Information about Motueka Recreation Centre

Old Wharf Rd
7120, Richmond
+6435288228

Opening hours

  • sunday: 9:30-16h
  • monday: 9h-20:30
  • tuesday: 9h-20:30
  • wednesday: 9h-20:30
  • thursday: 9h-20:30
  • friday: 9h-20:30
  • saturday: 9:30-16h
Motueka Recreation Centre hosting a range of sports, skating rink, climbing wall, fully equipped gym, hot showers and friendly advice.

Our comment from FitFit New Zealand about Motueka Recreation Centre:

The Motueka Recreation Centre is a fantastic community hub offering a wide range of activities for all ages. Visitors rave about the indoor roller skating rink, making it a popular spot for birthday parties and family fun. The centre also features a fully equipped gym, climbing walls, and various sports facilities, providing ample opportunities for fitness enthusiasts and sports lovers alike.

Many users appreciate the value for money with activities such as gym access for just $10, which includes shower facilities. The cinema on-site also attracts attention, with a selection of movies shown daily. The staff is frequently mentioned for being friendly and supportive, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.

However, a few users have suggested areas for improvement, such as the need for better signage regarding gym hours and some maintenance on equipment in the gym. A handful of reviews pointed out instances of cold showers despite payment, although the centre often compensates visitors in such cases.

Overall, the Motueka Recreation Centre is praised as a well-run venue with excellent facilities and a vibrant atmosphere for community engagement.

Services, Machines and Guided Classes

Showers
Climbing
Climbing Wall
Skating

Motueka Recreation Centre: Reviews

4.3/5 (89 Reviews)
Peter Lawless Published on Google 2 months ago

Positive experience: Good gym. Excellent small movie theatre

Henry Tomsett Published on Google 3 months ago

Positive experience: Epic place, good community facility but really needs a swimming pool

Eivind Wang Published on Google 3 months ago

Positive experience: Fitness gym: Well equipped. However no straight bar for pullups. They also list all their equipment online, which is great! On the downside, the room is small and the changing room funny. No door and only one room. One toilet and one shower, same place.

Jonas Lerch Published on Google 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Einziger Spot in der Gegend um Volleyball zu spielen, Dienstags und Donnerstags

Silvana Gottini Published on Google 6 months ago

Negative experience: I went to enquire about gym membership or a concession card and was treated with the rudest customer service that I’ve experienced in a very long time. When I asked about membership and concession card options I was just met with a stare and actually had to prompt for information to which I was really told “well you just asked about three questions “. I was so taken her back, and thought well you could start with answering the first question but I wasn’t quick enough to say that. I’m glad that I’ll be going to the gym outside of office hours so I don’t have to deal with this guy again, who I believe is the manager of the rec Centre. I would like to know who he’s accountable to. He was rude to the lady in front of me as well.

gEmma Burst Published on Google 10 months ago

Negative experience: Didn’t mention on phone call that the climbing wall was closed. I brought my disabled brother to the wall (he just wanted to look at it) after a 3 hour drive. We were shocked to find out that the climbing wall was shut. Shame, the facilities looked good.

Mike Webster Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great place nice and clean

Noeline Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff Many activities for all ages Plus movie theatre

carol parkinson Published on Google 1 year ago

Positive experience: Great place for rollerblades. Kids & adults alike enjoyed buzzing around the indoor rink. Birthday party booths available. Busy noisey fun place. Great value. Did the climbing wall for a birthday party - well organised & overseen by staff. Good value too.

Shane Published on Google 1 year ago

Positive experience: Fun for all, and a gym if you like pain!. Many sports to enjoy, or just hire a basketball and go dribbling, climbing walls, fully equipped gym, table tennis, and afterwards, use the shower and enjoy a movie, all under same roof.

Daniel Paul Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Edit: Fantastic ground in good condition, a nice football pitch to play on Edit: Fantastic ground in good condition, could use some toilets which i didn’t see there otherwise a nice football pitch to play on

Motueka Recreation Centre
Motueka Recreation Centre

Hi Daniel,Great to see you enjoyed the pitch at Goodman Park (next to the Motueka Rec Centre). We enjoy using it also for some of our sports.There are toilets loated in the middle of the feild (just down from the main football pitch) and also some toilets in the Centre also if people need.

Pauline Neal Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Rec Center in Motueka could do a better job at staying open, especially during the school holidays and Sunday. The location is excellent though.

