Taiora QEII
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Work out and have fun at the same time. Taiora QEII has a range of pools, inflatable obstacles course sessions, gym equipment and group fitness classes to suit all fitness levels.
Looking for relaxation and recovery? Sit back and enjoy the hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and spa pool.
Want to plan an event, sports training or tournament? Find out more about pool hire at Christchurch Recreation and Sport Centres.
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Email: recandsport@ccc.govt.nz
Phone: 03 941 8999
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Pools
Our pools and facilities operate year-round and include:
- Main pool - 25 metres with 10 lanes (2 metres deep with movable floor)
- Hydroslide - 130-metres long, suitable for double and single rafts
- Leisure pool with lazy river
- Splash deck and water adventure playground
- Spa pool, sauna and steam room (ages 16+)
- Toddlers pool
- Hydrotherapy pool (ages 16+)
- Teach pool
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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PricePool membersFreeGym & Pool 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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Hydroslide
Bounce, twist, slip and slide down our hydroslide with your friends and family at Taiora QEII.
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PriceSlide Pass adult *# - includes pool entry$15.50Slide Pass child *# - includes pool entry$10.50Slide Pass family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and 4 children) - includes pool entry$41.00Slide Pass family of 2 (1 adult, 1 child) - includes pool entry$20.50Slide Pass additional child (with family) - includes pool entry$8.50
* A 25% discount is available for Community Services and Super Gold cardholders for casual entry and multi-visit passes.
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Conditions of entry
- Pre-schoolers aged under five years are not allowed on the hydroslides.
- 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.
- You must be at least 107cm tall to use the hydroslide.
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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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Equipment in fitness centre
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Gym
The gym offers a range of cardio, strength building and functional equipment for you to improve your fitness and wellbeing.
- Treadmills, exercycles, spin bikes, rowing machines, cross trainers and grinders
- Weights - resistance machines and free weights, including benches and squat racks
- Power bags/Swiss balls/Kettlebells
- Functional training frame area
- Stretching area
Our qualified, experienced instructors and personal trainers can guide you to your fitness goals. Speak to our fitness team to find out more.
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PriceGym & Pool membersFreeGym membersFreeAdult single gym entry*>#$18.50Adult gym multi-visit pass (x10 visits) *>#$166.50Fitness assessment for casual users*$40.00
* A 25% discount is available for Community Services and Super Gold cardholders for casual entry and multi-visit passes.
> A 25% discount is available for Secondary Student cardholders.
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Group fitness classes
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Aqua DeepCasual: $12.00 Multi pass: $108.00A great deep water workout for all fitness levels. Exercises are performed while wearing a flotation belt.
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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 GentleCasual: $5.80A gentle, low-intensity workout in the hydrotherapy pool aimed to gain strength and mobility while improving flexibility and coordination.
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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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Seated Gentle ExerciseCasual: $5.80Designed to help older adults, and those with limited mobility, increase strength while gaining, and retaining, general fitness and the sense of wellbeing.
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Burn zoneCasual: $12.00 Multi pass: $108.00Achieve your goals while burning calories and increasing your fitness levels in an energetic, fun environment.
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SpinCasual: $12.00 Multi pass: $108.00For a fun and challenging ride, this spin class is ideal for those who want to test themselves on the bikes and gain a great cardiovascular and fat-burning workout in the process.
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STRONG Nation™Casual: $12.00 Multi pass: $108.00A high-intensity interval training workout driven by synced music motivation. Combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music specifically designed to match every move.
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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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PumpCasual: $12.00 Multi pass: $108.00Feel the burn, make your muscles tremble and kick start your metabolism with this full-body weight lifting class. Build endurance and stamina by using low weights and high repetition.
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Butt, Abs & ThighsCasual: $12.00 Multi pass: $108.00Firm and re-shape your lower half while you achieve better core strength.
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YogaCasual: $12.00 Multi pass: $108.00Advance your yoga practice at your own pace. Connect your mind to your body and breath by experiencing a blend of various yoga styles suitable for all levels using standing, seated and lying postures.
