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Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre
About the centre
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Want to get active in Takapuna? Conveniently located close to public transport and walking distance from Lake Pupuke and the beach, Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre has everything you need to progress your fitness journey.
Whether you want to go for a leisurely swim, race against the clock, take swimming lessons, join an aqua group fitness class or work out in our fitness centre, we’ve got the activity for you. There’s a sauna and a steam room for those more relaxed days, too.
We have a swim shop, and for swimmers with accessibility needs, a water wheelchair is available.
We welcome your enquiry. You can use the contact us form or, even better, pop in and see our friendly, skilled team and check out the facilities on offer.
Hours
Centre hours
Monday – Friday, 5.30am-9pm
Weekends, 8am-6pm
Christmas/New Year hours
Thursday 24 December, 5.30am-1pm
Christmas Day, Closed
Boxing Day, Closed
Sunday 27 to Wednesday 30 December, 9am-5pm
Thursday 31 December, 7am-3pm
New Years' Day, 11am-5pm
Saturday 2 to Monday 4 January 2021, 9am-5pm
Tuesday 5 January 2021 onwards, normal hours resume
Address
- 37 Killarney Street, Takapuna
- View on Google Maps
Contact details
- Phone: 09 890 8465
- Email: takapunapools@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Pools and water play
Lane pool
Beyond swimming, this pool is ideal for walking lengths or rehabbing. It's great for customers with different abilities and confidence levels. The pool is accessible by hoist.
Temperature 28°C
Six lanes
Length 33.3m. Depth ranges from 1m to 1.2m.
Read our pool rules to help keep you and your family safe and having fun.
Learners' pool
Temperature 32°C
Length 15m
Read our pool rules to help keep you and your family safe and having fun.
Things to know before you come to the pool
- To keep our precious tamariki safe we have a pool alone policy, which specifies minimum adult-to-child ratios.
- To make sure that we are both inclusive and respectful we have guidelines around what to wear in the pool.
Our prices
| Entry type | Casual | 10 visit pass |
|---|---|---|
| Child (16 years and under, excludes spa, sauna and steam room) |
Casual
Free
|
10 visit pass
-
|
| Supervising adult (with up to two children under 5) |
Casual
$1
|
10 visit pass
$9
|
| Adult pool, spa, sauna and steam room |
Casual
$8.00
|
10 visit pass
$72
|
| Concession* pool, spa, sauna and steam room |
Casual
$6.20
|
10 visit pass
$55.80
|
| Spectator |
Casual
$1
|
10 visit pass
$9
|
Membership options
Get full membership, including access to the gym, pools and fitness classes.
Your membership gives you access to multiple centres across our network. Read more about prices and membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Get unlimited access to the pools, spa and sauna at your chosen centre with a Swim it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Learn to Swim
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Jump in at Learn to Swim Takapuna! We offer:
- small class sizes
- free swimming before and after lessons
- plenty of free parking
- discounts for families.
We can instruct swimmers of any age and ability, from 6-month-old babies to adults.
Why choose our Learn to Swim classes?
- We really care about teaching water safety. All our students are taught key water safety skills first, then progress to mastering swimming skills.
- All our instructors hold a New Zealand Certification in Aquatics and are AUSTSWIM qualified.
- As a community facility, we are more affordable than many private providers - and we never compromise on quality.
Our facility accommodates family members of all ages. We have a shallower, warmer learn to swim pool and a bigger pool for deep water confidence and greater distance.
We encourage you to get in the pool to practise and have fun with your child after their lessons.
Contact the swim school
Hours of Help Desk
Monday 8.30am - 2pm
Tuesday 8.30am - 2.30pm
Wednesday 11am - 7.30pm
Thursday 9am - 2.30pm
Friday 8am - 4.30pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm
learntoswim@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Term classes
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Our child to instructor ratio is 3 to 1.
Preschool beginner
• Safe entry and exit
• Water familiarisation
• Independent floating - front
• Independent floating - back
• Total submersion
• Bounce to breathePreschool Intermediate
• Intermediate gliding - front
• Intermediate kicking - front
• Supported freestyle
• Independent gliding - back
• Independent kicking - back
• Independent U-turnsPreschool Advanced
• Freestyle - no breathing
• Supported Backstroke
• Breaststroke kick - back
• Rotation - horizontal and vertical
• Slide gliding
• Safety sequencePreschool Breather
• Freestyle - bilateral breathing
• Independent backstroke
• Survival backstroke
• Breaststroke kick - front
• Dolphin kick
• Duck dives -
Our average child to instructor ratio is 5 or 6 to 1.
