Kiwa Pools is a multi-purpose public swimming facility on Centennial Marine Drive, across from the Midway Beach Surf Club. Whether you're diving in for fitness, floating with the whānau, or learning your first strokes, there’s something for everyone.
With heated indoor pools, a learner pool, hydrotherapy pool, and splash areas for little ones, Kiwa Pools is a place to move, relax, or just make a splash. We’re proud to offer accessible facilities and fun for all ages and abilities.
What you need to know, aqua fitness, learn to swim
Pools and facilities
Indoor pools and facilities
- 50m multi-purpose lane swimming pool. Pool temp 27 and pool depth 2m.
- leisure pool for 4-6yrs with a splashpad. Pool temp 29. Splashpad to 1.2m deep.
- toddler's pool. Pool temp 31
- hydrotherapy, learn to swim pool. Pool temp 31 and pool depth 1.2 to 1.4m
- Indoor changing rooms with a tog spinner
- Event hire room for birthday parties or meetings.
Outdoor pools and facilities
- hydroslide
- toddlers pool with slide
- dive pool
- BBQs
- 33m pool (lane swimming 6-8am)
Indoor pools and facilities
- 50m multi-purpose lane swimming. Pool temp 27 and pool depth 2m
- Leisure pool for 4-6yrs with toddler's pool. Pool temp 29. Splashpad to 1.2m deep.
- 18m x 12m learn to swim / hydrotherapy pool. Pool temp 31 and pool depth 1.2 to 1.4m
- Indoor changing rooms with a tog spinner
- Event hire room for birthday parties or meetings
Outdoor pools and facilities are closed
Hours
| Summer hours (Monday - Sunday) | Winter hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor pools | 6am - 8pm | Mon to Thurs 6am - 8pm - Fri to Sun 6am - 6pm |
| Indoor pool leisure and toddler's splashpad pool | 10am - 6pm | 10am - 6pm |
| Outdoor pools Monday - Sunday | See hours below | Closed |
| Public holidays | 8am - 6pm | 8am - 6pm |
| Christmas Day, Good Friday | Closed | |
| Anzac Day | 1pm - 8pm |
Outdoor pools and hours
Up to 1 December
Dive pool
Hydro slide
Open Monday to Friday 3.30pm - 6pm, Weekend 10am - 6pm.
2 December to 6 February
33m pool
Hydro slide
Dive pool
Toddlers' pool
Open 10am - 6pm weather dependent
7 February to 25 April
Hydro slide
Dive pool
Open Monday to Friday 3.30pm - 6pm, Weekend 10am - 6pm
Entry fees
Admission covers the use of all the pools.
| General admission | |
|---|---|
| Adult | $7.50 |
| Child under 16yrs, Senior Citizens, Community Services Card holder | $5.50 |
| Child under 2 | Free |
| Aihe family pass - 1 adult and up to 2 children | $14.50 |
| Kākahi family pass - 2 adults and up to 2 children or 1 adult and up to 4 children | $19 |
| Paikea family pass - 2 adults and up to 4 children | $25 |
| Spectator | $2.50 |
| Hydroslide (unlimited daily use) | $6.50 |
| Casual Aquafit | $11 |
Other fees and booking options
For information on concessions, lane and pool hire, or booking options, please talk to our team or view our full Fees and Charges
Contact us
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Phone 867 6220 or email KiwaPools@gdc.govt.nz
Video of our facilities
Kiwa Pools opening day celebration including Sir Derek Lardelli telling the story of the carvings as you enter our facilities. Mana whenua, Mayor Rehette Stoltz, our chief executive Nedine Thatcher Swann and our awesome team and customers share their insights, stories and thoughts of Kiwa Pools.