Tower Junction · 1.8 km from Upper Riccarton

New Zealand's highest-rated gym, 4 minutes from Upper Riccarton.

If you flat in Upper Riccarton, you are four minutes from us. Half the UC engineering crowd already trains here on the Student rate.

$18.90 a week on the Student plan, 24/7 access, and the option to walk over from the Ilam Road side after a 9am lecture.

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5.0stars across 1,078+ Google reviews

Distance

1.8 km

Tower Junction sits 1.8 km from Upper Riccarton, on Blenheim Road in Addington.

Drive Time

4 minutes

South on Waimairi Road to Blenheim Road, then east to Tower Junction.

Parking

Free

Tower Junction provides free car parking across the precinct. You will not circle the block.

Why Upper Riccarton residents train here

71 Machine Variants

43 plate-loaded, full pin-loaded line, dumbbells to 70kg.

24/7 Access

Member entry via the GymMaster app. Security and surveillance on at all hours.

5.0 Google Rating

1,078+ five-star reviews. Read them yourself.

800sqm Facility

Spaced so the squat rack you want is usually the one you walk to.

Free Body Scans

Included with the membership. The same scan is $80 at a clinic.

Supplement Savings

Up to 40% off at the on-site Supplement Solutions store.

Real members. Real reviews.

Three pulled from 1,078+ five-star Google reviews. Names appear as Google publishes them.

Inception Gym exceeds all expectations. The equipment is top-notch, complemented by a well-designed. The staff goes above and beyond with their exceptional service and friendly demeanor. The motivating environment fuels your workout experience and makes you want to keep coming back.
Sam R.3 years ago

a great gym and a wonderful community to be a part of, staff members are very welcoming and fun, great vibes would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a new training experience in chch! I inception
Zac R.3 years ago

Great gym with all the machines you expect and more. Never too busy that you have to wait for equipment. Always clean and the staff are great and friendly.
Caleb M.3 years ago

COOLEST RECEPTIONIST EVER I LOVE LOVE LOVE HER. Also the equipment is really good, nice and clean. Bathrooms are nice, good lighting and free soap. Can't ask for much more.
Charlie J.3 years ago

Inception has the greatest equipment here in Christchurch. Staff are very supportive and helpful in reaching our fitness goals. This is the only gym i know that has a supplement shop as well. Highly recommend!
Daryl S.3 years ago

Recently visited while travelling, easily in the top 5 gyms iv had the pleasure of visiting. There is equipment for everyone and equipment is in immaculate condition. Staff are super friendly too!
Elite E.3 years ago

Inception is the best gym I have signed up too. All the staff are super helpful and welcoming. The variety of equipment has really grown my confidence in the gym as-well. I am an early bird at the gym and having someone there from 5am definitely makes me feel safe! Couldn't fault inception if I tried. Moving to inception was the best decision I have made!
Emily C.3 years ago

Been coming to this gym over a month now and absolutely love it!! Best gym I've been to by far. Excellent gym environment, the team is very friendly and have good knowledge on their supplement range, always clean, variety of machines that you don't see in many local gyms. Lighting is great from anywhere in the gym including the bathrooms Highly recommend getting a membership.
Emily P.3 years ago

Inception is a great gym it's get me motivated to go to the gym with the great culture and very friendly staff. The equipment is also top tier. Overall great gym would highly recommend
Flynn D.3 years ago

Gym is clean with an awesome range of machines, cables, benches and free weights. Facilities are nice and is super convenient to grab your supps in-house. Staff are friendly and helpful and promote a welcoming atmosphere and a safe place to train. Highly recommend giving it a go!
Holly D.3 years ago

Upper Riccarton FAQ

Yes. University of Canterbury students access the Student / Community Services rate from $18.90/week. Inception Gym is a 4-minute drive from UC, at Tower Junction.

Inception Gym at Tower Junction is the closest 24/7 gym to Upper Riccarton, about 1.8 km (4 minutes by car). Members enter at any hour via the GymMaster app, with security and surveillance running at all times.

Yes. Inception Gym, 1.8 km from Upper Riccarton at Tower Junction, includes free body composition scans on every visit. The same scan is around $80 at a clinic. 4 minutes drive.

Around 4 minutes from Upper Riccarton to Inception Gym at Tower Junction (1.8 km). South on Waimairi Road to Blenheim Road, then east to Tower Junction.

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24 hours of full access. Equipment, supplement store, body scan. 4 minutes from Upper Riccarton.

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