Swimming Pool

The Norman Kirk Memorial Swimming Pool is a memorial to former Prime Minister Norman Kirk, who was born in Waimate. The pool was opened in November 1978 and is located at the south end of Queen Street.

Opening hours

The pool will open on Tuesday 29 October 2024.

The pool is open from October to March.

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday	6.30am to 1.30pm and 3pm to 5pm (closed between 1.30pm and 3pm for schools' access, but not during school holidays)
Wednesday, Friday	6.30am to 1.30pm and 3pm to 6pm (closed between 1.30pm and 3pm for schools' access, but not during school holidays)
Saturday	11.30am to 6pm
Sunday and Public Holidays	11.30am to 5pm

* Please note that opening hours are dependent on weather conditions and special events/bookings. When the Waimate Amateur Swimming Club are conducting swimming lessons on Mondays and Thursdays the pool is closed to the public from 4.30pm. These dates can vary so contact pool staff on +64 3 689 6336 for the latest information.

Fees and charges

View the current fees and charges.

Features

It is a six-lane pool, and is 34 metres long. It is open-air and heated to an average temperature between 24°C and 29°C. Between 10,000 and 12,000 people enjoy swimming at the pool each year.

A number of groups, social clubs and organisations hire the pool from time to time.

Aqua-aerobics

Come along to the Norman Kirk Memorial Pool and join our Aqua Aerobics Instructor Andrea. Andrea will take you through an hour of water based exercises and has a great selection of music to motivate you.

Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 10am. You can come along and give it a go for $7.50, and if you enjoy it, concession tickets are available starting at $37 for 5 sessions.

Activities

Lane swimming is offered during the week from 7am to 10am. For entertainment we have a huge inflatable crocodile and other toys popular with children. We have new inflatable toys including two balls, a seesaw, four mini poly rings, and one octo boat.

Facilities

The pool has a canteen, there is plenty of seating, a grassed area, and a barbeque area, including free gas barbeque facilities. The toddlers paddling pool is shaded.

Learn to Swim

The pool is well supported by the Waimate Amateur Swimming Club who teach children to swim and also organise swimming competitions and other fun events.