Last dip

PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH
PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH
Ella Gaynor, 28, of Ireland, who has been swimming at the St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool for the past two weeks, enjoys the final day of the season yesterday.

The pool is heated to about 28°C, contrasting with the sea temperature of 14.5°C.

The pool and Port Chalmers Pool both closed for the season yesterday, after opening in October and September, respectively.

A Dunedin City Council spokesperson said attendance at the St Clair pool was down slightly compared with the previous season - 37,491 visitors this summer, compared with 40,250 in 2024-25.

‘‘There were fewer ‘bumper’ hot days compared to the previous season, reducing the number of peak visitor days,’’ the spokesperson said.

In contrast, Port Chalmers Pool recorded a 19% increase in visitors from the previous season - 4975 visitors this season, compared with 4160 in 2024-25.

‘‘Highlights for the season included a number of school triathlon events at the pool and continued support from regular lane swimmers.’’

 

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