View our opening hours, find our location and contact our team.
Refer below for contact hours.
Anyone can join the UC RecCentre, and we offer discounts to UC Staff and Friends of UC. Check out our memberships page for more information. If you don't want the commitment of a membership, our casual fees are super reasonable, or consider a 14-Day Trial.
Day | Time |
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Monday → Thursday | 3pm - 8pm |
Friday | 3pm - 6pm |
Saturday | 9am - 1pm |
Sunday | - |
Things to consider
2025 Public Holiday | Reduced Operating Hours |
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Waitangi Day Thursday, 6th February | 8am-12pm & 4pm-8pm |
Good Friday Friday, 18th April | CLOSED |
Easter Monday Monday, 21st April | 8am-12pm & 4pm-8pm |
Easter Tuesday (University Holiday) Tuesday, 22nd April | 8am-12pm & 4pm-8pm |
ANZAC Day Friday, 25th April | 1pm-8pm |
King's Birthday Monday, 2nd June | 8am-12pm & 4pm-8pm |
Matariki Friday, 20th June | 8am-12pm & 4pm-8pm |
Labour Day Monday, 27th October | 8am-12pm & 4pm-8pm |
Canterbury Anniversary Day Friday, 14th November | 8am-12pm & 4pm-8pm |
End of Year Close-Down Monday, 22nd December | Close at 9pm |
New-Year Reopening Saturday, 3rd January | Reopen from 9am |
If everyone follows ten simple rules, we'll all have a safe and happy time at the gym. Check out gym etiquette at the UC RecCentre.
If everyone follows ten simple rules, we'll all have a safe and happy time at the gym. Check out gym etiquette at the UC RecCentre.
We promote fitness programmes and activities to students and help with the management and safety of the RecCentre. Find out about volunteer gym hosts at the RecCentre.
We promote fitness programmes and activities to students and help with the management and safety of the RecCentre. Find out about volunteer gym hosts at the RecCentre.
From leadership and sports teams to fitness instructors and massage therapists, meet the UC Rec & Sport people.
From leadership and sports teams to fitness instructors and massage therapists, meet the UC Rec & Sport people.
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Direct dial: 0800 823 637
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