Welcome to Bay of Islands Recreation centre

Situated in Kawakawa is the Bay of Islands (BOI) Recreation Centre is a beautiful health and leisure facility serving the Kawakawa community and surrounding areas.  ​

We are staffed by a team of exercise and aquatics professionals who are committed to delivering you with the highest level of customer service possible. 

Our facilities include a fully equipped gym featuring a range of cardio and weights.  A heated indoor 25m swimming pool that is perfect for Learn to Swim swimming lessons, squad sessions, and casual swimming. 

We also offer you a range of services, including birthday parties, swim shop, adult squad sessions, group fitness classes, and more! So come in and visit us today. 

We look forward to providing you with the best health and leisure experiences possible!

Opening Hours (winter)

Pool:
Monday to Friday 6.00am  to 7.30pm
Saturday Sunday 8.00am to 2.00pm
 
Gym:
Monday to Friday 5.30am to 8.00pm
Saturday, Sunday 7.30am to 2.30pm

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30 Sep 24

The importance of understanding your swimming surroundings

Swimming is an enjoyable and invigorating activity that positively improves health in several ways and serves as a key activity in the lifestyle routines of many. As with any aquatic activity, it is important to understand the environment that you plan to swim in and any potential safety risks and hazards, to enjoy an incident-free swimming experience. Read on to learn more about safe swimming surroundings.

29 Sep 24

World Heart Day: The Power of Exercise for a Healthy Heart

World Heart Day is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about cardiovascular health and promoting actions to prevent heart disease. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, but the good news is that many risk factors are manageable, and lifestyle modifications can significantly improve heart health. One of the most effective ways to safeguard your heart is through exercise.

19 Sep 23

Why Spring Swimming is Vital for a Safe Summer

Spring is already here and with summer just around the corner, it is vital to consider how you can support your child to be water-safe and ready to enjoy swimming and aquatic activities ahead of the warmer season. Read more to learn why swimming preparation in spring is vital for a safe summer. 

14 Mar 23

Keeping children water-safe at home and the farm

You may have water safety strategies for your own home setting down pat and be well aware of most evident hazards here. Nonetheless, keeping these at top of mind, watching out for unsuspecting hazards, educating to other carers in your household or network, and being aware of hazards in other settings can help to reduce the risk of drowning. Read on to learn more about home and farm water safety.

Aquatic Classes

Using the resistance of water automatically increases the intensity of your workout, helping to increase your strength, flexibility and your overall health.

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