Fees and charges for recreation and leisure for 2025/2026.
Become a Recreation and Sport Centre member
The fees and charges for recreation and leisure are valid from 1 October 2025 until 30 September 2026, unless otherwise stated.
- Fees and charges are set under the Local Government Act 2002 section 12.
- GST inclusive (15%).
- The general manager can modify the timing of scheduled increases in response to developing market and community conditions.
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| * | Items identified with this symbol have a discount of 30% on the full costs available to Community Services Card, Super Gold Card, Hāpai Access(external link) and KiwiAble Leisure cardholders. |
| # | Items identified with this symbol have a discount of 50% for Hāpai Access(external link) and KiwiAble Leisure card holders. |
| > | Items identified with this symbol have a discount of 30% on the full costs available to Secondary Student card holders. |
Fees
| Item | Fee | Fee from 1 October 2026 |
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| Gym & Pool membership Access to all gyms, group fitness classes and pools at Christchurch Recreation and Sport Centres, including Te Hāpua Halswell and Waltham outdoor summer pools. |
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| 12 months prepaid *> |
$999.00 |
$1046.20 |
| Direct debit – Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly *>++ | $20.95 per week | $21.95 per week |
| Pool membership Access to all pools at Christchurch Recreation and Sport Centres, including Te Hāpua Halswell and Waltham outdoor summer pools. |
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| 12 months prepaid * | $760.00 | $807.90 |
| Direct debit – Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly *++ | $15.95 per week | $16.95 per week |
| Child pool membership Access to all pools at Christchurch Recreation and Sport Centres, including Te Hāpua Halswell and Waltham outdoor summer pools. |
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| 12 months prepaid * | $380 | $390.80 |
| Direct debit – Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly *++ | $8.00 per week | $8.20 per week |
| Gym membership Access to all gyms and group fitness classes at Christchurch Recreation and Sport Centres |
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| 12 months prepaid *> | $855.00 | $903.20 |
| Direct debit – Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly *>++ | $17.95 per week | $18.95 per week |
| Replacement membership card | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Corporate membership Ten or more employees The discount is off the full membership fee. |
20% discount | 20% discount |
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| * | Items identified with this symbol have a discount of 30% on the full costs available to Community Services Card, Super Gold Card, Hāpai Access(external link) and KiwiAble Leisure cardholders. |
| # | Items identified with this symbol have a discount of 50% for Hāpai Access(external link) and KiwiAble Leisure card holders. |
| > | Items identified with this symbol have a discount of 30% on the full costs available to Secondary Student card holders. |
Fees
| Item | Fee | Fee from October 1 2026 |
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| Gym casual entry | ||
| Adult *># | $19.20 | $19.80 |
| Adult multi-visit pass (x10 visits) *># | $172.80 | $178.20 |
| Assessment programme preparation | General Manager's discretion to set fees at the cost recovery level | General Manager's discretion to set fees at the cost recovery level |
| Specialist programmes and services | General Manager's discretion to set fees at the cost recovery level | General Manager's discretion to set fees at the cost recovery level |
| Group fitness casual entry (includes Spin and Aqua) | ||
| Adult *># | $12.50 | $12.90 |
| Group fitness adult multi-visit pass (x10 visits) *># Access all group fitness classes with one multi-visit pass, including Spin and Aqua |
$112.50 | $116.10 |
| Specialist programmes and services | General Manager's discretion to set fees at the cost recovery level | General Manager's discretion to set fees at the cost recovery level |
| Recreation programmes | ||
| Specialist programmes and services | General Manager's discretion to set fees at the cost recovery level | General Manager's discretion to set fees at the cost recovery level |
| Preschool Gym |
$88.00 |
$90.70 - from January 1 2027 |
| Recreation casual entry | ||
