{"id":76918,"date":"2020-09-18T14:37:48","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T14:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=76918"},"modified":"2024-04-29T15:25:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T15:25:00","slug":"health-and-beauty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/auckland\/health-beauty\/","title":{"rendered":"Health & Beauty – Auckland"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Health & Beauty in Auckland<\/h2>\n

Fitness Centres<\/h3>\n

There are well-equipped gyms in just about every neighbourhood in Auckland. Here is a list of some of the most popular options:<\/p>\n

Bodytech<\/strong> —<\/p>\n

4 locations in Auckland<\/p>\n

\u201cSupervised training gym\u201d geared toward health, fitness and well-being. Individually tailored programs. Full range of fitness equipment, classes. On-site spa and swimming pool at Mt Eden location.<\/p>\n

Club Physical<\/strong>\u00a0—\u00a0http:\/\/www.clubphysical.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\n

10 locations in Auckland<\/p>\n

Group classes and programs designed to help you meet specific goals. Cardio, classes, plus extras like a sauna and spa pool.<\/p>\n

Configure Express<\/strong>\u00a0—\u00a0http:\/\/www.configureexpress.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\n

14 locations in Auckland<\/p>\n

Large, women-only gym chain. A wide selection of classes and exercise machines, child care, luxury bathrooms and changing areas.<\/p>\n

Contours<\/strong>\u00a0—\u00a0http:\/\/contours.co.nz\/<\/a><\/p>\n

6 Auckland locations<\/p>\n

Women-only gym featuring a wide range of classes, seminars, beauty and lifestyle services and onsite child care.<\/p>\n

Les Mills<\/strong>\u00a0—\u00a0http:\/\/www.lesmills.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\n

Auckland City — 186 Victoria Street West 379 9550
\nTakapuna — Cnr Lake Rd & Como Streets 488 9413
\nNew Lynn — Corner Rankin Ave & Clark Streets 826 0404<\/p>\n

Large, world-class gyms with the latest equipment, a wide range of classes, relaxation suites with saunas, on-site kids\u2019 club, caf\u00e9 and more.<\/p>\n

Rugby<\/h3>\n

Rugby is the national sport of New Zealand. If they’re not playing it, they’re talking about it. As well as the professional teams, there are plenty of local club teams playing both normal rugby and touch rugby.<\/p>\n

Club and School Rugby –\u00a0http:\/\/www.nzrugby.co.nz\/<\/a>
\nTouch Rugby –\u00a0http:\/\/www.touchnz.co.nz\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Golf<\/h3>\n

Golf is a popular sport in New Zealand and Auckland has the courses to prove it. Here is just a partial list of notable courses in the Auckland area.<\/p>\n

Remuera Golf Club<\/strong>\u00a0—\u00a0http:\/\/www.remueragolfclub.com<\/a><\/p>\n

120 Abbotts Way, Meadowbank<\/p>\n

Private — the course is for members only, however, membership is easily obtained.<\/p>\n

The Grange<\/strong>\u00a0—\u00a0http:\/\/www.grangegolfclub.co.nz\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Grange Road, Papatoetoe<\/p>\n

Auckland\u2019s iconic championship course close to Auckland city. Private, members only. A wide range of membership options.<\/p>\n

Chamberlain Park<\/strong>\u00a0—\u00a0http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Chamberlain-Park-Public-Golf-Course\/179015132113540<\/a><\/p>\n

46A Linwood Ave., Mt Albert<\/p>\n

Good public course with an informal dress code and reasonable fees.<\/p>\n

Howick<\/strong>\u00a0—\u00a0http:\/\/www.howickgolf.co.nz\/<\/a><\/p>\n

32 Musick Point Road<\/p>\n

The spectacular location atop the narrow Bucklands Beach Peninsula. Memberships available, but visitors are welcome.<\/p>\n

Tennis<\/h3>\n

Tennis in New Zealand is traditionally played on grass. There are clubs located all over Auckland, with one in almost every community. For a complete list of clubs and facilities, go to\u00a0http:\/\/www.aucklandtennis.co.nz\/<\/a>, and on the North Shore,\u00a0http:\/\/www.tennisnorthern.co.nz\/<\/a>. Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n

