Facilities

Equipment

• Treadmills
• Cross-trainers
• Cycles
• Steppers
• Grinders
• Concept II rowing machines
• Total Body Arc trainers
• Jacobs Ladder full body workout

We also have spin-bikes and other cardio equipment outside the cardio room.

Location
Level 1
 

Experience the most adventurous workout you can have indoors on our state-of-the-art climbing wall.

The wall has over 150 square metres of climbing surface, and a variety of routes to cater for everyone – from the first-timer to the seasoned pro.

Please note that the climbing wall is currently available for bouldering only. No top roping or lead climbing is permitted.

The University of Auckland Recreation Centre climbing wall is proudly supported by Bivouac Outdoor.

Location
Level 1
 

Equipment

• Foam mats
• Swiss balls
• Medicine balls
• An abdominal roller
• Stability discs
• Power bags
• Resistance bands
• Ballet stretch bar and wall stretch rack

Location
Level 1
 

Uses

• Dance classes and practices
• Martial arts training
• Recreation Programme classes
• University Club activities

Equipment

• Up-to-date sound system for music
• Padded matting for martial arts
• Wall bars for dance exercises

Bookings
You can book the dance studio. Due to popular demand, the days and times you request may not be available. If you're a member of the Recreation Centre, there is no charge.

Location
Level 4

For more information and bookings, please contact:

Michelle Blucher
Events and Activities Supervisor
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 81201
Email: m.blucher@auckland.ac.nz

The circuit includes both resistance and aerobic training equipment, and is designed to work the entire body, focusing on the major muscle groups.

A buzzer sounds each minute, at which time every circuit user must move to the next machine. This means you never have to wait for a machine.

Equipment

• Resistance training machines
• Fluid rowers
• Grinders
• Cycle ergometers

Location
Level 1
 

Take a break and play some table tennis!

The leisure centre has a dedicated area set up for table tennis. Anyone can use this area on a casual basis: members and non-members alike.

You can hire balls and bats at the reception desk on level 3.

Location
Level 4

Features
The sports hall features a fully-sprung 32m x 24m wooden floor, which is slightly larger than two full-size basketball courts.

Uses

• Indoor soccer
• Basketball
• Badminton
• Netball
• Volleyball
• Indoor cricket
• Touch rugby
• Table tennis
• Ultimate frisbee

Equipment
You can hire a range of sporting equipment from Reception on level 3.

Bookings
If you're a member, you can book court space using your ID cards and the computer booking system next to Reception on level 3. If you're a casual user, you can use the facilities but not the booking system. Bookings take priority over casual use.

Please note that during semesters, a number of activities limit the ability to book between 12-2pm and after 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Location
Level 3

Michelle Blucher
Events and Activities Supervisor
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 81201
Email: m.blucher@auckland.ac.nz

The court on level one can be advance booked by members. Booking can be made at the terminals next to the Reception counter on level 3. The court can also be used casually, though member bookings take precedence.

Please note that the Recreation Centre also has an agreement with Auckland Squash Centre, where students and staff of the University of Auckland can join on an off-peak plan at discounted rates.

Equipment

• "Light-weight" training area
• Dumbbell training area
• Diverse selection of resistance machines
• Power lifting/Olympic lifting training bay
• Bench-pressing area.

Location
Level 1