Is there a minimum age?

Yes — participants must be at least 6 years old. Children aged 6–9 must be accompanied by a paying adult at a ratio of one adult to two children.

Do I need to know how to swim?

Yes — confident swimming is required. The lake depth ranges from about 1 to 5 metres in places, so participants must be comfortable in open water.

Are life jackets provided?

Yes — life jackets are included in your session fee and are compulsory to wear on the park.

Are grip socks required?

Yes — grip socks are compulsory. You can buy them online during booking, at the check-in desk, or bring your own.

What happens in bad weather?

The park stays open in light rain; it closes only for extreme winds, flooding or storms. Check the operator's social channels for real-time updates.

What if I miss my session?

No refunds are issued for no-shows. Cancellations or changes must be made at least 72 hours before your session to be eligible for a refund.

50-Minute Aqua Park: Single Session at CBay Timaru Aquatic Centre

Single Session Timaru at CBay Timaru Aquatic Centre sits on the lake edge in Kaiapoi, Canterbury Region, New Zealand, offering a 50-minute blast on a floating obstacle course that asks for stamina, balance and a grin. The course strings together towering slides, climbing walls, wobble pads and sprint lanes over water that ranges from one to five metres deep, with buoys marking the safe boundary. Life jackets are provided and compulsory; grip socks are required and available at check-in. Sessions run on the hour and guests must arrive thirty minutes early to sign the waiver and get fitted.

What makes this Aqua Park a local standout is its simple, kinetic fun: it turns ordinary lake water into a playground for families, groups and corporate teams without needing specialized skills beyond confident swimming. The floating sections are modular, so every session feels different—race a friend across a balance beam, launch off an angled slide or pause on a climbing wall to watch the light hit the lake. The facilities enforce clear safety rules - feet-first entries only, no swimming underneath structures and a strict policy on sobriety - so the chaos stays playful rather than risky.

Bring children: the park welcomes kids from six years old, but those aged six to nine must be accompanied by a paying adult at a ratio of one adult to two children. Staff run a short safety briefing and clear the course between sessions; the 50-minute format keeps energy high and turnarounds safe. If you fail to show or cancel within 72 hours, bookings are non-refundable - so plan ahead.

Practical details: your session includes a life jacket and the safety briefing; grip socks can be bought online during booking or at the desk. Wetsuits are optional but useful on cooler days. The park stays open in rain but closes for extreme winds, flooding and storms - rain can even make slides slicker and more fun. For families, groups, and teams looking for energetic, low-commitment water play, this aqua park is a reliably joyous option close to urban centers.

Why visit now: it's short, social and ideally suited to mixed-ability groups who want a memorable outdoor sprint rather than a long trek. For photographers, the low sun on the water, action shots from the shoreline and kids mid-air off the slides deliver genuine, unforced moments. CBay Timaru Aquatic Centre makes a lake afternoon feel like an event; it's uncomplicated, supervised and built around movement.

Book early for weekend slots and school-holiday mornings; groups often reserve back-to-back sessions for parties or corporate teambuilding. Arrive fed, hydrated and ready to move - shallow warm-ups on the shoreline help prevent cramps. Pack a waterproof pouch for essentials and confirm waiver completion before you travel. Bring spare socks.

50-Minute Aqua Park: Single Session at CBay Timaru Aquatic Centre

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