ABOUT FLAXMERE POOL
Open year-round, Flaxmere Pool is a two-pool, heated indoor complex located in the heart of Flaxmere.
With its 25-metre training pool and 15-metre learn to swim pool, Flaxmere Pool offers a range of options to suit all interests including excellent learn to swim, AquaFit and competitive swimming programmes.
The complex is also a base for canoe polo meets.
There’s always fun to be had at Flaxmere Pool with giant inflatables often entertaining the kids during the weekend in winter and school holidays.
Please note: children under the age of 8 must be actively supervised by a caregiver over 16 years i.e. be within arms reach at all times.
OPEN HOURS
- Monday - Thursday: 6am - 7pm
- Friday: 6am - 7am and 9am - 5pm
- Saturday: 9am - 3pm
- Sunday: Closed
There is limited lane availability for public swimming 3.30pm - 5.30pm Monday - Thursday, and 8.30am - 11.30am on Saturday due to Learn to Swim during term time. On Fridays the pool is closed 7am - 9am for vacuuming.
Public Holidays
King's Birthday: Closed Monday 1 June. No Learn to Swim Monday only.
Matariki: Closed Friday 10 July. No learn to swim Friday only.
Labour Weekend/Hawke's Bay Anniversary: Closed all weekend, Friday to Monday inclusive, no Learn to Swim.
Sept/Oct School Holidays
Inflatable obstacle course: Monday-Friday 11am-2pm
Note: Tues 29 Sept - no lane swimming 11am-2pm due to a holiday programme booking.
PRICES
ADMISSION
- Child under 5 years $2.60
- Child 5-17 years $5.60
- Adult $6.70
- SuperGold Cardholder $1.00
CLASSES & MEMBERSHIPS
- Learn to Swim $15.50 per week
- Swim Membership; Adult $14.50 per week, Child $10.50 per week
Memberships are available to purchase via our online portal here.
For further information, please call +64 6 879 7676 or email flaxmerepool@hdc.govt.nz.
ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
Recreational swimming- Dedicated lanes for lap swimming
- Learn to swim classes
- AquaFit
- Competitive swimming
- Lane and/or pool hire
- Triathlon swim squads
- Giant inflatables
- Car parking
LANE AVAILABILITY & BOOKINGS
Check how many lanes are available in the 25m pool before your visit.
View the next seven days in morning, afternoon and evening sessions. The number displayed is number of lanes available for lap swimming.
Bookings can be made for exclusive use. $25 per hour. Please get in touch via phone or email to book.
Canoe Polo at Flaxmere Pool
We’re pleased to be hosting Canoe Polo games at Flaxmere Pool again this August A quick heads-up for our swimmers: the pool will be closed from 6pm to close on a few evenings while games are underway.
• Tuesday 11 August
• Thursday 13 August
• Tuesday 18 August
• Thursday 20 August
• Thursday 27 August
We’re sorry for any inconvenience these closures may cause and appreciate your understanding while we welcome Canoe Polo players and supporters to the pool.
Supervision Rules
Ages 5 and under - Caregiver aged 16+ must be in the pool within arm's reach
Ages 8 and under - Caregiver aged 16+ must actively supervise and be ready to assist
Ages 9-11 - Must be accompanied by a caregivers aged 16+
Supervision Ratios
Ages 5 and under - ONE adult to TWO 5 year olds and under
Ages 8 and under - ONE adult to FOUR 6-8 year olds
Mix of ages - ONE adult to ONE child 5 years and under + THREE 6-8 year olds