Pools at He Puna Taimoana: New Brighton hot pools

With heated pools, a plunge pool, sauna, steam room and café, He Puna Taimoana offers space to pause, restore and reconnect. Set beside the ocean, each visit is shaped by the quiet rhythm of the coast and the warmth of shared moments.

Whether you're joining us with whānau, catching up with friends, or taking time for yourself, we invite you to slow down and enjoy the experience at your own pace.

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Man and woman relaxing together in hot pools, looking out over New Brighton Pier and the ocean beyond

Five hot pools

With varying temperatures, there is a pool for everyone.

Relax & unwind 40°C
Active & fitness 28°C (summer) and 32°C (winter)
Active & family 33°C (summer) and 36°C (winter)

Woman sitting on a sauna bench, relaxing in the warm surroundings of the sauna

Sauna and steam room

Relax and unwind in our sauna and steam room.

Steam room 40–50°C
Sauna with beachside views 60–80°C

Plunge pool

Cool off and refresh with a dip in our plunge pool.

7°C
2 metres deep
Provides a range of therapeutic benefits

Accessibility

We are committed to making He Puna Taimoana a welcoming and accessible place for all.

Accessible features include:

Ramp access to the active fitness pool
Pool hoist for the remaining hot pools
Pool pod water wheelchair
Handrails at every pool entry
Accessible changing room and toilet

If you are booking using a Hāpai Access card, each purchase comes with a free support person entry.

If you require additional support during your visit, please let us know when making your booking or speak with our team on arrival.

We're here to help you feel comfortable and supported throughout your time with us.

Person seated in a wheelchair-accessible pool lift being gently lowered into a hot pool, with accessible facilities designed to support safe entry into the water

Overview of the two hot pools at He Puna Taimoana

Overview of the three hot pools at He Puna Taimoana

Saturdays Café

Nestled alongside the pools, Saturdays Café is a place to pause before or after your soak.

Enjoy quality coffee, light meals and refreshments in a relaxed coastal setting. The café takes its name from New Brighton's pioneering Saturday trading tradition, celebrating the area's long-standing connection to community and gathering.

Whether you're joining us for a coffee, a bite to eat, or a moment of stillness by the sea, you're welcome to stay awhile.

Changing rooms