Splash Palace

Splash Palace Waihōpai Invercargill’s premier public pool facility. Come splash with us! This page is administered by the Invercargill City Council.
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Conon Street Pool, c. 1980s 🤯📸: Invercargill City Libraries and Archives
04/06/2026

Conon Street Pool, c. 1980s 🤯

📸: Invercargill City Libraries and Archives

Tag a mate below and go in the draw to win a double pass to this Sunday's Southland Sharks game! 🏀 Sunday 7 June | Shar...
03/06/2026

Tag a mate below and go in the draw to win a double pass to this Sunday's Southland Sharks game!

🏀 Sunday 7 June | Shark vs Bulls | 6pm | ILT Stadium Southland

The winner will be drawn at 2pm tomorrow Friday 5 June, don't forget to follow us as well. Good luck!

Is your wee one starting solids? Rolling over? Time to add first swim to the list 🥰P**i is our Swim School class for tin...
02/06/2026

Is your wee one starting solids? Rolling over? Time to add first swim to the list 🥰

P**i is our Swim School class for tiny tamariki aged 3–6 months.

A calm, guided introduction to the water designed to help you both feel confident holding, floating and moving in the water.

• 4 weeks
• $40 total
• 20 minute sessions
• Max 6 babies per class

The first session begins Tuesday 9 June - the perfect first step into our Swim School programme.

Enrol online now 👉 splashpalace.icc.govt.nz

Swim for free this June while helping save lives at sea 🌊 We’re proud to once again be part of The Big Swim in support o...
31/05/2026

Swim for free this June while helping save lives at sea 🌊

We’re proud to once again be part of The Big Swim in support of Coastguard Tautiaki Moana - the legends who help keep Kiwi boaties safe.

Register for The Big Swim, raise at least $50 in donations for Coastguard, then show your Big Swim profile at reception to receive a wristband for FREE pool entry for the rest of June.

Every swim helps support the volunteers who save lives on our waters, whether you’re smashing out lane swimming or simply just moving for a good cause.

Happy long weekend, Waihōpai! We will have the inflatables up and hydroslides running between 10am - 4pm on Monday 1 Jun...
29/05/2026

Happy long weekend, Waihōpai! We will have the inflatables up and hydroslides running between 10am - 4pm on Monday 1 June 🎉👏🏻

We are open over King's Birthday weekend 👏Swim School lessons will go ahead as normal tomorrow (Saturday), but will not ...
29/05/2026

We are open over King's Birthday weekend 👏

Swim School lessons will go ahead as normal tomorrow (Saturday), but will not run on Monday 1 June.

It's also your last chance to shop our 25% off swim shop retail sale 👀 consider this your royal invitation!

Do you know a pup who's here to help on the double? Treat your little star to some swim toys and increase their confiden...
27/05/2026

Do you know a pup who's here to help on the double? Treat your little star to some swim toys and increase their confidence in the water while having fun.

Sale on till Monday 1 June, don't miss out!

Tag a mate below and go in the draw to win a double pass to Sunday's Southern Steel game!🏐 31 May | Steel vs Mystic | 4p...
26/05/2026

Tag a mate below and go in the draw to win a double pass to Sunday's Southern Steel game!

🏐 31 May | Steel vs Mystic | 4pm | ILT Stadium Southland

The winner will be drawn at 3pm tomorrow (Thu 28 May), don't forget to follow us as well. Good luck!

OUR EPIC SPORTS COMPETITION IS BACK! 🦈🎉Know a local kids’ sports team who deserves an unforgettable celebration for thei...
24/05/2026

OUR EPIC SPORTS COMPETITION IS BACK! 🦈🎉

Know a local kids’ sports team who deserves an unforgettable celebration for their mahi?

Tell us why, and they could win an epic Southland Sharks party featuring player meet-and-greets, merch, goodie bags, private hydroslide access, and catering from Liquid Cafe.

Nominate them by...
👉 Commenting on this post, or
👉 Filling out the form at splashpalace.co.nz/promotions, or
👉 Filling out the form at reception and popping it in our nomination box.

Nominations are open until 5pm, Sunday 7 June. We will get in touch with the winner directly and announce the winning sports team on here so make sure you follow us to be the first to know 👀

We already know Murihiku sports teams are amazing so we can't wait to read your nominations 💗

You don’t stay in one job for 21 years unless you genuinely believe in the place, the people and the community behind it...
22/05/2026

You don’t stay in one job for 21 years unless you genuinely believe in the place, the people and the community behind it.

Today we’re celebrating our Pool Manager Steve’s 21-year work anniversary at Splash Palace, alongside an incredible 28 years working in the aquatic industry.

Over that time, he’s seen almost everything change.

New hydroslides, changing rooms, learners pool, and innovative ways to keep our facility running such as switching from coal-powered heating to wood chip. All of this contributes toward our growing demand, with our facility now tracking toward nearly 400,000 annual visits a year.

The reason he keeps coming back has stayed pretty simple: the staff, the community, and knowing the work helps people improve their health and wellbeing.

Originally from the West Coast, he says what has kept him in Southland is family, the people, and the lifestyle.

“Invercargill is a great place to raise a family. The people are friendly, and we are in close proximity to many great places around Southland which makes for fantastic weekend day trips. Sometimes we don't reflect how lucky we are down here.”

Beyond Splash Palace, he also contributes widely across the aquatics sector through national Poolsafe assessment work, disability and inclusion initiatives, water treatment training, and supporting other community pools throughout the region.

And after nearly three decades in aquatics, his advice is simple:

“Give swimming a chance, make it a habit and you will see the health and wellbeing benefits. It’s a place to clear your mind and reset.”

Thank you, Steve, for 21 years of leadership, community spirit and steady hands behind one of Southland’s busiest community facilities.

Also, after 28 years in aquatics and a lifetime on the golf course, he confirms both require patience… although apparently he still runs a pool better than he plays golf! 🏌️

Address

56 Elles Road
Invercargill
9812

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 5:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 5:30am - 9pm
Thursday 5:30am - 9pm
Friday 5:30am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

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