1 / 2Osborne Pool
📍 Birkenhead, Auckland
Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre offers a heated 33m outdoor lap pool and a warmer covered kids pool. Children 16 and under swim free. Facilities include change rooms, pram access, birthday packages, and indoor rock climbing.
Absolutely love this pool, large heated outdoor pool and an even warmer small covered kids pool. It’s never crowded, the staff are super nice and helpful. Very clean, doesn’t smell of chlorine ( we all know what that means ). I manly used the fun area with my nephew, but there’s always lots of lanes open for more serious swimmers. My nephew just loved the intensive swimming lessons they offered over the school holidays. Entry prices are really cheap, especially for kids and supervising adults. Don’t trust Google, the opening times listed are usually wrong, see the photos for the 2026 opening times, or just call, they’re very friendly.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Families love the combination of a clean, spacious heated pool and a warmer kids area that makes year-round swimming enjoyable. Reviewers describe it as a well-kept Auckland secret — a large, clean outdoor pool that never feels packed, with super-nice staff and really affordable entry. The school holiday swimming lessons are a practical bonus.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Danny Tobler
2 months ago
“Absolutely love this pool, large heated outdoor pool and an even warmer small covered kids pool. It’s never crowded, the staff are super nice and helpful. Very clean, doesn’t smell of chlorine ( we all know what that means ). I manly used the fun area with my nephew, but there’s always lots of lanes open for more serious swimmers. My nephew just loved the intensive swimming lessons they offered over the school holidays. Entry prices are really cheap, especially for kids and supervising adults. Don’t trust Google, the opening times listed are usually wrong, see the photos for the 2026 opening times, or just call, they’re very friendly.”
Sue Monk
9 months ago
“A well-kept Auckland secret - outdoor, clean, 33 m lap pool. Perfect for a winter morning swim. Check the opening times.”
DoughnutANZ
3 years ago
“Great experience, aqua walking at the pool to help heal my injured knee”
H L
3 years ago
“Have fun🌺☝️”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Set in scenic park-like surroundings, Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre offers a full heated outdoor pool alongside a dedicated warm kids area. The centre also houses an indoor rock climbing gym with routes for all levels, a gym, group fitness classes, and a high ropes course. Swimming lessons run during school holidays, and birthday party packages are available. Children aged 16 and under enter the pool free. The centre is accessible with pram-friendly paths and change rooms throughout.
