Stadium 2000, operated by Marlborough Lines, is a world-class recreation complex in Blenheim, home to indoor courts, a squash facility, a state-of-the-art gym, two 25-metre indoor pools, a 25-metre outdoor pool, a leisure pool with a lazy river, a toddler pool, sauna and steam rooms, a spa pool, and a café. The centre positions itself as the hub of activity in Marlborough, supporting fitness, aquatics, swim schooling and community programmes.
Stadium 2000 is community focused, supporting local events, clubs and programmes, and offers regular events and promotions such as a colour-coded wristband supervision system for children aged 5-9 to help staff support safe, active supervision in the pools. The facility is run under the Marlborough Stadium Trust, with support from local partners.
Casual visitors, multi-visit users and members can all access the aquatics and fitness facilities, with swim school enrolment, group fitness classes, personal training, and squash court bookings (managed by the Marlborough Squash Rackets Club) all available on site.
Stadium 2000, run by Marlborough Lines, has built a reputation as the envy of many other New Zealand complexes. The world-class centre in Blenheim brings together indoor courts, a squash facility, a state-of-the-art gym, two 25-metre indoor pools, a 25-metre outdoor pool, a leisure pool with a lazy river, a toddler pool, sauna and steam rooms, a spa pool, and a café - all under one roof.
The centre is built around three pillars: staying active through fitness, courts and group fitness classes; learning and playing through swim school, aquatic programmes and structured lessons; and community focus, supporting local events, clubs and programmes across Marlborough. A colour-coded wristband system helps staff identify children aged 5-9 in the pools, supporting safe, active supervision for younger swimmers.
Whether visiting casually, buying a multi-visit pass, or signing up as a member, Stadium 2000 caters to a wide range of users. Casual gym visits are available during aquatic centre opening hours, while members get gym access from 5am to 10pm daily via the emergency exit stairs. Personal training sessions, group fitness classes, and senior-specific community classes are all on offer, alongside 10x and 20x multi-visit passes for both pools and the gym.
Stadium 2000 is home to four squash courts, available for both members and casual bookings, with entry and memberships managed by the Marlborough Squash Rackets Club. Casual players can register for free and book on a pay-as-you-go basis, with concession coupons available for repeat visits.
Stadium 2000 operates under the Marlborough Stadium Trust, with support from local partners including Marlborough Lines, Blenheim Toyota, and the Rata Foundation among others. The centre regularly runs community-focused events and promotions, alongside a monthly newsletter covering activity, community events and facility improvements.
Stadium 2000 is located at 14 Kinross Street, Blenheim. Aquatics opening hours run Monday to Thursday 6am-8pm, Friday 6am-7pm, and Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-5pm, with pools cleared 15 minutes before closing. The fitness centre operates every day from 5am to 10pm for members, with casual gym visits available during aquatic centre hours. Facility hours may vary on public holidays.