Haere mai, everyone's welcome at our fabulous pool complex at Te Rauparaha Arena. Arena Aquatics is an indoor heated facility with a lane pool, leisure pool, toddlers' pool, lazy river, wave pool, hydroslide, spa pools, sauna, steam room and a café.
| Monday – Friday | 5.30am – 9pm* |
| Saturday – Sunday | 8am – 7pm |
| WELLINGTON ANNIVERSARY Monday 20th January 2020 | 8am – 7pm |
| ANZAC Day | 12 noon – 7pm |
| Christmas Day & New Year's Day | Closed |
*On Thursdays the Spas and Toddler Pool close at 8pm for cleaning.
Monday 21 December 2020 - Friday 15 January 2021
2020 has been a tough year for our community.
We want everyone in Porirua to make the most of summer by spending time with friends and whānau so there are a few things you can enjoy doing – there is the Summer Concert Series from 22-25 January at Aotea Lagoon, a number of night markets in Cobham Court on Thursdays, Waitangi Day on Te Rauparaha Park promises to have something for everyone, and these holidays you can enjoy free swimming at Arena Aquatics on selected days.
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | Free for children (0-15) |
| Tuesday | Free adults and seniors (16+) |
| Thursday | Free for concession card holders |
| Saturday and Sunday | Standard prices apply |
Monday 21 December 2020 - Friday 15 January 2021
Christmas opening hours apply during this period
Normal operating hours apply during this period
Applies to Te Rauparaha Arena only
Te Rauparaha Arena Aquatics is limited to a capacity of 340 people, during busy times you may be required to wait.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday children swim for free
Tuesday adults and seniors swim for free
Thursday free for concession card holders
User pays on Saturday / Sunday
All children 0–15 years pay admission - Please note a slight change in our price increase
| Adult | 16 years and over | $6.10 |
| Adult off peak |
Weekdays 8am – 2pm and 7.30pm – 9pm (excludes public and school holidays) |
$4.70 |
| Child 10–15 years | Caregivers, we encourage you to supervise your children | $3.60 - Adult Swimming supervisor in pool $9.60 |
| Child 5–9 years |
With 1 adult actively supervising from the pool edge* (adults going in the pool pay adult admission) |
$3.60 with free supervisor |
| Child 0–4 years | With 1 adult swimming as supervisor, within arm's reach at all times | $3.60 with free supervisor |
| Senior citizen | 65 years and over | $3.10 |
| Family pass | 1 Adult 4 children or 2 Adults 3 Children | $19.40 |
| Spectator | Non-swimming | $1.00 |
| Address | Te Rauparaha Arena Aquatics, 17 Parumoana Street, Porirua |
| Phone | (04) 237 1521 |
| aquaticsbooking@poriruacity.govt.nz |
*Actively supervising means, watching your children at ALL times and being able to provide immediate assistance.
Multi-swim concession cards
| 10 trip | 20 trip | 50 trip | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $56.50 | $109.80 | $251.00 |
| Child | $32.90 | $65.80 | $146.40 |
| Senior | $29.80 | $59.60 | $149.00 |
| Off-peak* | $41.80 | $83.70 | $209.10 |
