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Port Chalmers Pool

The pool was opened in 1961 and was roofed and reopened in 1982. This work was made possible through community and local funding.

The pool and lifeguards are available for hire for private functions. A good picnic area is also available for you to use.

About the pool

  • Temperature: 28 degrees Celsius
  • Depth: 0.85m - 1.63m
  • Features: 30.48m (33 1/3 yards), 6 lanes
  • Activities: Lane Swimming, Aqua Jogging, Swimming Club, School Swimming, Playing and Relaxation
  • Location: Albertson Avenue, Port Chalmers. Phone 03 471 9780

Open hours

Port Chalmers pool 2026/2027 season

  • Open date: Monday 21 September 2026| Close date: Wednesday 31 March 2027

Hours (school terms 1 & 4)

Lane Swimming only
Monday – Friday 6am – 9am
12 noon - 1.30pm
Tuesday & Thursday 5.30pm -  7pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 11am
Leisure swimming
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 3pm - 7pm
Tuesday & Thursday 3pm - 4.30pm
Saturday & Sunday 11am - 5pm

Additional swimming times - Monday – Friday

Please note that during the week the pool may be open for swimming at times outside of those listed above. Please phone the pool (03 471 9780) or check the whiteboard at reception for availability.

Hours (school holidays)

Lane Swimming only
Monday – Friday 9.30am – 11am
Saturday & Sunday 10am – 11am
Leisure swimming
Monday – Friday 11am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday 11am – 5pm

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Identification and concession rate

If you have a current Community Services card, Tertiary Student ID, the Hāpai Access Card or a current Super Gold card you are entitled to the concession rate. The card must be shown at reception in order to get the discounted rate.

If you need a person in the pool with you because of a disability, entry for the support person is free (the swimmer pays their usual rate).

* Child - A child is anyone who has not left secondary school.

**Family - Family is either 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 4 children.

***Preschooler - Additional preschooler using toddler time.

2026/27 (GST Inclusive)
Port Chalmers Pool - Casual Rates
Child $4.00
Family Swim  $14.00
Schools per pupil $1.20
Concession $5.00
Adult $6.00
Toddler Time $4.00
Port Chalmers Pool -  multi-visit passes
Adult 12 swim $54.00
Concession 12 swim $45.00
Child 12 swim $36.00
Port Chalmers - season ticket (6 months)
Adult $171.90
Child $93.00
Each extra child $23.70
Concession $93.00
Family $255.50
Port Chalmers - season ticket (half season sold from 31 December)
Adult $85.90
Child  $46.50
Each extra child  $11.80
Concession  $46.50
Family  $127.70
Port Chalmers Pools - Pool Hire
Pool Hire per hour (min 2 hours, includes lifeguard, excludes pool entry) $134.20
Lane hire per lane - excludes pool entry $19.80
Port Chalmers Pools - Pool Hire - whole pool hire for school age recognised user groups, school teams and not for profit clubs
Casual pool entry rate per child - Child -Clubcard holder $3.00
  2026/27 (GST Inclusive)
Multi-visit passes - can be used at all Pools, Moana, Whakaehu, St Clair, Port Chalmers
Adult Group-fitness (12) $97.00
Adult Group-fitness (30) $232.80
Adult Swim (12) $92.00
Adult Swim (30) $220.80
Concession Group-fitness (12) $79.00
Concession Group-fitness (30) $189.60
Concession Swim (12) $53.00
Concession Swim (30) $127.20
Child Group-fitness (12) $79.00
Child Swim (12) $43.00
Child Swim (30) $103.20
Swim Memberships - can be used at all Pools, Moana, Whakaehu, St Clair, Port Chalmers
Hāpai card holders - Weekly pool entry (swim only)$3.00
Adult 6 Month Membership $314.60
Adult 12 Month Membership $571.40
Child 6 Month Membership $157.30
Child 12 Month Membership $285.70
Concession 6 Month Membership $188.70
Concession 12 Month Membership $336.30
Student membership (from date of purchase for nine months) *membership sales may be available 1st February to 31 March $283.50
Gym membership, access to swimming at all pools
Adult - 1 month membership $98.00
Adult - 3 Month Membership $302.50
Adult - 6 Month Membership $574.60
Adult - 12 Month Membership $1,091.50
Child (14 yrs+) - 3 Month Membership $151.20
Child (14 yrs+) - 6 Month Membership $287.00
Child (14 yrs+) - 12 Month Membership $544.90
Concession - 3 Month Membership $181.50
Concession - 6 Month Membership $344.80
Concession - 12 Month Membership $655.00
Student membership (from date of purchase for nine months) *9 month student special to be sold when advertised $517.20
Swim Membership Direct Credit - Access to all pools
Child - Fortnightly - Payment for the initial 4 weeks of Direct Credit instalments is due upon signing up $14.00
Concession - Fortnightly - Payment for the initial 4 weeks of Direct Credit instalments is due upon signing up $17.00
Adult - Fortnightly - Payment for the initial 4 weeks of Direct Credit instalments is due upon signing up $26.00
Gym membership, Direct Credit - Access to swimming at all pools
Adult - Weekly - Payment for the initial 4 weeks of Direct Credit instalments is due upon signing up $23.00
Child (14+) - Weekly - Payment for the initial 4 weeks of Direct Credit instalments is due upon signing up $12.50
Concession - Weekly - Payment for the initial 4 weeks of Direct Credit instalments is due upon signing up $14.60
All Pools access - Premium Membership (Unlimited Gym/Swim & Group Fitness Class Access) Direct Credit
Adult - Weekly - Payment for the initial 4 weeks of Direct Credit instalments is due upon signing up $33.00
Concession - Weekly - Payment for the initial 4 weeks of Direct Credit instalments is due upon signing up $24.60

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