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Tepid Baths
About the centre
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‘The Teps’ is an iconic part of Auckland’s history. A Category 2 Historic Place, Teps boasts over 100 years of history, including its origins as saltwater pools! Built in 1914 and refurbished extensively in 2012, our centre has two pools, spa, steam and sauna facilities and a state-of-the-art fitness centre to help you get active. Whether your goal is general fitness, weight loss, sports training or rehabilitation, the Tepid Baths is here to help you get active your way.
Learning to swim? Regardless of age or ability, you and your family are encouraged to learn to swim with us. We have swim classes catered to meet individual abilities. Our professional instructors will take you through a step-by-step programme that will give you skills and confidence to enjoy the water.
For swimmers with accessibility needs, a water wheelchair is available.
Our team is passionate about helping our community get active. We welcome your enquiries — you can use the contact us form or, even better, pop in and visit us at our iconic facility.
If you're interested in the story behind our iconic building, check out this NZ Herald article published in 2012 about the refurbishment and the excitement around its re-opening.
Hours
Centre hours
Monday – Friday, 5.30am–9pm
Weekends, 7am-6pm
Public holidays, 10am-6pm
The learners' pool is closed to the public for Learn to Swim lessons until 1pm on weekends during the school term.
*Customers will be asked to exit the aquatic areas 15 minutes prior to closing time.
Christmas and New Years Hours
| Date | Centre Hours |
| 24 December | 7am - 1pm |
| 25 - 26 December | CLOSED |
| 27 December | 7am - 7pm |
| 28 - 29 December | 7am - 6pm |
| 30 December | 7am - 7pm |
| 31 December | 7am - 5pm |
| 1 - 2 January | 10am - 6pm |
| 3 January | 7am - 7pm |
| 4 January onwards | normal hours |
Address
- 100 Customs Street West, Central Auckland
- View on Google Maps
Contact details
Pools and water play
Lane pool
The lane pool is accessible by hoist.
Temperature 27°C
Two to seven lanes
Length 25m
Please see our Pool Schedule below.
Read our pool rules to help keep you and your family safe and having fun.
Learners' pool
There is ramp access to the pool for swimmers with accessibility requirements.
Temperature 32°C
Four lanes
Length 15m
Read our pool rules to help keep you and your family safe and having fun.
Spa pool
The spa pool is accessible by hoist.
Temperature 39°C
To use our spa please get a wristband from reception.
Read our spa rules to help keep you safe.
Pool availability
For our Lane Pool and Learner Pool availability please click the button below and select either Tepid Baths - Lane Pool or Tepid Baths - Learner Pool.
Free swimming for 16 years and under
Young people across Auckland have free access to all council-owned pools. This initiative, for Aucklanders aged 16 years and under, means more of our region’s children and young people can be fit, healthy, and waterwise.*
*excludes The Olympic Pool and Mt Albert Aquatic
Wristbands
Supervision wristbands will be issued on arrival at reception so that your child/ren are easily identified by our lifeguards.
- Caregiver of children 4 years and under must wear a wristband.
- All children aged 5-10 years and their supervising adult must wear a wristband.
- Learn to Swim students aged 10 and under wanting to swim before or after lessons will also need to wear a wristband.
All Swim Plus Zone* users will need to get a wristband from reception upon arrival. Wristbands are included for GET INTO IT and SWIM IT members, and Swim Plus 10 Pass holders.
*Swim Plus Zone is our sauna, steam, and spa area.
Things to know before you come to the pool
- To keep our precious tamariki safe we have a pool supervision policy, which specifies minimum adult-to-child ratios.
- To make sure that we are both inclusive and respectful we have guidelines around what to wear in the pool.
Pool Entry Prices
| Entry type | Casual | 10 visit pass |
|---|---|---|
| Child (16 years and under, excludes spa, sauna and steam room) |
Casual
Free
|
10 visit pass
-
|
| Supervising adult |
Casual
$2
|
10 visit pass
$18
|
| Spectator |
Casual
$2
|
10 visit pass
$18
|
| Adult Swim (swimming only) |
Casual
$8
|
10 visit pass
$72
|
| Adult Swim Plus (sauna, steam, spa, and swimming) - 17yrs and over |
Casual
$10
|
10 visit pass
$90
|
| Concession Swim* (swimming only) |
Casual
$4.80
|
10 visit pass
$43.20
|
| Concession Swim Plus* (sauna, steam, spa, and swimming) - 17yrs and over |
Casual
$6
|
10 visit pass
$54
|
*Concession pricing available with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Pool Membership Prices
Get full membership, including access to the gym, pools and fitness classes.