Motueka Recreation Centre
Motueka Recreation Centre

Kia ora Pauline,I am a little surprised by this review from yourself. We are open 7 days a week (which includes sundays). Our skating rink is a multi use area for a vast range of sports. We have a school holiday programme running for everyday of the holidays with multiple options for sports and activities each day.We hope to see you at the centre over the school holidays and would love to talk with you in person if you get a chance to pop in.RegardsMotueka Rec Centre

Meeri Väänänen Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I really love this recreational centre in Motueka. I have been in quite many similar places, and this was both economical & well equipped. 10 dollars for a casual pass, a shower included (you can also only shower there, it is 5 dollars). After the gym we went to the movie theatre and loved that as well! A couple of movies shown per day, awesome!

DJ HUGORIERI Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: Cold shower for 5 nzd and no refundation

Lexi De Beer Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome showers.

Mark Jones Published on Google 2 years ago

Positive experience: Had a visit to the gym there

Dianne Hopkins Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love the facilities available

Markus A Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Cinema, gym, roller skating area, indoor sports area...great place. Showers available...the only downside was that I paid 4 dollars to get a hot shower, but the water was freezing cold...but the guy at the reception offered me another chip if I come back another day!

Stuart Marks Published on Google 2 years ago

Positive experience: Great wee Judo club Here which also houses a young BJJ school.

Tui Thompson Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My WHANAU play here so I'm glad

Brian Molloy Published on Google 2 years ago

Positive experience: Gr8 Facility, friendly staff , movie theater, & really warm showers

Beryl Andrews Published on Google 2 years ago

Negative experience: We all showed up for Monday morning badminton to be advised they have booked the hall to someone else. No notice. We have been enduring the fact that they continue to put up the wrong nets (.The shuttle wedges in the net).For months now.Not sure who's in charge pretty poor show.

Mark Holden Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great assert to the town.

alison richard Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: 5$ showers here (10min)

Kerry Woodthorpe Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great community facility

Chana Massala Published on Google 2 years ago

Positive experience: Good little gym, nice and quiet

Doug McLellan Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fun place and lots for everyone to do.

Rachael Weeks Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very well set out brilliant gym

Hogan Chan Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Inline skates and skates are available from 6pm to 8pm on Friday nights. Tickets are 8 dollors per person, and tickets for your own shoes are 5 dollors.

Margaret Etherington Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic viewing of river of freedom. Thank you so much for viewing it and help with the truth revolution

Brent Wells Published on Google 2 years ago

Positive experience: Was at the darts . Great venue and set up was great for players and crowds with awesome food and bar set up .

Sue Dudley Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Went to movies 27/7/2023..very busy night. Young lad working solo selling tickets as well as doing food & drinks did a wonderful job. Very much appreciated Lucas, kept cool through it all .

Radharenu Talwar Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice recreation center

Keith Sanders Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great camping sight!!!

Thomas Sears Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Great set up

David Coclle Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice gym

Mary Feary Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely place

Gordon Shaw Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The base for local netball

Joey Ryan Published on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: As I was back in Motueka for the day, I went to go and get an 'one off' gym pass. I went at 7.30 and was told I wasn't able to access the gym as this was too close to 8pm when the receptionist went home. Having been to various gyms in my life, I have never encountered this issue. Usually a 24 hour access gym key grants members entry to the gym after it's closed (hence being called a key), but doesn't mean everyone who doesn't hold the 24 hour key is rounded up and kicked out upon closing. Upon asking the receptionist why their website didn't state this strange anomaly, they just pointed to their paper pamphlet. Not only did this have not support the receptionist's claims in the slightest, but for those who do not live in Motueka and want to go to the gym when travelling, this is a very backwards and inundated business decision. Between poor clarity on the situation, and a receptionist who had very little clue about the how and why do their policies , at the very least I believe that to function as a business in a town that attracts a lot of tourists the website needs attention.

John Brown Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good place for darts nationals

j f Published on Google 4 years ago

Negative experience: 5$ for a 10min shower

Ryu Takahashi Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best theatre

Mrs H Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great wee roller skating rink for the kids was busy

Charles Pourau Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very clean and like all the utensils that is available

Melanie Boon Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great Gym here at the Rec Centre

Matthew McMurtry Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good facilities and very pleasant staff.

Jeff Champion Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great area to relax or play some sport.

Ian Smillie Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice hot showers lovely service

Carmel Duncan Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really great place..staff very supportive

Trishy Angel Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome iwi tapu service on Sunday nights here very loving and real group of people.

Samantha Plunkett Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had so much fun here doing the roller skating. Such a reasonable price! Will be back to try out the rock climbing.

