for me right up to the water, to the shower, then to my car and made me feel light as a feather and no bother to them with alot of encouragement. Thank you team for going above and beyond, you made me feel valued. Much Aroha to you both. Thank you again ♥️ Lee
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Staff accessibility support drew strong praise — one reviewer on crutches described the team as going "above and beyond" to get her from the car to the water and back, making her feel "valued" and "light as a feather." Swim lesson instructors are described as well-trained and cooperative.
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Queenlee
4 months ago
“I have had an ankle injury for 3 weeks, and I really wanted to get my water walking going, it took me so long to get to reception at Gallagher pools on my crutches, The team on Tuesday night, Mcauley and Tony got the wheelchair out for me right up to the water, to the shower, then to my car and made me feel light as a feather and no bother to them with alot of encouragement. Thank you team for going above and beyond, you made me feel valued. Much Aroha to you both. Thank you again ♥️ Lee”
Bibin Mathew
a year ago
“Good swimming classes with well-trained and cooperative teachers. The environment is clean and well-maintained. However, the management and technology used could be improved. The entry procedure for the pool is inconsistent—some weeks, they require a card swipe, while other times, they don’t. Some time need band on the hand to enter some times not.This makes it difficult to predict how early we need to arrive for class.”
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Overview
Gallagher Aquatic Centre offers a 25m lane pool, toddler pool, outdoor playground, and BBQ facilities. Recreational and lane swimming run alongside aqua fitness classes. Swimming lessons cover babies from three months through to adults, with sensory classes and private coaching. During summer and school holidays, inflatables and diving boards are added. Fully accessible with wheelchair poolside support. Community Services Card discounts apply.
