Exercise is known to reduce stress and anxiety, aid in weight loss, increase energy and improve overall health. We aim to provide our local communities the opportunity to take part in exercise more often so we turned an unused building on the Brightwater Domain into a functional and affordable gym.
We offer weekly, monthly and yearly options.
Weekly: $9
Monthly: $31
Yearly: $320
For sporting members, students and seniors 65+
Weekly: $6.75
Monthly: $23.25
Yearly: $240
Add-On Members (partners or children)
Weekly: $4.50
Monthly: $15.50
Yearly: $160
The sporting member discount of 25% is available to those already registered for Wanderers through one of our other sports or activities (this includes junior parents).
The student discount of 25% is available to those studying full time in secondary or tertiary education.
The seniors discount is available to those over the age of 65.
Families, you can add a partner or child to your membership for 50% off the standard price. To add on a person, sign up to an existing membership and then complete the 'add on' form included below under the heading 'Manage Gym Membership'.
Contract terms are only a minimum of three months (12 weeks) - not a year like other gyms.
We do not charge 'establishment fees'.
Fee increase has been scheduled for 1 October 2025 - Weekly to $10, Monthly to $34, Annual to $340.
We have a legacy pricing policy, meaning that if your membership remains active your price will not increase (in accordance with our Ts & Cs).
Why do we call ourselves a community gym? We're a non-profit incorporated society.
Every single dollar must be reinvested toward our purpose, which is to provide sport and recreation opportunities for all in our local communities. Your membership fees don't go to a company or individual, they get reinvested into your community gym and keeping kids sports at affordable levels.
What would you like to do?
Join or re-join the gym: Go to form
Purchase Add-on Membership for partner or child: Go to form
Pause or cancel my membership: Go to form
Update plan (i.e. weekly to monthly): Go to Customer Dashboard
Update card details: Go to Customer Dashboard
Order replacement tag: Go to Form
Notify of hazard or incident: Go to Form
We would recommend coming in and taking a look at what we have. There is sufficient cardio equipment, free weights, machines and accessories to suit anyones needs.
A non-exhaustive list of what we offer:
Assault bikes
Squat racks
Bench Press
Cable pulley machines
Barbells (10kg stubby for teens, 15kg bar for women, 20kg bar for men, multi grip & hex)
Weight plates
Dumbbells up to 40kg
Medicine balls
Swiss balls
TRX
Resistance bands
Sandbags
Kettlebells
Benches
Gym mats
Pull up bar
Rowing machines
Spin bikes
Plyo boxes
Balance balls
Parallettes
Bench press
Lifting platform
Welcome to the Wanderers Community Sports Club Gym! We're a small community gym and have intentionally avoided the lengthy, confusing contracts you might find elsewhere. We always intend to act in good faith and with fairnesss, and we ask that you do the same. These terms are here to ensure the gym is a safe, welcoming, and well-run space for everyone.
By becoming a member, you declare that you understand and agree to the following conditions:
1. Membership & Gym Access
Club Membership: By signing up for the gym, you become a member of the Wanderers Community Sports Club Incorporated.
Access Tag: We will issue you a personal access tag. This tag is for your use only and must not be shared. Letting someone else use your tag to enter the gym is a significant breach of these terms.
Lost Tags: If you lose your tag, please notify us immediately. A replacement fee may apply.
Opening Hours: Your tag provides access to the gym during our standard opening hours: 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM, seven days a week.
Communication: As a member, you agree to receive essential communications from us regarding your membership and club news. You can unsubscribe from promotional newsletters at any time using the link in the email.
2. Health, Safety & Liability
Medical Advice: We strongly advise that you consult a GP before starting a new exercise program.
Assumption of Risk: You acknowledge that you use the gym facilities and all equipment at your own risk. The Wanderers Community Sports Club is not liable for any personal injury, illness, or loss of life, except where caused by our gross negligence.
Personal Property: We are not responsible for the loss or damage of your personal belongings. Please keep your valuables secure.
Security: For your safety and security, the gym is monitored by security cameras. Inappropriate actions may result in your membership being reviewed.
3. Gym Rules & Etiquette
Follow the Rules: Please follow all rules displayed on signage in the gym and on our webpage (www.wandererssports.co.nz/gym).
Respect Others: Be courteous to other members. This is a shared space.
Music: Please use headphones if you wish to listen to your own music. Do not play amplified music if others are using the gym.
Tidiness: Please return all weights and equipment to their proper place after use and wipe down equipment with the provided spray and cloths.
Unauthorized Personal Training: To ensure safety, insurance liability, and fairness, members are not permitted to conduct personal training or coaching sessions with other members or guests. Only trainers with a formal, current agreement with the Wanderers Community Sports Club are authorized to provide these services.
Alcohol & Drugs: The consumption of alcohol or illicit drugs on the premises is strictly forbidden and will result in the immediate termination of your membership.
4. Memberships for Minors
Ages 15 & Under: Members aged 15 and younger must be supervised by a parent or guardian (who is an active member) at all times. Their membership must be linked to the parent or guardian's account.
Ages 16 & 17: Members aged 16 or 17 require written consent from a parent or guardian to join and use the facility unsupervised.
5. Fees & Payments
Payment Schedule: Membership fees must be paid in advance for your chosen term. Payments will be automatically debited from your nominated account via our payment provider.
Failed Payments: If a payment fails, your access tag will be temporarily deactivated. Our payment provider will attempt to debit the payment up to four times. If payment continues to fail, your membership may be cancelled.
Annual Fee Review: The club may review membership fees annually. We will provide all members with at least 30 days' notice of any change in pricing, which would take effect on October 1st.
