Invercargill City Council
Drive up, jump out, dive in!
The Southland Aquatic Centre - Splash Palace - is one of the top public pool facilities in New Zealand.
The centre's southern coastal theme makes it a great place to visit. Splash Palace is within walking distance of the central business district and close to motels and parks. The facilitiy at 56-58 Elles Road includes a 50m x 8 lane sports pool with a bulkhead, a leisure pool with waves and sprays, a tots' pool and a learners' pool. There is also a water slide, spa pool, steam room and a cafe. And there's plenty of off-street parking. Questions? Contact the staff by email or phone.
The Council also operates the Bluff Swimming Pool, the most southern indoor public swimming pool in the world. This facility includes a 25m x 6 lane pool which is open from September to March each year. The Bluff pool is in Liffey Street.
Splash Palace events
Please note: there is limited lane swimming available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4.30pm to 5.30pm
March
Fri Mar 12-13 New Zealand Masters Swimming Champs. Notes: Friday main pool closed 4.30pm - 9pm; Saturday morning main pool closed 7.30am - noon; Saturday afternoon: main pool closed 2.30pm - 8pm; learners pool closed. No Hydroslide, lanes swimming or aqua jogging available during these times
Sun Mar 21 ACTIV8 Triathlon 9am - 11am. Note: Main pool closed
Sun Mar 21 Southland Ribbon Day Swimming 11.30am - 4pm. Note: Deep end of main pool closed.
Sun Mar 28 Southland Junior Schools Swimming Champs 8.30am - 12pm and 1.30pm - 6pm. Note: Deep end closed during these sessions.
Splash Palace opening hours
Please note: there is limited lane swimming available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Main pool, swirl pool, steam room
Monday to Friday 6am to 9pm; Saturday 6am to 8pm; Sunday 8am to 8pm; Public holidays 1pm to 7pm (closed Christmas Day)
Leisure pool
Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm; Saturday, Sunday 8am to 8pm; Public holidays 1pm to 7pm
The Waves, Sprays and Waterslide
Monday to Friday 3.30pm to 5pm and 7.30pm to 9pm; Saturday and Sunday: 11am to 4.30pm and 6.30pm to 8pm
Learners' pool
Weekends and school holidays 1pm to 4pm
Picture of Invercargill's world age group champion Natalie Wiegersma and other slideshow pictures: Hayley Barker.
Quality and affordable lessons are provided at the Splash Palace and Bluff pool complexes.
Read MoreWaves Cafe and Swim Shop is situated in the main entrance and is open daily.
Read MoreWe want everyone to have fun and an enjoyable visit - so there are terms and conditions.
Read MoreCurrent fees and charges for Splash Palace, including casual fees and discount card details.
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