wellness
Group exercise classes at council-run facilities: a guide
Council facilities across greater Hobart and Glenorchy run weekly group exercise sessions open to residents of all fitness levels.
How we reported this
Hobart residents registered for 4,812 group exercise sessions at City of Hobart and Glenorchy City Council venues during the 2025-26 financial year.
Participation has climbed as University of Tasmania researchers released findings in May linking regular group activity to lower rates of cardiovascular issues among adults over 45 in southern Tasmania. The data arrives amid broader interest in affordable local options that do not require private gym memberships.
Venues and class schedules
The City of Hobart operates classes at the North Hobart Community Centre on Elizabeth Street, where instructors lead circuit training on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6pm. Glenorchy City Council runs similar sessions at the Derwent Park Recreation Centre on Tolosa Street, with yoga and strength classes scheduled for Tuesday mornings and Saturday afternoons. Both sites maintain indoor spaces that stay open regardless of weather on kunanyi/Mt Wellington or conditions along the Hobart Waterfront.
Participants can combine these sessions with the free Hobart Waterfront parkrun held each Saturday at 7:30am starting from the Regatta Ground, creating a low-cost weekly routine without travel outside the city.
Costs, access and next steps
Drop-in fees start at $14 for concession holders and $18 for full-price adults, with multi-visit passes available for $65 covering five classes. Timetables for July through September appear on each council website, and residents must complete a basic health questionnaire before the first session. Anyone considering a new routine should speak with a local GP before enrolling, particularly if managing existing conditions.
Enquiries go through the City of Hobart customer service line or Glenorchy City Council front desk, with spaces allocated on a first-come basis each fortnight.