Swimming Pools in New Zealand

New Zealand's aquatic centres and public pools are excellent family resources, many feature heated indoor pools, hydroslides, lazy rivers and dedicated toddler splash areas. Learn-to-swim programs are widely available, and several centres offer geothermal hot pools that the whole family can enjoy. Find the best family swimming options with our ratings and info.

Swimming Pools across New Zealand

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McMillan's Aquatic Centre (MAC's)
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McMillan's Aquatic Centre (MAC's)

πŸ“ Bromley, Canterbury

Expert swim coaching for school-aged swimmers through to recreational squad.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.8 (89)
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Taputeranga Snorkel Trail
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Taputeranga Snorkel Trail

πŸ“ Island Bay, Wellington

Free reef snorkelling in a marine reserve - wrasse, paua and octopus.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.8 (17)Free
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Waterworld Waterparks
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Waterworld Waterparks

πŸ“ Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Mobile inflatable waterpark with life jackets and hour-long sessions.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.8 (29)
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Templeton Swimming PoolTemporarily Closed
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Templeton Swimming Pool

πŸ“ Templeton, Canterbury

Beloved community outdoor pool on Christchurch's western fringe.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.8 (8)$83.20
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Osborne Pool
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Osborne Pool

πŸ“ Birkenhead, Auckland

Heated outdoor pool with warm kids area and free child entry in Birkenhead.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.8 (5)Free
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Trust Porirua Aquatic Recreation Centre
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Trust Porirua Aquatic Recreation Centre

πŸ“ Porirua City Centre, Wellington

Indoor aquatic centre with wave pool, hydroslide, lazy river and toddler pool.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.7 (15)$4.20-$6.70
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Thorndon PoolTemporarily Closed
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Thorndon Pool

πŸ“ Thorndon, Wellington

Century-old heated outdoor lido in central Wellington with a spa.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.7 (168)$4-$18
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Bucking Boar Cornfield MazeTemporarily Closed
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Bucking Boar Cornfield Maze

πŸ“ Ngāruawāhia, Waikato

Whānau-run cornfield maze with waterslides - a proper summer day out.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.7 (133)$15
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Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday Park
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Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday Park

πŸ“ Athenree, Bay of Plenty

Award-winning holiday park with nightly-cleaned hot mineral pools near Waihi

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.7 (1777)
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He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools
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He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools

πŸ“ New Brighton, Canterbury

Five salt-water hot pools and sauna overlooking New Brighton beach.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.7 (1964)$15-$56
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McKenzie Baths Summer PoolTemporarily Closed
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McKenzie Baths Summer Pool

πŸ“ Petone, Wellington

Easy after-work cool-off, 15 min walk from Petone station.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.6 (157)
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Karanga Plaza Harbour Pool
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Karanga Plaza Harbour Pool

πŸ“ Auckland

Free harbour pool with four 33m lanes and a jumping platform, Wynyard Quarter.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.6 (43)Free
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AUT Millennium: Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre
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AUT Millennium: Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre

πŸ“ Rosedale, Auckland

National-standard indoor aquatic centre with multiple pools in Rosedale.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.6 (280)
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Waikite Valley Hot Pools
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Waikite Valley Hot Pools

πŸ“ Waikite Valley, Waikato

Geothermal hot pools in native bush with six temperature-varied pools.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.6 (2043)
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CLM The Bays
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CLM The Bays

πŸ“ Saint Johns, Auckland

Aquatic centre with pool birthday parties and learn-to-swim from 6 months

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.6 (177)$5-$300
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West Melton Community and Recreation Centre
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West Melton Community and Recreation Centre

πŸ“ West Melton, Canterbury

Modern community centre in West Melton with sports hall and monthly market

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.6 (126)
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Wainuiomata Summer Swimming PoolTemporarily Closed
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Wainuiomata Summer Swimming Pool

πŸ“ Wainuiomata, Wellington

Outdoor pools with 80m bush waterslide, spa pool, and BBQ facilities

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.6 (282)$5.30-$7.40
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Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000
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Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000

πŸ“ Blenheim Central, Marlborough

Indoor aquatic centre in Blenheim with pools, lazy river, spa, sauna, and gym

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.5 (704)$3-$6
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Port Chalmers Pool
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Port Chalmers Pool

πŸ“ Dunedin, Otago South

30-metre indoor pool in Port Chalmers with toddler area and birthday parties

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.5 (32)$4.00-$14.00
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Te Puna o Whakaehu
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Te Puna o Whakaehu

πŸ“ Mosgiel, Otago South

Mosgiel aquatic centre with lap pool, hydrotherapy pool, spa, and hydroslide

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.5 (170)
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Polynesian Spa
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Polynesian Spa

πŸ“ Lakeside, Bay of Plenty

Lakeside geothermal spa with a warm family pool and two mineral hot pools.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.5 (8969)
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Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services
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Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services

πŸ“ Hornby, Canterbury

Modern Hornby pool with hydrotherapy, spa, and family changerooms.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.5 (133)$4-$7
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Westland Recreation Centre
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Westland Recreation Centre

πŸ“ Greymouth, West Coast

Greymouth's council pools with hydroslides, kids' pools, spa and sauna.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.5 (485)
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Hβ‚‚O Xtream Aquatic Centre
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Hβ‚‚O Xtream Aquatic Centre

πŸ“ Upper Hutt Central, Wellington

Wave pool, three water slides, splash pad and spa in Upper Hutt

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…4.5 (137)$2-$4.50
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