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Anyone planning a pre-Christmas visit to the hot pools at Waiwera will need to reschedule their trip, since the resort is closed until December 24 for a major refurbishment.
The much-needed upgrade has been years in the making, but was finally due to begin on December 11.
According to the resort’s Auckland Council resource consent, all the main pools are being resurfaced, water slides replaced, new water features added and the slide tower repaired and strengthened. In addition, walls will be reclad, new timber decking will be put down and shade and shelter structures replaced.
While the work takes place, the resort’s day spa will stay open from 10am to 5pm from Monday to Thursday and until 7pm from Friday to Sunday. Post office facilities and access to local mailboxes will be open from 6am to 6pm and parcels can be collected from 9am to 6pm.
The complex will reopen fully on Christmas Day, from 10am to 8pm, and then open every day for the same hours until the end of the school holidays at the end of January.
Phase 2 of the refurbishment, which focuses on giving the resort and café a fresh new look, is expected to begin in February.
