Other facilities at the Aquatic Centre

Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre Facilities

The Whakatāne District Council’s Aquatic and Fitness Centre offers a great opportunity for people to be active through Learn to Swim, group or private lessons, Lane swimming, Aquacise or the Fitness Centre. Come in for an enjoyable time all year round.

You can find out more by phoning 07 308 4192, or check out the Whakatāne Aquatic Centre Facebook Page.

FacilityFeatures
Fitness CentreProvides a range of strength and cardiovascular machines and free weights. Fully-qualified, registered fitness professionals can help you reach your goal.
Heated Indoor Toddlers'/ Learners PoolThe Toddlers' pool is made of two sections. The main toddler pool sits at a depth of 0.8 m and the beach pool at a depth of 20 cm. Also provides features such as a waterfall and water feature with a normal temperature of 33 degrees.
Heated Indoor 25 m poolThis seven-lane, ramped, 25-metre pool is graduated from 1.05 – 2.0 m. It has space for lane swimming, aqua jogging and activities such as Underwater Hockey with a normal water temperature of 28 degrees.
Heated Outdoor 33 m pool

The six-lane, 33-metre enclosed outdoor pool (open year-round) has a depth of 1.1 m – 2.7 m and is heated between 23 - 26 degrees. Provides space for lane swimming, Aqua Jogging and great club activities such as Kayaking, Triathlon and Surf Lifesaving.

Hydro slide

Try the ultimate hydroslide experience. Open all year round, you are bound to have an enjoyable time. 
Currently open 10am-2pm only - reduced hours

 

Spa pools

The two spa pools, located in the main indoor complex, will help you to unwind and relax. Normal temperature 37 degrees.

Cleaning Closure

Every Wednesday at 6 pm, both spa pools are emptied and cleaned for the comfort of patrons and to meet the New Zealand standard. The spas will re-open again on Thursday morning.

Other facilities available at the Aquatic and Fitness Centre

FacilityPrice
Aquacise Classes

See the What's on at the Aquatic Centre page for details and fees.

Birthday Parties Lily Pad – a contained area which can be used as a handy base for your birthday party or function guests. Charge is for 2 hours - must be booked in advance.

$10.00

Learn to SwimSee Learn to Swim page for details and fees

Lane Hire

Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre booking enquiry form (PDF, 186 KB)

Whakatāne Aquatic and Fitness Centre booking enquiry form (online version, opens in new window)

Contact the Aquatic Centre for booking enquires - (07) 308 4192
After hours facility hire: includes swimming pool use, hydro slide, inflatable useContact the Aquatic Centre for booking enquires - (07) 308 4192
Hydro Slide Use - outside of normal operation times, group bookings - minimum 15 people + additional lifeguard fee

$4.50 per hour per person

Spa Pool Hire - therapeutic use only

Please note: Every Wednesday at 6 pm, both spa pools are emptied and cleaned for the comfort of patrons and to meet the New Zealand standard. The spas will re-open again on Thursday morning.

$40 per hour