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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.
**With the road works and planned closures around the CBD, please check out the Auckland Transport website to see how these may impact you when visiting our centre.
Hours
Centre hours
Monday – Friday, 5.30am–9pm
Weekends, 7am-6pm
Public holidays, 10am-6pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Pool hours
*The learners' pool is closed to the public for Learn to Swim lessons until 1pm on weekends during the school term.
Address
- 100 Customs Street West, Central Auckland
- View on Google Maps
Contact details
Pools and water play
Pool hours
*The learners' pool is closed to the public for Learn to Swim lessons until 1pm on weekends during the school term.
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
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
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.
Gold
$16 per week
Get access to Tepid Baths.
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
General Learn to swim enquiries
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
Tepid Baths specific enquiries
Term classes
-
Our average student to instructor ratio is 5 to 1.
Adult beginner
• Safe entry and exit
• Total submersion
• Independent floating and recovery
• Gliding - front and back
• Kicking - front and back
• Rotation - front and backAdult intermediate
• Freestyle one length bilateral
• Backstroke one length
• Breaststroke kick - front and back
• Side gliding
• Dolphin dives
• Deep water confidenceAdult advanced
• Freestyle two lengths
• Backstroke two lengths
• Breaststroke one length
• Forward rolls
• Treading water
• Distance swim - 10 mins -
Our child to instructor ratio is 8-10 to 1.
The child's parent or caregiver must be in the pool during the class.
Babies
• Confidence
• Enjoyment
• Water awareness
• Introduction to cues
• Setting a routine
• Identifying class structure -
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 -
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
• 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 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.
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.
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
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
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
• 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. -
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.
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 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.
Gold
$16 per week
Get access to Tepid Baths.
