Information about YMCA South

Tay St 77
9810, Invercargill
+64 3-218 2989

Opening hours

  • Monday: 5:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 5:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 5:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Located in the heart of Invercargill, YMCA South is far more than just a gym; it is a vibrant community hub dedicated to igniting potential and empowering greatness across all ages and backgrounds. Celebrating 150 years of service, the organization offers an inviting and spacious environment designed to support your health, fitness, education, and overall well-being. Whether you are looking to transform your physique, learn new skills, or engage with your local community, YMCA South provides the resources and passionate support to help you succeed.

Our state-of-the-art Fitness Centre is open 24/7, offering unrestricted access to high-quality training equipment, a relaxing sauna, and a dynamic climbing and bouldering wall. We pride ourselves on our flexible membership models, which feature no joining fees and no fixed contracts for most options, allowing you to cancel at any time. Members enjoy unlimited access to a diverse range of group fitness classes, including energetic Y-Cycle spin sessions, as well as personalized guidance from our qualified personal trainers. For those serious about their progress, we also offer Body Composition Scans to help track your fitness journey with precision.

Beating hearts for the next generation, our Youth and Inclusion programs are designed to foster leadership, confidence, and connection. We provide dedicated spaces like the Ten Gym for teenagers aged 12–14, inclusive opportunities for young people with disabilities, and free weekly 'Fit & Fun' sessions in Mataura. Through initiatives like Y Squads, Leadership Days, and one-on-one mentoring, we empower Southland’s teens to connect with their community and each other in meaningful ways.

Education is at the core of our mission. We offer accredited pathways such as the NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (NCEA Levels 1 & 2) and intensive support through Y GOALS for literacy and numeracy. Additionally, our Omaui Camp and environmental education programs provide immersive outdoor learning experiences, perfect for schools and groups looking to connect with nature.

Join a trusted institution that is truly here for you. Visit us at 77 Tay Street, Invercargill, or contact our friendly reception team to discuss how we can help you achieve your goals. At YMCA South, we believe in supporting the whole person—body, mind, and community.

Our comment from FitFit New Zealand about YMCA South:

YMCA South in Invercargill, New Zealand, is a welcoming and community-focused fitness center that offers a variety of activities and amenities for all ages. Users appreciate the friendly and knowledgeable staff who provide excellent customer service, contributing to a nice atmosphere during workouts.

Among the highlights of the center are:

  • A well-equipped gym with diverse workout machines.
  • A basketball court that appeals to sports enthusiasts.
  • A rock climbing wall that is fun for everyone.
  • A sauna for relaxation post-workout.
  • Affordable membership rates with numerous fitness classes available.
  • Special activities for children, making it a family-friendly environment.

While many users are positive about their experiences, some have raised concerns regarding cleanliness and staff responses to inquiries. Additionally, occasional feedback points to a desire for longer operating hours and more accessibility to the facility.

Overall, YMCA South is celebrated for its community spirit, making it a great place to achieve fitness goals and connect with others.

YMCA South: Reviews

4.4/5 (47 Reviews)

Reviews are the opinions of their authors. We do not verify that the author was a customer.

Caitlin Barrie Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I've been working out here for just over a year now, and I love coming here! Friendly staff, good facilities and the sauna is a bonus. Some very good options for fitness classes and the memberships are well priced.

Ashley Gantley (Profit Oner) Published on Google

Positive experience: I just started going to the gym. The Y is easy and convenient

salem egay Published on Google

Fantastic experience: nice ambiance

Meng Tong Published on Google

Fantastic experience: My favorite Gym with basketball court

Paul Becker Published on Google

Fantastic experience: It's a really nice little fitness center with a Sauna !!!

Raymond Moore Published on Google

Negative experience: Dirty sods that aren't made to wipe down the machines. Better still one chick wiping down the wrong machine. Always had poor cust service

Rafael Campos Published on Google

Negative experience: It's hard to evaluate it, since they didn't give me access to the whole facility. But I have enough information anyway. I was thinking about starting working out there, but I changed my mind. Just a few equipment, would always have to share, and the worst part is that I wasn't allowed to take a look at the things that were my main goal here. I've seen some heavy bags from outside and I'm a muay thai fighter, so I needed to take a close look. Not every bag can take the power from a heavy guy like me. I requested permission to take a look at them, just to analyse how resistant they are, but they simply said no. That's it. Didn't tell me to come another time or anything. Just "no". So, I don't feel I'm welcome there and I wouldn't recommend it. Every other gym in Invercargill allowed me to, at least, take a look at the whole place. Some of them even allow you to have a trial. YMCA wouldn't let you see everything before making a decision.

