Birkenhead
Outdoor & Heated
Our Birkenhead facility is an outdoor, heated 25 metre pool with 6 lanes located at Birkenhead College. At Birkenhead we offer the following activities for the local community in the summer:
Our outdoor heated pool is the perfect place to learn, play, and build water confidence — and we’re even more excited to announce that we’re in the process of planning a fully enclosed, all-year-round facility.
This is just the beginning of something special for our community, and we can’t wait to bring you along on the journey.
Keep an eye out for more updates coming soon!
Learn to Swim Lessons
Swimsation Swim School
From babies to adults, our swim lessons cater to every age and stage – including preschoolers, school-age kids, squads, and beginners. Build confidence, skills, and a lifelong love of the water!
Group lessons for kindys, schools or community groups
Group swim & water safety lessons
We offer fun, structured group lessons for kindys, schools, and community groups—teaching essential swim skills and water safety in a supportive environment.
Lane Swimming
Stay fit with lane swimming
Whether you’re training or just unwinding, our dedicated lane swimming sessions offer a calm, focused environment for all skill levels.
Play Swimming
Just have an outdoor swim for fun and play.
Pool Hire for Parties
Host the ultimate pool party!
Enjoy exclusive use of our facilities for up to 20 kids, with two lifeguards on duty for a safe and fun celebration.
Opening Hours
Swimming Lessons
Lessons will kick off on the 11th January and we are taking booking now.
Lane Swimming
Open to public from 11th January 2026
Pool Hire for Parties
Private Bookings available from December 2025
Swimsation Birkenhead
Birkenhead College
140 Birkdale Road, Birkenhead
(use driveway located at 132 Birkdale Road)
💙 Swimsation Annual Awards – 2025 Winners 💙 We celebrated our annual awards over the weekend and are excited to share this year’s superstars: 🏆 Instructor of the Year: Lynda Povey (Papakura) 💙 Customer Service: Daphne Jones (Te Atatū) 🌟 Poolside of the Year: Jibreel Aumua (Te Atatū) ✨ Rookie Instructor: Emily Russell (Papakura) 🚀 Most Improved: Bill Caliston (Schools) 💛 Swimmers’ Choice: Jonathan Bellen (Papakura) A huge congrats to all our winners — and thank you to our amazing team for an incredible year!