Waikuku Beach Paddling Pool

07/04/2026

👕Lost Property👕

All lost property from the 2025–2026 season has now been moved to Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre.
Items include togs, towels, sandals, and other miscellaneous belongings.

If you believe you may have lost something, please email us at [email protected] or call 0800 924 794.

02/04/2026

🌞💦 Last Weekend at Waikuku Paddling Pool! 💦🌞

This weekend is your final chance to enjoy a swim at Waikuku Paddling Pool before we close for the season.

🏖️ Bring the kids
🌊 Enjoy one last paddle

🚪 Pool closes on Tuesday 7th April, so get in quick and make the most of it!

Thanks to everyone who has supported Waikuku Pool this season 💙

16/03/2026

23/12/2025

🐾 A Friendly Reminder 🐾

Please keep dogs outside of the fenced area.
Dogs can be sensitive to chlorinated water and may react unpredictably around little ones.

For everyone’s safety and to maintain water quality, Dogs are happiest down at the beach, outside the flagged areas.

Thank you for helping us keep the pool safe and fun for all! 💦

21/11/2025

✅ Great news!

After a short delay for repairs, our shade sails are now up!🌞

26/10/2025

🐳🌊UPDATE🌊🐳 all fixed and back up and running

🚧Water Feature Temporarily out of action🚧

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our water features are currently out of action.

We’re working to get this fixed as soon as possible.

We appreciate your patience and understanding and we’ll keep you updated as we know more.

Send a message to learn more

22/10/2025

🐳☀️ Waikuku Paddling Pool Opens This Weekend! ☀️🐳

We’re excited to welcome you back from Saturday, 25 October, just in time for the long weekend and some warmer weather!

👒 Don’t forget your hat and 🧴 sunscreen as the shade sails will be going up after Guy Fawkes 🎆, so come prepared for sunshine and splashes!

17/10/2025

🌞💦 Waikuku Paddling Pool is Opening Soon! 💦🌞

Get ready to splash into summer!

Our awesome team has been working hard behind the scenes, and we’re thrilled to announce that the Waikuku Paddling Pool opens Saturday, 25th October!

02/10/2025

Where's Wally? 🔍😉

10/12/2024

🏊‍♀️🚫🐶
We understand that this once again is becoming an issue.

For customer safety and to maintain water quality, please keep dogs outside of the fenced area.

If you see dogs within the fenced area, please contact Councils Animal management team on 0800 965 468

A friendly reminder that while dogs love a swim at the beach, the paddling pool is really only designed for use by your two legged children.
Dogs can be particularly sensitive to the chlorinated pool water and can react unpredictably around small people.
For the safety of all, puppies are safest down the beach, outside the flagged areas.

24/10/2024

Waikuku Paddling Pool will be opening up officially for the 24/25 Summer Season this coming Saturday the 26th of October.
Grab your Togs & Towel & enjoy!!!
As a friendly reminder to please keep any pets outside the fenced area.🐳💥