Best Fitness & Leisure Centres in Northern Territory Darwin

Be very careful, pricing is vague and will catch you out! I took advantage of the advertised $99 intro offer I saw on Facebook (50% off) but was… Read more

charged $198. I queried this and sent them a screenshot of the advertised pricing on their website which states I would get to use 2 pieces of equipment, the massage suit and a bike, in the session. I was told the intro offer was only for use of one piece of equipment and because I used 2 pieces of equipment I pay double. This was never once explained to me or a choice offered during my 3 visits. I was only offered a choice of a lay down or an upright bike. I did argue this point and the very next day was sent a screen shot of the NEW website wording that they had obviously changed after my complaint!! They could clearly see the confusion and promptly acted, no offer of a refund or an apology, in fact denying the words had been changed just to insult me more. If this was a 50% deal then it's a very very expensive activity. In my final session I was not even hooked up to a heart rate monitor. If you plan to try it make sure prices are explained CLEARLY before you start. I have attached a screenshot of the website wording on 12/11/25 and then the new wording on 14/11/25 after my complaint about the price confusion.

G.A. Review – I have been coming to the GA for several years now, its like one big family. There is heaps of equipment, the staff are wonderful and I made a lot of new friends. Love it.

Funlife Best gym in the northern suburbs – I have to give another Big shout out to Funlife Fitness Centre. I suffered an injury and could not do any gym work for over 2 months. I thought this… Read more

would impact my membership, however raising the issue with team member Sarah, she instantly resolved my problem there and then. Sarah's customer service in my opinion went well above and beyond what I expected. So again a huge Thank you to Sarah and the team at Funlife 10/10.

Absolutely love this gym – Can’t say enough good things about this gym. The staff are amazing. Nothing is too much trouble. Helen is amazing at the group over 50s sessions. She… Read more

keeps everyone motivated. Always friendly and helpful. She also took me through each machine giving me a great program to follow. The young male trainers are excellent too. I am 68 and feel like I have a new lease in life. The value is incredible giving seniors 20% off a fortnight. I am so happy I joined this gym as I live a 20+minute drive away but was wrapped to see a gym that caters for all ages. Couldn’t find one close to home that catered for my age. Also love being able to rock up anytime night or day using my free fob.

It Amazing, has totally changed my life – I recently booked an intro offer at KX Pilates Castle Hill. I enjoyed them so much that I have booked more. The instructors are so lovely and… Read more

knowledgeable. Their enthusiasm and positive attitude makes me want to be there. I feel amazing even after doing just a few classes.

I’ve been coming to this gym for years and absolutely love it. The classes, instructors, and staff are all exceptional—always supportive, welcoming, and incredibly understanding. It truly feels like a community. Highly recommend!

Rude customer service – had a medical exemption from my doctor for medical exemption 3 pages long with all my severe medical history ex cancer patient escalates to an… Read more

argument trying to tell me there qualified doctors knowing my history what's exempt. I'm currently working full time with the medical documentation I have there telling me I'm not exempt so disgusted felt humiliated in front of customers. mind you been a member for 7 years at this gym. poor customer service also phoned the gym prior to visiting it was told its ok with my medical documentation I have.

Best way to work out. The trainer comes to your home with the equipment.

excellent teamwork and trainers', lovely community and workout sessions, I completely recommend!!!

Extremely disappointed with the ongoing conditions and management decisions at this gym. For weeks, the indoor cycle room during the Wednesday 6:30pm… Read more

class has been excessively hot, poorly ventilated, and completely unsuitable for a high-intensity workout environment. Multiple members have complained, and many are visibly struggling during class. This is no longer just about comfort — it is a serious health and safety concern. Indoor cycling in extreme heat creates real risks including dehydration, dizziness, overheating, and potential medical emergencies. Any gym management aware of these repeated concerns should understand their responsibility and duty of care toward both members and instructors. What is also concerning is the apparent lack of equal support across instructors and classes. Instead of focusing on creating a professional and supportive environment, management appears more interested in selectively promoting certain instructors and class formats while ignoring ongoing operational and safety issues affecting others. Members notice this behaviour, and it creates a very unprofessional atmosphere. I sincerely hope management addresses this immediately because continuing to ignore repeated complaints about unsafe training conditions could eventually require formal escalation beyond internal management discussions. This review is being posted in the hope that member safety and professionalism finally become a priority.

Great gym – Good gym and great equipment. Especially for legs. Must train at

Great gym for helpful friendly service.Staff are first class and cater for all ages and conditions – absolute fabulous gym for a happy and helpful place to get fit and healthy.Staff are first class and friendlyI.am into my 70ths and there is so much for older people to do.

Stay away from their scam – Absolutely money making schemes. I signed up online and did not receive any agreement. Did not attend a single class due to injury and later moved… Read more

out of Brisbane. Continued charging then and then now when requested to cancel membership their form wasn’t working and opted me for temporary suspension. Suddenly sent an email to uplift the suspension of the account and when requested to cancel still continued to charge saying it is a 30days notice. Been out of work for months having no funds in bank but sorta threatened mentioning third party collection. They made money out of me and I haven’t stepped into their gym even once.

I really like Elixir but there are too many kids in the change rooms running and screaming. I love kids but the club needs to monitor this space… Read more

better. Kids don't pay to be in the club just the pool area and the pool change rooms. They really ruin what would otherwise be a very nice atmosphere.

Great facilities and location – Great facilities, equipments are well-serviced! Not crowded in the morning, great for a quick gym session and shower before going to work! Suggest to hire more staff for shower clean up.

