Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
Where do you train in Collingwood if you want more than a treadmill? This page answers that with seven places in and around the suburb: three in Collingwood, one in Fitzroy North, two in Clifton Hill and one in Fitzroy. The mix covers a boxing gym, an MMA room, a bouldering gym, a 24-hour gym, council leisure centres and a yoga studio.
There is no single best gym here, so the criteria are stated: listed price, listed hours and the classes or facilities each place publishes itself. Where a place gave us no price or no hours, the entry says so rather than guessing.
Every place was checked against OpenStreetMap and its own website or council page in early October. Hours and prices change, and one site carries no date, so ring or check the official page before you go.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Listed | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxing and a short trial offer | Altius Boxing Gym | 7 DAYS | $35 |
| MMA with a cage and ring | Absolute MMA Collingwood | see below | not printed here |
| Bouldering and all-day sessions | Urban Climb Collingwood | Adult | $26 |
| Round-the-clock gym access | Hurl’s Fitness | see below | not printed here |
| Gym, spin and group classes | Collingwood Leisure Centre | Bronze | $42 per fortnight (full fee) |
| Outdoor laps, spa and sauna | Fitzroy Swimming Pool | Adult | $9.15 |
| Yoga teaching with a long record | Clifton Hill Yoga Studio | see below | not printed here |
Altius Boxing Gym — 28-30 Johnston Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
Altius Boxing Gym is on Johnston Street, and boxing is the whole pitch. Its site describes what it offers as a boxing experience, and it lists opening in blocks: Monday to Thursday 6am-9am and 4pm-8pm, Friday 6am-1pm, Saturday 10am-1pm, and closed Sunday. That leaves a gap in the middle of the day, so plan around it. We found no date on the pages we read, so ring before you rock up.
Listed prices (copied from altiusboxing.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- 7 DAYS: $35
Fees: The site reads ‘GET 7 DAYS FOR $35’, which is the only price we could read.
Absolute MMA Collingwood — 134 Cromwell Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
Absolute MMA Collingwood is on Cromwell Street. Its site says the Collingwood gym includes a full-size UFC-style cage and a full-size boxing ring. The same page lists hours as Monday to Thursday 6.00AM to 9.00PM, Friday 6.00AM to 7.45PM, Saturday 8.30AM to 12.00PM, and closed Sunday and public holidays. Those read as staffed hours, so check whether they cover the class you want.
Get involved: The site invites you to book a free trial class, and we could not find a published price.
Urban Climb Collingwood — 29/41 Down Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
Urban Climb Collingwood is a bouldering gym on Down Street. Its site lists a Kilter Board and spray wall under gym facilities, plus a yoga studio, a fitness studio, coffee and a co-working space. Bouldering hours for ages 13 and up on its page read weekdays 6:00am - 10:00pm and weekends 8:00am - 8:00pm.
Listed prices (copied from urbanclimb.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Adult: $26
- Student: $24
- Under 13: $21
- First Time Adult: $31
Fees: The pricing page lists Rock Up Sessions (Climb All Day Long) at $26 for an adult, $24 for a student, $21 for under 13 and $31 for a first time adult, with shoes at $7.
Hurl’s Fitness — 213 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
Hurl’s Fitness is on Queens Parade, and its site prints the suburb as Fitzroy North. The site says OPEN 24 HOURS and asks you to make an appointment to join. Staffed hours are limited: it lists Monday to Thursday 8:30AM - 10:30 AM and 3:30PM - 7PM, Friday 9AM - 1PM, and Saturday 8:30AM - 10:30AM.
Get involved: The site offers a free 30 min personal training session, and we could not find published membership prices.
Collingwood Leisure Centre — 2-28 Turnbull Street, Clifton Hill VIC 3068
Despite the name, Collingwood Leisure Centre sits in Clifton Hill, and the council says Mayors Park there is an ideal spot to get active or relax on the beautiful lawns. The council lists a gym, a group exercise studio and a spin studio with Life Fitness iC7 spin bikes, and says it offers a free one-day trial. Gym hours on the council page are Monday to Friday 6am to 9pm, and 7am to 7pm on Saturday and Sunday. The council also says the aquatic facilities are temporarily closed for electrification works from Monday 14 September 2026 to January 2027, so check before you bring the swimmers.
