Tepid Baths

Tepid Baths is a historic indoor swimming facility in central Auckland with multiple pools serving different purposes. The building combines these water spaces with a fitness center, spa services, and sauna facilities all in one location.

The facility opened in 1914 with separate pools for men and women, originally heated by water from the nearby tramway power station. The heating system was later updated, changing how the complex operated over time.

The facility has served as a meeting point for Aucklanders across generations, where neighbors come together to swim and exercise. People from different parts of the city gather here to maintain their routines in a shared space.

The entrance is located in the downtown area and is straightforward to find and enter from the street. Different areas within the building serve different purposes, making it easy for visitors to navigate to their preferred facilities.

The original pools used heated saltwater, making it one of the first temperature-controlled bathing facilities in New Zealand when it opened. This innovative heating approach was pioneering for how swimming facilities were designed in the region at that time.