Aqua fitness classes

Working out in the water is one of the most therapeutic activities that you can do — just add a little H2O and you’re good to go.

Badminton

If you've always wanted to develop lightning quick reflexes and the agility of a cat, it's time to start honing your badminton skills.

Basketball

Drop by to practice your free throws, layups and slam dunks, bring your mates for a casual game or join one of the many leagues that play in our leisure centres.

Boxing fitness classes

Because they're a strength and cardio workout rolled into one, boxing fitness classes are the perfect way to work both mind and body.

Cardio fitness classes

Any activity that raises your heart rate and makes you breathe heavily can be classed as cardio, and it has countless benefits for your health.

Core fitness classes

Every move you make, both in daily life and during a workout, will be easier if your core is showing up and doing its job.

Cycle fitness classes

Using a stationary bike is one of the best ways to get your daily cardio hit, plus it's much safer than cycling on the road.

Dance

Dancing is the ideal antidote to slouching in front of a screen all day and can offer the escape your brain needs.

Dance-based fitness classes

You'll have so much fun trying one of our dance-based fitness classes, you'll forget you're actually working out!

Futsal

It's FIFA's official indoor game for good reason — playing futsal will hone your skills, force you to think outside the box and make you more agile, faster and stronger in the process.

Gymnastics

Time to get your kids acquainted with the beam, vault and pommel horse as there's no better all-round exercise programme than gymnastics!

Interval training fitness classes

Originally designed for athletes, interval training classes alternate short bursts of high-intensity training followed by periods of rest and recovery — give them a go and reap the benefits!

Learn to Swim

Swimming lessons at our Learn to Swim schools will help keep you and your kids safe while you get active (your way) in the water.

Les Mills fitness classes

If you're a Les Mills™ junkie, you can get your exercise fix at selected Auckland Council leisure centres across Auckland.

Netball

Netball is a game of grit, stamina, tenacity and pure determination — come down with your squad for a social game or join one of our netball leagues.

Out & About - Free Events

Get active your way and enjoy Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland's gorgeous outdoors with our fun, free events and activities.

Play in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Council enables play across the city by embedding playful opportunities into public spaces, projects, and everyday places.

Pickleball

A mix of tennis, table tennis and badminton, pickleball is the fastest growing sport you've never heard of.

Rangatahi Piki Ake

Free, safe, drop-in sessions with fun, social, and active recreation, including basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, fast-ball, and similar activities. For rangatahi.

Rehab friendly classes

Reset your body following an accident or illness by joining one of our rehab friendly exercise classes.

Roller and inline skating

Skate your way to heart health, weight loss, improved balance and aerobic fitness whether you're a roller skater, inline skater or a roller derby fiend.

Senior fitness classes

Get inspiration and motivation to stay fit and active in your twilight years.

Squash

A game of squash can see you running, leaping and diving for the ball — that's why it's considered the world's healthiest sport!

Strength fitness classes

It's not only about getting a six-pack, strength training can also build lean muscle mass, reduce body fat, protect bone health and manage chronic diseases.

Swimming

From giving you a total body workout to relieving aches and pains — swimming blows other forms of exercise out of the water!

Table tennis

Think of it as an aerobic form of chess — taking up table tennis will keep you on the ball, both physically and mentally.

Tennis

Smash through those calories, tone your entire body and start developing your backspin, lob, dropshot and half volley — it’s as easy as picking up a racquet.

Volleyball

Serve, spike and bump your way to fitness with a game of volleyball.

Walking and cycling

Whether you're keen to explore the coastline, marvel at a waterfall, walk the dog, or follow a walkway or track to a lookout, Auckland has no shortage of places to walk, run or cycle.

Water polo

Water polo is a combo of soccer and basketball, but there are no horses and it takes place in a pool!

Working out at the gym

Find out how to get your gym mojo back — and what to expect once you join one of our leisure centres.

Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi classes

Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi will help you enjoy more restful sleep and wake up full of beans.