He Puna Taimoana, Christchurch's seaside Hot Pools.
Set beside the ocean on the shores of New Brighton Beach, He Puna Taimoana is Christchurch's premier hot pools experience, just 15 minutes from the city centre. With five hot pools, a plunge pool, sauna, steam room and café overlooking the Pacific Ocean, it's a place to relax, recharge and reconnect beside the sea. Join us during one of our daily session times.
10am – 12pm 12.30pm – 2.30pm 3pm – 5pm 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Bookings are essential. 

Woman relaxing in a hot pool with her head tilted back, her hair floating on the water's surface as she soaks
Woman standing in a shower, running her hands through her hair as water falls around her
Man and woman relaxing together in hot pools, looking out over New Brighton Pier and the ocean beyond
With five heated pools, a plunge pool, sauna, steam room and café, He Puna Taimoana offers space for both restoration and connection. Whether you're seeking a quiet moment, time with whānau, or a pause in your day, you'll find room to settle in and take things at your own pace. Members (1 month pass, 12 month pass and 10 visit card holders) can attend session between 10am - 7.30pm without booking.

Our experiences

"Absolutely loved my visit! The pools were warm, clean, and so relaxing, with amazing views of the beach. The staff were really friendly and welcoming, and the whole place had a calm atmosphere. The sauna and steam room were a great bonus too. Definitely one of the best places to unwind in Christchurch. I'll definitely be coming back!"

Felix

"He Puna Taimoana was an absolute highlight of our Christchurch trip. It's only about a 15 minute uber ride from the city, or you can easily catch the bus there as well. The set up is incredible - soaking in a 39 degree hot pool while overlooking the beach is such a relaxing and breathtaking experience. Everything was super clean, modern and really well maintained. The staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming which made the experience even better. We also really liked that sessions are allocated with a 30 minute clear up period between each one, which helped the pools feel fresh, organised and not overcrowded. Definitely worth visiting if you're travelling to Christchurch. "

Jodi

"This was an excellent experience! The changing facilities were spotless and had plenty of heating, the pools were the perfect temperature (with great views) and the staff were friendly and respectful. Having to book your session also meant there was plenty of room for everyone there. I couldn't have asked for better. "

Amanda

"We did the Sunrise Soak and it was amazing! Seeing the sun rise out of the ocean, whilst sat in a hot pool with a complimentary drink or two was superb. The staff were excellent and made it a great experience for us both. "

Craig
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