Timothy O'Neill Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Good people, environment and facilities. Spent time on rock climbing wall good group of people, plenty of help, and challenging.

Zane Hoyle Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great jim go there when I get the chance tryna get gains. The staff are really nice and the equipment and stuff is always very clean. Not to many people go there which makes it even better.

Tony Hubscher Published on Google

Fantastic experience: The YMCA staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. The sauna, basketball court, climbing wall and skateboard half pipe keep the whole family happy. Free group fitness classes too!

K “Game of life girl” Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great family gym. A gym for everyone. Extremely friendly and helpful staff and good value for money. The climbing wall is off the hook.

Kari D Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great family gym. A gym for everyone. Extremely friendly and helpful staff and good value for money. The climbing wall is off the hook.

Marie Richards Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great holiday programme, with great activities and excursions.

Thomas Mukri Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great amenities for a great price.

Alessandra Mathers Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great vibe

Sloth1379 Published on Google

Negative experience: Very good for like 8 and under. It is not very good for like 10 and up!

D. Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Lovely friendly professional knowledgeable staff. Best gym in Southland Gargi is a great personal trainer

Bharat Verma Published on Google

Positive experience: Great gym great team only thing is missing it need to be 24/7

Yvonne Miller Published on Google

Fantastic experience: New spin bikes are awesome and new time table 6am classes. Tried the HIIT session this morning, need more people to make it super fun. Give it a go!

Jonathan Searancke Published on Google

Fantastic experience: It was good nice friendly people

Deb P Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Lovely friendly professional knowledgeable staff. Best gym in Southland Gargi is a great personal trainer

Haydos Published on Google

Fantastic experience: awesome people, great gym, has a rockclimbing wall:)

Liv Cochrane Published on Google

Fantastic experience: We love it. Staff go above and beyond, everyone's friendly and there's something for everyone from the gym to indoor climbing/bouldering and a SAUNA.

Trevor Omelvena Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great place, just shame they weren't opening later at nights and weekends.

Mavra Niven Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Good place to work out

Mark Rule Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Wife loves it there she has a great trainer

Haylee Wrigley Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Awesome holiday program for the kids and great prices

Axi BamZam Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Awesome team here! A real asset to the community

Janice Sutherland Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great staff, very friendly and approachable! They have all the activities from fitness to After school program. Going to the gym with wee ones is no worries as they can look after your kids on a Tuesday and thursday basis, booking is a must. Family membership is also available.

Coenraad Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great gym that offers very affordable rates. They have all the general gym equipment, a studio where the give general fitness classes, spin classes, a big court where you can play or practice basketball, rock climbing ect. Really a well kitted out place with a very affordable gym membership price.

ankur joshi Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Very helpful.

Janice Dajao-Diaz Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great staff, very friendly and approachable! They have all the activities from fitness to After school program. Going to the gym with wee ones is no worries as they can look after your kids on a Tuesday and thursday basis, booking is a must. Family membership is also available.

Dan BamZam Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Awesome team here! A real asset to the community

Bubba Sparkz Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great holiday programs

Coenraad Grunschloss Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great gym that offers very affordable rates. They have all the general gym equipment, a studio where the give general fitness classes, spin classes, a big court where you can play or practice basketball, rock climbing ect. Really a well kitted out place with a very affordable gym membership price.

Glen Gauldie Published on Google

Positive experience: Got a gym there.

Joel Fleck Published on Google

Positive experience: Please please please get a better basketball court

Will Miller Published on Google

Positive experience: Man Up Invercargill Thursday nights

Toward Success Published on Google

Positive experience: A small gym with all the equipment needed for a good weights workout.There is a decent number of cardio machines, such as row machines, treadmills, bikes and cross-trainers. There is a good sized court available for hire. The facilities such as showers, sauna and gym equipment are all in good condition. Staff are available to assist. There is a limited range of classes but older people are well catered for. The TVs do not connect to the sound ports on the treadmills so you have to be good at lip reading.

Tim Bright Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Awesome climbing wall open Monday and Wednesday's from 6pm - 8.30pm

Keith Lightfoot Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff, good equipment and facilities, easy parking

Gary Russell Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Heritage Building: Two-storey brick building constructed c.1910 for the YMCA with later extensions; designed by Charles H Roberts in typical late Victorian Classical style. In good condition. Significance: Listed; streetscape value for its interesting ornamentation and character.

Amanda Dodd Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great team & personal trainers

Marcus ward Published on Google

Negative experience: Staff are not nice

Asim Abdulhamid Published on Google

Positive experience: Had the equipment i needed. Complete with a dauna, bball court. The music was awesome imho, i hadnt heard will smith's party starter or neyo's sexy love since like 2006. 13 dollars is a bit steep for casual entry though

Phung Phan Published on Google

Fantastic experience: There are a good English club inside.

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