Contact us
Get in touch with the University Recreation team at Kelburn or Pipitea, find contact details and check the opening times.
Recreation Centre—Kelburn
We have an extensive range of facilities and services, including a main gym, a core and stretching room, a fitness studio, a dance room, and a functional training room.
Contact
- university-recreation@vuw.ac.nz
- Phone: 04 463 6614
- Facebook: University Recreation Wellington
- Instagram: Unirec_wgtn
- Meet the staff at University Recreation
Opening hours
Peak hours
23 February 2026 to 31 May 2026
6 July 2026 to 11 October 2026
- Monday–Thursday: 6 am–10.30 pm
- Friday: 6 am–8 pm
- Weekends: 9 am–6 pm.
Off-peak hours
1 June 2026 to 6 July 2026
13 October 2025 to 22 February 2026
- Monday–Thursday: 6.30 am–9.30 pm
- Friday: 6.30 am–8 pm
- Weekends: 9 am–6 pm.
Pipitea Fitness
Located in the basement (Level 0) of Rutherford House, the Pipitea Fitness studio provides a comprehensive selection of machines, free weights, and cardio equipment as well as a group exercise room for classes. Access to Pipitea Fitness is via the main lifts or stairwell in Rutherford House.
Contact
Opening hours
Peak operating hours from Monday 29 April until Friday 10 October.
- Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 7.30 am–7 pm
- Wednesday and Thursday: 11 am–7 pm
- Weekends: closed.
Off peak operating hours from Monday 13 October until Friday 22 February 2026.
- Monday - Thursday: 11 am–7 pm
- Friday: 11 am–6 pm
- Weekends: closed.
University and public holidays: closed
Request a venue booking
Complete the online booking form with the following information as a minimum:
- activity name and type
- date of event (or start and finish dates if it is a booking for a long-term event)
- number of attendees
- preferred room or location (if you have one).
Provide as much information as possible and make sure you mention any additional services you may need—for example, extra equipment, security, cleaning equipment, or assistance with health and safety compliance.
Recreation updates
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