The Swimming Baths on Paraekaretu Street, in the Hunterville domain, is an open-air public pool in the Rangitikei district, rated 4.4 from seven Google reviews. Swimmers praise the one-dollar entry, though some note the lack of cover leaves bathers little shelter from the sun. An uncovered country pool is a different swim from an indoor leisure centre: the water follows the weather, so mornings are bracing and hot afternoons draw the crowds. Sun sense matters most at any open-air pool — reapply sunscreen every couple of hours, and a rash top or hat earns its keep between swims, especially for children. Small-town pools like this usually open only over the summer months, and many are run by the district council, so check the season and session times before travelling. At a dollar a swim in the middle of Hunterville, it is one of the modest pleasures of a Rangitikei summer.