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AQUATICS

Free swimming pools. Professional swimming lesson. Fun aquatic programmes.


Manukau Leisure operates six swimming pools throughout Manukau – all of which are free! Each aquatic centre has multiple pools and caters for everyone from toddlers to spa pool users, and beginner swimmers to serious lane swimmers.

Our five indoor aquatic centres located in Mangere, Otara, Pakuranga, Papatoetoe and Manurewa, are open year round, seven days a week. The outdoor pools in Mangere, Papatoetoe and Totara Park open during the summer months.

We provide a variety of aquatic programmes including learn to swim, water safety, aquarobics, and lifeguard training. We also host special events like birthday parties, water sport tournaments, the Keep Your Whanau Afloat Week, Fun Days, and offer venue hire.


  • Community Swim

    Community Swim

    Free swimming lessons for Manukau primary school children.
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  • Aquatic Programmes

    Aquatic Programmes

    We offer a number of aquatic programmes to get you fit and water wise.
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  • Swimming Pool Locations

    Swimming Pool Locations

    Find a swimming pool facilitiy near you.

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Spa and sauna

For a small fee you can relax in the spa pool or sauna at Manurewa Aquatic Centre, Lloyd Elsmore Park Leisure Centre, Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Leisure Centre, Otara Leisure Centre or Papatoetoe Centennial Pools.

Integrated leisure facilities

Our five indoor aquatic centres are all part of integrated leisure facilities. Check out the recreation and fitness centre at your local pool for more great ways to have fun and get active.

Aquatics technical expertise

Manukau Leisure is a leader in the aquatics industry and boasts highly experienced and knowledgeable aquatics staff. If you’re undertaking swimming pool construction, revamp or maintenance work, we can lend our technical expertise to your commercial or school project.

What do I wear to the pool

Acceptable swim wear includes togs, above-the-knee shorts made of light fabric, and rash tops. White tee shirts may be worn over swim wear when you're in the outdoor pools.