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Swimming pools

All four Far North pools operate under National Pool Safe standards and hold Pool Safe accreditation. This ensures that fully-qualified lifeguards are on duty and high-quality filtration systems keep the pools clean.

For up-to-date information about the hours and events at these pools, visit the Far North Pools Facebook page.

Queries about pool management should be directed to CBEC on 09 408 1092.

Kaikohe pool

Kaikohe pool is a summer pool, located in the Northland College grounds. It is a 33.3m pool with six lanes and is usually open between December and April (dates vary). Please contact CBEC or check their facebook page for more information.

Kaitāia pool

Kaitāia Memorial swimming pool is located in central Kaitāia on Bank Street. It is a 33.3m pool with six lanes, a dive pool and a toddler’s pool. This is an outdoor, summer pool open Labour Weekend to April (dates vary).

Kerikeri pool

Kerikeri swimming pool is a summer pool, located at Kerikeri High School off Hone Heke Road. It is a 25m pool with six lanes as well as a dive pool and a toddler’s pool. It will open from early November 2022 to April 2023 (dates vary).

Other community pools

Kawakawa swimming pool is owned and operated by Sport Northland. It is a 25m indoor heated pool with six lanes. It is located in the Bay of Islands Recreation Centre within the Bay of Islands College grounds. This pool is open all year round including public holidays except Christmas Day.

Last updated 09 June 2022