Swimming

Wharenui Sports Centre offers public lane swimming throughout the day and evening.  Come relax and enjoy our warm, crystal-clear waters in a dedicated lane environment.

Family Fun Welcome!

Our pools are open to children of all ages. However, please remember that all children aged five and under must be actively supervised in the water by a responsible adult (aged seventeen or over) for safety reasons. Children aged between six and ten must be actively supervising and be ready to help them.

Shower facilities are available for your convenience after your swim.

 

About our Pools

Our Main Pool is 25m and is used for public lane swimming. The temperature of the main pool is 27.5C.

The Teaching Pool is 16m and is slightly warmer at 30C.

The Toddlers pool is kept at 32C and is shallow. It is the perfect pool for younger toddlers and babies to enjoy being in the water.

Prices

Adult:
$6.50

Student:
$5.00

Over 65:
$4.50

Child:
$3.50

Public Swimming Hours

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday:
6.00 AM – 2.30 PM / 7.00 PM – 9.00 PM

Wednesday:
6.00 AM – 2.30 PM / 8.00 PM – 9.00 PM

Friday:
6.00 AM – 2.30 PM

Weekends:
9.00 AM – 1.00 PM

 

 

Pool Rules

  • Please shower and visit the bathroom before entering the pool.
  • Always check the depth of water before entering the pool.
  • If you have a medical condition epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, or a heart condition, notify a lifeguard and please take care.
  • Please be considerate of other pool users.
  • Always follow the directions of our lifeguards. They are the most qualified to make decisions in this environment.
  • You will be asked to leave if you refuse the instructions of our lifeguards or if your behaviour threatens the safety and enjoyment of yourself or others.

Supervising children

  • An adult or caregiver aged 16 years or older MUST be in the water and within arm’s reach of all children aged 6 years and under at all times.
  • An adult or caregiver aged 16 years or older MUST be actively supervising. You must watch the children, be ready to help them, and stay near your children so you can hear them and they can hear you.
  • We do not consider you actively supervising if you are using a mobile phone or in another pool.
  • If you can’t meet the minimum adult to child supervision you will be denied entry to the facility.

     

What you should not do

  • Do not swim if you are unwell or have had diarrhoea in the last two weeks.
  • Never swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • No running, jumping, pushing, or fighting in or around our pools.
  • Only dive with proper supervision or experience. Bombs and flips are not allowed.
  • Avoid holding your breath and swimming underwater, especially after hyperventilating. This can lead to shallow water blackout.
  • Glass bottles are not permitted.

Acceptable clothing:

  • Swimsuit, bikini or tankini (bikini with tank top)
  • Shorts ending above the knee
  • Rash shirts
  • Modesty wear
  • Swim nappies (children under 3 years old)
  • Swim briefs.

Please do not wear cotton or denim clothing or other loose-fitting clothing.