cool walls and great for whole family. good staff and great for young kids wanting to learn.

Wow outstanding place. birthday party for kids..they go nuts...suitable for all ages and levels. Never had to worry where the little ones were...cool cool

Awesome day of high flying madness to say the least... Good coaching from first time...highly recommend and love to do again.

took team here for night out... awesome atmosphere, lanes are lite up and music going on. Whole team love it and will definitely return. So fresh an looks great

Fast pace fun. Larger size carts to to go even faster. Could not get enough..Great to let out the frustrations of you day... Fast and the furious...Ha ha

Mind, Body & Soul - Bikram Yoga with Achel is the most fun way of keeping fit! Make sure you are well hydrated and take your towel with you!

Go in the group of 4 and burn the calories while playing doubles! Fun way to keep fit!!

I come here with my friends & family all the time! Swim, Spa - fun way of working out!

Thanks to Jetts - they are everywhere! They make working out so easy!

We Kayak around Mission Bay on the weekends to be outdoor in the nature while burning some calories too!

In my opinion winter weather in Auckland isn’t that conducive to outdoor fitness activities, so a favourite place to head when I need warming up is the Hot Yoga studio on Broadway. It is beautifully designed, sweet smelling and clean, unlike a few Bikram classes I have tried where the sweaty masses were a bit too much! They also have several styles of yoga to choose from in a heated room, including the super restorative yin that even has a candlelit session happening on Sundays in the late afternoon. Heavenly.

This place is my pick for stellar Pilates classes and now they have added some ballet barre to the mix. Great teacher and a killer workout.

If you haven’t experienced a yoga class with the extraordinary Nikki Ralston then you really haven’t lived. A brilliant alternative to the gym any day, her classes in The Ralston Method will stretch and strengthen your body and quieten your mind, with plenty of laughs in the process. She takes group and private classes from her Ponsonby studio the Urban Ashram, and also offers some of the best massages in town.

One of my favourite places to go that’s not too far from Auckland but pleasantly far enough that it feels like a holiday is Pakiri Beach. As well as the horse rides and surfing to occupy your time it is close enough to Leigh to grab coffee and pizza at the Sawmill, and if you come for a weekend then you can’t pass through the Matakana markets without making a stop.

This place is perfectly situated for those who work in the CBD and offers a huge range of classes lead by totally inspiring teachers. I love their Body Beautiful barre-style class in particular - the most fun you can have getting fit!

If you are looking to start Taikwondo, this will be the place to go. Great master, great class flexibility and private tutoring. Can really help you become competitive in the sport, and will really complement other forms of martial arts you are taking. Highly recommended. Genuine Korean master.

Good place to pick up your fitness. Sparing available and good classes flexibility. They also offer MMA and advanced sparring. Worth checking out.

Great for your all round MMA and kickboxing. Experienced fighters usually come here. Offer you great support on the competitive level.

If you're looking to start BJJ and you're hooked on UFC, this is the place for you.

Check these guys out. If Karate kid was your favorite movie as a child, and you want to try the real thing. These guys will definitely get you there.

Yoga academy is an oasis of calm in the central city. I love their Hatha and Astanga Yoga classes. Regular visits here keep me feeling healthy physically and mentally all winter long.

Rosana from Aroha Healing is a miracle worker! Her healing massages are amazing. She also gives wonderful Reiki sessions and sells the most divine candles. I couldn’t recommend this place more highly to keep you feeling happy and healthy.

Harvest has a great range of healthy food, great natural skin products and an extensive range of vitamins. There is always an in-store naturopath to give you advice too. I love popping in here to get healthy treats and top up on my vitamins. Definitely one of the best health food stores in the country.

There are now 2 locations for Little Bird Unbakeries - Kingland and Ponsonby. Both have a delicious range of healthy guilt free treats. You can also get beautiful lunch specials and their tea selection is extensive. One of my favourite healthy eatings spots in Auckland.