| Under 5s: Tumbletimes, Bubbletimes and Sleepytimes* | $5.00 | $5.10 |
| Under 5s: Tumbletimes, Bubbletimes and Sleepytimes - additional child* | $3.90 | $4.00 |
| Under 5s multi-visit pass (x10 visits)* | $45.00 | $45.90 |
| Pay to Play adult: Badminton, Pickleball and Basketball *# | $5.00 | $5.10 |
| Pay to Play child: Badminton, Pickleball and Basketball *# | $3.50 | $3.60 |
| Pay to Play adult multi-visit pass (x10 visits) *# | $45.00 | $45.90 |
| Pay to Play child multi-visit pass (x10 visits) *# | $31.50 | $32.50 |
| Specialist programmes and services | General Manager's discretion to set fees at the cost recovery level | General Manager's discretion to set fees at the cost recovery level |
| Product and equipment hire | ||
| Various product and equipment hire fees and charges | General Manager's discretion to set fees at the cost recovery level | General Manager's discretion to set fees at the cost recovery level |
| Frontline staff charge out cost | $50.00 per hour | $56.00 per hour |
| Recreation and Sport staff time - the time taken for additional staffing requirements for events or additional specialised programmes will be charged at the relevant hourly rate applicable at the time the work was carried out. | General Manager's discretion to set fees at the cost recovery level | General Manager's discretion to set fees at the cost recovery level |
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| * | Items identified with this symbol have a discount of 30% on the full costs available to Community Services Card, Super Gold Card, Hāpai Access(external link) and KiwiAble Leisure cardholders. |
| # | Items identified with this symbol have a discount of 50% for Hāpai Access(external link) and KiwiAble Leisure card holders. |
| > | Items identified with this symbol have a discount of 30% on the full costs available to Secondary Student card holders. |
Fees
| Item | Fee | Fee from October 1 2026 |
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| Swim - Includes all Recreation and Sport Centres and the outdoor summer pools in Halswell, Lyttelton and Waltham. | ||
| Adult *# | $7.00 | $7.20 |
| Tertiary student (with valid ID) | $5.00 | |
| Children *# | $4.00 | $4.10 |
| Preschool child with parent or caregiver | $4.00 | $4.10 |
| Adult multi-visit pass (x10 visits) *# | $63.00 | $64.80 |
| Adult multi-visit pass (x20 visits) *# | $126.00 | $129.60 |
| Child multi-visit pass (x10 visits) *# | $36.00 | $36.90 |
| Child multi-visit pass (x20 visits) *# | $68.00 | $69.70 |
| School group swims pre or post Swimsafe learn to swim lessons | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and 4 children) | $17.80 | $18.30 |
| Family of 2 (1 adult, 1 child) | $9.00 | $9.20 |
| Additional child (with family) | $3.40 | $3.50 |
| Hydroslides - Jellie Park and Taiora QEII with complimentary pool entry | ||
| Slide Pass adult *# | $16.00 | $16.50 |
| Slide Pass child *# | $11.00 | $11.30 |
| Family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and 4 children) | $42.50 | $43.80 |
| Family of 2 (1 adult, 1 child) | $21.50 | $22.10 |
| Additional child (with family) | $9.00 | $9.20 |
| Hydroslides - Parakiore with complimentary pool entry | ||
| Slide Park pass adult *# | $18.00 | $18.50 |
| Slide Park pass child *# | $13.00 | $13.40 |
| Slide Park pass Family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and 4 children) | $50.00 | $51.50 |
| Slide Park pass Family of 2 (1 adult, 1 child) | $24.50 | $25.20 |
| Slide Park pass additional child | $10.50 | $10.80 |
| Hydroslides - Waltham and Te Hāpua | ||
| Adult entry fee (standard pool entry fee applies) | $2.50 | $2.60 |
| Child entry fee (standard pool entry fee applies) | $2.50 | $2.60 |
| Swimsmart Membership (weekly fees) | Fee from 1 January 2027 | |
| Pre-school, school age and mini squads * |
$14.30 |
$14.70 |
| Adult casual * | $14.50 | $14.90 |
| Individual lessons * | $28.00 | $28.80 |
| Accelerate lessons* | $19.00 | $19.50 |
| Parent and Child * | $11.50 | $11.80 |
| Swimsafe/Learn to Swim for schools | Fee from 1 January 2027 | |
| Per group per 25 to 30 min lesson | $34.50 | $35.50 |
| General Manager has the discretion to change fees in response to external funding/sponsorship opportunities | ||
| Pool hire (per hour) | Fee from January 1 2027 | |
| Teach Pool lane - Community (12-20m pools) | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Hydrotherapy pool (full pool) - Community (per 30 minutes) | $38.85 | $38.85 |