6. Pausing & Cancelling Your Membership
Minimum Term: The minimum membership term is three months.
Early Cancellation Fee: If you cancel within the first three months, a termination fee will apply. This fee will be the lesser of $30.00 or the value of the remaining time on your three-month minimum term. No fee applies if you cancel after three months.
How to Cancel: To cancel your membership, you must complete the cancellation form on our website at least two working days before your next payment is due.
Weekly/Monthly Membership Refunds: We do not offer refunds for partial periods. Your membership will remain active until the end of the paid term.
Annual Membership Refunds: Refunds for annual memberships are calculated as follows: Pro-rata balance - Transaction Fee of 3% - Admin Fee of $30.00 = Refund Amount.
Pausing your Membership: You can pause your membership by completing the pause form on our website. You may pause for a minimum of 7 days and a maximum total of 35 days in any 12-month period.
7. Legacy Pricing Policy
As a thank you to our most loyal members, Wanderers Community Sports Club has a legacy pricing model to reward our existing community for their continued support.
Eligibility: When a new pricing structure is announced, all members with a continuous, active membership that commenced prior to the effective date of the price increase will be designated "Legacy Members." Legacy Members will have their current membership rates locked in, subject to the conditions outlined in this policy.
Maintaining Your Legacy Rate: To maintain your locked-in legacy rate, your membership must remain continuously active. The following conditions apply:
Cancellation: If your membership is cancelled for any reason, your legacy pricing will no longer be valid. Should you choose to rejoin at a later date, you will be subject to the pricing structure in effect for new members at that time.
Membership Lapse: If your membership is automatically cancelled due to prolonged payment failure, your legacy status will be forfeited.
Add-on Memberships: If you have an add-on membership, they must remain linked to a full paying account. If the full account no longer exists, the add-on membership will automatically be placed on a full, non-legacy rate.
Pausing Membership: Pausing your membership according to the standard pause rules will not affect your legacy status. Your payments will resume at your locked-in legacy rate.
Changing Membership Tier: Legacy Members who choose to change their membership tier (e.g., from Weekly to Annual) will be subject to the new rates applicable to the chosen tier at the time of the change.
Policy Review: The Wanderers Community Sports Club Board reserves the right to review the Legacy Pricing Policy in the future to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the gym. Any potential changes would be communicated to affected members with a minimum of 90 days' notice. No changes to legacy pricing can take place prior to 1 October 2025.
8. Breach of Terms
The club reserves the right to suspend or terminate your membership for any serious or repeated breach of these terms, including but not limited to sharing your access tag, consuming alcohol on the premises, or engaging in behaviour that is disrespectful or dangerous to others.
9. Our Good Faith Clause
We understand that life happens. If you face financial hardship or a significant injury that prevents you from using the gym, please contact the office. We will always try to find a fair and reasonable solution.
You can access the gym using your personal access tag during our opening hours.
Opening: 6.00am
Closing: 10.30pm
This calendar shows when the gym is used for group sessions (information about these can be found below). We ask individuals to respect these groups and avoid using the gym at these times.
We understand that this may be an inconvenience but note that we ensure group sessions only take place during off-peak hours when the gym is typically very quiet.
The individuals promoted below work independently of Wanderers (we do not employ personal trainers). To make an appointment, or if you have further questions, you will need to contact them directly.
Mobile: 02041385573
Email: hhcoachingnz@gmail.com
Hadassah is a lead trainer of the Brightwater Group Fitness classes.
She has a broad knowledge but her specialist areas include:
Body confidence, cardio, weight training, muscle tone
Pre- and post-natal training
Injury prevention and recovery
Her passions are getting women back (or starting) to exercise and using exercise as a way to improve mental health.
Mobile: 0210441526
Email: aimcoaching2019@gmail.com
James Cooper - AIM Coaching Key focus for training is a wholistic approach...mind, body & spirit.
Personal Experience
1. Ultra Marathon Runner & running specialist
2. Golf Professional - Member of PGA Australia
3. Senior Stability & Mobility Specialist - passionate about active aging & independent living in older age
4. NASM - Personal Training Qualification
5. Qualified Life Coach - excited to give people the tools to live their best life.
AIM for relationship with clients - Authentic, Insightful & Measurable
Winner of AgeConnect Supreme Award for best community initiative
We've been running senior mobility classes since 2020 for the older populations within our community. The goals are to improve mobility, provide greater independence for longer and creation of a social opportunity. The classes have proven popular with consistent growing attendance since its inception.
Classes are provided under professional guidance on:
Tuesday: 10.30am
Thursday: 10.30am
Friday: 9.15am (for beginners)
Friday: 10.30am
For just a $2 donation you are welcome to take part. All sessions are held at our community gym (12 Charlotte Lane, Brightwater).
While we technically target older people aged 55 and up, we are very inclusive. If this will benefit you come and give it a try.
We are proud to partner with Brightwater Group Fitness. They run an amazing programme out of the gym!
Brightwater Group Fitness is a community-based project started by Kirsten Powick in October 2015. They aim to help local women get fitter and stronger, and achieve their health and fitness goals, within a supportive environment.
Current members come from small communities from Wakefield to Richmond and everywhere in between. Women of all ages and fitness levels are welcome: from beginners new to the gym environment; mums who want to get back some of their pre-pregnancy fitness; right through to those special cases who like to tackle the occasional half-marathon or adventure race challenge!
Our circuit-style classes are fun, challenging and varied, and are easily adapted to suit all levels of fitness and ability. We are proud supporters of NMIT fitness programme graduates who provide advice on health and nutrition as well as training programmes.
We want women in our community to get to know each other while getting fitter and stronger. So, if you want to get fit, meet new people, and have a laugh... come along!