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.
Round the Bays 2026
Represent Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington at Round the Bays! Sign up with the University team and get $20 off your entry fee.
Summer group exercise
Choose from a wide range of classes. It's off-peak hours until 22 February 2026—some class times will change, so check the schedule and plan your worko
Summer special membership
Sign up to any of our direct debit memberships and pay no joining fee! Available until the end of the year.
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 fitnessSports
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 clubEvents
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
Our venues
Check out our recreation and social spaces available for booking and use by students, clubs, and communities.
See our spacesUniversity 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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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