Activities

Lessons, aqua fitness and free swimming. Open daily, from 9:30AM to 6:30PM.

Learn to swim

Every child at Waiau School gets the chance to learn swimming and water safety skills as part of the curriculum. Teachers work alongside swimming instructors to support each student's learning.

Children in a learn to swim lesson at Waiau Pool

After-school and summer holiday programmes

Learn to swim sessions for primary school students run during the summer holidays, and technique coaching is available for all ages throughout the season.

The sessions focus on water confidence, getting ready for the school swimming programme, and having fun in the pool.

Children's swimming lessons are free for residents of Waiau and the surrounding area, and are run by Caroline Eastmond. Registration is required.

Adult water confidence and individual coaching are also available by arrangement. Contact us on Facebook for more information and to register.

An aqua fitness class at Waiau Pool

Discover the benefits of aqua fitness

Aqua classes mix up a traditional gym workout with the benefits of exercising in water. After just a few sessions you'll feel a difference in your overall fitness.

Classes run three times a week over summer and suit all ages and abilities. The programme is funded by the Community Response Committee and, apart from pool entry, is free for residents of Waiau and the surrounding area.

This is an adult programme. Children under 14 are welcome with an adult in the water beside them.

Aqua classes

Aqua Fit

A moderately energetic fitness class using noodles for resistance, with music and plenty of fun.

Aqua Blast

A cross-training class with aqua circuits, resistance dumbbells, HIIT, aqua boxing, core strength training and more. An energetic workout that may include suspended and deep-water options.