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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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FUNky movementsCasual: $5.80A mixed ability, low intensity 45-minute class that combines gentle mind and body exercises for disabled people. No two classes are the same - they are always fun and support people are welcome.
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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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Rest and RestoreCasual: $12.00 Multi pass: $108.00Experience a blissful blend of gentle stretching and guided relaxation techniques. Rest & Restore can help you to lengthen and restore muscles and fascia through gentle movements that release tension and promote flexibility.
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Group fitness timetable
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Hydrotherapy Pool
The hydrotherapy pool at Taiora QEII is amazing for relaxation, therapy and supporting your overall wellbeing. The warm water can help your body heal, relieve muscle tension, soothe joint pain and increase flexibility.
Aqua Gentle classes are held in this pool every Tuesday and Friday from 10.40am to 11.25am and Thursday at 1pm. Everyone is welcome to attend these classes, please book ahead.
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PriceHydrotherapy pool (full pool) - Community$37.90Hydrotherapy pool (full pool) - Commercial$75.80
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- During Aqua Gentle classes, the hydrotherapy pool is unavailable for general use.
- Main access to the hydrotherapy pool is for people over the age of 16 years. Children under the age of 16 years old may use the hydrotherapy pool provided they are actively engaging in rehabilitation or recovery, not disturbing other customers, and are actively supervised by a responsible caregiver over the age of 16.
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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 Taiora QEII on Sundays from 2pm to 4pm.
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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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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.
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The story of Taiora QEII
Learn the deep history behind the land of Taiora QEII, a land which has met the tide and where people have gathered together for hundreds of years.
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Physiotherapy and Podiatry
Active Health offers physiotherapy and podiatry services at Taiora QEII.
Their team will work collaboratively with you to achieve your goals and the best possible outcome for your health and wellbeing.
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Red Café
Red Café offers a range of healthy foods and great coffee at Taiora QEII Recreation and Sport Centre.
Grab a quick coffee after your workout, a cold smoothie after your swim, or catch up with friends after your group fitness class.
Red Café can also cater your event or birthday party.
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News and events
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04 October 2023Join the team at MatatikiRecruitment for around 50 roles at the new Matatiki Hornby Centre is in full swing.
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24 September 2023Lifeguard awarded Lifeguard of the YearJen Baen-Price started lifeguarding in 2008, with her first season at Waltham Pool.
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19 September 2023New Yoga and Pilates classesYoga and Pilates is getting an overhaul. With our new booking system in place, we've made a few changes to our Yoga and Pilates courses and Stretch & Release class to make things simpler and to offer better value.
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19 September 2023Reach a new peak with Revl EverestRevl Everest is a 35-minute, high intensity group training class which offers circuit-style, full-body strength and conditioning workouts to upbeat, uplifting and motivational music.
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12 September 2023National recognition for Council's Swimsafe programmeThe Christchurch City Council Swim Education team have become the first organisation in New Zealand to achieve accreditation as a Water Skills for Life provider, for their Swimsafe programme.
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30 August 2023Hydrotherapy pool fundraiser hits new milestone
Community groups raising funds for a new hydrotherapy pool for the Hornby community have received a $400,000 grant from New Zealand Community Trust.
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03 August 2023HPI announced as operator of Parakiore’s movement arts studiosThe realisation of a new major movement arts centre in Christchurch – called the MOVE centre – is a step closer, with local organisation Human Performance Incorporated announced as the operator of the new Parakiore studios.
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01 June 2023Prioritising stretchingThere are many benefits to be gained from regular stretching. For best results, it’s good to have an understanding of the two types of stretching.
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01 June 2023How to improve core strengthWe've all been told before how important our core muscles are to our health - better posture and reduced back pain. The good news is it's never too late to start improving your core strength.
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30 May 2023Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre construction expected to be complete in spring 2024Construction of New Zealand’s largest indoor sports and aquatics facility, Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre, is now expected to be complete in the spring of 2024.
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