Tepid Baths
About the centre
‘The Teps’ is an iconic part of Auckland’s history. Built over 100 years ago and refurbished in 2012, our centre has two pools, spa, steam and sauna facilities and a state-of-the-art fitness centre to help you get active. Whether your goal is general fitness, weight loss, sports training or rehabilitation, the Tepid Baths is here to help you get active your way.
Learning to swim? Regardless of age or ability, you and your family are encouraged to learn to swim with us. We have swim classes catered to meet individual abilities. Our professional instructors will take you through a step-by-step programme that will give you skills and confidence to enjoy the water.
There’s also an on-site cafe making delicious coffee — perfect for a post-workout treat or a takeout after your kids' swimming classes!
For swimmers with accessibility needs, a water wheelchair is available.
Our team is passionate about helping our community get active. We welcome your enquiries — you can use the contact us form or, even better, pop in and visit us our iconic facility.
Hours
Centre hours
Monday – Friday, 5.30am–9pm
Weekends, 9am-5pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Address
- 100 Customs Street West, Central Auckland
- View on Google Maps
Contact details
Pools and water play
Main pool
The main pool is accessible by hoist.
Temperature 27°C
Two to seven lanes
Length 25m
Read our pool rules to help keep you and your family safe and having fun.
Learners' pool
The learners' pool is closed to the public for Learn to Swim lessons until 1pm on weekends during the school term. There is ramp access to the pool for swimmers with accessibility requirements.
Temperature 32°C
Four lanes
Length 15m
Read our pool rules to help keep you and your family safe and having fun.
Spa pool
The spa pool is accessible by hoist.
Temperature 39°C
Read our spa 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
$5
|
10 visit pass
$49
|
| Adult pool, spa, sauna and steam room |
Casual
$8
|
10 visit pass
$72
|
| Concession* (includes spa, sauna and steam room) |
Casual
$6.40
|
10 visit pass
$57.60
|
| Spectator |
Casual
$1
|
10 visit pass
-
|
*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.
Membership options
Learn to Swim
Jump in at Learn to Swim at the Tepid Baths!
We offer:
- small class sizes
- free swimming before and after lessons
- discounts for families with three or more members enrolled.
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.
Be in the pool with your baby, or do your own laps or get in a quick workout while your school-aged child takes a class!
Contact the swim school
Term classes
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Our average student to instructor ratio is 5 to 1.
Adult beginner
- Freestyle kicking with arms
- Backstroke kicking with arms
- Rotation (horizontal and vertical)
- Butterfly kick
- Deep water confidence
Adult breather or intermediate
- Freestyle 1 length
- Backstroke 1 length
- Freestyle with bilateral breathing
- Backstroke with basic technique
- Introduction to other strokes: butterfly, breaststroke
Adult advanced
- Freestyle breathing bilateral
- Backstroke
- Concept of breaststroke kick
- Sculling headfirst
- Push and glide into a forward roll
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Our child to instructor ratio is 8-10 to 1.
The child's parent or caregiver must be in the pool during the class.
- Develop water confidence and enjoyment
- Hold on to rail or side independently
- Respond to cueing
- Submersion
- Setting a routine
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Our child to instructor ratio is 3 to 1.
Preschool beginner classes
• Safe entry and exit
• Total submersion (fully underwater)
• Unassisted front float
• Unassisted back float
• Confidence and enjoymentPreschool confident beginner classes
• Streamline gliding on front
• Arms by side gliding on back
• Streamline kicking on front
• Arms by side kicking on back
• Independent U-turnsPreschool improver class
• Freestyle kicking with arms
• Backstroke kicking with arms
• Horizontal rotation (must be one movement)
• Vertical rotation
• Deep water confidencePreschool beginner breather class
• Freestyle (one-sided breathing)
• Concept of breaststroke kick
• Butterfly kick
• Seated dives
• Backstroke -
Talk directly to the Learn to Swim team if you are interested in taking private swimming lessons.
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Our average child to instructor ratio is 5 or 6 to 1.
