Facilities
- Multi-purpose sports hall - available for hire and suitable for badminton, basketball, netball and volleyball. Casual use hire rates are available.
- Two community rooms - one with kitchen facilities, available for hire.
Request booking
To book a birthday party at a recreation centre, go to our birthday party booking page.
Hours
Monday–Friday: 8.30am–10pm
Saturday: 8.30am–6pm
Sunday: 11am–6pm
Public holidays: see our holidays hours page
School programmes
Preschool, primary, intermediate and secondary schools can book sessions at the Karori Recreation Centre. We can align your requests with the health and physical education strands under your school’s curriculum. Outreach programmes are available for selected offerings.
Activities offered are $60 per session and vary depending on the age of the students:
- Athletics - running, jumping, throwing, and challenge games
- Co-operative games
- Gymnastics
- Inflatables
- Invasion games - basketball, futsal, handball, netball, and ultimate frisbee
- Net games - badminton, pickleball, and volleyball
- Ngā taonga takaro - ki-o-rahi, ti uru, and tapu ae
- Target games - dodgeball
For preschool students we offer:
- Fine motor skills
- Movement and play
- Socialising
- Balance and coordination
- Wheels
- Inflatable
- Mini trampoline
- Sensory and soft equipment
School booking
Book weekly onsite sessions or one-off events. Enquire with the centre for availability.
Activities
The centre offers courses and activities that cater to a wide range of age groups, from pre-schoolers to seniors.
Courses coincide with the school term, with full-care programmes offered during the school holidays, and options for children's birthday venue hire available.
Activities for pre-schoolers
Activities for school-age children
Activities for adults
ClubActive group fitness classes
See the timetable on the ClubActive website for the following classes:
- Circuit 45
- Core and mobility
- Pilates
- Pump
- Spin
- Yoga
Casual use
See the availability and fees for casual use of our courts.
Casual court availability
Entry fees
| Item |
Fee |
| Adult (16 years and over) |
$4.50 |
| Child (15 years and under) |
$3.00 |
| With LeisureCard |
$2.20 |
Pickleball
Casual drop-in sessions for all ages and abilities.
| When |
Fee |
Monday 5.15pm–7.15pm
Thursday 5.45pm–7.15pm
Sunday 12.30pm–4pm |
$5.50 per person |
Basketball
Casual drop-in sessions for all ages and abilities.
| When |
Fee |
| Friday 7pm–10pm |
Adult $4.50
Child (0–15 years) $3.00
With LeisureCard $2.20
|
3x3 Masters basketball
3x3 is the shortened version of 5x5. The game is becoming more popular for those who want to get the most out basketball. Players utilise skills such as ball handling and playmaking, passing, playing off the ball, post play, shooting and defence.
Learn more about 3x3 on the Basketball New Zealand website.
| When |
Fee |
Monday 7.30pm–9pm
Held every 10-week term |
$300 per team |
View Masters Basketball draws and standings on our bookings and membership website.
Concession passes
Concession passes are a convenient and cheap option if you attend classes regularly – buy a concession pass. For current LeisureCard members, your discount is automatically applied if it's available on the pass you're buying.
Concession passes are non-refundable, non-transferable, and are valid for two years.
Hire rates
Charges to hire recreation centres vary and depend on your specific requirements. Contact the centre for details.