Is YMCA Worth It? Quick Answer
Best for families with kids — pool, crèche, and community feel. Best for: Families, swimmers, community-focused gym-goers. Watch out for: Not open 24/7. Limited locations. Hours more restricted..
Cost: $17.5–$26.0/week. Joining fee: $0 (No joining fee).
✓ Pros
- Pool access
- Crèche included
- Community atmosphere
- Concession rates available
✗ Cons
- Not 24/7
- Limited locations
- Older facilities in some centres
- Contract required
YMCA NZ Membership Prices
Prices are indicative. YMCA uses franchise pricing — your local club may differ. Always confirm before signing.
Features
Hours: 5:30am–9:30pm weekdays, 7am–7pm weekends
YMCA Locations in NZ
Flagship club — Auckland
- Address: 149 Greys Ave, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
- Phone: +64 9 970 2060
- Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30am-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 7am-7pm
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YMCA Reviews
Perfect for our family. The pool is great for the kids on weekends and the crèche means I can actually get a proper workout in during the week.
Community gym feel that the big commercial chains simply can't replicate. Staff know my name after a month, which makes a real difference to my motivation.
Facilities are a bit dated compared to Les Mills but the price, pool, and community feel more than make up for it. Wouldn't go anywhere else.
Would be better with 24/7 access but I understand it's a community operation. The pool is genuinely excellent and the concession rates are very fair.
Swimming lessons for the kids plus my own gym membership in one place. The community vibe here is something special — everyone looks out for each other.
Reviews sourced from Google Maps listings. Ratings reflect member sentiment at time of publication.
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