Coastlands Aquatic Centre

Coastlands Aquatics

• Monday: 5.30am–9pm (Programmes Pool closed 3.30–6pm for swimming lessons)
• Tuesday: 5.30am–8pm (Lane pool closes at 4.15pm and spa closes at 7.15pm)
• Wednesday: 5.30am–9pm (Programmes Pool closed 3.30–6pm for swimming lessons)
• Thursday: 5.30am–9pm
• Friday: 5.30am–9pm
• Weekends: 8am–8pm (Programmes Pool closed until 12.15pm of Saturdays for swimming lessons)

See our public holiday hours 

Note: To ensure all customers have vacated the facility before the pool closes for the night, you must be out of all pools, spa or sauna 15 minutes before closing time. 

See Swimming pools charges for information.

The Coastlands Aquatic Centre consists of a 25 x 25 metre lane pool with a moveable floor heated to 28 degrees and a smaller programmes pool with ramp access and a water temperature of 32°c.  It uses the latest technology in pool design and is the first aquatic centre in Australasia to have a translucent roof. This reduces energy costs and creates the feeling of being in an outdoor pool.

The complex also features: 

• a toddlers' pool with water features
• a hydroslide
• spa pool and sauna*
• café
• KCP Physiotherapy
• a meeting room available for hire.    
• *Spa pool and sauna - 16years+              

Accessibility

We have an all-inclusive accessibility policy. 

Facilities include:

• hoist access into the lane and spa pools with trained staff available to assist

• ramp access into the Lane Pool - the removable ramp structure is 15.4 metres long with handrails on each side and made from non-slip fibreglass
• ramp access into the Programmes Pool
• disabled change rooms including one designed for higher disability needs
• the facility is all on one level and easy to navigate with automated sliding doors and wide passageways
• two waterproof wheelchairs

Programmes Pool

The Programmes Pool can be used for swimming lessons, hydrotherapy type activities, special needs groups and kids play sessions during SPLASH.

Swim nappies must be worn by all babies and toddlers under four. 

Main pool

Only those 8 years and over are allowed in the deep water (2.4 metres).  For those under 8, space is available in the shallow water (1.2 metres) and in the PAK'nSAVE Programmes Pool at various times throughout the week.

To ensure everyone who visits Coastlands Aquatic Centre has fun in a safe environment, all children aged 8 to 13 years who wish to swim in the deep water (2.4 metres) must pass a swim test.

The test will be:

• jump in
• tread water for 1 minute
• swim forward 25 metres without stopping
• climb out.

Treading water means being able to support yourself easily in an upright position in the water. Then swim forward confidently, without pushing off the pool floor.

Meeting Room

Facilities include whiteboard, kitchenette with fridge, microwave and dishwasher. To book please email [email protected] or call 04 296 4746

With our onsite cafe and central location, this is the perfect place for a small group get together.

A multi-functional meeting room is available for hire at Coastlands Aquatic Centre.

The versatile 8m x 6.5m space can be used as;

• a boardroom
• theatre style
• open space.

Facilities include large TV with HDMI cable, whiteboard, kitchenette with fridge, microwave and dishwasher.

With our onsite Café and central location, this is the perfect place for a small group get together.

The meeting room can be accessed via the Reception area or from the front carpark area.

Hire charges

To book the meeting room please contact Coastlands Aquatic Centre Reception on 04 296 4746 or email [email protected]

For catering, call Plunge Café 04 2965502.

Aquafitness sessions

For session times for all our Aquafitness classes, including Aquafit, AquaMove see our Aquafitness Programme page. 

SPLASH!

Fun whatever the weather; with inflatables and games on weekends, as well as public holidays and every day of the school holidays from 1pm-4.30pm.

During SPLASH! sessions those under 8 years wishing to use the main pool must:

• be able to swim
• stay in 1.2m depth (shallow part of the pool)

Hydoslide

Hydroslide open can be opened on request.

Under 5s must be accompanied down the slide by an adult 16 years or older.

5 - 7 years can use the slide by themselves, with an adult waiting at the bottom.

8 years and over can use the slide by themselves.

Te Manu Rere

Our new flying fox Te Manu Rere has taken off.

Te Manu Rere will be in flight 1–4pm during weekend SPLASH events, and school holidays.