It’s not unusual to judge a business by it’s name so compliments here on this. In a busy world and where everyone is pressed by time whether this… Read more

surrounds values, time management and productivity it also neglects to have seen the opposite side of the same where ‘in a hurry going nowhere faster than what could have progressed at a slower pace with more well rounded results’ also has it’s too slow.

Yes, the qualifying (eeew qualify)!

In short, your Sorrento Club was softest on my eyes rather than the fast paced colours selling this “lifestyle’ where time dedicated to one’s health can often present itself as a trend or perhaps a fleeting phase rather than being of genuine quality and care for what is also an investment in our fellow selves help.

Punch line: Selves Help Industry - SHI

To finish this off I will also add that I just googled yourselves to see what Re-Creation was doing these days.

Stay well.

Alana Bracewell

Gym was okay, had a decent selection of equipment. Just wished there was more lighting in here as it can get quite dark in some areas.

This is amazing – VIE Pilates at Varsity lakes run by [name removed] has been the best thing I have ever done , it hasn't just helped me with my anxiety but it is… Read more

starting to change my body shape with I am beginning to love , [name removed] has a wonderful way of reassuring me that I can trust myself and that abit of pain is good , you are amazing [name removed] and Thank You ....

Disappointing – Asked for a quote on the phone for very specific services they offer (ballpark). They refused to provide even a rough idea of costs, instead… Read more

proffering consultation which sounded more like a price gauging exercise. Disappointing that poor customer practices exist when I’m more than keen to support a local business.

Amazing community based gym in the heart of Balmain – Classes, weights room, cardio equipment, everything you need in a gym! Great value for money. Definitely recommend to anyone in the area. The staff are friendly and professional. Go in and give it a go!  Show details

Best staff – Staff are warm and friendly, swimming instructors are by far the best i've seen, the gym is a little small but still has everything you need, and there are lots of changerooms for such a small facility. 10/10  Show details

Staff are incredibly rude and lack basic customer service skills. Got there 6:30 when basketball courts open and could even see one person even using… Read more

a half court but some how they’re not open till 8? Pure incompetencey at its finest, couldn’t throw a stone in the ocean those staff.

I do like spa but always full of men please make one for women in side most of women has back pain and disc but always men if not I will leave and concel my membership

Equipment Old – Equipment out dated, floors uneven, Equipment which need attention overall 2/10. For the price we pay it's not worth it. CEO don't care about the… Read more

gym and members. Not Good

July 5th 2019 Update: Fitness centre out of touch

From equipment, dressing room, floor space management. The whole gym needs a massive overall. Music out dated. I feel like im in a retirement place. I have nothing wrong with oldely seniors training but its frustrating when they sleep on the machine and take forever. They need their own gym separate from gym floor. Needs more updated equipment overall needs a new gym. Management in health mate needs to be replaced because they are all abt their bonus and not the people. Membership is why to high, they can't even supply descent equipment to use.

Huge gym, but uneasy vibe, not clean and rusting equipment – This is for the Brunswick gym, which is famous all over Australia and beyond for its size and variety of equipment. Theres three huge rooms full of… Read more

equipment, probably the biggest gym I've ever seen, so heaps of stuff on offer you can do. Theres no aerobics or stretching area - this a gym for serious body builders. Posters of impossibly buffed and chiselled dudes and chicks are everywhere, and theres always these huge dudes with arms like tree trunks training there. Famous bodybuilders from the States and elsewhere actually train here when in town. They've also got a boxing ring and supplements shop onsite too.

The problem while there is heaps of machines, a lot of equipment is really old and some of it may be on the verge of not being safe anymore. There is a serious lack of smaller freeweights in the range of 1-10kg, so it makes it really hard to even use this huge variety of equipment. Hygiene and cleanliness is also an issue, the place is really old and lacking maintenance as it is, and the bathrooms get pretty nasty. Its also really cold in winter and hot in summer, using cardio equipment on hot days is unbearable.

Most of all, you really want to consider if the vibe suits you, given the other people training there...to be honest its not really a gym for regular people. Other dudes there claim multiple equipment at the same time and even groups of guys kick you off things of they want it. Also the parking lot and bike racks are next to the Bandidos club house, which doesn't fill you with confidence at all. Some people may not mind it, its up to you how you feel about it.

Direct debit is easy to set up, and you just need 4 weeks notice to stop it, FYI.

Great swim teachers my daughter learnt how to swim confidently in a short time . Great staff very helpful.

Excellent equipment, programs and training staff, at reasonable cost – As satisfied members of the Southern Cross Club, we joined their Health Club to increase fitness levels as over-50s. It has exceeded our… Read more

expectations, and next month the facilities move to a stunning new building. The monthly fees for two of us is less than the monthly cost of a Pilates program for my partner only, so we're happy.

good equipment but thats all – Equipment good but facilities not good . Sauna always off and a effort to turn on. Showers need 15min before hot water comes through and set up is something from prison showers. And I know  Show details

Not recommended, go to the beach instead – Whoever manages this place should be fired. Place has been run down. Slides don't operate for the last decade, the things that people come for close… Read more

at 4 , food closes at 4. Pool liners are wrinkled, rust and dirt on the HVAC, ceiling insulation falling down. Duct tape used for repairs, murky water, looks like roadworks on the grass. This place used to be good. Pick up your game . Can't attach an invoice as no receipt given when paying entrance.

Waste of money – Had a swimming carnival on which they had the outside pool closed off,the wave pool was closed too,the inside pool while we were swimming in the… Read more

lanes they decided to close nearly all the lanes which meant everyone had to to swim in couple of lanes one of the areas was suppose to be for rehab and there were balls being thrown aRound water pistols being used and over crowded .After they closed the lanes most of the the people left the facility,what a waste of money going there.