Parnell Lawn Tennis Club<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0http:\/\/www.pltc.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\n

Maunsell Road Ext, Auckland Domain — 373 2733<\/p>\n

8 outdoor Astro grass courts with floodlighting. Private. Membership is easy to obtain.<\/p>\n

Mission Bay Tennis Club<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0http:\/\/www.missionbaytennis.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\n

11a Marau Crescent, Mission Bay — 528 9451<\/p>\n

6 outdoor Astro grass courts with floodlights. Many membership programs plus court hire available to visitors.<\/p>\n

Titirangi Tennis & Squash Rackets Club Inc.<\/strong> \u2013<\/p>\n

1 Ava Avenue, off Golf Road, Titirangi — 817 6394<\/p>\n

4 Outdoor Astrograss Floodlit Courts, 5 Indoor Squash Courts, includes 1 show court lounge, viewing decks, BBQ, fully stocked bar, kitchen, kids\u2019 room, big screen with Sky TV, saunas. Private, members only. Membership is easy to obtain.<\/p>\n

Takapuna Tennis Club<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0http:\/\/www.takapunatennis.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\n

Bracken Avenue, Takapuna \u2013 489-9557<\/p>\n

6 artificial grass, floodlit courts. Private, new members welcome.<\/p>\n

Swimming Pools<\/h3>\n

There are 11 council-run swimming pools in Central Auckland<\/p>\n

The best-known Auckland swimming pools are:<\/p>\n

The Olympic Pool<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0http:\/\/www.theolympic.co.nz\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Address: 77 Broadway, Newmarket Phone: (09) 522 4414<\/p>\n

50-meter indoor pool (ideal for lap swimming), a learner’s pool, sauna, spa and steam room. Various swim schools.<\/p>\n

Parnell Baths<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0http:\/\/www.clmnz.co.nz\/parnellbaths\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Judges Bay Road, Parnell — 373 3561<\/p>\n

An Auckland institution. Heated 60m outdoor saltwater pool, open from the first weekend in November through Easter. Water playground and toys, partially heated children’s pool, three hot pools, lounge chairs, all-weather cafe.<\/p>\n

Yoga<\/h3>\n

There are many yoga studios in Auckland. The best way to find one near you is to simply Google \u201cYoga\u201d plus your neighborhood in Auckland. Here are a few popular options.<\/p>\n

The Yoga Ground<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0http:\/\/www.yogaground.co.nz<\/a><\/p>\n

36 – 138 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby — 222-6550<\/p>\n

Sivananda, Ashtanga and Iyengar styles. Classes for beginners and up, meditation courses.<\/p>\n

Iyengar Yoga (a form of Hatha), beginner, restorative and advanced classes.<\/p>\n

For adults, the Auckland Sunday Football Association can help you find a team in your area. For more information, go to\u00a0http:\/\/www.asfa.co.nz\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can also get all the information you could possibly want about soccer in Auckland, including women\u2019s soccer, at\u00a0http:\/\/www.ultimatenzsoccer.com\/id24.htm<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Other sports<\/h3>\n

For information on all porting opportunities available in New Zealand:<\/p>\n

Cricket<\/strong>\u00a0—\u00a0http:\/\/www.aucklandcricket.co.nz<\/a>\u00a0Info on youth and club cricket citywide.
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\nNetball<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0http:\/\/www.aucklandnetball.co.nz<\/a>\u00a0Women\u2019s and girls\u2019 teams.
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\n<\/strong>Ultimate Frisbee<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0http:\/\/ultimate.org.nz\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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01<\/td>\nWinter in Auckland is very cold. Be aware of this when house hunting. Most houses don’t have central heating and some have no heating system at all<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02<\/td>\nThe weather in Auckland can change quickly and without warning. Always be prepared for sudden changes in temperature or a sudden downfall.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03<\/td>\nConsider joining www.cherrytree.co.nz. An online store that offers reduced price appliances and electronics. There is a membership fee.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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