This is the closest things to the American Wholefoods Supermarkets I’ve found in NZ. They have an amazing cafe with a great selection of vegetarian food. They also have a huge selection of vitamins, skin care range and organic produce and groceries. A haven of health in Newmarket.

I love Bodyworx because they know how to get you fit and stay healthy. The personal training programmes are some of the best on the West Coast and I love their pilates classes as way to tone up and slim down.

Want to get fit at home and away from public viewing? Then Gymstick maybe just the ticket for you. For only $30 this fitness stick will enable you to practice hundreds of different exercises to help you tone up and slim down.

Get your stretch on at Jivana Yoga Retreat. They specialise in toning and stretching your body into some classic yoga poses. Expect a lovely environment, surrounded by helpful teachers and lovely class mates!

Run by Naomi, a qualified yoga teacher, Yoga Vibes Greymouth specialises in Hatha Yoga which is one of the most widely taught versions. It’s a great way to reduce stress, calm the mind and get limber.

Love this gym, the facilities are fantastic, tennis courts, swimming pool, spa and saunas, a great range of classes and it has a cafe and bar!

Historical yet recently refurbished! Right down town so handy from work!

Love indoor netball! Competition at all levels.

Awesome fun. Automatic belays so you can go by yourself!

Jumpfit on Monday nights is a great way to get in shape and have some fun, starts with a trampoline based boot camp session and ends with you doing some flips into the pit. Heaps of fun!

Who doesn’t love to bust a move to good music? City Dance on Queen Street offers all kinds of different recreational dance classes including hip hop, salsa and belly dancing. The instructors are friendly and helpful and there are classes to suit all levels, from beginner to advanced. The classes are all about having fun so you don’t need to worry about embarrassing yourself, and you can fit them in around your schedule. it’s a great way to get exercise without feeling like your exercising!

I love boxing as a way to get all my stress out after a long day. City Boxing offers awesome and really intense boxing workouts in a convenient central location (Quay Street). The classes aren’t too big so you get lots of individual attention from the instructors, who all really know their stuff. Even if you’ve never boxed before, the instructors will take good care of you and have you feeling like a pro in no time - it’s a very welcoming environment. The workouts are no joke - you’ll leave feeling exhausted (in a good way!)

I absolutely love the Les Mills classes. I almost never do my own workouts anymore, because I get bored so easily and find it hard to motivate myself to go to the gym and run on a treadmill for an hour staring at the wall. The instructors at Les Mills are all super fit and energetic and it’s hard not to get pumped up in the classes. There’s great music, lots of people and so many different classes to choose from! My personal favourites are Body Attack and Body Pump, but they’re honestly all great.

Paddleboarding is the most amazing ab workout! it may not look like much, but it’s a lot harder than it looks - trust me! it’s a really fun way to spend a gorgeous summer’s day and get toned and tanned at the same time. Just prepare yourself for a sore core the next day!

During the summer in Auckland, I love getting out on the water as much as possible. Kayaking is a surprisingly vigorous workout and you get to enjoy the sun, the ocean and great company at the same time. You won’t even realize what a good workout you’ve gotten until you can’t lift your arms the next day! Ferg’s Kayaks do kayak rentals and lessons, and you can also sign up for excursions like the Rangitoto Adventure, which involves a kayak trip to Rangitoto followed by a hike and picnic lunch.

You may have seen 10 year old boys hitting the beach on boards skimming across the shallow water and thought to yourself what on earth are they doing? Well things are as they appear, welcome to the art of skimboarding. It may look easy, but trust me, unless you are a young one with awesome balance or a skilled skateboarder then you will probably end up in the water more than you would like to admit . With enough practice though you will perfect the glide and Long Bay is one of my absolute favourite places to practice. As the name suggests, its long - which means if you head right to the end you get the privacy you need while you work on becoming a pro. Did I mention it is a killer leg workout? Say hello to toned thighs and tight abs. Because the boards are so light make sure to head to the beach when there is little wind and pick up some surf wax on the way for grip. This beach gets packed in the summer time so try and get their before midday to get a park and a prime spot on the sand.

