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 - Summer
Monday to Friday 6.00am to 7.30pm
Saturday Sunday 8.00am to 4.00pm
Gym:
Monday to Friday 5.30am to 8.00pm

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Men’s Health Week 2025
Men’s Health Week (June 9–15) is a national movement to spotlight the health and wellbeing of New Zealand men. MHW aims to help you get right on top of your biggest and most important asset – your health.

Everyone is welcome! Read more about our Social Inclusion Policy
We are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment where everyone
feels values, regardless of their background, identity or beliefs.

The Risks of Swimming Alone
Swimming with companions reduces the risks involved with swimming alone, such as absence of immediate assistance, vulnerability to accidents and reduced recognition of potential health risks. Read on to learn more about these risks and how important it is for children and weak or non-swimmers to swim safely with responsible peers.

Swimming Carnival Safety – the Power of Practice
School Swimming Carnival season is here. This carnival season, be sure to know your child's limits and swimming ability and remember that practice really does make perfect. Read on for our top carnival safety tips.

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