Outdoor Pool Lanes

Swimming Pools

Learner pool, toddler pool, and hydroslide currently closed


Due to a fault, the learner pool, toddler pool, and hydroslide are currently closed.
Learn to Swim classes scheduled in the learner pool until Wednesday 21 August are cancelled. Catch up classes will be available.
The 25m pool and outdoor pool remain open. Learn to Swim classes usually held in the 25m pool will continue.
Tēnā koutou i ngākaunui mai - We appreciate your understanding with this.

Two public swimming pools are owned and operated by the Whakatāne District Council: the Murupara Community Swimming Pool, and the Whakatāne District Aquatic and Fitness Centre.

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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.

The pool opens in October and closes at the end of April. During term time the pool is used daily by local schools and the college for swimming lessons, water safety, school carnivals and play. For more information, contact the Council's Murupara Service Centre on 07 366 5896.