Adult swimming lessons

Group lessons

Our adult swimming lessons and aquatic courses are for all abilities and suitable for ages 15 years and older.

Lessons run with the school term, and cater to all levels – from basic swimming skills to improving stroke and breathing techniques. There are no lessons on public holidays.

Adult Tahi

This level is ideal for adults who are new to swimming, have never had lessons and have no water confidence.

Adult Toru

For adults who have water confidence and can swim freestyle on their front and back up to 15 metres but need to learn or develop their breathing technique.

Adult Wha

This level is ideal for adults who can swim freestyle for 25 metres and basic breaststroke and want to further develop stroke technique and increase distance and stamina.

Adult Rima

This level is ideal for swimmers who are learning to swim 100m of Freestyle, Backstroke, and basic Breaststroke and increase distance and stamina.

Where: Karori Pool, Keith Spry Pool, Tawa Pool and Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre

Duration: 30 minutes

Cost: $33 fortnightly ($16.50 per lesson) via direct debit. 20% off with a LeisureCard.

For more information and to book, phone your local pool.

Mini Squad

This level is ideal for swimmers who can swim 100m freestyle and backstroke continuously and further develop their breaststroke technique.

Where: Freyberg Pool

Duration: 45 minutes

Cost: $17.00 per lesson via direct debit. 20% off with a LeisureCard.

For more information and to book, phone your local pool.

Squad

For those who can swim 200 m continuously and want to push themselves to swim up to 2.5km within an hour. This is the perfect squad for those who want a weekly fitness class or is ideal preparation for those who wish to move into a squad that swims multiple times a week.

Where: Freyberg Pool

Duration: 1 hour

Cost: $18.50 per lesson via direct debit. 20% off with a LeisureCard.

For more information and to book, phone your local pool.

Private lessons

A personalised coaching service that can cater to your needs - whether you want to learn to swim or improve your swimming technique. Bookings essential.

Where: Karori Pool, Keith Spry Pool, Tawa Pool and Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre

Duration: 30 minutes

Cost: $67 per lesson

For more information and to book, phone your local pool.

Adults with special needs lessons

One-on-one lessons adapted for people with special needs, injuries or disabilities.

Where: Keith Spry Pool, Freyberg Pool and Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre

Duration: 30 minutes

Cost: $21.50 per lesson

These lessons depend on the availability of an instructor. For more information, contact the relevant pool.