H2O Xtream Aquatic Centre

Today’s the day – happy Swimtember! 🏁 It’s the start of our Cook Strait Challenge, which runs all the way until the end of the month.

This is your chance to take on one of the world’s most iconic swims, just without the open-water risks.

How it works 🏊
• Complete 22km (880 lengths of the lane pool) between 1-30 September 2026.
• Log the number of lengths completed every time you visit us.
• Collect a free swim combo at the 5km mark (200 lengths) – then keep going.
• Spot prizes waiting along the journey, plus a grand prize for the first to cross the line!

Find out more about taking part 👇
https://www.h2oxtream.com/News/swimtember-2026

⚠️ We're closed due to unforeseen circumstances for the rest of the evening and will be back open tomorrow 5.30am.

Swim lessons this afternoon have all been cancelled. If you were booked in for a lesson, you will receive a credit for the missed class.

Apologies for the short notice and thank you for your understanding and support!

Something exciting is coming to H₂O Xtream this September… 👀

Ever dreamed of taking on the mighty Cook Strait swim, but not so keen on braving roaring waves, dangerous currents, and some of the world's most unpredictable weather?

Enter our Swimtember Cook Strait Challenge – your chance to take part in an unforgettable adventure, from the comfort of our lane pool.

Here’s how it works 👇
• Complete 22km (880 lengths of the lane pool) between 1-30 September 2026.
• Log the number of lengths completed every time you visit us.
• Collect a free combo pass at the 5km mark (200 lengths) – then keep going.
• Spot prizes waiting along the journey, plus a grand prize for the first to cross the line!

A big wave – pun definitely intended – and thank you to our prize sponsors: Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries, Aqualine, Zoggs, Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Café, Monterey Cinemas, and CJ’s Hangi.

For more info and how to take part 👇

Swimtember at H₂O Xtream: Dive in and be in to win Between 1-30 September 2026, it's your chance to take on the mighty Cook Strait swim challenge from the comfort of H₂O Xtream's lane pool.

POV: You're heading into the pool to warm up on a foggy morning 🩵

Kinda chic to visit us 💅🩵

Reminder about scheduled maintenance today! 📣

Our steam room and women’s changing rooms will be unavailable from 9.00am to 3.00pm today. We will have an alternative changing space available for women while this work is in progress.

All other areas, pools, and wellness spots will be open and available – it’s the perfect weather to switch off and unwind.

Learn more about our wellness spots 👇
https://www.h2oxtream.com/Facility/Spa-Steam-Sauna

Heads-up about scheduled maintenance on Friday 7 August! 📣

Our steam room and women’s changing rooms will be unavailable from 9.00am to 3.00pm this coming Friday. We will have an alternative changing space available for women while this work is in progress.

All other areas, pools, and wellness spots will be open and available – it’s the perfect weather to switch off and unwind.

Learn more about our wellness spots 👇
https://www.h2oxtream.com/Facility/Spa-Steam-Sauna

UPDATE: Issues have been resolved and pools will re open at 11.30am. See you all then 😁

The main leisure pool, hydroslides, lane pool, junior pool and spa are currently closed due to plant issues. Contractors are currently on site resolving the matter.

The Sauna and Steam room are open.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.