Health and fitness studio
The Auckland health and fitness studio is fully equipped to be a leader in the industry, with computerised cardiovascular training equipment, weights and functional training areas.
- Our cardiovascular fitness equipment includes treadmills, cross trainers, steppers, upright and recumbent bicycles, concept II rowers, SkiErg, power mills and assault bikes.
- Our weight training equipment includes cable machines, pin-loaded weights, plate loaded weights and a free-weight training area.
The health and fitness studio also has a team of qualified fitness instructors. They can help with your fitness goals by performing fitness appraisals and designing exercise programmes that are exciting, challenging and fun. Fitness programmes are included in your membership fees.
To get your fitness programme, book in a suitable time at reception.
Group fitness studio
The group fitness studio at the Auckland Recreation Centre is used for a weekly schedule of group fitness classes and yoga, led by qualified instructors.
Each class is an hour long and bookings are not required.
Most scheduled classes are free for gym members and Massey University students to attend, while some incur an extra charge.
Motion Health Physiotherapy
Motion Health offers tailored clinical pilates programmes, and exercise and rehabilitation sessions, in addition to treatment for:
- back and neck pain
- sporting injuries
- workplace injuries
- headache and migraine treatment
- post-surgery rehabilitation.
Motion Health Physiotherapy services are not included in your membership.
- Monday to Thursday – 7am to 7pm
- Friday – 7am to 6pm
Massey University Cricket Centre
The Massey University Cricket Centre is located inside the Auckland Recreation Centre. It has three lanes and a bowling machine.
The cricket centre is managed by the Takapuna Cricket Club. You can book an indoor cricket net at the Massey Cricket Centre online.
Costs and conditions
A net at the Massey Cricket Centre in Albany (Auckland) costs $30 per net per hour (minimum booking period is one hour).
Use of the bowling machine costs $10 per hour, plus $30 for lane 3 where the machine is located (the minimum booking period is one hour).
Balls and cricket gear are not provided. Only bowling machine cricket balls should be used. Do not use leather cricket balls. The bowling machine is for qualified users only.
All bookings must be prepaid using a credit card. Amex and Diners Card are not accepted.
Hours
- Monday to Thursday – 6am to 9.30pm
- Friday – 6am to 8.30pm
- Saturday – 8am to 4.30pm
- Sunday – 9am to 3.30pm
- Public holidays – closed.
Book the Cricket Centre
To hire the whole Massey University Cricket Centre in Auckland, or for any other type of bookings, contact the Takapuna Cricket Club:
Amita Weerakoon
Director of Cricket, Takapuna Cricket Club
Mobile: +64 27 336 3363
Email: doc@takapunacricket.co.nz
There is no discount for bulk bookings
Massey sports hall
Members of the Auckland Recreation Centre also have access to the Massey sports hall. Our modern and well-equipped sports hall can be configured for a variety of indoor sports, including:
- 2 basketball courts (or use of 2 individual hoops)
- 2 volleyball courts
- 2 indoor soccer courts
- 2 netball courts
- 8 badminton courts
- futsal court
- table tennis.
The sports hall is used for social and competitive sports leagues, club sport, casual use and training, and some non-sports events. It also has electronic score boards and changing rooms.
Hours
- Monday to Thursday – 6am to 9.45pm
- Friday – 6am to 8.45pm
- Saturday – 8am to 4.45pm
- Sunday – 9am to 3.45pm
- Public holidays – closed.
Book the sports hall
As the Massey sports hall in Auckland is often used for sports and events, use of the facility, including casual entry, is always subject to availability.
To book the Massey University Auckland Recreation Centre sports hall for your sports event, go to reception or contact us:
Billie Lal
Recreation and Wellbeing Coordinator
Phone: +64 9 213 6526
Scholars Café
Scholars Café is located inside the Auckland Recreation Centre. It is open to all students, staff and members of the public.
The café offers freshly roasted coffee, and a full breakfast and lunch menu featuring hot foods, salads, gourmet sandwiches, fresh muffins and slices as well as juices, smoothies, sports drinks and protein shakes.
With plenty of outdoor seating, it is an ideal place to relax and unwind. Scholars Café also offers catering on request.
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Contact us
Auckland Recreation Centre
- Hours
Monday to Thursday – 6am to 10pm
Friday – 6am to 9pm
Saturday – 8am to 5pm
Sunday – 9am to 4pm
Public holidays – closed.
All activity areas close 15 minutes before the stated closing times.
- Phone
- Location
Massey University Gate 1
State Highway 17
Albany
Auckland
Become a member of the Auckland Recreation Centre
The Auckland Recreation Centre has a range of membership options to suit your fitness goals.
Auckland fitness class timetable
The Auckland Recreation Centre offers a regular timetable of group fitness classes led by qualified instructors.
Personal trainers at Auckland Recreation Centre
The Auckland Recreation Centre has a team of professional personal trainers to help you reach your health and fitness goals.
