The 30 metre 6 lane open air pool at Te Waka Kura o Mohua | Golden Bay High School Pool in Takaka is the largest heated pool in Golden Bay, Tasman.

In recent years, we have invested significant sums to upgrade the pool for the benefit of its students and the community. In addition to a new heating system, automatic chlorination and testing, and pool repainting, we have upgraded the pool with a new gate, fencing, planting, and soon the installation of a permanent open cover to offer sun and rain protection. 

GBHS Swim Buddies is a community-run initiative that keeps the pool open for local families, lane swimmers, swim club and volunteers over summer.  All information regarding Golden Bay Swim buddies can be found here.

Golden Bay Swimming Club uses the pool when it is available outside of school hours.  Swimming season starts 13th October 2026,  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 3.45pm - 6.15pm.

Te Waka Kura o Mohua Pool Rules

All swimmers must be vigilant about safety.
  • A responsible adult must actively supervise all children under 18 years old (except for students in training with Principal’s permission)
  • Swimmers must never swim alone
  • Never swim unless the pool covers are fully removed
  • Never swim while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • No food or drink to be consumed anywhere on pool grounds
  • No glassware is permitted in the pool area
  • Diving is only permitted in the designated diving area of the pool
  • Diving off the board is not permitted during lane swimming time
  • No running, jumping, or bombing
  • No holding under, pushing or screaming
  • No somersaults/flipping off the diving board or side of pool
  • Do not swim under or around the plunge area of the diving board
  • Boogie boards, surf boards, kayaks are not to be used in this pool unless specifically authorised by GBHS staff
  • Avoid holding your breath and swimming long distances underwater unless under supervised training
  • No pets allowed in pool area
  • Keep the side of the pool clean and tidy
  • Be sun smart
  • Ensure the pool gate is securely closed when leaving