Wainui pool among the best

By Frank Neill

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The Wainuiomata Summer Pool has been named as one of New Zealand’s top outdoor swimming pools.

Stuff travel reporter Lorna

Thornber has listed the Wainuiomata pool second in her list of the seven best outdoor pools in the country.

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Lorna’s list came out just nine days before the pool closed for the 2022-23 summer season on 12 March.

“An 80-metre open-air water slide through native bush is a highlight of this hidden gem of a complex in Lower Hutt,” Lorna wrote when naming the pool among the country’s best.

“Set amid rose gardens and shrubs surrounded by bush, it features a 50-metre pool with lanes dedicated to lane swimming and aqua jogging at certain periods, a ‘splash zone’ for kids and teens with an ‘aquarun’, hydroslide and aqua toys, plus a spa pool, playground and mini golf area.

“The terraced seating is perfect for spectators and sunbathers, while the grassy area backed by big, shady trees is prime picnic territory,” Lorna wrote.

Four heated outdoor pools are included in the complex.

It also has a meeting room that can also serve as a birthday party room on the floor above the pool reception.

This room is suitable for meetings of up to 80 people or birthday parties of up to 50 people.

It is not just Lorna who rates the pool highly either.

Many online reviewers also give it top marks.

“Brilliant pool,” one review said when giving it five stars.

“The choice of pools forall ages, ie the large pool and there's also the wonderful water slide.”

“Great Outdoor Pool,” another reviewer said, also giving it five stars.

“[I] was really impressed.

“There is an infants’ pool, a shallow pool and then a large swimming pool.

“On the day we visited they had a large inflatable in the bigger pool which the kids loved. “

The woodland slide was brilliant and the kids just went round and round it.

“There's also a small playground and a small golf putting course.

“Saw one family had erected an events shelter - what a way to enjoy a nice day.

“Reasonable entry price so community.

“Their dedication to serving others and commitment to kindness and compassion set an example for us all,” the Mayor says.

“I know that the future Leadership of Te Awakairangi is in good hands, and I fully expect one of the young rangatahi from Wainuiomata Intermediate will be leading the city too in the not too distant future.” would highly recommend.”

“Perfect for all ages – loved it,” a third reviewer said. They also gave it five stars.

“Awesome facility and the perfect spot for a full day out or family celebration.

“Great mix of pools with plenty of space. Very friendly staff.

“Water is not super warm on a cold day but perfect after a while and there's great spa if needed. Plus lovely hot showers.

“Waterslide is a blast – quite terrifying for a geriatric mum!

“Spotted a couple of built-in cookers that were being really well used. Plus playground for littlies and even a bit of a mini golf area.

“Amazing! Our three families with different ages all had an absolute blast.

“I want to move to Wainui,” the reviewer added.