Ara Recreation Centre

20/07/2026

🚨 MID-WINTER SALE IS HERE! 🚨

Don’t let the cold slow you down! ❄️💪
For a limited time, grab a 6-Month ARA Gym Membership for just $149! 🤯

Whether you're chasing new goals, building healthy habits, or stepping into the gym for the very first time, there's never been a better time to start. Our supportive community, great facilities, and welcoming atmosphere are here to help you every step of the way.

Come in and join today!

08/08/2021

Social basketball will now be on Thursdays 12-1pm instead of Mondays ! Please refer to MyAra events calendar 🏀

28/05/2021

Get in whilst this epic off is still up for grabs !
A great way to compliment your training and get closer to those goals 💪🏻🍎

Check out what our Nutrition Clinic has to offer!

50% off nutrition services before the end of May 2021!!

https://www.ara.ac.nz/news-and-events/news-stories/ara-now-home-to-onsite-nutrition-clinic-for-ara-staff-students-and-community/

09/03/2021

How lucky are we to have someone at Ara as inspiring as Grae 🌈

07/03/2021

🏳️‍🌈 See our beautiful Pride flags this week outside Ara 🏳️‍🌈❤️

19/02/2021

Welcome to the Ara Recreation Centre !

See here for Gym Membership Applications.
Payments can be made at Student Finance in our main Rakaia Building on Madras Street once forms have been submitted : https://www.ara.ac.nz/student-services/recreation-and-sport/city-campus-sport-and-recreation-centre/gym-membership-application--health-check-form/

See here for Facility hirehttps://www.ara.ac.nz/siteassets/documents---home/student-services/recreation-and-sport/sports_rec-centre-facility-hire-form.pdf
Then contact us at [email protected] to book in.

See our Group Fitness and Social Sport Schedule here for Ara Students and Staff.

Group Fitness:
https://www.ara.ac.nz/siteassets/myara/documents/04386-a4-group-fitness_staff-and-student-timetable.pdf

Social Sports:
https://www.ara.ac.nz/siteassets/documents---home/student-services/recreation-and-sport/04583-a4-rec-centre-social-sports.pdf

Message us with any questions !

Ara Rec Team 😄