Christmas opening hours and summer fun at H₂O Xtream

Published on 03 December 2025

Image shows two pōhutukawa flowers with the text, Kirihimete (Christmas) opening hours.

Bright blue skies. Not a cloud in sight. Summer is here! 

Who doesn’t love a good splash to cool down during the holidays? We’ve compiled all you need to know below, so read on to plan your perfect summer swim at H₂O Xtream. 

And remember: safety always comes first. Make sure you follow our supervision ratios and shower-swim-snack guidelines when you visit. Let’s make it a fun, safe summer for everyone, together.


Christmas opening hours

Wednesday, 24 December (Christmas Eve)               5.30am-7.00pm 
Thursday, 25 December (Christmas Day) CLOSED
Friday, 26 December (Boxing Day) 8.00am-7.00pm 
Saturday, 27 December 8.00am-7.00pm
Sunday, 28 December * 8.00am-7.00pm
Monday, 29 December 5.30am-7.00pm
Tuesday, 30 December 5.30am-7.00pm
Wednesday, 31 December (New Year's Eve) 5.30am-7.00pm
Thursday, 1 January (New Year's Day) 8.00am-7.00pm
Friday, 2 January (Day after New Year's) 8.00am-7.00pm
Saturday, 3 January  8.00am-7.00pm
Sunday, 4 January * 8.00am-7.00pm

 

* No Women's Only Swim night on these dates.

Our normal opening hours are back from Monday, 5 January 2026.


Swim lessons and Aqua Aerobics / Dry Land Aerobics

The final date for this year’s swim lessons is Sunday, 14 December 2025. Lessons take a break over the school holidays and will start again on Monday, 2 February 2026.

Thinking of enrolling in our Swim School next term? Find out more about lessons and levels here.

Our popular Aqua Aerobics and Dry Land Aerobics will also pause over the summer holidays.

  last session 2025     first session 2026    
Aqua Aerobics          Sunday, 21 December      Tuesday, 20 January     
Dry Land Aerobics        Friday, 19 December Friday, 23 January

 


No boredom allowed: summer fun with the H₂O Xtream holiday programme

Unsure about when to fit in all your Christmas prep? Struggling to the keep the kids busy for that long summer holiday period? We can help with that!

It’s double the fun at H₂O Xtream in the next school holidays. We’re offering two exciting holiday programmes, making Christmas prep a breeze and this summer one to remember:

  • special pre-Christmas holiday programme, running 22-24 December 2025
  • summer holiday programme, running 5-30 January 2026

Find out more about the programmes and book here.


Save the date: Summer Splash Pool Party

Date and time: Saturday, 24 January, 4.00-7.00pm

Get ready to make a splash in January! We’re seeing the school holidays out in style with a special pool party for all ages. Pool bomb competition, inflatables and games, food trucks, and much more guarantee an amazing time at our aquatic centre.

Full details coming soon – keep an eye on our website or follow us on Facebook.


Meri Kirihimete, merry Christmas, and happy holidays from H₂O Xtream!