Public pools & Water park in Tauranga

“This spot is absolutely stunning! The winding paths lead you on a treasure hunt, with quirky art and sculptures popping up around every corner. It's a dream for kids, with plenty to see and explore, and the slide is a bonus! The BBQ area and ample seating make it an ideal spot for a family picnic or meetup with friends. As you climb higher, the views get more breathtaking, and the gardens are simply gorgeous. Can't wait to come back!”

“Great for children younger and older. Grassed area as well a play equipment. Toilets are on site and well kept.”

“We have owned a week here for 35 years and always enjoy our time there, even though we now live/have retired in Tauranga. The facilities are first class & very well maintained. Our grandchildren love the heated pools.”

“Best time share we've stayed in so far.”

“We used Hot Spring Spas to order another cover for our spa pool . It was ordered and we were not charged till collection Very happy with service”

“Dont change it,do not plant anything else it doesnt need it”

“Really tidy, well-kept gym with heaps of gear spread across a few different rooms – cardio lovers are especially spoiled for choice. Any time something breaks, it's usually fixed pretty quick, which is awesome. The staff are always friendly and up for a chat if you need a hand. The pool, spa, and sauna are a solid bonus – feels like a mini holiday after a workout. Only thing I'd change? Wish the opening hours lined up a bit better with my schedule – I'd happily pay extra for 24/7 swipe access. Otherwise, Ocean Blue gets a big thumbs up from me!”

“Great place. Had so much fun with the Grandkids ❤️. They loved the park the digger the fountain. Only problem was finding parking. Even our Airforce showed up and gave us a great display with the Black Falcons.”

“A great reserve to wonder around. It has a loop track that is around 1.7ish kms around. The track is popular with dog walkers - most are responsible but watch out for dogs off leash who can't be controlled by some terrible owners. And don't believe what people say about the avocado trees - they don't exist so don't bother about driving out here to grab some - it'd be a wasted trip.”

“Love this park its so good for families. Dogs and kids. Had a playback area znd the beach is accessible for swimming.”

“perfect for the summer or a birthday party, very cold but very nice and refreshing, has chairs and bbq very awesome in the summer, not too deep and very pretty underwater clear and not cloudy, also a deck near the water .”

“Great trek and the valley is gorgeous. A little bit of mud in some parts of the trail. The full trek was 45 minutes”

“Such a peaceful walk around wetlands. I loved seeing the different variety of bird life in this area.”

“Great place for outdoor activities especially for adrenaline junkies but not for so great little children to wander around. It's not the type of park you would find in suburban areas. There are no shops nearby.”

“Such a neat little display of sculptures, all the favourite characters with amazing details. Great spot to visit and right next to a playground. Highly recommend checking it out”

“Beautiful place, dog friendly. I love getting lost amongst the old trees. I love the improvements that they have made. Couldn't resist stopping to admire the kaka beak plant. Love the diversity of bird life.”

“Kids had a blast! Great activity for kids of all ages. Ours range from 10-16 and all loved it (and we did too!) love the new addition and all the work that has been done around the place since we last visited!”

“Weekly visits for our grandies. The addition of the Beach Toys help Mum's not to have to bring the kitchen sink especially when parking is difficult.”

“We took our 18-month-old twins and they absolutely loved it. The interaction with the animals was fantastic, especially being able to feed them. It was a lovely walk around the park and very stroller-friendly, which made the visit easy and enjoyable. A great day out for families with young children — we’ll definitely be back.”

“Beautifully maintained historic site with fantastic gardens. The lovely guide (Judy, I believe) was so knowledgeable and passionate about the topics of the presentation. She added another layer of perfection to an already magnificent experience.”

“Njce place to take your dog. Big open sporting fields and big open areas for your dog to run”

“The room was simple and very clean. The reception staff were super friendly, and the shared spaces were kept really nice and tidy!”

“Love this park its so good for families. Dogs and kids. Had a playback area znd the beach is accessible for swimming.”

“Ideal training venue, great facilities.”

“Great place to come for a swim or for a good short hike. Walk is about 10min downhill and 15min back up the hill. Quite a steep climb with certain slippery areas and points that require nimble movement. Avoid on rainy days and days following heavy rainfall as either the path will be extremely slippery or the current streaming down the crossing will prove difficult to cross if wanting to swim.”

“Called in to get some bbq wipes and the staff were very helpfull and knowledgeable. The check out lady was very efficient and polite.”

“Beautiful place to visit over a sunny weekend with great food trucks options (coffee, burgers, icecream), grass area, beach access and public toilets.”

“Loved it! Great neat activity play area.”

“Very nicely appointed rooms. I don't tend to fall asleep easily but the bed, pillows, and linen were perfection and I slept better than I have in months. Location is great, a very short walk to shops, eateries etc... Bonus points for the fair trade hot drink provisions and the Forest and Bird toiletry products. Definitely recommend and would absolutely stay here again.”