Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool
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We welcome people of all ages, cultures and abilities to enjoy better physical and social health for a stronger Christchurch. Check out the kids’ water play deck, the aqua fitness classes, or just relax in the family spa while watching the giant splashes in the manu pool.
If you’d rather stay dry, we have group fitness classes in the Weka room.
Want to plan an event, sports training or tournament? Find out more about pool hire at Christchurch Recreation and Sport Centres.
Detailed opening hours for Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool can be found below.
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Email: recandsport@ccc.govt.nz
Phone: 03 941 8999
Post: PO Box 73052, Christchurch 8154
You can catch bus numbers 5, 80, 140, 155 and the Orbiter
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Pools
At Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool, we offer loads of fun in our indoor pools and swimming lessons for all ages. From babies to adult learners, we help you make the most of the water throughout the year.
- Lane pool - 25-metres long with six lanes
- Teach pool
- Toddlers pool and wet deck with water toys
- Family spa
- Manu pool (see below)
- Women's Wednesdays (see below)
Plan your visit. View lane availability for typical peak times in our pools.
Information about pool temperatures can be found on the Accessibility page.
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PriceGym & Pool membersFreePool membersFreeAdult single pool entry *#$6.70Child single pool entry (under 16 years or secondary student cardholders) *#$3.80Preschool child single pool entry with parent or caregiver during school hours **FreePreschool child single pool entry with parent or caregiver outside of school hours$3.80Family of 5 single pool entry (2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and 4 children)$17.10Family of 2 single pool entry (1 adult, 1 child)$8.60Additional child single pool entry (with family)$3.30SpectatorFree
** Preschool child with parent or caregiver (maximum of two preschoolers per parent) during school hours (9am to 3pm on Monday to Friday). Weekends, public holidays and school holidays are excluded.
* A 25% discount is available for Community Services and Super Gold cardholders for casual entry and multi-visit passes.
# A 50% discount is available for Hāpai Access and KiwiAble Leisure card holders for casual entry and multi-visit passes.
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Learn to swim
Swimsmart learn to swim lessons teaches children and adults essential water safety skills and confidence in the water.
Lessons for children are taught during the school terms, with the option to also enrol in the school holiday programme.
Adult lessons are free for Pool and Gym & Pool members.
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Group fitness classes
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Aqua FitCasual: $12.00 Multi pass: $108.00A medium to high-intensity class, incorporating equipment to improve core stability and balance, while increasing muscular strength endurance and overall flexibility.
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Aqua HIITCasual: $12.00 Multi pass: $108.00A high-intensity 35-minute pool workout including drills, intervals and circuits with dynamic power moves designed to provide a challenging class to improve strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.
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Move & Mingle AquaCasual: $5.80A water-based recreation programme for those over 60 who want to be active and socialise together.
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ZumbaCasual: $12.00 Multi pass: $108.00Ditch the workout, join the party. Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves.
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Core ZoneCasual: $12.00 Multi pass: $108.00Push your body through a series of exercises to strengthen your core, build upper body strength, and increase your mobility and flexibility.
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Gentle exerciseCasual: $5.80Looking for a low-impact exercise class? Gentle Exercise is the perfect class for people who want to stay active, mobile, and healthy.
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Yoga FoundationCasual: $12.00 Multi pass: $108.00Yoga Foundation is an introduction to the fundamental principles of yoga, including basic postures, alignment, breathing techniques and the language of the practice.
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Group fitness timetableIf you are unable to book through the timetable below, please login first by clicking the green 'Log in' button above.
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Women's Wednesdays
Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool is exclusive for women every Wednesday from 3pm to 9.30pm for women's swimming sessions to encourage all women and girls to feel more confident in our pools. Windows will be covered for privacy.
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Inflatable obstacle course
Rush, jump, slip, slide, biff and bash your way through our inflatable obstacle course!
Grab your mates and whānau and head on down to Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool on Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 3pm.
