1 / 3Parnell Baths
📍 Parnell, Auckland
Parnell Baths is an iconic Auckland outdoor facility with NZ's largest salt water pool at 60 metres, a heated lido pool, adult and family spas, a toddler spa, and an interactive aqua playground. Pool parties, swimming lessons, and a poolside cafe.
Seasonal splash with lifeguards on duty. Tuck shop, seating, various swimming zones and play areas, Parnell baths offers something for the whole family, including those with some mobility concerns- call to check if you need more information. Limited parking availble, so plan accordingly (busy stop nearby, with overpass/bridge access). This is an outdoor venue, so weather will influence your experience. Please use sunscreen and a hat. Enjoy!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Staff receive exceptional praise — one reviewer writes: "If I could give this a million stars I would!! The staff are the sweetest souls I have ever met!!" Families highlight how the smaller, warmer pools suit younger children, with the big pool keeping older swimmers refreshed. Pools are regularly tested and described as very clean.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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B. F. G.
2 months ago
“Seasonal splash with lifeguards on duty. Tuck shop, seating, various swimming zones and play areas, Parnell baths offers something for the whole family, including those with some mobility concerns- call to check if you need more information. Limited parking availble, so plan accordingly (busy stop nearby, with overpass/bridge access). This is an outdoor venue, so weather will influence your experience. Please use sunscreen and a hat. Enjoy!”
WILLONA WIJOHN
4 months ago
“It's was and Is the Best pools You forget about the salt after awhile Best to take your own Sunscreen or Else there $16 -$20 if you forget which happens but is very needed unless your looking to br Sunburnt And floatys ,Drinks it's so Beautifully Hot They have Inflatables $4.50 for there Courses or Tubes worth the Fun you'll have and Memories x”
Joanne
2 months ago
“If I could give this a million stars I would !! The staff are the sweetest souls I have ever met and they are gorgeous !! The pools are regularly tested (see photos) and very clean. But the staff really make the experience. Ten out of ten would come again (wow I rhymed). Thanks Parnell baths!! You have made my year (and it’s only January!!!!)”
Loralie
a month ago
“Love this place Kids love it pays to arrive early on weekends as gets busy. Parking is a nightmare but recommend going up the top road to park n walk down the stairs. But weekdays even after school is pretty empty. The vid i uploaded was yest a Tues night at 6pm. So 100% say go during the week.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Open since 1914, Parnell Baths features five distinct water zones: a 60-metre salt water lane pool, a heated lido pool at 30°C, an adult spa at 37°C, a family spa, and a toddler spa at 26°C. An interactive aqua playground and tube and mat hire add activities beyond lap swimming. SwimMagic lessons run for all ages. Regular Wave Rave pool party events run through summer with live DJs. A poolside cafe serves freshly made food and barista coffee. A swimwear shop is located in the foyer.
