University Recreation Wellington provides fitness, sports, and clubs services for the campus and wider community.

A healthy body supports a healthy mind. Get involved with sports and recreation at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. The University Recreation Centre provides you with space and programmes to get active, make friends, and have fun.

Get in touch

Get in touch with the University Recreation team at Kelburn or Pipitea, find contact details and check the opening times.

Contact us
Group of people participating in a Spin Class with an instructor

Spin classes now inclusive

Now included in all combo and group exercise memberships! Check out our new 45-minute indoor cycling class focusing on strength, speed, and endurance.
Girl doing a pull up

Summer membership special

Dive into fitness this summer with our exclusive offer. Access to our fitness studio and dynamic group exercise classes including Spin. On sale now!
Group of people together under a gazebo after competing in Round the Bays

Round the Bays

The capital's largest fun run, Round the Bays 2025! Walk, jog, run or roll from the city around the bays to Kilbirnie Park. Join team Te Herenga Waka now.

Join the gym

Explore the gym facilities at both the Kelburn and Pipitea campuses, find out what group exercise classes we offer, and learn about our memberships.

University fitness

Sports

Play sport while you study. Join a social or competitive team, play a casual game, or learn how to take advantage of our athlete support programmes and sports communities.

Sports at the University

Clubs and societies

Get involved in a University club, enrich your university experience, and join a community of like-minded people.

Join a club

Events

We offer a range of sporting and non-sporting events and health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year. Find out what’s coming up.

Check out our events
outdoor group exercise Zumba class demonstration event
View of Te Puni from Boyd Wilson field

Our venues

Check out our recreation and social spaces available for booking and use by students, clubs, and communities.

See our spaces

University Recreation Centre

Watch the video to get a taste of the facilities and services offered at the Recreation Centre. Check out the main gym, table tennis area, exercise and dance studios, and functional training rooms.

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People gathered outside of the Kelburn Recreation Building
UniRec team

Contact the team

Get in touch with University Recreation at Kelburn or Pipitea. Meet the team and find out who to contact for information and advice on fitness services, playing sport, and University clubs.

Contact us