School age beginner
• Safe entry and exit
• Water familiarisation
• Independent front float and recovery
• Independent back float and recovery
• Total submersion
• Independent u-turnSchool age intermediate
• Gliding - front and back
• Kicking - front
• Kicking - back
• Freestyle - no breathing
• Breaststroke kick - back
• Deep water confidenceSchool age advanced
• Backstroke
• Backstroke kick - front
• Dolphin kick
• Gliding side
• Rotation - horizontal and vertical
• Independent safety sequenceSchool age breather
• Freestyle bilateral breathing
• Backstroke arms
• Survival backstroke
• Forward rolls
• Drop down push off into freestyle
• Drop down push off into backstrokeSchool age breather intermediate
• Freestyle one length
• Backstroke one length
• Breaststroke half length
• Butterfly - three cycles with rhythm
• Safe diving
• Sculling - on back, feet firstSchool age breather advanced
• Freestyle two lengths
• Backstroke two lengths
• Breaststroke one length
• Butterfly six cycles with breathing
• Tumble turns
• Treading water -
Our child to instructor ratio is 8-10 to 1.
The child's parent or caregiver must be in the pool during the class.
Toddler Beginner
• Supported safe entry
• Supported safe exit
• Introduction to floating
• Responding to cues
• Submersion
• Monkey WalkingToddler Intermediate
• Independent safe entry
• Independent safe exit
• Supporting floating
• Supporting propulsion
• Supported horizontal rotation
• Supported u-turnToddler Advanced
• Independent doggy paddle
• Bounce to breathe
• Independent floating
• Push, glide to wall and safe exit
• Independent horizontal rotation
• Independent u-turn -
Youth classes are designed for older children who haven’t been learning for long, or who would benefit from extra development before they progress to adult classes.
Our average student to instructor ratio is 5 to 1.
Youth beginner
• Safe entry and exit and water familiarisation
• Independent floating and recovery
• Gliding - front and back
• Kicking - front and back
• Freestyle no breathing
• Rotation - horizontal and verticalYouth Intermediate
• Freestyle bilateral breathing
• Backstroke
• Dolphin kick
• Drop down push offs - front and back
• Breaststroke kick - back
• Survival sequenceYouth advanced
• Freestyle two lengths
• Backstroke two lengths
• Breaststroke half length
• Butterfly six cycles
• Tumble turns
• Treading water
Which class is right for me or my child?
We offer free assessments to determine yours or your child’s level.
School holiday learn to swim courses
Holiday swim courses run over five consecutive half days (four if there is a public holiday) from Monday to Friday. Courses may be in the morning or the afternoon. We take enrolments for complete courses only.
If your child is a bit stuck on an element of their swimming, by coming every day for five days they'll normally crack it. Conquer that learning to breathe, breaststroke, or butterfly!
How to book a school holiday course
Contact us using the details on this page, or talk to the Learn to Swim team at the centre. A free assessment may be required to determine your child's level.
Half price swimming lessons for Plunket kids
Plunket kids under five years are eligible for 50 per cent off swimming lessons with Learn to Swim West Wave.
The discount applies to classes from Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm, and is valid for four consecutive enrolments. Little swimmers must be enrolled into Baby, Toddler or Preschooler lessons.
Complete this form and we'll be in touch with a time to assess your little one and enrol them in a suitable programme for their skill level.
Swimming lessons and water safety for schools
We’re experienced and skilled at working with schools, tailoring programmes to schools’ needs and the age and stage of their students:
- swimming lessons
- lifejacket usage
- deep water confidence
- boating experiences.
Lessons can take place in our facilities, or our instructors can come to you if your school has its own pool.
Auckland Council Pools and Leisure is a partner in the Greater Auckland Aquatic Action Plan (GAAAP) programme of funded school swimming lessons.
Sauna and steam
Please read our sauna rules.
Sauna
Children 16 years and under are not permitted to use the sauna. The sauna is not wheelchair accessible. Please use a towel or mat to sit on at all times.
Temperature 75-80°C
Steam room
Children 16 years and under are not permitted to use the steam room. The steam room is not wheelchair accessible.
