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Waterworld Hamilton City Council own and operate Waterworld - Te Rapa Welcome to the Hamilton Pools page. We openly welcome your comments and encourage discussion.

If you are looking for exercise or recreation the Hamilton Pools can cater for you. Enjoy swimming at Gallagher Aquatic Centre, Melville or Waterworld, Te Rapa. Enjoy a work out or an exercise class at our Waterworld Fitness Centre. Twelve months of summer and a world of activities are at your feet! We ask that you are polite and respectful with your comments and views. We reserve the right to remove comments which are disrespectful, rude, abusive, contain offensive language or are considered spam.

Labour Weekend Pool AvailabilityPlanning a swim this long weekend? Check out our pool and hydroslide hours before you vi...
23/10/2026

Labour Weekend Pool Availability

Planning a swim this long weekend? Check out our pool and hydroslide hours before you visit!

🏊 Toddler’s Pool
Saturday 24 Oct: 8:00am–8:00pm
Sunday 25 Oct: 9:00am–8:00pm
Monday 26 Oct: 10:00am–6:00pm

🏊 25m Pool
Saturday & Sunday: 11:30am–8:00pm
Monday: 10:00am–6:00pm
Learn to Swim lessons run in the mornings on Saturday and Sunday.

🌊 Hydroslides
Open Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 11:00am–6:00pm.

With a water polo event on at Waterworld this weekend, we recommend heading to Gallagher Aquatic Centre for your swim!

Public space in the Hydrotherapy Pool will be limited from 9:00am–11:30am on Saturday and Sunday due to Learn to Swim le...
23/10/2026

Public space in the Hydrotherapy Pool will be limited from 9:00am–11:30am on Saturday and Sunday due to Learn to Swim lessons.

The full pool will be available from 11:30am.

📅 Labour Day Monday (26 October): Open 10:00am–6:00pm.

Looking for somewhere else to swim? 💦 Head to Gallagher Aquatic Centre and make the most of your long weekend!

Thanks for your understanding. 💙

Gear Up for Summer with Our Labour Weekend Sale! Stock up on your swim essentials and save 20% OFF selected Aqualine & S...
22/10/2026

Gear Up for Summer with Our Labour Weekend Sale!

Stock up on your swim essentials and save 20% OFF selected Aqualine & Speedo products!

📅 24–26 October 2026
📍 Available at Waterworld and Gallagher Aquatic Centre

Whether you need a new pair of goggles, swimwear, kickboard, or a poolside cover-up, now's the perfect time to get summer-ready.

Be quick! While stocks last.
T&Cs apply.

♻️ New Reusable Wristbands Are Here! ♻️Waterworld and Gallagher Aquatic Centre are introducing reusable silicone wristba...
21/10/2026

♻️ New Reusable Wristbands Are Here! ♻️

Waterworld and Gallagher Aquatic Centre are introducing reusable silicone wristbands for children, replacing the paper wristbands currently in use.

🔴 Red wristband = Children under 5 years
🟠 Orange wristband = Children under 8 years

The new wristbands are more durable, comfortable for children to wear, and support our efforts to reduce waste.

You'll also see new wristband return boxes throughout our facilities. Once you've finished your visit, please place your wristband in a return box so it can be reused. Returning wristbands helps reduce waste and supports our sustainability efforts.

Please note that our supervision requirements have not changed. The wristbands simply make it easier for staff and customers to identify the relevant age groups.

Thank you for supporting this small change that will help reduce waste and create a more sustainable facility ♻️

Summer is getting closer...That can only mean one thing... the return of the Lido Outdoor Pool! Start planning those out...
19/10/2026

Summer is getting closer...

That can only mean one thing... the return of the Lido Outdoor Pool!

Start planning those outdoor swims because the countdown is officially on

Planning a visit this Labour Weekend? Please note that the 50m Pool and Dive Pool will not be available for public use d...
18/10/2026

Planning a visit this Labour Weekend?

Please note that the 50m Pool and Dive Pool will not be available for public use during the event this Labour Weekend.

For our Gym and Learn to Swim members, please allow extra travel time as the car park is expected to be busier than usual throughout the weekend.

✅ Plan ahead
✅ Allow extra time for parking
✅ Check facility availability before your visit

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you at the pool this Labour Weekend!

Both Gallagher Aquatic Centre and Waterworld will be open on Monday 26 October from 10am - 6pm.⚠️ Waterworld Notice ⚠️ A...
15/10/2026

Both Gallagher Aquatic Centre and Waterworld will be open on Monday 26 October from 10am - 6pm.

⚠️ Waterworld Notice ⚠️
A large event is taking place at Waterworld this weekend. As a result, the 50m pool and dive pool will not be available to the public during the event. Please plan your visit accordingly.

Thank you for your understanding and enjoy the long weekend!

Hydrotherapy Pool Closure Our Hydrotherapy Pool will be closed on Wednesday 21 October and Thursday 22 October while we ...
14/10/2026

Hydrotherapy Pool Closure

Our Hydrotherapy Pool will be closed on Wednesday 21 October and Thursday 22 October while we complete urgent maintenance on the filtration system.

During this time, all Aqua Lite classes will be relocated to Aqua Jog in the Dive Pool.

Thanks for your patience and understanding while we carry out this essential work to keep our facilities running smoothly.

Just a friendly reminder that Waterworld and Gallagher Aquatic Centre will be closed, Thursday 5 November 2026, for a st...
11/10/2026

Just a friendly reminder that Waterworld and Gallagher Aquatic Centre will be closed, Thursday 5 November 2026, for a staff training day.

🏊 No public swimming
💪 No fitness classes
🏊‍♂️ No Learn to Swim lessons

We’ll be back to normal operating hours the following day

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you again on Friday!

11/10/2026

School holidays were a blast at Waterworld! 💦☀️
Thanks to everyone who spent their holidays with us. Now, bring on the final term of school for 2026! 🎉

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