1 / 2Taiora QEII Recreation and Sport Centre
📍 New Brighton, Canterbury
Taiora QEII Recreation Centre in New Brighton offers indoor and outdoor pools, hydroslides, a lazy river, a spacious baby play area, and exercise facilities. A well-rounded aquatic destination for all ages, run by Christchurch City Council.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers describe it as a wonderful place for families with variety for every age - toddlers splash in the spacious baby area with water jets, while older children enjoy the hydroslides and lazy river. Staff are friendly and the pools are well maintained.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Anoop John
8 months ago
“It is wonderful place to enjoy with family, you will get variety of services, coffee shops, swimming pools, exercise facilities and many more …. Amazing service by Christchurch city council. A lot of parking area is available.”
Joe Barlow
8 months ago
“Friendly staff and fun pools. Somehow missed the hydroslide closed at 6pm so missed that but the other facilities were good and fun for both adults and kids.”
Trish OKeefe
2 weeks ago
“J.J. Walker is an absolute star. Wonderful helpful service with a smile. Great way to start your swim.”
📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews
Based on Google review tagsPool
185 reviews
Friendly staff
80 reviews
Sauna
48 reviews
Hydroslide
21 reviews
Hydrotherapy pool
16 reviews
Overview
Taiora QEII in New Brighton, Christchurch features indoor and outdoor pools, hydroslides (outdoor slides for children over 107 cm), a lazy river, a spacious baby play area with water features and massage jets, and a cafe. The full-service facility also includes a gym, change rooms, and ample free parking on site. Entry is affordable, making it a popular destination for families seeking a full day of aquatic activity managed by Christchurch City Council.