| Lane Pool - 25m lane (includes Te Hapua outdoor 33m) - Community | $12.95 | $12.95 |
| Lane pool - 50m lane - Community | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Dive well – full pool (Jellie Park) – community | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Dive Well – full pool (Jellie Park) – major event and commercial | $103.60 | $106.80 |
| Teach Pool lane - Commercial | $13.00 | $13.40 |
| Hydrotherapy pool (full pool) - Commercial (per 30 minutes) | $77.70 | $80.10 |
| Lane Pool - 25m (includes Te Hapua outdoor 33m) - Major event and Commercial 25m lane | $25.90 | $26.70 |
| Lane pool - 50m lane - Major event and Commercial | $51.80 | $53.40 |
| Suburban Pools - Templeton | ||
| Templeton Pool Membership | $83.20 | $85.70 |
| Suburban Pools - Lyttelton (Norman Kirk Memorial Pool) | ||
| Summer Pool Membership (for access outside lifeguard hours) | $145.00 | $149.50 |
| End-of-season membership (February to closing) | $73.00 | $75.20 |
| Replacement key | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Please note:
- Christchurch Resident Discount: Available to Christchurch residents
- Family or Small Group: 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children
- Off-peak: Weekday sessions 10am, 12.30pm and 3pm, not valid weekends, school or public holidays (special events not included)
- Peak: All daily sessions on weekends, school and public holidays (special events not included)
| Item | Fees 2026/2027 |
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| Entry fees - Single entry | |
| Adult | Off-peak: $23.00 Peak: $28.00 |
| Discount holders and child aged 4 to 15 years | Off-peak: $19.00 Peak: $23.00 |
| Family or small group | Off-peak: $65.00 Peak: $79.00 |
| Spectator | Off-peak and peak: $3.00 |
| Child aged 3 years and under | Free |
| 10 visit pass | |
| Adult | Off-peak: $170.00 Peak: $210.00 |
| Discount holders and child aged 4 to 15 years (off-peak) | Off-peak: $130.00 Peak: $170.00 |
| Monthly pass | |
| Adult | $105.00 |
| Discount holders and child aged 4 to 15 years | $85.00 |
| Annual pass | |
| Adult | $756.00 |
| Discount holders and child aged 4 to 15 years | $531.00 |
| Private parties - Minimum 50 people | |
| Off-peak: Monday to Wednesday. Additional people $33 per person. | $1,650.00 |
| Peak: Thursday to Sunday. Additional people $38 per person. | $1,900.00 |
| Corporate bookings | |
| During standard hours | By arrangement |
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Outside of standard hours with Sunrise Soak add-ons – price based on 10 people. Additional people $99 per person. |
By arrangement |
| Item | Fee | Fee from 1 January 2027 |
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| Facility hire (Stadia) | $ per court per hour | $ per court per hour |
| Full-sized court – Basketball / Netball court hire per hour | ||
| Adult (based on activity and more than 50% of participants) | $55.00 | $56.70 |
| Child (school students) | $41.50 | $42.70 |
| Half court – half-sized Basketball / Netball court hire per hour | ||
| Adult | $27.50 | $28.35 |
| Child | $20.75 | $21.35 |
| Volleyball court - Hire per hour | ||
| Adult | $27.50 | $28.35 |
| Child | $20.75 | $21.35 |
| Badminton / Pickleball court - Hire per hour | ||
| Adult | $18.30 | $18.90 |
| Child | $13.80 | $14.20 |
| Futsal, Handball, Korfball and Floorball - Full-sized court hire per hour | ||
| Adult | $110.00 | $113.40 |
| Child | $83.00 | $85.40 |
| Commercial court hire per hour - standard basketball size court | $90.00 | $92.70 |
| Commercial and/or major event hire - Additional commercial and/or major event charges set at Unit Manager discretion and by negotiation. | Unit Manager discretion to set additional commercial event charges. | Unit Manager discretion to set additional commercial event charges. |
| Usage type | Fee per hour | Fee per hour from 1 January 2027 |
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| Small Rooms | ||
| Community / Not for Profit | $10.00 | $10.30 |
| Commercial / Major event | $20.00 | $20.60 |
| Large Rooms | ||
| Community / Not for Profit | $15.00 | $15.40 |
| Commercial / Major event | $30.00 | $30.80 |
| Kitchen Hire | $10.00 | $10.30 |
General Manager's discretion to set fees at cost recovery level for major events and/or commercial activity.
Any changes to fees and charges occur at the transition between the winter and summer seasons each year (e.g. October).
Sports lighting charges apply. Excess water costs will be on-charged for artificial playing surfaces.
