Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre (WRAC)

Club Active

Monday to Friday: 6am–9pm
Saturday and Sunday: 7am–7pm

Programmes pool

Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 7am–9am
Womens only: Thursday 6pm–8pm

Toddlers' pool

Monday to Sunday: 10am–6pm

Spray pool

Monday to Sunday: 9am–7pm

Spa pools and saunas

Monday to Sunday: 7am–9pm

Diving boards

Saturday and Sunday: Check our Facebook page for availability.

Hydrotherapy pool

Hydrotherapy pool timetable (203KB PDF)

• You must be 5 years or older to use the spa pool, and children aged 5–8 must be accompanied by an adult who is 16 or older.
• You must be 16 years or older to use the sauna.

Swim memberships are an economical option if you swim at our pools 3 or more times a week. They're available for all Council pools.

Swim memberships

Concession passes are a convenient and cheap option if you use our pools regularly – buy a concession pass. For current LeisureCard members, your discount is automatically applied if it's available on the pass you're buying.

Concession passes are non-refundable, non-transferable, and are valid for two years.

Groups can book swimming lanes. Minimum required:

• 6 swimmers for a 25-metre lane
• 10 swimmers for a 50-metre lane.

Full pool bookings will be considered for community events or activities.

Non-commercial fees:

• $10.80 per hour for a 25-metre lane
• $22 per hour for a 50-metre lane

Commercial fees:

• $34 per hour for a 25-metre lane
• $65 for a 50-metre lane

We need at least 10 days notice for booking requests. All bookings are subject to availability.

To book, phone 021 227 8355 or email wrac.bookings@wcc.govt.nz including your preferred date, time and amount of people attending.

See lane hire requirements.

We offer:

• year-round swimming lessons for children through SwimWell
• adult swimming lessons for all abilities.

We offer a range of aquafitness exercise classes in our pools.

We also offer hydrotherapy classes, which are designed for people who suffer from arthritis, joint and circulation problems, or have limited mobility.

You can store your things in the lockable cubby holes by the main and spray pools with a padlock. You can bring your own, or purchase one at reception.

You can keep small items safe at reception – just ask for a free valuables tray. We'll give you a tag, which you can hand back when you want to collect your items.

You can buy a towel at reception for $10.

You are allowed to bring snacks for children into the centre, but no commercial food.

We sell swimwear and swimming accessories for all ages.

Get ready for some fun with our awesome range of big inflatables and smaller self-sealing inflatables – perfect for a day of excitement. And if you want more challenges, our diving boards offer various height options to suit all thrill levels.

Suitable for children aged 8 and over.

Times may be subject to change due to bookings and events. For diving board opening hours and updates, check the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre Facebook page.

During term time

During school holidays

Space will be made available for recreational and lane swimming at any time of the day. The times listed below show when we’ll prioritise extra space for recreational swimming and activities such as inflatables and games.

Toddler time is every Thursday, 9am–12 noon. Enjoy bubbles, music, toys and water fun.

Enjoy our sessions for women and girls in the programmes pool every Thursday, 6pm–8pm. For ages 15 years and over, women and girls only. Normal pool entry fee applies.

Our friendly female staff will provide a comfortable environment to experience the pool space without barriers. Swimming lessons are available during this time.

Held twice per term on either Friday or Saturday evening, WRAC youth night is the ultimate hangout for ages 10–18 years.

Each night features a fun theme, plus a variety of inflatables, games and activities to keep the energy high and the fun non-stop. Bring your friends and don’t miss out.

To find out about upcoming events, check the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre Facebook page.

You are welcome to breastfeed in public at our pools.

Spray pool:

• 7 x family changing rooms

Children under 3 years old must wear a waterproof nappy or Little Swimmer swimming pants in the pool.

You can buy Huggies Little Swimmers and Zoggs reusable nappies for infants at our swim shop.

• 5 x in the front car park
• 7 x in the back car park 

The facility is wheelchair accessible to the 50-metre pool and the hydrotherapy pool.

Water wheelchairs are available for use around the pool.

The water-play area has a beach entry.

There is a lift to the Club Active gym.

One of the changing rooms in the hydrotherapy area has a hoist that can access the pool (max. weight 220kg).

11 x accessible changing rooms:

• 7 with accessible showers and toilets
• 2 with height-adjustable shower change tables.

Bike stands are outside the front entrance by the bus stop.

Buses on the routes 2 and 14 stop outside the facility.

Bus timetables – Metlink

There are 3 main parking areas around the facility – 2 can be accessed from Kilbirnie Crescent, and 1 from Evans Bay Parade.