Flo Ryan Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Konnte während der Arbeit auf dem apple Orchard für 4$ duschen gehen. Ohne Zeitbegrenzung - Wasser ist schön hot.

Bonny Fitcheset Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Unneeded

Katie Mertons Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Freezing in the gym

Josephine Tucker Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Good service Lots of sport and recreation to do.

Liz Attree Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Great set up for all ages.. Well run venue

Clayton Baylis Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Friendly staff, lots to do and $5 showers

Bill Hollick Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Went to the movies it was good sits abit uncomfortable after awhile

Peter Lucas Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Joined the gym and worked out. Prices are very competitive, especially considering a variety of free classes after included. Gym is roomy, well equipped and clean. Some equipment is quite old, but well maintained and fully functional.

Diane Oneill Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: very goođ

Christina Ewing Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Went and watched a movie

Pardeep Rajput Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience:

Logan Fry Published on Google 6 years ago

Negative experience: The staff from sport Tasman that work there aren't that good

Jaderson Silva Published on Google 6 years ago

Positive experience: Good place with a variety of internment

Rebecca Douglas Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: So much going on here, great place

Bernadette Fransen Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place we'll run

Henry Roberts Published on Google 6 years ago

Positive experience: Good meeting place and great movie theater

Cindy Karaitiana Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome venue for the New Zealand National Darts, also has a Cinema & gym

Laurenz Walterfang Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: All good. Lots to do for everyone. And gym, and showers..

Maggie O Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome programs and affordable you can use the shower for $5 if you are a traveler Next door is the Cinema Staff are great.

Y W Published on Google 6 years ago

Positive experience: Lovely staff, bathroom and showers moderate cleanliness. Great AC, good equipment range!

heather quinn Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: School gym comps. A great space being used for lots of community activities.Easy to park and get to movie shows and roller skating.

Keith Douthett Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great venue for major events. Large auditoriums/ playing areas with bar and cafe facilities between. All facilities clean and well serviced an staff prepared to go out of their way to make sure your event is successful and enjoyable. We had a great week of darts port there. Our thanks to the folks from Muses cafe who manned the venue cafe providing lovely meals and snacks. That honey roasted ham on the bone was to die for! Motueka town has good accommodation , shopping, cafes and bars, access to some of the finest beaches and walkways in the country and is only 30 minutes drive from Nelson city. There was plenty of parking available. If you want a great venue for indoor sports events, this one is ideal and from what I hear, affordable. If you are planning an event, check it out.

Jacqui Latham Published on Google 6 years ago

Positive experience: So many activities here, from roller skating to a well equipped gym with personal trainers available to badminton, basketball, netball, gym clubs, rock wall climbing and a silks class to mention a few. They also run a fabulous after school and holiday program. The helpful and friendly staff are more than happy to help. Highly recommend

linda Mackie-marieskind Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fabulous recreational facility with cinema, skating rink huge gymnasium watched mini ball played by local upcoming players, and just knew I was watching some of future NZ greats amongst them, huge parking area and close to township of Motueka.

Sally Bromley (Dr Sal) Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great :)

Donte Malcolm Published on Google 7 years ago

Positive experience: Has a broad range of activities

Karin Klebert Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Everything you need in your community: sport events, gym, courses, movies, entertainement for kids and more....

LONG WHITE CLOUDS Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to take family.for activates

Marjon Osmond Published on Google 7 years ago

Positive experience: Great place for pictures and sports needs heating

Claire Hutt Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just went in to ask a question but was met with nothing but friendly receptionist and she answered all my questions with professionism. Thank you Team Rec Ctr

Jonathan Kashani Published on Google 7 years ago

Positive experience: Decently equipped gym. Not too cheap (70$ per month, or 10$ for single use - at least at July), but also never too crowded. Could use some TRX and maybe better stationary bikes, but again - recommended place.

eva Published on Google 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fitness Center, Sports Venue, Cinema ...

Ed Robertson Published on Google 8 years ago

Positive experience: Heaps of fun

zab zaki Published on Google 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: gym and cinema

Morag Shelling Published on Google 8 years ago

Positive experience: Gym is pretty good, perhaps could be cleaner though.

chris Budgen Published on Google 8 years ago

Positive experience: Great facility, moderate prices , always a happy place

K P Published on Google 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Came here for a shower. $4. New, clean facilities and unlimited. Hot water.

Jan Basill Published on Google 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Accessible 24 /7 showers and toilets. Indoor courts. Wide selection of rooms for all physical activities and sporting requirements

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