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Conditions of entry
- Inflatable obstacle course users between the age of five and 10 years old (inclusive) are required to complete a deep water swim test before going on the inflatable. Children under eight need to be supervised by a responsible caregiver over 16 years old.
- Inflatables users must be able to swim 25 metres unaided. Children under eight need to be supervised by caregivers over 16 years old.
General pool admission price applies.
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Manu Pool
Ready to pop your best staple, coffin or cannon ball?
Experience New Zealand’s first-ever all-season indoor manu pool at Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool, specially built for bombing and manus.
Practise your best style, wairua and splash and score bragging rights with your mates.
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Conditions of entry
- You must be aged 5 years or older to use the manu pool.
- Children aged 5 to 10 years (inclusive) are required to complete a deep water swim test before using the deep end of the main pool or the manu pool.
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Accessibility
At Christchurch Recreation and Sport we embrace diversity and believe that everyone deserves equal opportunities and access to recreation, sport and leisure facilities.
Christchurch Recreation and Sport Centres provide key accessibility features to ensure you can enjoy our spaces, including ramps, hoists, water chairs, changing rooms and toilets.
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Keep our pools safe
We want everyone to be able to enjoy the pools and have a safe and enjoyable experience.
It’s important that caregivers take extra care when accompanying a child to the pool.
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Supervision of children in the pool
- Children under five years old must be within arm’s reach and under constant supervision by a responsible caregiver aged 16 years or older in the pool at all times, who is wearing an orange wristband.
- Children between the ages of five and seven (inclusive) must be wearing a purple wristband and actively supervised by a responsible caregiver aged 16 years or older, who is to be within the pool area at all times and able to provide immediate assistance.
- Children aged 8 to 11 years (inclusive) must have a responsible caregiver 16 years or older on site unless they are in a supervised programme, such as swimming lessons. If they are swimming before or after their programme, their caregiver must be onsite.
Maximum adult to child ratiosHow many children can you bring to our pools?
- One adult to two children under 5 years old
- One adult to one child under 5 and two 5-7 year olds
- One adult to four 5-7 year olds
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The story of Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool
Learn about deep history behind the land of Te Pou Toetoe: Linwood Pool and the stories that inspired the artworks that adorn the centre.
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News and events
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12 November 2024Make a splash at Christchurch’s summer poolsSoak up the sun and cool off this summer at Christchurch’s outdoor pools.
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12 November 2024Summer pool partiesGrab your friends and whānau, and pack your togs, towel and sunscreen - our summer pool parties are back, and you're in for a treat!
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12 November 2024Manu competitionGet amongst the fun and join our manu competition this summer to win prizes and become the Christchurch City Council manu champion!
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10 November 2024Parakiore a springboard for Diving New Zealand’s Olympic hopesNew Zealand divers will soon be on a level playing field with their international counterparts, as the assembly of the state-of-the-art dive pool and tower is now underway at Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.
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05 November 2024Pioneer recreation centre closing for maintenancePioneer Recreation and Sport Centre will undergo a multi-staged closure so that scheduled maintenance and refurbishment work can be carried out.
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07 October 2024Matatiki Hornby Centre goes solarAround $90,000 in annual savings will be generated by new solar panels at Matatiki Hornby Centre.
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03 October 2024Versatile indoor sports courts nearing completionWork on one of New Zealand’s most versatile indoor court spaces is nearing completion, with 3500 metres of line markings now painted on the floor at Christchurch’s under construction Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.
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25 September 2024Inflatable fun these school holidays!Rush, jump, slip, slide, biff and bash your way through our inflatable obstacle course during the school holidays!
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25 September 202424 hours – St John’s Swimming ChallengeJoin us in a 24 hour swim challenge to raise money for St John South Island!
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09 September 2024Competition pool installation underwayA significant milestone for aquatics infrastructure in the South Island has been reached, with construction of the 50-metre competition pool now underway at Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.
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