Work out and have fun at the same time. We have a range of pools, gym equipment and group fitness classes to suit all fitness levels.
Vaccine passes are no longer required to enter a Recreation and Sport Centre.
The spread of COVID-19 may temporarily affect the opening hours of some of our facilities. Check the current facility status before you visit.
All Recreation and Sport Centres are being safely operated in line with government guidelines.
Bookings are essential for group fitness and adult swimming lessons. Secure your spot. No booking is required to use the pool and Fitness Centre.
Swimsmart lessons, Bubbletimes, Tumbletimes and Sleepytimes are running as usual.
Address: 193 Travis Road, New Brighton, Christchurch
Phone: 03 941 6888
Email: recandsport@ccc.govt.nz
Facebook: facebook.com/ChChRecSport (external link)
Parking:
Bus:
Last entry to the pool is 15 minutes before closing. Please be ready to leave the facility by the closing time.
Monday to Thursday | Friday | Weekends and public holidays | |
Fitness centre | 5.30am to 9.30pm | 5.30am to 8pm | 7am to 8pm |
Indoor pools | 5.30am to 9.30pm | 5.30am to 9.30pm | 7am to 8pm |
Leisure pool | 8am to 8pm | 8am to 8pm | 7am to 8pm |
Monday to Wednesday | Thursday and Friday | Saturday | Sunday and public holidays | |
Hydroslide | 3.30pm to 6pm | 3.30pm to 6pm | 10am to 8pm | 10am to 6pm |
Hydroslide School Holidays | 10am to 6pm | 10am to 6pm | 10am to 8pm | 10am to 6pm |
For enquiries about availability and to make a booking:
Our qualified, experienced instructors and personal trainers can guide you to your fitness goals.
BIA scales allow a more accurate way to track your progress in our fitness centres. It measures:
The cost of this service is $20 for members and $35 for non-members.
New members have access to a full reading as part of their first and second programmes. The initial free sessions are included as part of our personal programme to new members.
See when bookings and groups are swimming so you can plan when best to swim:
All pools have ramped access. The spa pool, steam room and sauna are wheelchair accessible.
The inflatable obstacle course will be in the pool on Sundays from 2pm to 4pm. Please check our Pool Status(external link) page before you come.
Inflatables users must be able to swim 25 metres unaided. Children under eight need to be supervised by caregivers over 16 years old.
Aqua Gentle classes are held in this pool every Tuesday and Friday from 10.40am to 11.25am and Thursday at 1pm. Therefore the hydrotherapy pool is unavailable for general public use during these times. All customers are welcome to attend the classes. Book a class(external link).
Please contact one of our team for pricing and details.
Swimsmart is our learn-to-swim programme. With flexible payment options and unlimited pool access at our Council pools, it's easy to make practice perfect.
Swimsmart memberships can be purchased at any Recreation and Sport Centre Jellie Park, Graham Condon, Pioneer or Taiora QEII. For general enquiries, please call 03 377 7690 or email swimsmart@ccc.govt.nz
Taiora QEII has a 10-lane pool.
When lanes are available, there will be a minimum of two lanes dedicated to Aqua Jogging.
Lane availability is subject to change, for further enquiries please phone 03 941 6446. To check the pool availability of our other pools, please phone 03 941 8999.
Morning | Fri 19 | Sat 20 | Sun 21 | Mon 22 | Tue 23 | Wed 24 | Thur 25 | Fri 26 | Sat 27 | Sun 28 |
5.30am | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
6.00am | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
6.30am | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
7.00am | 4 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 10 |
7.30am | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
8.00am | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
8.30am | 6 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
9.00am | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
9.30am | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
10.00am | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
10.30am | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
11.00am | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
11.30am | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Afternoon | Fri 19 | Sat 20 | Sun 21 | Mon 22 | Tue 23 | Wed 24 | Thur 25 | Fri 26 | Sat 27 | Sun 28 |
12.00pm | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
12.30pm | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
1.00pm | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
1.30pm | 10 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
2.00pm | 10 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
2.30pm | 10 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
3.00pm | 10 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
3.30pm | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
4.00pm | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
4.30pm | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 6 |
5.00pm | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 6 |
5.30pm | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 6 |
6.00pm | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
6.30pm | 10 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
7.00pm | 10 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
7.30pm | 10 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
8.00pm | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
8.30pm | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
9.00pm | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Have a look at our group fitness and aqua classes. The timetable below shows the full schedule available.
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