Unit Manager's discretion to approve event hire charges and activation initiatives within approved budgets.
| Item | Fee | Fee from October 1 2026 |
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| Athletics All equipment is hired through Athletics Canterbury and is not included in these prices. |
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| Per hour | $225.00 | $231.90 |
| Per hour for partner sports | $202.80 | $209.00 |
| Per hour for school use | $117.50 | $121.10 |
| Hockey All training and playing lighting for the hockey turfs will be additional to the turf fees below. |
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| Sport partner rate - includes 2 changing rooms per turf | $46.80 per hour | $48.20 per hour |
| Community rate - includes 2 changing rooms per turf | $93.60 per hour | $96.50 per hour |
| Tennis | ||
| Sports partner rate - per court | $2.90 | $2.90 |
| Casual hire - per court | $10.40 | $10.70 |
| Rugby League and Community Fields Includes two change rooms per field, two hours minimum charge |
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| Sport partner rate | $46.80 per hour | $48.20 per hour |
| Community rate | $93.60 per hour | $96.50 per hour |
| Change Villages 1 and 2 Per hour, two-hour minimum charge |
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| Sport partner rate - per change room | $15.90 | $16.30 |
| Community rate - per change room | $31.80 | $32.70 |
One caregiver free per participant.
* Items identified with this symbol have a discount of 30% on the full costs available to Community Services Card, Super Gold Card, Hāpai Access(external link) and KiwiAble Leisure card holders.
# Items identified with this symbol have a discount of 50% for Hāpai Access(external link) and KiwiAble Leisure card holders.
| Item | Fee | Fee from October 1 2026 |
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| Individual 30 min *# | $12.50 | $12.80 |
| Multi-visit pass (x10 visits) *# | $112.50 | $115.20 |
| Specialist Programmes - based on costs | General Manager's discretion to set fees at cost recovery level | General Manager's discretion to set fees at cost recovery level |
| Item | Fee | Fee from October 1 2026 |
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| Pigeon Bay | ||
| Site Fee per night (including 2 people) | $15.00 to- $24.90 | $15.00 to- $25.60 |
| Per additional adult | $10.00 to $14.00 | $10.00 to $14.40 |
| Per additional child (3 to 15 years old) | $5.00 to $7.00 | $5.00 to $7.20 |
| Children under 3 years old | No charge | No charge |
| Okains Bay | ||
| Non-powered site, per night | ||
| Per adult | $12.00 to $21.60 | $12.00 to $22.20 |
| Per child (5 to 15 years old) | $6.00 to $10.80 | $6.00 to $11.10 |
| Children under 5 years old | No charge | No charge |
| Duvauchelle Holiday Park | ||
| Non-powered site, per night | ||
| 1 adult | $25.00 to $36.70 | $25.00 to $37.80 |
| 2 adults | $35.00 to $52.90 | $35.00 to $54.50 |
| Per extra adult | $17.00 to $26.50 | $17.00 to $27.30 |
| Per child (3 to 15 years old) | $6.00 to $10.80 | $6.00 to $11.10 |
| Children under 3 years old | No charge | No charge |
| Motor Caravan Association rate | 10% discount | 10% discount |
| Powered site, per night | ||
| 1 adult | $30.00 to $45.90 | $30.00 to $47.30 |
| 2 adults | $40.00 to $59.40 | $40.00 to $61.20 |
| Per extra adult | $20.00 to $29.70 | $20.00 to $30.60 |
| Per child (3 to 15 years old) | $6.00 to $10.80 | $6.00 to $11.10 |
| Children under 3 years old | No charge | No charge |
| Motor Caravan Association rate | 10% discount | 10% discount |
| Tourist Flat per night | ||
| Up to 2 guests | $100.00 to $177.10 | $100.00 to $182.50 |
| Per extra adult | $30.00 to $49.10 | $30.00 to $50.60 |
| Per extra child (3 to 15 years old) | $10.00 to $16.20 | $10.00 to $16.70 |