Your membership gives you access to multiple centres across our network. Read more about prices and membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Gold
$24.70 per week
Get unlimited access to the pools, spa and sauna at your chosen centre with a Swim it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Gold
$17.20 per week
Get access to Tepid Baths.
Learn to Swim
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Jump in at our Learn to Swim Tepid Baths!
We offer:
- small class sizes
- free swimming before and after lessons (subject to availability). Pool supervision policy must be followed
- discounts for families.
We can instruct swimmers of any age and ability, from 6-month-old babies to adults.
Why choose our Learn to Swim classes?
- We are a member of Swim Coaches Teachers New Zealand (SCTNZ)
- We are a registered Swim School with Swimming New Zealand
- We really care about teaching water safety. All our students are taught key water safety skills first, then progress to mastering swimming skills.
- All our instructors are either AUSTSWIM qualified or are working towards becoming AUSTSWIM qualified.
- As a community facility, we are more affordable than many private providers.
Our facility accommodates family members of all ages. We have a shallower, warmer learn to swim pool and a bigger pool for deep water confidence and greater distance.
Accessibility and inclusion at our swim school
Here at Tepid Baths Learn to Swim we are beginning our journey towards a more inclusive centre. We are working to ensure that our staff are considering the individual needs of students and are learning how to modify their practices to cater to more young people with disabilities or impairments. Our team are happy to talk about how we can create a better opportunity and experience for your child.
2024 Learn to Swim Term Dates
Term 1: Tuesday 30 January - Sunday 14 April
Term 2: Monday 20 May - Sunday 7 July
Term 3: Monday 22 July - Sunday 29 September
Term 4: Monday 14 October - Friday 20 December
No swimming lessons on public holidays (and Monday-ised public holidays)
School holiday intensive lessons will be available depending on each swim school's availability.
Class levels at Tepid Baths Learn to Swim
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Our average student to instructor ratio is 5 to 1.
Adult beginner
- Safe entry and exit and water familiarisation
- Total submersion
- Independent floating and recovery
- Gliding - front and back
- Kicking - front and back
- Rotation - front and back
Adult intermediate
- Freestyle one length
- Backstroke one length
- Breaststroke kick - front and back
- Side gliding/floating
- Dolphin dives
- Deep water confidence
Adult advanced
- Freestyle two lengths
- Backstroke two lengths
- Breaststroke one length
- Forward rolls
- Treading water
- Distance swim - 10 mins
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Our child-to-instructor ratio is 8-10 to 1.
The child's parent or caregiver must be in the pool during the class.
Babies
- Confidence
- Enjoyment
- Water awareness
- Introduction to cues
- Setting a routine
- Identifying class structure
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Our child-to-instructor ratio is 3 to 1.
Preschool Beginner
- Safe entries and exits
- Water familiarisation
- Independent floating - front
- Independent floating - back
- Total submersion
- Bounce to breathe
Preschool Intermediate
- Intermediate gliding - front
- Intermediate kicking - front
- Supported freestyle
- Independent gliding - back
- Independent kicking - back
- Independent u-turn
Preschool Advanced
- Freestyle - no breathing
- Supported Backstroke
- Breaststroke kick - back
- Rotation - horizontal and vertical
- Slide gliding
- Safety sequence
Preschool Breather
- Freestyle - bilateral breathing
- Independent backstroke
- Survival backstroke
- Breaststroke kick - front
- Dolphin kick
- Duck dives
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Talk directly to the Learn to Swim team if you are interested in taking private swimming lessons.
Private lessons are based on timetable and instructor availability only.
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Our average child to instructor ratio is 5 or 6 to 1.
School age beginner
- Safe entries and exits
- Water familiarisation
- Independent front float and recovery
- Independent back float and recovery
- Total submersion
- Independent u-turn
School age intermediate
- Gliding - front and back
- Kicking - front
- Kicking - back
- Freestyle - no breathing
- Breaststroke kick - back
- Deep water confidence
School age advanced
- Backstroke
- Backstroke kick - front
- Dolphin kick
- Gliding - side
- Rotation - horizontal and vertical
- Independent safety sequence
School age breather
- Freestyle - bilateral breathing
- Backstroke arms
- Survival backstroke
- Forward rolls
- Drop down push off into freestyle
- Drop down push off into backstroke
School age breather intermediate
- Freestyle one length
- Backstroke one length
- Breaststroke half length
- Butterfly - three cycles with rhythm
- Safe diving
- Sculling - on back feet first
School age breather advanced
- Freestyle two lengths
- Backstroke two lengths
- Breaststroke one length
- Butterfly six cycles with breathing
- Tumble turns
- Treading water
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Our average student to instructor ratio is 7 to 1.