Listed prices (copied from yarracity.vic.gov.au and yarracity.vic.gov.au/casual-prices on 4 October 2026):
- Bronze: $42 per fortnight (full fee)
- Silver: $52.20 per fortnight (full fee)
- Gold: $65 per fortnight (full fee)
- Gym access: $25 (full fee)
Fees: The council prints membership at $42 per fortnight for Bronze, $52.20 for Silver and $65 for Gold at full fee, gym access at $25 (full fee), and a $99 joining fee on no-minimum upfront contract periods.
Fitzroy Swimming Pool — 160 Alexandra Parade, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Fitzroy Swimming Pool is run by Yarra Leisure on Alexandra Parade. The council lists a gym, a group exercise studio, a 50m heated outdoor pool, a toddler pool, a spa, a sauna and a steam room. It also says the Aqua Profonda sign is heritage listed, and that the toddler pool is open in the summer season from Monday 28 September, 9am - 6pm. Main pool hours on the council page are Monday to Friday 6am to 9pm, and 7am to 7pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Listed prices (copied from yarracity.vic.gov.au on 4 October 2026):
- Adult: $9.15
- Child 5 to 15 years: $5.50
- Family (4 people, 2 adults maximum): $22.70
- Swim, spa and sauna: $16.05
Fees: The council lists a single swim at $9.15 for an adult, Child 5 to 15 years at $5.50, Family (4 people, 2 adults maximum) at $22.70, and swim, spa and sauna at $16.05.
Clifton Hill Yoga Studio — 129 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill VIC 3068
Clifton Hill Yoga Studio is on Queens Parade, and its site says it has been teaching yoga since 1995. The site prints its address as 129 Queens Pde, Clifton Hill, along with an email contact. We could not find published hours, a class timetable or prices, so reach out to the studio directly.
Get involved: Email [email protected], the address printed on its site, and ask about classes.
Quick answers
Which gyms near Collingwood offer a free trial?
Three places publish a free way in. Absolute MMA Collingwood invites you to book a free trial class, Hurl’s Fitness offers a free personal training session, and Collingwood Leisure Centre says it offers a free one-day trial. Check each site for the terms before you turn up.
Is there a public pool near Collingwood?
Fitzroy Swimming Pool is the one on this page with a heated outdoor pool, listed by the council along with a spa, sauna and steam room. Collingwood Leisure Centre is the other council centre here, but the council says its aquatic facilities are temporarily closed for electrification works until January 2027, while the gym side is listed separately.
Where can I try boxing, MMA or climbing in Collingwood?
Altius Boxing Gym on Johnston Street is the boxing room, with a seven-day offer printed on its site. Absolute MMA Collingwood on Cromwell Street lists a cage and a boxing ring and invites you to book a free trial class. Urban Climb Collingwood on Down Street is the bouldering gym, with Rock Up Sessions priced on its pricing page.
Is there a 24-hour gym near Collingwood?
Hurl’s Fitness on Queens Parade in Fitzroy North says on its site that it is open 24 hours and asks you to make an appointment to join. Its staffed hours are limited, so book the sign-up time rather than just turning up.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and council pages. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 4 October 2026. Facilities and opening hours change, so check the official page before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Altius Boxing Gym: openstreetmap.org/615135627, altiusboxing.com.au
- Absolute MMA Collingwood: openstreetmap.org/346140955, absolutemma.com.au/absolute-collingwood, absolutemma.com.au/mixed-martial-arts
- Urban Climb Collingwood: openstreetmap.org/12446790262, urbanclimb.com.au/collingwood, urbanclimb.com.au/pricing
- Hurl’s Fitness: openstreetmap.org/2877127801, hurlsfitness.com.au
- Collingwood Leisure Centre: openstreetmap.org/161622443, yarracity.vic.gov.au/collingwood-leisure-centre, yarracity.vic.gov.au/mayors-park, yarracity.vic.gov.au/prices-and-membership, yarracity.vic.gov.au/casual-prices
- Fitzroy Swimming Pool: openstreetmap.org/13150931, yarracity.vic.gov.au/fitzroy-swimming-pool, yarracity.vic.gov.au/casual-prices
- Clifton Hill Yoga Studio: openstreetmap.org/2291029977, iyoga.com.au
