Facilities

Aquatic Hall

Bringing you a pool on campus for the first time ever, our Aquatic Hall includes a 33x20m stainless steel pool with up to 8 lanes for swimming and water walking, a spa pool, sauna and dive well with 1m and 3m springboards. The pool also features a shallow water area with an adjustable depth from 0-2m.

Cardio Room

Outfitted with the latest in Life Fitness gear, we have a diverse range of cardiovascular (cardio) equipment available. Bring headphones to connect to most machines for engaging video workouts or streaming your fave Netflix (your own subscription required) content while exercising. The Cardio Room is located on Level 1 with views out to the plaza, Symonds Street and into the main lobby.

Weights Room

Our huge weights space located on Level 0 is well-equipped for all levels of training, from lightweight to powerlifting. There is a large selection of resistance machines, dumbbell training, and bench-pressing areas. We also have a dedicated heavy lifting zone with four specially-designed squat bays. 

Group Fitness Studio

We offer a wide range of classes and workshops to cater to all fitness needs. View the latest schedule on the Sport and Recreation portal. When not in use, members can use the studio space for their own workouts. The Group Fitness Studio is located on Level 1.

Bike Studio

Join us for a next-level cycling experience in this studio on Level 1 equipped with 40 bikes on terraced platforms in front of an 8m wide curved screen. Classes available include traditional spin plus indoor cycling, a digital experience where you'll ride with an instructor around immersive tracks displayed on the big screen. Class schedule is available on the Sport and Recreation portal.

Combat Sports Studio

Multi-use space on Level 1 with eight heavy boxing bags that can retract away into storage for full, unhindered use of the studio. Rubber athletic flooring provides a space suitable for high-intensity, high-impact striking martial arts training or group training boxfit sessions. This space is for training purposes only, not sparring. 

Functional Zone

This functional space offers a wide range of options for high-impact, conditioning and many other training styles. It includes a large jungle gym style, ceiling-mounted sky rig plus cardio equipment, and functional free weights, allowing you to design your perfect workout circuit. Available to book or for members to train individually when not in use for classes.

Mind Body Studio

A beautiful studio on level 2 with lots of natural light and views out to the trees lining Symonds Street. This studio hosts our low-impact classes, such as yoga, pilates and stretch, as well as our Fitness on Demand virtual classes. This is also a great space for cooldowns after your workout outside of scheduled class times.

Dance Studio

Timber flooring, an 18m stainless steel barre and a full-length mirrored wall make this studio located on Level 2 the perfect dance space. Available for member use when not being used for classes.  

Bouldering Wall

Discover or test your climbing skills on our wall designed for bouldering, a style of climbing done close to the ground without the use of harnesses or ropes. Crash matting below the wall is in place to keep you safe. The Bouldering Wall is located on Level 2.

Sports Halls

Now with more space for sports than ever before, our two Sports Halls can be set up for a wide range of activities. Sports Hall 1 located on Level 2 features a full glass floor with white LED court lines (the first one in the Southern Hemisphere!), meaning you'll only see the lines you need for your chosen sport. Sports Hall 2 is the ultimate all-sports zone with multi-purpose timber sports flooring and pre-marked lines for basketball, volleyball, netball, futsal and badminton. Indoor nets for indoor cricket and netball are also available. Sports Hall 2 plus an indoor running track overlooking Sports Hall 1 are accessible from Level 3.

Rooftop

Up where Hiwa meets the sky is our rooftop turf, outdoor running track and outdoor seating for relaxing or studying. Play football, hockey, tennis, ultimate and more. Walk or run with epic views of the Sky Tower, Waitematā and Rangitoto.

Squash Courts

Located on the basement level are our three squash courts, one of which has a moveable wall to allow for the creation of a doubles court. Members can book in to use for free.

Quiet Zone and Chill-out Areas

Located on the basement level outside the Aquatic Hall, the Quiet Zone is a great spot to rest after your workout or match, squeeze in a bit of study or just relax with your mates. With recliners and ottomans, hammock-style chairs and more, you've got lots of options for chilling out. Additional seating and study areas are available in the main lobby and cafe, Levels 1 and 2, plus the rooftop.