Pools
- 25x25 metre lap pool, two-metre deep with movable floor
- 25x10 metre learn to swim pool
- 130-metre-long hydroslide, suitable for double and single rafts
- Leisure pool including a lazy river
- Splash deck with water adventure playground
- Spa pool, sauna and steam room (access only for ages 16+)
- 8x8 metre toddler pool
- 19x6.5 metre hydrotherapy pool.
All pools have ramped access.
Hydroslide
- Preschoolers aged under five years are not allowed on the hydroslide.
- Children between the ages of five and seven (inclusive) must be actively supervised by a caregiver over the age of 16 years who is to be within the pool area at all times and able to provide immediate assistance.
- You must be at least 107cm tall to use the hydroslide.
Welcome to the history of Christchurch's famous QE11 Stadium
The 1974 British Commonwealth Games were known as the Friendly Games. They took place in Christchurch, New Zealand, from 24 January to 2 February 1974.
New Zealand won a total of 35 medals - nine gold, eight silver and 18 bronze.
New Zealander Dick Tayler won the 10,000 metre race on the opening day. Don Quarrie from Jamaica won two sprint titles.
On the closing day Tanzania’s Filbert Bayi won the 1500 metres after an epic battle with New Zealand’s John Walker – both men broke the world record. The national records of five countries – Tanzania, Kenya, Australia, Great Britain and New Zealand – were all broken in this race.
Christchurch swimmer Jaynie Parkhouse won the 800-metre freestyle gold medal.
The main venue was Queen Elizabeth II Park, also known as QEII Park.
The multi-use stadium was purpose-built for the Games.
It had a capacity of 25,000 and for the games a temporary western stand took its capacity to 35,000. As well as the running track, it housed a public swimming and diving pool.
After the Commonwealth Games, QEII played host to numerous sporting events and concerts, and was a popular facility.
Sources: Christchurch City Libraries