| Children under 3 years old | No charge | No charge |
| Surcharge for 1 night hire only | $28.60 | $29.40 |
| Deluxe Cabin per night | ||
| Up to 2 guests | $80.00 to $126.30 | $80.00 to $130.20 |
| Per extra adult | $25.00 to $37.80 | $25.00 to $38.90 |
| Per extra child (5 to 15 years old) | $10.00 to $16.20 | $10.00 to $16.70 |
| Children under 5 years old | No charge | No charge |
| Standard Cabin per night | ||
| Up to 2 guests | $65.00 to $107.50 | $65.00 to $110.80 |
| Per extra adult | $25.00 to $37.80 | $25.00 to $38.90 |
| Per extra child (5 to 15 years old) | $10.00 to $16.20 | $10.00 to $16.70 |
| Children under 5 years old | No charge | No charge |
| Basic Cabin per night | ||
| Up to 2 guests | $55.00 to $94.50 | $55.00 to $97.40 |
| Per extra adult | $25.00 to $37.80 | $25.00 to $38.90 |
| Per extra child (5 to 15 years old) | $10.00 to $16.20 | $10.00 to $16.70 |
| Children under 5 years old | No charge | No charge |
| Annual Site Fees | ||
| Solid | $780.30 | $804.40 |
| Canvas | $707.40 | $729.30 |
| Annual site holder stay night - individual rate | $30.80 | $31.70 |
| Annual site holder stay night - 2 guests | $51.80 | $53.40 |
| Temporary caravan storage - weekly | $19.50 | $20.10 |
| Boat Parking - 12 months | ||
| Annual site holder | $305.10 | $314.50 |
| Non-site holder | $610.00 | $628.90 |
| Continuous Power Supply | ||
| 6 Months | $155.50 | $160.30 |
| Daily Rate | $4.10 | $4.20 |
| Spencer Beach Holiday Park | ||
| Tourist Flat per night | ||
| up to 2 guests | $90.00 to $176.00 | $90.00 to $181.40 |
| per extra adult | $18.00 to $29.20 | $18.00 to $30.10 |
| per extra child (3-15 years old) | $12.00 to $18.40 | $12.00 to $18.90 |
| per extra Child under 3 years old | No charge | No charge |
| Standard Cabin per night | ||
| up to 2 guests | $55.00 to $110.20 | $55.00 to $113.60 |
| per extra adult | $15.00 to $28.10 | $15.00 to $28.90 |
| per extra child (3-15 years old) | $8.00 to $16.20 | $8.00 to $16.70 |
| per extra child under 3 years old | No charge | No charge |
| Kitchen Cabin per night | ||
| up to 2 guests | $60.00 to $112.30 | $60.00 to $115.70 |
| per extra adult | $16.00 to $28.10 | $16.00 to $28.90 |
| per extra child (3-15 years old) | $8.00 to $16.20 | $8.00 to $16.70 |
| per extra child under 3 years old | No charge | No charge |
| Ensuite Cabin per night | ||
| up to 2 guests | $100.00 to $187.90 | $100.00 to $193.70 |
| per extra child under 3 years old | No charge | No charge |
| Non-powered site, per night | ||
| 1 adult | $16.00 to $36.70 | $16.00 to $37.80 |
| 2 adults | $32.00 to $55.10 | $32.00 to $56.80 |
| per extra adult | $16.00 to $27.00 | $16.00 to $27.80 |
| per child (3-15 years old) | $8.00 to $16.20 | $8.00 to $16.70 |
| per child under 3 years old | No charge | No charge |
| Powered site, per night | ||
| 1 adult | $17.00 to $42.10 | $17.00 to $43.40 |
| 2 adults | $34.00 to $59.40 | $34.00 to $61.20 |
| per extra adult | $17.00 to $28.10 | $17.00 to $28.90 |
| per child 3-15 years old | $8.00 to $16.20 | $8.00 to $16.70 |
| per child under 3 years old | No charge | No charge |
| 1 adult weekly rate (long stay guests) | $163.00 to $185.80 | $163.00 to $191.50 |
| 2 adult weekly rate (long stay guests) | $233.00 to $265.70 | $233.00 to $273.90 |
| The Homestead (18-bed self-contained accommodation) | ||
| up to 8 guests | $180.00 to $321.90 | $180.00 to $331.80 |
| per additional person | $22.00 to $40.00 | $22.00 to $41.20 |
| child under 3 years | No charge | No charge |
| The Lodge (36-bed self-contained accommodation) | ||
| up to 15 guests | $265.00 to $452.50 | $265.00 to $466.20 |
| per additional person | $17.00 to $29.20 | $17.00 to $30.10 |
| child under 3 years old | No charge | No charge |
| Caravan Storage - per day | $4.00 | $4.10 |
| Mini Golf | ||
| per child | $4.50 | $4.60 |
| per adult | $4.50 | $4.60 |
