Membership
Choose from one of our membership types and sign up online or come in and see us at Kelburn or Pipitea.
Become a member
Our Kelburn and Pipitea gyms are equipped with a full range of machines and free weights as well as a comprehensive selection of cardio equipment. The group exercise programme at both studios provides a wide choice of classes, including yoga, pilates, Zumba, and Pump. Kelburn members will also be able to use the multipurpose training space known as the Functional training room and our Core and stretching studio.
Choose access to our fitness studios, group exercise classes, or both. You can sign up for a 4-month or 12-month membership, opt for a weekly membership with flexible payments, or simply pay casually as you go. Membership is available for both students and non-students, including University staff and the public. See the costs for each membership and how to join below.
For information on how to place your membership on hold or cancel it, please refer to the details further down the page.
Join the gym
Join the gym and pay for your membership using the links below.
Weekly membership
Pay your weekly membership by direct debit. No minimum term, cancel for free, and get two membership holds per year.
Set up your direct debit payment:
If you opt to pay via a bank account, please ensure you use one which authorises direct debit. Payments will be automatically processed weekly on the same day of the week that you joined.
All other membership
Make a one-off payment for all other membership types:
You must be a current student of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington to be eligible for our student membership prices
Fitness studio membership
Get access to both Kelburn and Pipitea Fitness studios and the Functional Training Room at Kelburn. Group exercise classes are not included with this membership.
| Term | Student | Non-student |
|---|---|---|
| 12 month | $229 | $529 |
| 4 month | $109 | $239 |
| Weekly direct debit | $6.99 | $10.99 |
Group exercise membership
Group exercise classes run every day of the week—you have unlimited access to attend classes. Access to the fitness studio is not included with this membership.
Check out our extensive group exercise timetable.
| Term | Student | Non-student |
|---|---|---|
| 4 month | $79 | $169 |
| Weekly direct debit | $5.99 | $8.29 |
Combo membership
The best of both worlds—go to group exercise classes and visit the fitness studio and Functional training room as often as you like.
| Term | Student | Non-student |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly direct debit | $9.99 | $15.99 |
Pipitea Fitness membership
This four-month combo membership special gives access to both the fitness studio and group exercise classes at the Pipitea Fitness facility only. You can buy this online or at Pipitea Fitness reception, located in the Rutherford House basement.
Available to Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington students and staff as well as to the wider community
| Term | Student | Non-student |
|---|---|---|
| 4 month | $49 | $119 |
Casual pass
A casual pass is a one-off pass where you can access our fitness facilities or a group exercise class. These passes can be purchased at reception.
| Term | Student | Non-student |
|---|---|---|
| One-off | $10 | $15 |
Membership hold
Memberships can be put on hold for a minimum of 2 weeks and maximum of 16 weeks. To put your membership on hold, complete this membership hold form.
Membership cancellation
You can cancel your membership, providing 7 days’ notice, by filling in this membership cancellation form.
Debit Success memberships
Following the completion of your direct debit sign-up with University Recreation and our provider Debit Success, your payments should be automatically debited in accordance with your membership contract.
Payments will be automatically processed weekly on the same day of the week that you joined. If you would like to change the frequency and/or day of your payments, you will need to contact Debit Success directly.
If you are experiencing issues with payments not being processed—despite having sufficient funds—and are receiving overdue notices from Debit Success, you may need to complete a direct debit authority form.
This form gives Debit Success permission to withdraw funds directly from your bank account. By completing and signing it, you authorise automatic deductions on the agreed dates as outlined in your contract.