Casual entry
University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic students access the facility with their student ID (no charge).
Otherwise, charges per visit:
- $15.00 Weights, cardio and exercise space
- $15.00 Group fitness class
- $7.50 Court spaces (e.g. netball, table tennis, basketball, volleyball and badminton)
- $7.50 Games space (Pool tables)
Please note:
- A casual entry fee will apply for each person, including children
- A casual entry fee is applied for each visit. If you leave the facility and return, you will be charged again
Memberships
Community membership
Available to everyone.
Includes:
- Unlimited facility access – come in any time we're open
- Unlimited use of the courts (netball, table tennis, basketball, volleyball and badminton) and associated equipment
- Unlimited use of weights, cardio and functional zones (Must be aged 15+)
- One complimentary fitness programme if a 12 month membership is purchased
- Unlimited access to group fitness classes
- Free use of pool and foosball tables
- Student rates on all rentals from the Outdoor Rental Centre (including all summer specials)
- Free use of lockers
- Unlimited access to hot showers
Prices – Community
| Length | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 month | $98 |
| 3 months | $230 |
| 6 months | $365 |
| 12 months | $530 |
| Summer Deal (3 Nov 2025 - 15 Feb 2026*) | $45 |
*Unipol is closed from 23 Dec 2025 – 5 Jan 2026.
Membership Terms and Conditions
- Memberships are valid from the day you pick up your card until the specific expiry date.
- 1-month membership lasts for 30 days; 12-month membership is 365days.
- A complimentary fitness programme session is available for those who purchase a 12-month membership.
- The membership is non-transferable and is only valid for the individual who purchased it.
- Memberships include access to group fitness classes.
- One card is issued per member. The card must be brought to each visit and scanned for access.
- If a card is lost or damaged, a $5 replacement fee applies.
- No refunds.
- Members must follow Unipol's safety guidelines and regulations.
- Photography and video recording are prohibited without prior approval.
- Misuse of the membership card or violation of Unipol's rules may result in termination of membership without a refund.
Tertiary staff and youth membership
Available to University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic staff, and youth (Yr 7–13).
Includes:
- Access is the same as for a community membership
Conditions:
- Staff memberships are available to all University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic staff with presentation of their staff ID
- University of Otago “staff member” means a person who is employed by the University on a half time or greater basis and has a contract of employment with the University of 10 months or longer.
- Youth memberships: Parent/caregiver consent is required at time of signing up.
- Limited Youth memberships available.
- Youth 12–14 years old have access to sports courts and game areas. Youth aged 15 and older have access to the full facility, but will need to book a group intro session when starting their membership.
Prices – Tertiary Staff and Youth
| Length | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 month | $77 |
| 3 months | $190 |
| 6 months | $270 |
| 12months | $405 |
| Summer Deal (3 Nov 2025 - 15 Feb 2026*) | $35 |
*Unipol is closed from 23 Dec 2025 – 5 Jan 2026.
Join
Membership form (PDF)
If possible, please print and bring your completed form when you come in to sign up.
Membership Terms and Conditions
- Memberships are valid from the day you pick up your card until the specific expiry date.
- 1-month membership lasts for 30 days; 12-month membership is 365days.
- A complimentary fitness programme session is available for those who purchase a 12-month membership.
- The membership is non-transferable and is only valid for the individual who purchased it.
- Memberships include access to group fitness classes.
- One card is issued per member. The card must be brought to each visit and scanned for access.
- If a card is lost or damaged, a $5 replacement fee applies.
- No refunds.
- Members must follow Unipol's safety guidelines and regulations.
- Photography and video recording are prohibited without prior approval.
- Misuse of the membership card or violation of Unipol's rules may result in termination of membership without a refund.
Off-peak tertiary staff membership
Off-peak access only 6am–2pm Mon–Fri and all opening hours in the weekend during semester time. Full access is allowed during University holidays. Available to University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic staff.
Includes:
- Use of the courts (netball, table tennis, basketball, volleyball and badminton) and associated equipment
- Use of weights, cardio and functional zones
- One complimentary fitness programme (if a 12 month membership is purchased)
- Access to group fitness classes
- Free use of pool and foosball tables
- Student rates on all rentals from the Outdoor Rental Centre (including all summer specials)
- Free use of lockers
- Access to hot showers
Conditions:
- This option is only available for tertiary staff (University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic) with presentation of their staff ID.
- Off-peak access only 6am–2pm Mon–Fri and all opening hours in the weekend during semester time. Full access is allowed during University holidays.
- University of Otago “staff member” means a person who is employed by the University on a half time or greater basis and has a contract of employment with the University of 10 months or longer.
Prices – Tertiary staff off-peak
| Length | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 month | $46 |
| 3 months | $110 |
| 6 months | $170 |
| 12 months | $245 |
Note that Unipol is closed from 23 Dec 2025 – 5 Jan 2026.
Join
Membership form (PDF)
If possible, please print and bring your completed form when you come in to sign up.
Membership Terms and Conditions
- Memberships are valid from the day you pick up your card until the specific expiry date.
- 1-month membership lasts for 30 days; 12-month membership is 365days.
- A complimentary fitness programme session is available for those who purchase a 12-month membership.
- The membership is non-transferable and is only valid for the individual who purchased it.
- Memberships include access to group fitness classes.
- One card is issued per member. The card must be brought to each visit and scanned for access.
- If a card is lost or damaged, a $5 replacement fee applies.
- No refunds.
- Members must follow Unipol's safety guidelines and regulations.
- Photography and video recording are prohibited without prior approval.
- Misuse of the membership card or violation of Unipol's rules may result in termination of membership without a refund.