Thorndon Pool – outdoors

You must be 5 years or older to use the spa pool.

Swim memberships are an economical option if you swim at our pools 3 or more times a week. They're available for all Council pools.

Swim memberships

Lane hire

Non-commercial fees: $8.60 per hour for a lane.

Commercial fees: $30.00 per hour for a lane.

School events

Lanes are available for hire, and schools can book out the full pool during the day for school events

Private events

You can book the pool and facilities 7pm–9pm on Friday, Saturday or Sunday for the following types of private events:

• birthday parties for 8 to 14-year-olds
• work, team or family functions.

Hireage includes spa, inflatable toys, pool entry, barbecue and qualified staff. 

How to book

Email recreation@wcc.govt.nz

You can store your things in a cubby hole near the main pool. These are not lockable. 

You can also keep small items safe at reception – just ask for a free valuables tray. We'll give you a tag which you can hand back when you want to collect your items. 

We have an outside barbecue area with seating. You can hire a barbecue for $27 per hour.

We sell swimming caps, ear plugs, goggles, nose clips and more. 

You are welcome to breastfeed anywhere public at our pools.

Children under 3 years old must wear a waterproof nappy or Little Swimmer swimming pants in the pool. You can buy Huggies Little Swimmers for infants at reception.

1 x in the car park

This pool is not wheelchair accessible. Access to the pool is down steps.

There are no accessible changing rooms or toilets at this facility.

Bus numbers 14, 81, 84 and 85x stop on Murphy Street near Thorndon Pool.

Bus timetables – Metlink

There are 16 free off-street car parks by the facility.