Temperature 44°C
Gym and fitness
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Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre has a modern, compact fitness centre with a range of cardio and resistance machines, free weights and group fitness.
Move mountains with our trained, friendly fitness professionals - always on the floor to help you out and boost your enthusiasm.
Supporting you to achieve your fitness goals
We know that everyone's needs are different. When you become a member, in consultation with you we tailor a support programme to best serve you in getting (fit and) active your way.
You'll get regular programme updates to keep things interesting and motivating.
Our prices
| Entry type | Casual | 10 visit pass |
|---|---|---|
| Gym - Adult |
Casual
$15.80
|
10 visit pass
$142.20
|
| Gym - teens |
Casual
$11
|
10 visit pass
-
|
| Gym - Green Prescription holders |
Casual
$7
|
10 visit pass
-
|
| Aqua group fitness classes - Adult |
Casual
$9.00
|
10 visit pass
$81.00
|
| Aqua group fitness classes - Concession* |
Casual
$6.50
|
10 visit pass
$55
|
*Concession pricing available with valid ID to students, seniors and Community Services Card holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Membership options
Get full membership, including access to the gym, pools and fitness classes.
Your membership gives you access to multiple centres across our network. Read more about prices and membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Get access to the gym at your chosen centre with a Gym it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Group fitness classes
Welcome back to group fitness for 2021!
Play your role to help keep everyone safe and healthy! Good hygiene is something we can all practice - here's a few friendly reminders of the basics:
- Bring your towel (no towel = no workout)
- Cover your coughs and sneezes (into your elbow or with tissues and dispose of these into the bin immediately)
- Wash your hands frequently
- Wipe equipment you have used (while our staff clean regularly, we need your help too - we have wipes and sprays for you to use)
- Shower before you swim or jump in for an aqua class (help us keep our pools clean)
- And, stay home if you are unwell - play it safe.
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Get in the pool and get fit with Aqua Shallow! Held in our shallow pool, this class uses equipment, controlled movements and the natural resistance of the water to help you tone up and work out.
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A group class for for those wanting to increase their swim fitness, refine their technique or train for ocean swims. You must be able to swim 100 m freestyle without stopping to participate in this class.
Our prices
| Entry type | Casual | 10 visit pass |
|---|---|---|
| Gym - Adult |
Casual
$15.80
|
10 visit pass
$142.20
|
| Gym - teens |
Casual
$11
|
10 visit pass
-
|
| Gym - Green Prescription holders |
Casual
$7
|
10 visit pass
-
|
| Aqua group fitness classes - Adult |
Casual
$9.00
|
10 visit pass
$81.00
|
| Aqua group fitness classes - Concession* |
Casual
$6.50
|
10 visit pass
$55
|
* Concession pricing available with valid ID to students, seniors and Community Services Card holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Membership options
Get full membership, including access to the gym, pools and fitness classes.
Your membership gives you access to multiple centres across our network. Read more about prices and membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Get unlimited access to the pools, spa and sauna at your chosen centre with a Swim it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Activities
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Get in the pool and get fit with Aqua Shallow! Held in our shallow pool, this class uses equipment, controlled movements and the natural resistance of the water to help you tone up and work out.
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Our average student to instructor ratio is 7 to 1.
Stroke
• Freestyle and backstroke four lengths
• Breaststroke two lengths
• Butterfly one length
• Breaststroke pull-outs
• Touch turns
• SidestokeStroke intermediate
• Freestyle eight lengths
• Backstroke eight lengths
• Breaststroke four lengths
• IM four lengths
• Race starts
• Distance swim - ten minutesStroke advanced
• Freestyle <2:00 mins
• Backstroke <2:00 mins
• Breaststroke
• Im with race turns
• Freestyle 800m
• Austswim aquatic sequenceSquad
Some of our Learn to Swim schools offer a squad beyond Stroke for children who want to continue swimming to keep their fitness up, independently of a swimming club. Please talk to your Learn to Swim team. -
A group class for for those wanting to increase their swim fitness, refine their technique or train for ocean swims. You must be able to swim 100 m freestyle without stopping to participate in this class.
Kauri Kids
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Grow. Achieve. Inspire.
Located next to the Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre, and overlooking Lake Pupuke, we offer a safe, healthy and fun learning environment for children.
Our long-established team provides a caring and relaxed learning environment that meets the needs of each individual child.