It is open to use for those 8 years and older as long as they have passed the deep-water test.

The maximum weight limit is 130kg.

Toddler’s Pool

Open all day, everyday.

Programmes Pool opens from 12.15pm on Saturdays. 

Availability of pool space is subject to change. Please see our weekly lane schedule.

Swim Test

Only those 8 years and over are allowed in the deep water (2.4m).  For those under 8, space is available in the shallow water (1.2m) and in the PAK'nSAVE Programmes Pool at various times throughout the week.

To ensure everyone who visits Coastlands Aquatic Centre has fun in a safe environment, all children aged 8 to 12 years who wish to swim in the deep water (2.4m) must pass a swim test.

The test will be:

• jump in
• tread water for 1 minute
• swim forward 25 metres without stopping
• climb out

Treading water means being able to support yourself easily in an upright position in water. Then swim forward confidently, without pushing off the pool floor.

During busy times (school holidays) we will run swim tests hourly, reception will announce on the intercom.

Water safety is important to us - to keep everyone safe and healthy at the pools please ensure the following:

• Children under 4 are required to wear a swim nappy in the pool
• Children under 5 must be within arms reach of their adult supervisor* 
• Children under 8 must be actively supervised by an adult supervisor*
• Children aged 8-12, inclusive, that visit any of the Kapiti Coast District Council aquatics facilities unsupervised must give reception emergency contact details (first and last name and contact phone number) of a parent or guardian. Pool staff will act on any reasonable concerns about the care or safety of unaccompanied children in the pool but will not assume responsibility for the care of those children.

  These contact details will be held in confidence at Reception and securely disposed of at the end of each day.

  For groups, at least one emergency contact must be given.

*Adult supervisor - a person 16 years or over

Learning to swim and survive is a fundamental life skill that opens up a world of opportunities.

SwimKāpiti runs swim lessons all year round at Coastlands Aquatic Centre held in line with school terms.   See our Learn to Swim page for more information.

Normal opening hours

Plunge Café is located at the Coastlands Aquatic Centre and is open seven days a week.

The Café has freshly baked food daily catering for all dietary needs. Coffee is from Dark Horse Coffee.

Celebrate your birthday at Coastlands Aquatic Centre and Plunge Café!

For just $20 per child, your party includes:

• Themed set and reserved table for two hours
• Pool entry (additional $2.50 for use of slide)
• 1 kids meal - choice of nuggets, mini hotdogs or fish with chips or mac & cheese bites
• 1 fruit kebab
• 1 drink - choice of mini water, mini sugar-free applewater, kids fruity apple, kids fruity apple and blackcurrant, small raspberry, orange or mixed slushy

Adult platters available - $40, serves 12

• Cheese + crackers
• Cold meats
• Dips + Veggies
• Fruit
• Please enquire for other options

For group bookings - download the Coastlands Aquatic Centre Booking form[PDF 235 KB] and email to [email protected].
For further information or queries, please phone 04 296 4746 and speak to reception.

Location

10 Brett Ambler Way, Paraparaumu, Kāpiti Coast 

Bus route

Bus route: 260 Paraparaumu Station - Stop A
Bus stops on Kapiti Road (stop ID:1194)

For more information visit the Metlink website at www.metlink.org.nz

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase of swimwear from our store.

If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we offer the following return policy:

• We accept returns for unworn swimwear within 14 days of purchase.

• The swimwear must be in its original condition with tags, and hygine stickers in place.

• We do not accept returns on swimwear that have been worn or washed.

• All returns must be accompanied by the original sales receipt.

• Refunds will be issued in the form of store credit

Please note that all sales are final on swimwear purchased on sale.

From 24 April 2023, you'll need to have six swimmers per lane per hour to hire a lane during Monday to Friday:

• 5.30–7.30am
• 4.30–6.30pm.  

Lane hire will also depend on lane availability.

There are nine swimming lanes available; three will always remain available to the public, except under special circumstances like the whole pool being hired, or other scheduled community events or activities. 

This lane hire criteria will give a fairer, more transparent and equitable offering for all our users.  

We'll look at lane hire requests against these criteria at the end of Term 4 each year, based on attendance reporting for the year just completed. We reserve the right to amend the criteria at this time.

Thank you for your understanding while we all adjust to these criteria.