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.
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Waterworld Waterparks
📍 Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Mobile inflatable waterpark with life jackets and hour-long sessions.
Temporarily ClosedTempleton Swimming Pool
📍 Templeton, Canterbury
Beloved community outdoor pool on Christchurch's western fringe.
McMillan's Aquatic Centre (MAC's)
📍 Bromley, Canterbury
Expert swim coaching from babies to competitive squad level.
Temporarily ClosedThorndon Pool
📍 Thorndon, Wellington
Century-old heated outdoor lido in central Wellington with a spa.
Taputeranga Snorkel Trail
📍 Island Bay, Wellington
Free reef snorkelling in a marine reserve — wrasse, paua and octopus.
Trust Porirua Aquatic Recreation Centre
📍 Porirua City Centre, Wellington
Indoor aquatic centre with wave pool, hydroslide, lazy river and toddler pool.
Karanga Plaza Harbour Pool
📍 Auckland
Free harbour pool with four 33m lanes and a jumping platform, Wynyard Quarter.
He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools
📍 New Brighton, Canterbury
Five salt-water hot pools and sauna overlooking New Brighton beach.
Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday Park
📍 Athenree, Bay of Plenty
Award-winning holiday park with nightly-cleaned hot mineral pools near Waihi
Temporarily ClosedBucking Boar Cornfield Maze
📍 Ngāruawāhia, Waikato
Whānau-run cornfield maze with waterslides - a proper summer day out.
AUT Millennium: Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre
📍 Rosedale, Auckland
National-standard indoor aquatic centre with multiple pools in Rosedale.
Wainuiomata Summer Swimming Pool
📍 Wainuiomata, Wellington
Outdoor pools with 80m bush waterslide, spa pool, and BBQ facilities
West Melton Community and Recreation Centre
📍 West Melton, Canterbury
Modern community centre in West Melton with sports hall and monthly market
CLM The Bays
📍 Saint Johns, Auckland
Aquatic centre with pool birthday parties and learn-to-swim from 6 months
Waikite Valley Hot Pools
📍 Waikite Valley, Waikato
Geothermal hot pools in native bush with six temperature-varied pools.
Temporarily ClosedMcKenzie Baths Summer Pool
📍 Petone, Wellington
Easy after-work cool-off, 15 min walk from Petone station.
Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000
📍 Blenheim Central, Marlborough
Indoor aquatic centre in Blenheim with pools, lazy river, spa, sauna, and gym
Te Puna o Whakaehu
📍 Mosgiel, Otago South
Mosgiel aquatic centre with lap pool, hydrotherapy pool, spa, and hydroslide
Temporarily ClosedPort Chalmers Pool
📍 Dunedin, Otago South
30-metre indoor pool in Port Chalmers with toddler area and birthday parties
Polynesian Spa
📍 Lakeside, Bay of Plenty
Lakeside geothermal spa with a warm family pool and two mineral hot pools.
Howick Leisure Centre
📍 Howick, Auckland
Community leisure centre with holiday programmes and court sports.
Westland Recreation Centre
📍 Greymouth, West Coast
Greymouth's council pools with hydroslides, kids' pools, spa and sauna.
H₂O Xtream Aquatic Centre
📍 Upper Hutt Central, Wellington
Wave pool, three water slides, splash pad and spa in Upper Hutt
Queenstown Events Centre
📍 Frankton, Otago
Sports center with swimming, rock climbing, and courts for active families.
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