St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool

by Lucy (subscribe)

Cooler weather is not enough to stop anyone swimming at St Clair Beach, Dunedin. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this outdoor salt water pool remains a balmy temperature (28 degrees centigrade) and is a popular spot for all ages to have fun, exercise and keep fit.



After dipping our toes in the icy sea, our family quickly decided that the hot pool would be a much more pleasant swimming experience for us. The kids loved watching seals swimming in the bay, and trying out the paddling pool while the adults managed to swim a few laps of the 25 metre lane-pool. The St Clair Salt Water pool itself was originally built in 1884, and was fully renovated and re-opened for public use, complete with new change facilities in 2001.



This really is the perfect place to take a dip, particularly if you find the ocean temperature unbearably cold. St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool opens during spring, summer and autumn, however the café remains open year round (9am - 5pm). This enclosed café has excellent views across the bay and is a great spot to watch the surfers. They serve hot drinks, soup, snacks, cakes, and ice cream.

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Why? Rock pool with an amazing view

When: October - March: 7am - 7pm

Phone: 455 6352

Website: www.dunedin.govt.nz

Where: The Esplanade, St Clair

Cost: Adults: $6.20