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Karori Recreation Centre

Karori Recreation Centre - opposite Karori Mall - is a well-equipped, multi-purpose community recreation centre.

Karori Recreation Centre.

Facilities

  • Multi-purpose sports hall - available for hire and suitable for badminton, basketball, netball and volleyball. Casual use hire rates are available.
  • Two community rooms - one with kitchen facilities, available for hire.

Request booking

To book a birthday party at a recreation centre, go to our birthday party booking page.


Hours

Monday–Friday: 8.30am–10pm
Saturday: 8.30am–6pm
Sunday: 11am–6pm
Public holidays: see our holidays hours page 


School programmes

Our programmes provide fun, engaging physical activities that connect to the Health and Physical Education (HPE) curriculum and focus on developing physical literacy.

In collaboration with teachers, we’ll identify which curriculum achievement outcomes they would like to focus on to support student learning in each session. Students can build confidence, physical skills, relationships and knowledge to make exercise a regular part of their lifestyle.

Our coaches work alongside teachers to deliver a variety of activities, guiding students through skill development based on the Sport NZ philosophy. These activities are tailored to suit the physical abilities of students, depending on their age and stage. In addition to traditional sports, we also incorporate Taonga Tākaro (traditional Māori games) and utilise the 'Movewell' resource, developed by Sport NZ's 'Healthy Active Learning' programme.

We encourage teachers to discuss their school's specific needs with our dedicated School Lead to ensure the best support for your students' learning journey.

Activities offered are $60 per session and vary depending on the age of the students:

  • Athletics - running, jumping, throwing, and challenge games
  • Co-operative games
  • Gymnastics
  • Inflatables
  • Invasion games - basketball, futsal, handball, netball, and ultimate frisbee
  • Net games - badminton, pickleball, and volleyball
  • Ngā taonga takaro - ki-o-rahi, ti uru, and tapu ae
  • Target games - dodgeball

For preschool students we offer:

  • Fine motor skills
  • Movement and play
  • Socialising
  • Balance and coordination
  • Wheels
  • Inflatable
  • Mini trampoline
  • Sensory and soft equipment

School booking

Book weekly onsite sessions or one-off events. Enquire with the centre for availability.


Activities

The centre offers courses and activities that cater to a wide range of age groups, from pre-schoolers to seniors.

Courses coincide with the school term, with full-care programmes offered during the school holidays, and options for children's birthday venue hire available.

Activities for pre-schoolers

Activities for school-age children

Activities for adults

ClubActive group fitness classes

See the timetable on the ClubActive website for the following classes:

  • Circuit 45
  • Core and mobility
  • Pilates
  • Pump
  • Spin
  • Yoga

Enrol online

Term-long courses require enrolment. Enrol using our online booking system.


Casual use

See the availability and fees for casual use of our courts.

Casual court availability

Entry fees

Item Fee
Adult (16 years and over) $4.50
Child (15 years and under) $3.00
With LeisureCard $2.20

Pickleball

Casual drop-in sessions for all ages and abilities.

When Fee
Monday 5.15pm–7.15pm
Thursday 5.45pm–7.15pm
Sunday 12.30pm–4pm
$5.50 per person

Basketball

Casual drop-in sessions for all ages and abilities.

When Fee
Friday 7pm–10pm Adult $4.50
Child (0–15 years) $3.00
With LeisureCard $2.20

3x3 Masters basketball

3x3 is the shortened version of 5x5. The game is becoming more popular for those who want to get the most out basketball. Players utilise skills such as ball handling and playmaking, passing, playing off the ball, post play, shooting and defence.

Learn more about 3x3 on the Basketball New Zealand website.

When Fee
Monday 7.30pm–9pm
Held every 10-week term
$300 per team

View Masters Basketball draws and standings on our bookings and membership website.

Concession passes

Concession passes are a convenient and cheap option if you attend classes regularly – buy a concession pass. For current LeisureCard members, your discount is automatically applied if it's available on the pass you're buying.

Concession passes are non-refundable, non-transferable, and are valid for two years.


Hire rates

Charges to hire recreation centres vary and depend on your specific requirements. Contact the centre for details.

Contact and address

Karori Recreation Centre

Phone: 04 476 8090

Email: karori.rec@wcc.govt.nz

Street address: 251 Karori Road, Karori