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Swimming Pools in Auckland

Auckland Council runs a large network of pools and many are free for under-16s, which makes swimming one of the cheapest reliable outings in the city. The bigger leisure centres add hydroslides, wave machines and warm toddler pools.

14 places
Palm Springs Geothermal Pools Complex, Parakai
Karanga Plaza Harbour Pool, Auckland CBD
Water

Karanga Plaza Harbour Pool

Auckland CBD

Free

Grey Lynn Paddling Pool, Grey Lynn
Water

Grey Lynn Paddling Pool

Grey Lynn

Free

Otahuhu Pool and Leisure Centre, Ōtāhuhu
Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre, Birkenhead
Water

Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre

Birkenhead

$10–$21

Point Erin Pools, Herne Bay
Water

Point Erin Pools

Herne Bay

$2–$10

Manurewa Pool and Leisure Centre, Manurewa
Parnell Baths, Parnell
Water

Parnell Baths

Parnell

Up to $8

Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre, Pakuranga Heights
Water

Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre

Pakuranga Heights

Up to $10

Albany Stadium Pools , Albany
Water

Albany Stadium Pools

Albany

$1–$10

Tōtara Park Pools, Goodwood Heights
Water

Tōtara Park Pools

Goodwood Heights

Free

Franklin Pool and Leisure, Pukekohe
Water

Franklin Pool and Leisure

Pukekohe

Up to $8

Cameron Pool and Leisure Centre, Mt Roskill
West Wave Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Henderson

Below covers council aquatic centres alongside the geothermal and hot-pool complexes further out. Toddler pools are typically kept several degrees warmer than the main pool — worth knowing if you are taking a baby.