Rock climbing was always one of those extreme sports that I imagined myself being awesome at. Over time I have come to realise that this is probably not going to be the case. Putting my dreams of becoming an extreme athlete aside I have found comfort in the fact that I can head to Extreme Edge, hire a harness and push my limits on the wall. This place is awesome, the staff are friendly, there is always a good atmosphere and the walls are challenging. If you want an all over body workout while pushing yourself mentally then rock climbing is for you. This was the first indoor climbing place I had been to and none of the others have ever come close to being as memorable. Bit of a tip: wear comfortable pants and a top that won’t ride up - you don’t want to be hanging mid air with a wedgie when you are trying to impress a girl.

Yoga has always kind of intimidated me, I’m not the most flexible of people and group classes aren’t really my thing. Deciding to bite the bullet and give it a go I ended up at the Iyengar Yoga Centre on Great North Rd and I was really impressed by the beginners class. Susie was our teacher and she instantly made my partner and I feel welcome. Some of the poses can be a little awkward at first but with a little guidance they are easier to get right. For a first timer like myself I would without a doubt recommend heading along and getting out of your comfort zone, I definitely left feeling a little euphoric - I can see why this would be addictive!

Ok, so it takes a lot for me to say that I love going to the gym - I’m more of an outdoors kind of girl - but Health and Sports in Morningside may have turned me to the dark-side. First off, they have a pool! Secondly, there isn’t that poser vibe that makes me feel like I need to go to the gym with a full face a makeup. The personal trainers are really helpful and there never seems to be much of a wait for any of the machines . For someone who doesn’t like the idea of going to a gym it didn’t take me long to feel at home here.

Unless you live out south chances are you’ve never heard of Totara Park - which is a shame because you are missing out! This is a park I have been going to since I was a little kid, draw cards back then were the two awesome adventure playgrounds (especially the hidden one with flying fox) and the horses trotting along one of the treks. Oh and the outdoor pool! Now days its where I head to when I want a decent walk through the bush for a bit of a light workout. With the new addition of mountain biking trails Totara Park is definitely an all rounder.

Unique Crossfit with Fun!

Great for supervised training and relaxing spa pool

Regular checkup and alignment of spine keeps you fit and active

Nice place to run on Sat morning

Keeps you fit and great team work

Nice gym equipment

Nice basketball court and friendly staff

convenient location to play basketball after office hours

Great swimming pools and facilities

The pool and basketball court are just a few meters away which is so convenient

We go to Kelly Tarlton's at least once a year on camp - and that means we get to sleep over, right in the tunnel under the aquarium where you can see the sharks swimming above you all night. This is an amazing place. They have huge 300kg Stingrays, a giant squid (dead of course) and so many other attractions. It also changes every year. The first year I saw mantis shrimp which are a great find!

I love coming here for parties or relaxation times with the kids. They are always happy to spend a few hours climbing the enormous fig trees or going on adventures down by the massive redwoods. We spent some fun times feeding leaves to cows too! There are toilet facilities nearby and a fancy restaurant if you'd like some delicious tea and scones.

This is a great venue for parties. We spent a whole day here, tiring out kids. There's trampolines of course but also tarzan ropes and climbing areas.

This is a very good high energy kids party place! The staff are great, safety is well monitored. You'll probably want to bring some adults to help belay kids up the wall - or to climb themselves. You don't need ropes to go "bouldering", which is climbing under an overhang. If you fall off you just end up on mats, something I did plenty.

This is my favourite beach, we often come here for walks with the kids or do a bit of body surfing. The waves are wild so I stay quite shallow with young kids and we always have a good time. The perfectly calm swimming pool beaches on the east coast are better for really young kids. Another attraction here is the Gannet colony, quite a sight. We sometimes grab some food in Kumeu and park at the beach to eat and watch the sunset.