Public pools & Water park in Wellington

“A beautiful expanse of wilderness right on our doorstep. Bush walks for most fitness levels and dog friendly. Full of historical sites. Highly recommended.”

“Awesome spot to catch a couple of phat kahawai, the odd cod, a gurnard or two, etc. Well set up, with heaps of rod holders, a bait station, and good lighting for a night fish.”

“Excellent facility in Karori. New Circuit style sessions on Tuesdays and a Pump class midweek evenings and again on a saturday - Instructors are friendly, focussed. Worth booking in at the Rec for.”

“If you are tired of city walk, this public place is for you. Bring along your shoes and snacks while walking around the park.”

“This and wharf area is great to visit. Stop for a break and coffee.”

“Has hot showers and free gas-fired barbecues, well maintained facilities for low pp cost per night. Beautiful native bush surroundings and stunning freshwater stream. Excellent walking trails nearby and superb NZ native forests to explore.”

“Great playground with a small road area for trikes, bikes and scooters. Good easy access and public toilets on site”

“Good dog park, even in the wet, nice hills, good agility section, even enclosure for small dogs if you need, and fully fenced with an 'airlock' gate system”

“Stunning views. A few bunkers with graffiti on the end of the hills. Can see Cook Strait and red rocks. Spent 2 hours from Brooklyn wind turbine get there by bike. Last 2km only can walk. Very steep and narrow. Better wear long pants. A lot of sharp needle plants may scratch your legs.”

“Great place, so easy to clip multiple kids on and trust they’re fine until the next wall. Dominique was phenomenal; so personable, helpful and knowledgeable.”

“I have been taking swimming lessons with Ben since September 2020. I was really scared of the water even though I love the beach and the idea of being able to swim. So I decided to take swimming lessons with Benoit and I am an adult swimmer. He is an excellent teacher when it comes to swimming, he listens to you and shows guidance according to your fitness, confidence and your ability. He has an efficient way of communicating and to teach swimming. I would highly recommend Ben from my experience. I can completely do all the breastroke, freestyle and backstyle now. And still taking lessons with him in order to improve and compete.”

“I have been taking swimming lessons with Ben since September 2020. I was really scared of the water even though I love the beach and the idea of being able to swim. So I decided to take swimming lessons with Benoit and I am an adult swimmer. He is an excellent teacher when it comes to swimming, he listens to you and shows guidance according to your fitness, confidence and your ability. He has an efficient way of communicating and to teach swimming. I would highly recommend Ben from my experience. I can completely do all the breastroke, freestyle and backstyle now. And still taking lessons with him in order to improve and compete.”

“Love the quietness of nature and proximity of city lights. Short walk and quiet time on a bench looking at the city life....”

“Thank you so much Kit for making the process of sorting out a cabin so seamlessly! Really happy with the fast responsive service I received and would definitely recommend others to go through JustCabins when looking for one.”

“There to officiate a wedding. A stunning spot on a sunny day.”

“Swim School of the Year 2023! Says it all really!”

“Such an amazing walk to get here. The view is amazing on a good day! If it’s cold or windy, definitely take a jacket as it gets super cold up here. You can also get out of the southerly if you pop behind the shed at the top. Definitely recommend the hike to the top. Steep, exposed and rocky though!”

“Chilly, but nice coffee at the cafe.”

“The Eastern Walkway Trail is a fantastic coastal track offering stunning views of Wellington Harbour and the rugged coastline. The well-maintained path takes you through lush native bush, and there are plenty of lookout points along the way to soak in the panoramic scenery. The trail is relatively easy, making it suitable for all fitness levels, and it's a great spot for a leisurely walk or light hike. The highlight is the picturesque view of the Cook Strait and Pencarrow Head. Overall, it's a perfect escape into nature, right near the city.”

“Lovely decor, friendly bar staff. Great atmosphere”

“My child has made great progress since starting with Easyswim at Newtown. The teachers are really effective and keep the kids on task while making it fun for them. The pool is a good size for primary and intermediate age kids learning to swim, and is clean and warm. The swimming school is very professionally run and good to deal with.”

“Beautiful park, very popular and seems to be a camping hot spot.”

“Awesome dairy. The owner is very helpful and they have a variety of useful items as well as the usual milk, bread etc. The staff are really friendly as well.”

“This was a beautiful venue for my grandson's soccer game. I love that there is a public toilet right there as well.”

“Still the best off leash dog park in Wellington, long bush walks, some flat, some up and down. Multiple entry sites, Kaiwharawhara, Crofton Downs, Wilton. Be aware that there are Karaka berries.”

“Great walk. Came in off Hine Rd, up to McKerrow, onto Roubd ridge, back through Camp Wainui, up Bruce's track to repeater and back to car. Well marked, easy to navigate.”

“Lovely spot, made even better if Mr Whippy is there!”

“So cool that the Wellington City Could cool, instead of banning diving or even setting up fences to stop it, embraced it all and built.a proper diving board / platform. Something every Wellingtonian should do once in their life no matter what.”

“This pool is absolutely amazing! The teachers are so kind and patient and I loved it when I had lessons here. Highly recommend going here.”

“Always taken care of and manicured.”