COVID-19 notice:
As at close of business on Saturday, 21 March, Splash Palace will be closed until further notice.
All memberships, discount cards and direct debits have been suspended.
All currently booked swimming lessons are cancelled; we will credit the remaining classes to you. Our swim school will be in touch regarding re-booking you once we have a better understanding of the current situation.
- Check Splash Palace on Facebook for the latest news.
Please contact Splash Palace if you have any questions by calling us on (03) 217 7506.
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Drive up, jump out, dive in! The Southland Aquatic Centre – Splash Palace – is one of the top public pool facilities in New Zealand. The indoor aquatic centre is within walking distance of the central business district and close to a large selection of motels and parks. The facility includes a 50m x 8 lane sports pool with a bulkhead, a leisure pool with waves and sprays, a tots’ pool and a learners’ pool. There is also a water slide, spa pool, sauna and Waves Cafe – all indoors and with free off-street car parking.
Easter hours
Good Friday 10 April – Closed
Saturday 11 April – 6am to 8pm
Sunday 12 April – 8am to 8pm
Easter Monday 13 April – 9am to 5pm
Tuesday 14 April – 9am to 5pm
Normal hours
50m pool, swirl pool and sauna
Monday to Friday – 5.30am to 9pm
Saturday – 6am to 8pm
Sunday – 8am to 8pm
Public holidays – 9am to 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)
NOTES: Adults only in the swirl pool and sauna. Between 3.30pm to 9pm on weekdays there may be limited space due to aquatic sports clubs’ bookings.
Leisure Pool
Monday to Friday 6am to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday 8am to 8pm
Public holidays 11am to 4pm
Leisure Pool Waves, Sprays and Waterslide
Monday to Friday 4pm to 9pm
Saturday, Sunday 11am to 8pm
Learners’ Pool
Saturday 1pm to 4pm
Sunday 11am to 4pm
School holidays 1pm to 4pm
Note For school holiday hours, activities and learn-to-swim classes ask at reception or check these pages. The hours above may change from time to time due to special events, bookings and occasional maintenance closures.
School holiday dates
Check the school holiday dates (the link is to the Ministry of Education’s holiday dates website page)
