Nairnville Recreation Centre

sports centre — Khandallah · Wellington

About Nairnville Recreation Centre

A Wellington City Council recreation centre on the corner of Cockayne Road and Lucknow Terrace in Khandallah, known for adult sport leagues and children's activity programmes. The main draw is the multi-purpose sports hall, which is suitable for basketball, netball, volleyball, pickleball and badminton and is available for hire. There is also a large community room with kitchen facilities and table tennis, and a squash court for public use.

The centre runs school programmes that tie into the Health and Physical Education curriculum, and it includes traditional Māori games such as ki-o-rahi in its sessions. Activities cost $63.50 a session, as at 2026, and vary by age. Options include athletics, invasion games such as basketball, netball and ultimate frisbee, gymnastics, cricket and floorball. There are also junior volleyball leagues, beginner te reo Māori classes and a six-week leadership programme for school students.

The centre hosts children's birthday parties, and it closes at 8pm on weekdays during school holidays. Opening hours can change, so the council asks people to call to confirm. The centre is at the corner of Cockayne Road and Lucknow Terrace in Khandallah. Our pick in Khandallah for a child who wants to try a range of sports in one place.