School age beginner
• Safe entry and exit
• Total submersion (fully underwater)
• Unassisted front float and recovery
• Unassisted back float and recovery
• Independent U-turnsSchool age confident beginner
• Streamline gliding on front
• Arms by side gliding on back
• Streamline kicking on front
• Arms by side kicking on back
• Deep water confidenceSchool age improver
• Freestyle kicking with arms
• Backstroke kicking with arms
• Rotation (horizontal and vertical)
• Butterfly kick
• Breaststroke kickSchool age beginner breather
• Freestyle bilateral breathing (four cycles)
• Backstroke (correct hand entry, rolling shoulders)
• Drop down push offs on front with three fly kicks
• Breaststroke arms
• Forward rollsSchool age intermediate breather
• Freestyle one length (half lengths)
• Backstroke one length (half lengths)
• Breaststroke timing including breathing
• Drop down push off on back with three fly kicks
• Butterfly three cycles (no breathing)School age advanced breather
• Freestyle two lengths (three-quarter lengths)
• Backstroke two lengths (three-quarter lengths)
• Breaststroke one length (three-quarter lengths)
• Butterfly half a length (three-quarter lengths)
• Tumble turns -
Our child to instructor ratio is 8-10 to 1.
The child's parent or caregiver must be in the pool during the class.
One to two year olds
• Monkey walking (moving along the rail at the side of the pool)
• Responding to cues
• Submersion
• Assisted back float
• Safe entry and exitTwo to three year olds ('Advanced classes'):
• Independent U-turns
• Unassisted back float
• Push, glide to wall and climb out
• Assisted horizontal and vertical rotation -
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
• Breath control and relaxation techniques
• Independent floating – back, front, side, egg
• Streamline push and glide – front and back
• Freestyle and backstroke – 6 to 8 strokesYouth breather
• Jump into deep water and return to side unaided
• Horizontal rotation
• Freestyle bi-lateral breathing one length
• Backstroke one length
• Survival backstrokeYouth advanced
• Freestyle one length
• Backstroke two length
• Breaststroke one length
• Basic butterfly
• Tumble turns
• Survival skills (side stroke, treading water, duck dive)
• Seated dive
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 at the Tepid Baths.
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.
Send us a completed registration form and we'll be in touch with a time to assess your child (if we haven't prior) and enrol them in a suitable programme for their skill level.
Half price lessons for Plunket kids is a partnership between Plunket and Auckland Council.
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
The sauna is wheelchair accessible.
Temperature 80°C
Steam room
The steam room is wheelchair accessible.
Temperature 45°C
Gym and fitness
You’ll love the near-new machines, stylish design and airy feel of the Tepid Baths fitness centre — as much as you’ll love our knowledgeable, friendly staff and affordable prices.
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 |
|---|---|
| Gym - Adult |
Casual
$22
|
| Gym - Concession* |
Casual
$18
|
*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.
Membership options
Group fitness classes
Our group fitness classes are having a rest for now - check back soon!
Membership options
Activities
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Our average student to instructor ratio is 7 to 1.
Stroke 25/50
• Freestyle and backstroke 100m
• Breaststroke 50m
• Butterfly 25m
• Breaststroke pull-outs
• Touch turnsStroke 100/200
• Freestyle 200m
• Backstroke 200m
• Breaststroke 100m
• Butterfly 50m
• Standing/race divesStroke 400
• Individual medley 100m with turns
• Freestyle 100m in two minutes
• Backstroke 100m in two minutes
• Backstroke starts
• Freestyle 800mSquad
Some of our Learn to Swim schools offer a squad beyond Stroke 400 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. -
Swimming squads are scheduled, so they help you stick to your training. And they’re social! Enjoy the fun of informal competition while you maintain or develop your swimming.
The average student to instructor ratio is 10 to 1.
Mini squad
- Freestyle 1km
- Backstroke 50m
- Breaststroke 400m
- Butterfly 100m
- Turns
- DivesAdult squad
Increase performance, stamina and speed. Perfect for swimmers who are training for a triathlon, Iron Man, Swim Series, or Masters - or just want to keep fit.
Other services at our centre
Future Dreams
Future Dreams are fitness and technical swim squads training at the Tepid Baths
Physio Rehab Group
Physio Rehab Group is a physiotherapy clinic operating from the Tepid Baths.
Prices and membership
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
$5
|
10 visit pass
$49
|
| Adult pool, spa, sauna and steam room |
Casual
$8
|
10 visit pass
$72
|
| Concession* (includes spa, sauna and steam room) |
Casual
$6.40
|
10 visit pass
$57.60
|
| Spectator |
Casual
$1
|
10 visit pass
-
|
*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.