Stroke
- Freestyle and backstroke - four lengths
- Breaststroke two lengths
- Butterfly one length
- Breaststroke pull-outs
- Touch turns
- Sidestroke
Stroke intermediate
- Freestyle eight lengths
- Backstroke eight lengths
- Breaststroke four lengths
- Individual Medley (IM) four lengths
- Race starts
- Distance swim - 10 minutes
Stroke advanced
- Freestyle < 2mins
- Backstroke < 2mins
- Breaststroke
- Individual Medley (IM) race turns
- Freestyle 800m
- AUSTSWIM aquatic sequence
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Swimming squads are scheduled, so they help you stick to your training. And they’re social! Enjoy the fun of informal competition while you maintain or develop your swimming.
The average student to instructor ratio is 10 to 1.
Mini squad
- Freestyle 1km
- Backstroke 50m
- Breaststroke 400m
- Butterfly 100m
- Turns
- DivesAdult squad
Increase performance, stamina and speed. Perfect for swimmers who are training for a triathlon, Iron Man, Swim Series, or Masters - or just want to keep fit.
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Our child to instructor ratio is 8-10 to 1.
The child's parent or caregiver must be in the pool during the class.
Toddler Beginner
- Supported safe entry
- Supported safe exit
- Introduction to floating
- Responding to cues
- Submersion
- Monkey Walking
Toddler Intermediate
- Independent safe entry
- Independent safe exit
- Supported floating
- Supported propulsion
- Supported horizontal rotation
- Supported u-turn
Toddler Advanced
- Independent doggy paddle
- Bounce to breathe
- Independent floating
- Push, glide to wall and safe exit
- Independent horizontal rotation
- Independent u-turn
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Youth classes are designed for older children who haven’t been learning for long, or who would benefit from extra development before they progress to adult classes.
Our average student to instructor ratio is 5 to 1.
Youth beginner
- Safe entry and exit and water familiarisation
- Independent floating and recovery
- Glide - front and back
- Kick - front and back
- Freestyle - no breathing
- Rotation - horizontal and vertical
Youth Intermediate
- Freestyle bilateral breathing
- Backstroke
- Dolphin kick
- Drop down push off - front and back
- Breaststroke kick - back
- Survival sequence
Youth advanced
- Freestyle two lengths
- Backstroke two lengths
- Breaststroke half length
- Butterfly six cycles
- Tumble turns
- Treading water
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Some of our Learn to Swim schools offer a squad beyond Stroke for children who want to continue swimming to keep their fitness up, independently of a swimming club.
Please talk to your Learn to Swim team for more information.
| Programme | Price per session |
|---|---|
| Babies (6-12 months) |
Price per session
$15.50
|
| Toddlers (12 months - 3 years) |
Price per session
$15.50
|
| Pre School (3-5 years) |
Price per session
$18
|
| School Age (5-9 years) |
Price per session
$20
|
| Youth and Stroke (9-16 years) |
Price per session
$20
|
| Squads |
Price per session
$16.50
|
Discounts for Learn to Swim
We offer the following discounts for our swim lessons:
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Family Discount: When enrolling three or more children from the same family, the family is eligible to receive 10% off for each swimmer.
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Second Booking Discount: If a swimmer enrols in more than one class, they are eligible for a 15% discount on the second booking.
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Community Services Card (CSC) Discount: Holders of a Community Services Card along with their dependents are eligible for a 30% discount.
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Private Lessons Discount: We offer a 40% discount on private lessons for swimmers with accessible needs. This applies to private lessons only
Discounts will only be applied after redeeming in person at the swim school of your choice.
Which class is right for me or my child?
Follow the flow chart below to find the right level for you or your child.
If you are new to Learn to Swim lessons, you will be a beginner in your age group.
If you have had lessons before or time has lapsed since your last lesson, we recommend you get an assessment. An assessment can be booked through the link below.
How to enrol in swimming lessons
If you know what class to enrol in, come into the centre and have a chat with our friendly staff at reception or sign up online using the button below.
If you are unsure what class to enrol in, we highly recommend booking into a free assessment or contact the centre
Learn to Swim intensive lessons
Our Learn to Swim intensive lessons run over five consecutive half days (four if there is a public holiday) from Monday to Friday. Lessons may be in the morning or the afternoon.
If your child is a bit stuck on an element of their swimming, by coming every day for five days they'll normally crack it. Conquer that learning to breathe, breaststroke, or butterfly!
