
Swimming Pool
Otahuhu Pool and Leisure Centre
Ōtāhuhu Pool and Leisure Centre serves as a genuine community hub in south Auckland, with five distinct pools catering to different ages and moods. The toddlers pool sits at a warm 31°C, the leisure pool matches it, and the bombing pool gives older kids somewhere to make a proper splash. Lane swimmers have their own dedicated space, and a 39°C spa pool rounds things off for the grown-ups.
LocationTe wāhi
30 Mason Avenue
What it is
Beyond the water, the centre runs a swim school, a fully equipped gym, group fitness classes, and a stadium that hosts sports leagues. A holiday programme keeps things ticking over during school breaks, and small-group water safety lessons are available for neurodiverse children and their families.
It is the kind of place families return to week after week rather than just once — broad enough in what it offers that siblings of different ages can each find their thing, and rooted enough in the local community to feel welcoming rather than anonymous.
What other parents say
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend this place! The facilities are always clean, well maintained, and there's something for everyone. I really enjoy using the pools, and I especially appreciate that they have separate female and male saunas, which makes the experience even more comfortable 🥰 The rec centre is always clean too, and I love playing badminton there. They also offer awesome programmes for all ages and fitness levels, making it a great place for the whole community. A special s/o to the manager, Amy, who runs a mint team. She is always friendly and welcoming, and it shows through the excellent customer service provided by all the staff. Everyone is approachable and helpful, which makes every visit a great experience. Thank you team!
We had the best experience at Otahuhu Pools! The staff were amazing, friendly, respectful, and provided outstanding customer service from the moment we arrived. The facilities were clean, well-maintained, and made for a really enjoyable visit. A special thank you for having Kedgley here. We had such a great time and truly appreciated the welcoming atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back and would highly recommend Otahuhu Pools to anyone looking for a fantastic place to swim and relax. Keep up the great work! ILL GIVE YOUS 10 STARS ✨🤍
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I'm a regular at the gym, and the staff and people who go there are amazing! Great variety of group classes that are included in the membership! I really enjoy all of them, and each staff member ensures we work hard , but also having fun. I love my PT sessions with Manon, she is super attentive and knows her stuff. She designed the program specifically for my needs and does amazing job with my progress. The gym facility itself is quite outdated, and it would be great to upgrade the equipment, which seems like from a century ago. The pools require more cleaning, and hygiene rules enforced. In particular, lots of hair and rubbish in both water and changing rooms. Ideally, enforcement of basic rules like, taking a shower before going into the pool, especially after the sauna, wear a hat if you have long hair...etc. But, overall, amazing community and super welcoming!
Amazing team at the pool & gym. Lanaia at the reception always greet us with a smile makes everyone feel welcome. Trainer Tai's classes are awesome - he pushes us to our best and we always leave stronger. And Coach Tania is so helpful, taking time to show us the right equipment and proper technique so we feel confident and safe. Thank you all for making the gym feel welcoming and supportive!.
Quite lucky to have a gym and pool facility like this nearby! The gym’s great overall and the classes offered are genuinely really good — especially Manon’s SPIN classes, which has been fantastic and a real motivation! The gym equipment is decent, although some of it could definitely use a bit of maintenance or upgrading as quite dated. On the plus side, the staff are always super helpful and friendly, and fellow members have become good friends! Love the sauna, which got upgraded last year so real bang for buck! The pool and sauna areas are typically very clean, especially in the mornings. Stoked to have something like this so close to me!
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