Wai o Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre

Wai o Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre The Pool is located in King Edward Park and is owned and managed by Stratford District Council.

14/06/2026

Here’s what is on this week at Wai o Rua! 💦

Play is not a retreat from wisdom but a companion to it.
09/06/2026

Play is not a retreat from wisdom but a companion to it.

👑We're open on King's Birthday🎂 On Monday 1 June we will be open from 10am to 5pm for the King's Birthday holiday!Becaus...
29/05/2026

👑We're open on King's Birthday🎂
On Monday 1 June we will be open from 10am to 5pm for the King's Birthday holiday!
Because it's a public holiday, there won't be learn to swim lessons or group fitness classes running - just lots of time for a fun splash 💦

Someone is excited for the Stratford Library and Visitor Information teddy bear sleepover! Unfortunately this bear is a ...
28/05/2026

Someone is excited for the Stratford Library and Visitor Information teddy bear sleepover! Unfortunately this bear is a bit early and in the wrong place! 🧸
We are super keen to get this guy back home, if you are missing him come in and see us!
If you think you have lost anything at Wai o Rua come in and enquire we have a lot of lost property we would like to reunite with its owners.

27/05/2026

PSA 📣 we’ve had to urgently close the Programme Pool, Learn to Swim Pool and Splash pad. These will be unavailable until approximately 3.30pm.
Apologies for the inconvenience, thanks for your patience!

We’re stoked to be a Partner Pool for The Big Swim again in 2026! 🏊Are you taking part in The Big Swim this June? If you...
24/05/2026

We’re stoked to be a Partner Pool for The Big Swim again in 2026! 🏊
Are you taking part in The Big Swim this June? If you’ve raised $50 or more, you can swim for FREE at our facility for the entire month of June!
As an official Partner Pool, we're proud to support participants who are making waves for a great cause.
What is the Big Swim? 💦
The Big Swim is New Zealand's ultimate swim challenge!
Participants nominate the distance they think they can swim in the month of June and ask their friends, family and colleagues to sponsor them as they clock up their swimming kilometres.
The funds raised will be used to help train and equip coastguards 2,000+ volunteers as well as fueling and maintaining coastguards rescue vessels across 62 units nationwide.
Want to join in? Head to https://bigswim.org.nz/get-involved and get started!

There's still time to design your Puanga street flag, but be quick. Entries close on Friday 22 May!Our much-loved Puanga...
18/05/2026

There's still time to design your Puanga street flag, but be quick. Entries close on Friday 22 May!
Our much-loved Puanga street flag competition is open to tamariki and rangatahi aged 5 to 18. The winning designs will be fly down Whakaahurangi Stratford's main street during Puanga celebrations in June.
📲 Download your entry form at Stratford.govt.nz/Puanga
📍 Or pick up a printed copy from Stratford Library and Visitor Information

The one who embraces their smallness becomes great, for the gentle heart moves more than the mighty hand.
10/05/2026

The one who embraces their smallness becomes great, for the gentle heart moves more than the mighty hand.

07/05/2026

The Living Well After 55 Expo is on 8–9 May from 10am–2pm at the War Memorial Centre, Stratford.

Come and visit us at the expo to learn all about the fitness classes we have on offer and some of the other services we provide here at Wai o Rua! 💦🎉

🎥 some of our local legends during a spin bike class!

Address

53 Portia Street
Stratford
4332

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 6am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 6am - 6:30pm
Thursday 6am - 6:30pm
Friday 6am - 6:30pm
Saturday 7am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+6467656275

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