How to book into Learn to Swim Intensive lessons
Contact us using the details on this page, or talk to the Learn to Swim team at the centre. A free assessment may be required to determine your child's level.
Swimming lessons and water safety for schools
We’re experienced and skilled at working with schools, tailoring programmes to schools’ needs and the age and stage of their students:
- swimming lessons
- lifejacket usage
- deep water confidence
- boating experiences.
Lessons can take place in our facilities, or our instructors can come to you if your school has its own pool.
Auckland Council Pools and Leisure is a partner in the Water Skills for Life programme of funded school swimming lessons.
Contact the swim school
Phone: 09 308 3249
Sauna and steam
Hours
Monday – Friday, 5.30am–9pm
Weekends, 7am-6pm
Public holidays, 10am-6pm
Sauna
The sauna is wheelchair accessible.
Temperature 70°C-90°C
To use our sauna please get a wristband from reception.
Steam room
The steam room is wheelchair accessible.
Temperature 45°C
To use our steam room please get a wristband from reception.
Users aged 11-16 years can use the spa but children 14 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
To make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience, please remember to:
- Take a break in a cool place every 15 minutes.
- Sit on a towel or mat in the sauna and steam room.
- Shower and towel dry before and after use.
- Drink plenty of water from a plastic or stainless steel bottle. Glass bottles are not permitted in the pool area.
Exit immediately if you are uncomfortable, dizzy, or sleepy and seek the assistance of staff. Even if you have no existing health conditions, excessive time spent in the spa, sauna, and steam room could be fatal.
Please refrain from:
- Pouring water on the rocks in the saunas. This will damage the saunas.
- Using oil or lotion.
- Spitting.
Do not use the spa, sauna, or steam room if you:
- are pregnant
- have a serious illness
- have a heart condition
- have high or low blood pressure
- have a respiratory condition
- or have any other medical condition which, may affect your reaction to heat.
Gym and fitness
You’ll love the near-new machines, stylish design and airy feel of the Tepid Baths fitness centre — as much as you’ll love our knowledgeable, friendly staff and affordable prices.
Supporting you to achieve your fitness goals
We know that everyone's needs are different. When you become a member, in consultation with you we tailor a support programme to best serve you in getting (fit and) active your way.
You 'll get regular programme updates to keep things interesting and motivating.
Our prices
| Entry type | Casual | 10 visit pass |
|---|---|---|
| Gym - Adult |
Casual
$26.20
|
10 visit pass
n/a
|
| Gym - Concession* |
Casual
$22.50
|
10 visit pass
n/a
|
| Gym - Teen (13-16 years) Adult/Caregiver supervision compulsory |
Casual
$13.10
|
10 visit pass
n/a
|
| Aqua group fitness class - Adult |
Casual
$11
|
10 visit pass
$99
|
| Aqua group fitness class - Concession |
Casual
$8.40
|
10 visit pass
$75.60
|
*Concession pricing available with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Membership options
Get full membership, including access to the gym, pools and fitness classes.
Your membership gives you access to multiple centres across our network. Read more about prices and membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Gold
$24.70 per week
Get access to our Gold centres:
- Tepid Baths
- Marina Fitness
Plus all our Silver and Bronze centres.
Get access to the gym at your chosen centre with a Gym it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Group fitness classes
Group fitness classes get you off the couch and interacting with our community. They also harness the group's energy to create a motivating, challenging, and totally addictive workout experience.
They're a great way to change things up and make the most of your workout!
Play your role
Keep everyone safe and healthy with good hygiene practice - here are a few friendly reminders of the basics:
- Use the covid tracer app to scan into our group fitness studio/rooms.
- Bring your water bottle and towel - No towel = No workout!
- Bring your mat to any floor-based classes (e.g. yoga, Oxycore, Abs, etc.)
- Cover your coughs and sneezes (into your elbow or with tissues and dispose of these into the bin immediately)
- Wash your hands frequently
- Wipe equipment you have used - while our staff clean regularly, we need your help too (we have wipes and spray for you to use)
- Shower before you swim or jump into an aqua class (helps us keep our pools clean)
And, stay home if you are unwell - play it safe!
View class timetable and booking information
- You can view timetables a week in advance.
- Book into group fitness classes related to your membership up to a week in advance.
- You'll be notified of any class cancellations by email.
- You'll receive confirmation of a booked class in a form of an admission ticket.
