The Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre includes two spa pools, a hydroslide, a 25 metre indoor pool, a 33 metre enclosed outdoor pool (open year-round), gymnasium, a learners' pool and a 'beach' pool. Aquarobics and swimming lessons are available for members of the public.
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Supervision Policy
- Children under 5 years must be accompanied in the pool and within arms reach of a caregiver 17 years or older.
- Children under 8 years must be actively supervised by a caregiver 17 years or older.
Active supervision means watching those in your care from a close distance at all times. Caregivers must be able to see and hear those in their care and provide immediate help if required.
See our Supervision Policy - (PDF, 240 KB)
Contact details
The Aquatic and Fitness Centre is located at 28 Short Street in Whakatāne.
Phone: 07 308 4192
Email: AquaticCentre@whakatane.govt.nz
Pool bookings email: PoolBookings@whakatane.govt.nz
Facebook: Whakatāne Aquatic Centre
- Opening Hours
- Admission Fees
- Fitness Centre - includes information on how to join
- Learn to Swim School
- What's On - includes Aqua Fitness programme details
| Indoor pools and Outdoor Pool (all year) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Days | Times | |
| Monday to Friday | 6 am - 8 pm | |
| Saturday and Sunday | 7 am - 6 pm | |
| Public Holidays | 7 am - 6 pm | |
| Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday | Closed | |
| Hydro Slide Session Times * | ||
| Days | During the School Term | School Holidays ** |
| Monday to Friday | Any time on request | Any time on request |
| Saturday Sunday | Any time on request | Any time on request |
| * Hydro slide customers can use their pass for any of the sessions on the day of purchase ** includes Statutory Holidays | ||
Admission Fees
| General Admission | |
|---|---|
| Adult | $7 |
| Child (5-16 years) | $3.50 |
| Child (under 5 years) | $2 |
| Child (under 24 months) | $1 |
| Student/Senior/Community Card Holder | $3.50 |
| Spectator fee Free if supervising children under 8 years or attending Learn To Swim | $1 |
| Family Day Pass (2 adults plus up to 3 children; $2 for each extra child) | $20 |
| Aqua Fitness | $8 |
| Hydroslide and pool combo - Adult | $9 |
| Hydroslide and pool combo - Child (5-16 years) | $6 |
| Hydroslide and pool combo - Child (3-4 years) *Must be accompanied by an adult | $4.50 |
| Hydroslide and pool combo - Family day pass (2 adults, 3 children) | $28 |
| Inflatable pass | $2.50 |
| Inflatable (function / exclusive use subject to lane availability) | $300 per hour |
| 10 Swim Concession Passes | |
| Adult | $60 |
| Child | $30 |
| Student / Senior | $30 |
| Community Card Holder | $30 |
| 30 Swim Concession Passes | |
| Adult | $175 |
| Child | $90 |
| Student/ Seniors | $90 |
| Community Card Holder | $90 |
| Season Tickets | |
| 3 Month Individual Pass - Adult | $200 |
| 3 Month Individual Pass - Child / Senior | $150 |
| 6 Month Individual Pass - Adult | $320 |
| 6 Month Individual Pass - Child / Senior | $240 |
| 12 Month Individual Pass - Adult | $600 |
| 12 Month Individual Pass - Child / Senior | $460 |
| Fitness Centre - Casual Rates | |
| Adult | $20 |
| Student (16 years and over), senior, or beneficiary (must have ID) | $15 |
| Other | |
| School use (per student, per swim) with lane booking | $2 |
| Community rate - carnivals/competitions (per half-day, inside or outside pool) | $500 |
| Sole use of lane (per lane, per hour) | $20 |
| Shower | $2 |
Pool Bookings
The pool can be booked for training, events, and children's parties. The Aquatic and Fitness Centre is operated by the Whakatāne District Council. To enquire about booking the facility, please complete the booking enquiry form.
Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre online booking enquiry form (online version, opens in new window)
Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre printable booking enquiry form - (PDF, 186 KB)
Lifeguard hire fee
Any hireage that requires additional lifeguards will incur a charge of $35 per lifeguard per hour.