With a wonderful split-level outside play area surrounded by pōhutukawa, our children can enjoy our lovely surroundings while learning how to garden, recycle, and care for the environment.
Read about the Kauri Kids vision and values.
Contact details
Address: 37 Killarney Street, Takapuna
Phone: 09 890 8760
Email: KaurikidsTakapuna@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Follow: Kauri Kids on Facebook
Hours
We are open Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 3pm.
We are closed on weekends.
Christmas/New Year hours
Thursday 24 December, 8.45am-12pm
Friday 25 to Monday 28 December, Closed
Tuesday 29 to Thursday 31 December, 9am-3pm
Friday 1 to Monday 4 January 2021, Closed
Tuesday 5 January 2021 onwards, normal hours resume
Numbers of children
We are licensed to care for 30 children, with a maximum of 10 children under two years old.
Teacher to child ratios
We have a minimum of one teacher for every four children under two years old, and a minimum of one teacher for every eight children over two years old.
Our prices
We offer a minimum of 20 hours free early childhood education.
| Ages | Price |
|---|---|
| Under two years old |
Price
$7.20 per hour
|
| Two years and over |
Price
$6.80 per hour
|
| Parent on-site using the leisure centre (conditions apply) |
Price
$6.90 for up to two hours
|
Make an enquiry
Contact us to find out about availability and arrange a visit.
Venue and pool hire
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Types of events our spaces suit
Need to book a space for your event?
We love hosting swimming events that get our community active, but our spaces also suit school groups and community groups.
Spaces you can book
- Main swimming pool
- Main pool swimming lane
Meeting room (includes chairs, two tables and a projector, up to 20 people)
Our prices
| Space | Price |
|---|---|
| Main pool |
Price
$215 per hour
|
| Main pool lane |
Price
$36 per hour
|
| Meeting room |
Price
$35 per hour
|
How to book a space
Contact us to find out about availability and to make a booking.
Read our venue hire terms and conditions.
Prices and membership
Our prices
| Entry type | Casual | 10 visit pass |
|---|---|---|
| Gym - Adult |
Casual
$15.80
|
10 visit pass
$142.20
|
| Gym - teens |
Casual
$11
|
10 visit pass
-
|
| Gym - Green Prescription holders |
Casual
$7
|
10 visit pass
-
|
| Aqua group fitness classes - Adult |
Casual
$9.00
|
10 visit pass
$81.00
|
| Aqua group fitness classes - Concession* |
Casual
$6.50
|
10 visit pass
$55
|
| Entry type | Casual | 10 visit pass |
|---|---|---|
| Child (16 years and under, excludes spa, sauna and steam room) |
Casual
Free
|
10 visit pass
-
|
| Supervising adult (with up to two children under 5) |
Casual
$1
|
10 visit pass
$9
|
| Adult pool, spa, sauna and steam room |
Casual
$8.00
|
10 visit pass
$72
|
| Concession* pool, spa, sauna and steam room |
Casual
$6.20
|
10 visit pass
$55.80
|
| Spectator |
Casual
$1
|
10 visit pass
$9
|
| Programme | Price per session |
|---|---|
| Babies and toddlers |
Price per session
$13.50
|
| Preschoolers |
Price per session
$14.50
|
| School age, teens and adults |
Price per session
$14.50
|
| Ages | Price |
|---|---|
| Under two years old |
Price
$7.20 per hour
|
| Two years and over |
Price
$6.80 per hour
|
| Parent on-site using the leisure centre (conditions apply) |
Price
$6.90 for up to two hours
|
| Space | Price |
|---|---|
| Main pool |
Price
$215 per hour
|
| Main pool lane |
Price
$36 per hour
|
| Meeting room |
Price
$35 per hour
|
| Fee type | Price |
|---|---|
| Joining fee - standard |
Price
$50
|
| Joining fee - concession* |
Price
$25
|
| Card replacement fee |
Price
$5
|
| Administration fee |
Price
$25
|
*Concession pricing available with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
*Concession pricing available with valid ID to students, seniors and Community Services Card holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Membership options
Get full membership, including access to the gym, pools and fitness classes.
Your membership gives you access to multiple centres across our network. Read more about prices and membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Get access to the gym at your chosen centre with a Gym it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Get access to unlimited fitness classes at your chosen centre with a Move it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Get unlimited access to the pools, spa and sauna at your chosen centre with a Swim it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