- You don’t need to do anything with the admission ticket, just scan your membership card upon arrival. - For Aqua please visit reception upon arrival
Group Fitness Timetable
View class descriptions
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Bring your energy to this workout! This high intensity interval training class is designed with timed intervals to blast your muscles, burn calories and increase your cardio output.
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Focus on your core and all of you will benefit! Strengthen your middle and improve your posture with this fantastically focused workout.
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Bring your workout up close and personal! BoxFIT combines circuit training, kicking, power, and agility to give you a dynamic cardio experience like no other. The workouts emphasise on improving boxing technique and boxing style training through high intensity interval training.
Pads will be supplied to members and also gloves will be available to borrow if you don’t own any. Bringing your own gloves is advised and boxing wraps are a requirement for protection and hygiene reasons.
*13-16 year old participants must be accompanied by an adult or be on a TeenFit membership and have gone through an induction with staff.
Price:
Please see below for prices -
Bring your energy to this workout! This high intensity interval training class is designed with timed intervals to blast your muscles, burn calories and increase your cardio output.
This class is done in the deep end of the Lane Pool.
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Tai Chi is a gentle, low-impact form of exercise in where you perform a series of deliberate, flowing motions while focusing on deep, slow breaths.
Tai Chi is designed to nurture your overall well-being through a harmonious blend of exercises. We delve into practices that enhance joint mobility, boost balance, improve flexibility, and emphasise the breathing.
Membership options
Get full membership, including access to the gym, pools and fitness classes.
Your membership gives you access to multiple centres across our network. Read more about prices and membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Gold
$24.70 per week
Get access to our Gold centres:
- Tepid Baths
- Marina Fitness
Plus all our Silver and Bronze centres.
Get access to the gym at your chosen centre with a Gym it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Get unlimited access to the pools, spa and sauna at your chosen centre with a Swim it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Gold
$17.20 per week
Get access to Tepid Baths.
Pool hire
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Types of events our spaces suit
Need to book a space for your group?
We love hosting our community! Our spaces also suit school groups and community groups.
Spaces you can book
- Lane pool lane
- Learner pool
Our prices
| Space | Price per hour |
|---|---|
| Lane pool - Lane hire |
Price per hour
$42
|
| Learner pool - lane hire |
Price per hour
$42
|
Off-peak discount
We offer 20 per cent discount for off-peak times
Off peak times are 9am-3pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays
Regular hirer discount
We offer a 20 per cent discount off the standard hourly rate to regular hirers.
Regular hirers are individuals or organisations who hire a venue we manage 10 times or more over the calendar year (1 January to 31 December)
Community group discount
We offer a 30 per cent discount to community groups.
For groups that meet certain criteria, community groups can get 30 per cent off the standard hourly rate.
These discounts can be stackable using reverse compounding methodology and cannot be added together. Maximum discount of 55 per cent
How to book a space
Contact us to find out about availability and to make a booking or fill out the facility booking form below.
Read our venue hire terms and conditions.
Other services at our centre
Future Dreams
Future Dreams are fitness and technical swim squads training at the Tepid Baths
Habit Health
Habit Health is a physiotherapy clinic operating from the Tepid Baths.
Prices and membership
Our prices
| Entry type | Casual | 10 visit pass |
|---|---|---|
| Child (16 years and under, excludes spa, sauna and steam room) |
Casual
Free
|
10 visit pass
-
|
| Supervising adult |
Casual
$2
|
10 visit pass
$18
|
| Spectator |
Casual
$2
|
10 visit pass
$18
|
| Adult Swim (swimming only) |
Casual
$8
|
10 visit pass
$72
|
| Adult Swim Plus (sauna, steam, spa, and swimming) - 17yrs and over |
Casual
$10
|
10 visit pass
$90
|
| Concession Swim* (swimming only) |
Casual
$4.80
|
10 visit pass
$43.20
|
| Concession Swim Plus* (sauna, steam, spa, and swimming) - 17yrs and over |
Casual
$6
|
10 visit pass
$54
|
*Concession pricing available with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Membership options
Get full membership, including access to the gym, pools and fitness classes.
Your membership gives you access to multiple centres across our network. Read more about prices and membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Gold
$24.70 per week
Get access to our Gold centres:
- Tepid Baths
- Marina Fitness
Plus all our Silver and Bronze centres.
Get access to the gym at your chosen centre with a Gym it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Get unlimited access to the pools, spa and sauna at your chosen centre with a Swim it membership.
Get 15 per cent discount and a reduced joining fee with valid ID to students, seniors, Community Services Card holders and Green Prescription holders. Also available to those with a permanent disability.
Gold
$17.20 per week
Get access to Tepid Baths.
