St Clair Pool is an outdoor hot salt water pool built on a beautiful site at the southern end of St Clair beach. It is the only surviving salt water pool of several in Dunedin from the late 1800s.
Its wonderful location on the beachfront makes it a highly pleasurable swimming experience. It is particularly suitable for those who love swimming in salt water, but may not wish to venture into the brisk ocean water. The pool is heated to 28 degrees Celsius and is a mixture of salt and chlorinated water.
The pool was upgraded in 2000/2001 and now features a paddling pool for toddlers, new changing facilities, a disabled change area and an office building providing shelter from the weather. A cafe operates year round at the facility. It is open from 7.30am-4pm daily.
About the pool
- Temperature: 28 degrees Celsius
- Depth: 1.1m - 1.4m
- Features: 25m, 6 lanes, toddlers pool, disabled changing area, cafe
- Access: Stairs
- Activities: Lane Swimming, Aqua Jogging, School Swimming, Playing and Relaxation
- Location: The Esplanade, St Clair. Phone 03 455 6352
Open hours
St Clair pool 2025/2026 season
- Open date: Wednesday 1 October 2025 | Close date: Tuesday 31 March 2026
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 6am - 7pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | 7am - 7pm |
| Cafes opening hours are 7.30am - 4pm | |
Identification and concession rate
If you have a current Community Services card, Tertiary Student ID 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.
| 2025/26 (GST Inclusive) | |
|---|---|
Aquatic Services | |
| Moana, St Clair & Whakaehu Pool - Casual Rates | |
| Adult Swim | $9.20 |
| Concession Swim | $5.30 |
| Child Swim | $4.30 |
| Family Swim | $19.80 |
| School Swim | $1.90 |
| Toddler Time | $5.40 |
| 2025/26 (GST Inclusive) | |
|---|---|
| St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool - Casual Rates | |
| Preschooler | $1.90 |
| St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool - season ticket (6 months) | |
| Adult | $299.10 |
| Child | $127.20 |
| Concession | $164.60 |
| Family | $600.70 |
| Each extra child | $45.10 |
| St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool - season ticket (half season sold from 26 December) | |
| Each extra child | $22.50 |
| Adult | $149.50 |
| Child | $63.60 |
| Concession | $82.30 |
| Family | $300.30 |
| St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool - pool hire | |
| Pool Hire per hour (min 2 hours, includes 2 lifeguards, excludes pool entry) | $187.00 |
| 2025/26 (GST Inclusive) | |
|---|---|
| All Pools access - Premium Membership (Unlimited Gym/Swim & Group Fitness Class Access) | |
| Adult - 3 months | $414.70 |
| Adult - 6 months | $829.40 |
| Adult - 12 months | $1,485.70 |
| Concession - 3 months | $297.10 |
| Concession - 6 months | $569.50 |
| Concession - 12 months | $1,089.60 |
| Multi-visit passes - can be used at all Pools, Moana, Whakaehu, St Clair, Port Chalmers | |
| Adult Swim (12) | $90.10 |
| Adult Swim (30) | $215.60 |
| Adult Group-fitness (12) | $97.00 |
| Adult Group-fitness (30) | $242.50 |
| Concession Swim (12) | $53.60 |
| Concession Swim (30) | $129.60 |
| Concession Group-fitness (12) | $79.00 |
| Concession Group-fitness (30) | $197.50 |
| Child Swim (12) | $44.90 |
| Child Swim (30) | $108.00 |
| Child Group-fitness (12) | $79.00 |
| Swim Memberships - can be used at all Pools, Moana, Whakaehu, St Clair, Port Chalmers | |
| Adult 6 Month Membership | $314.60 |
| Adult 12 Month Membership | $561.00 |
| Concession 6 Month Membership | $193.10 |
| Concession 12 Month Membership | $336.70 |
| Child 6 Month Membership | $157.30 |
| Child 12 Month Membership | $280.50 |
| Student membership (from date of purchase for nine months) *9 month student special to be sold when advertised. | $284.70 |
| Gym membership, access to swimming at all pools | |
| Adult - 1 month membership | $98.00 |
| Adult - 3 Month Membership | $283.10 |
| Adult - 6 Month Membership | $566.50 |
| Adult - 12 Month Membership | $1,078.00 |
| Concession - 3 Month Membership | $171.60 |
| Concession - 6 Month Membership | $343.20 |
| Concession - 12 Month Membership | $646.80 |
| Child (14 yrs+) - 3 Month Membership | $143.00 |
| Child (14 yrs+) - 6 Month Membership | $286.00 |
| Child (14 yrs+) - 12 Month Membership | $540.90 |
| Student membership (from date of purchase for nine months) *9 month student special to be sold when advertised. | $478.50 |
| Swim Membership Direct Credit - Access to all pools | |
| Adult - Fortnightly - Payment for the initial 4 weeks of Direct Credit instalments is due upon signing up | $25.20 |
| Admin Fee | $22.00 |
| Concession - Fortnightly - Payment for the initial 4 weeks of Direct Credit instalments is due upon signing up | $15.20 |
| Child - Fortnightly - Payment for the initial 4 weeks of Direct Credit instalments is due upon signing up | $12.70 |
| 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 | $22.70 |
| Concession - Weekly - Payment for the initial 4 weeks of Direct Credit instalments is due upon signing up | $13.60 |
| Child (14+) - Weekly - Payment for the initial 4 weeks of Direct Credit instalments is due upon signing up | $11.30 |
| 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 | $33.40 |
| Concession - Weekly - Payment for the initial 4 weeks of Direct Credit instalments is due upon signing up | $24.50 |