Swimming Pools

There are three public swimming pools in the Kapiti Coast District, open seven days a week (except Christmas Day and Good Friday).

Raumati and Ōtaki pools are open all year round, and Waikanae Pool is open from Labour Weekend until the end of March.

Ōtaki and Raumati Pools are available for hire outside of public and regular user group times at a cost of $50 per hour.

Raumati Pool

Raumati Pool has two indoor heated pools; a large one and a smaller learner pool. A sauna is also available for hire.

See Raumati Pool for more information on pool times and costs.

Contact Details

• Raumati Pool is located in Marine Gardens, Raumati Beach.
  Phone: (04) 296-4787

Waikanae Pool

Situated in a large, sheltered and grassed area with shady trees and BBQ facilities. There is an outdoor large heated pool, a smaller toddlers' pool, and a hydroslide. The Pool opens at Labour Weekend and operates for 22 weeks, closing around the end of March.

See Waikanae Pool for more information on pool times and costs.

Contact Details

• Waikanae Pool is located at 60 Ngarara Road, Waikanae
  Phone: (04) 296-4789

Otaki Pool

A large indoor heated pool.

See Ōtaki Pool for more information on pool times and costs.

Contact Details

• Ōtaki Pool is located at Haruatai Park, 200 Mill Road, Ōtaki
  Phone: (06) 364-5542

General Comments

• an adult is considered as being aged 16 years and over
• all children under eight years of age must be accompanied by an adult
• pools are cleared 10 minutes prior to advertised closing time
• concession tickets purchased at any of the pools may be used at any of the pools
• no t-shirts, cut-off jeans etc are permitted in the main pool
• group bookings must be made through the Parks and Recreation Department of the Kapiti Coast District Council, by phoning (04) 296-4700.

PoolSafe

Earlier this year Kapiti Coast District Council’s Swimming Pools were assessed and accredited as PoolSafe. The key elements audited were:

• Supervision Guidelines
• Pool Alone 
• Water Quality
• Emergency Action Plan
• Health & Safety

ACC PoolSafe is a Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) programme incorporating a range of initiatives aimed at reducing the number of water related injuries in and around New Zealand pools. These initiatives include educational resources, public awareness campaigns and a Quality Management Scheme for public pools.