Padel Courts in Auckland — Where to Play Padel
Padel Courts in Auckland — Where to Play Padel
Auckland is New Zealand's padel capital. With six venues spread across the city — from Albany on the North Shore to Glendowie and St Johns in the east, plus Panmure and Remuera in the middle — there's almost certainly a court near you. The scene has gone from zero to six venues in under three years, and it's still growing. Whether you're a complete beginner or you've been watching the pros and want to get competitive, Auckland has options for you.
Quick Stats
6 Venues · ~17 Courts · $30–$100/hr per court · Indoor & Outdoor options
Auckland Padel Venues
1. Riverside Sports Club — Panmure
NZ's first padel court — a piece of history
- Suburb: Panmure / Mount Wellington
- Courts: 1 outdoor court
- Pricing: Book via Matchi (rates not publicly listed)
- Booking: Matchi
- One-liner: The original. NZ's very first padel court, in a community multi-sport reserve by the Tāmaki River.
2. Remuera Rackets Club — Remuera
Auckland's premium racket sports club, now with padel
- Suburb: Remuera (central Auckland)
- Courts: 1 outdoor (expanding to 3)
- Pricing: Book via Hello Club (rates on request)
- Booking: Hello Club
- One-liner: A legendary racket sports club adding padel alongside tennis, squash, gym, pool, and a bar. Guest-friendly.
3. Glendowie Padel Indoors — Glendowie
Auckland's covered indoor padel facility
- Suburb: Glendowie (Eastern Auckland)
- Courts: 2 covered indoor courts
- Pricing: Off-Peak $70/hr · Peak $90/hr (split 4 ways = $17.50–$22.50 pp)
- Booking: Playtomic
- One-liner: Weather-proof, 11m-high roof, condensation-controlled courts. Great coaching programme — perfect for beginners and juniors.
4. Pacific Padel Albany — Albany
Premium padel on the North Shore
- Suburb: Albany
- Courts: 4 outdoor Padel Galis courts
- Pricing: Off-Peak $30/hr · Peak $40/hr
- Booking: Playtomic
- One-liner: Pacific Padel's flagship Auckland venue. Four courts, pro shop, weekly social events, and great parking. Open 6am–10pm daily.
5. Pacific Padel Merton Road — St Johns
East Auckland's newest padel hub
- Suburb: St Johns (Eastern Auckland)
- Courts: 4 outdoor Padel Galis courts
- Pricing: ~$30–$40/hr (similar to Albany)
- Booking: Playtomic
- One-liner: Pacific Padel's second Auckland venue, just opened. Free "Try Padel" sessions run on Sundays — perfect for first-timers.
6. Indoor Padel NZ — Browns Bay
The purple court · 24/7 access · fully automated
- Suburb: Browns Bay (North Shore)
- Courts: 1 fully indoor court
- Pricing: Off-Peak $60/hr · Peak $100/hr · Late night from $50/hr
- Booking: Playtomic (24/7)
- One-liner: Auckland's most unique padel experience. Fully automated, open around the clock, with Babolat racket hire from smart lockers. The purple court is iconic.
Best for Beginners in Auckland
Pacific Padel Merton Road runs free "Try Padel" sessions on Sundays — best place to start if you've never played.
Glendowie Padel Indoors has an excellent coaching programme with five certified padel coaches, great for getting proper technique from day one.
Indoor Padel NZ (Browns Bay) is great if you want to go at your own pace — book online, show up, and play. Coaching can be arranged via WhatsApp.
How to Get Started in Auckland
Your first session: Don't overthink it. Most Auckland venues have hire rackets available, so you don't need to buy anything upfront. Padel courts are 10m x 20m — smaller than tennis — and the rules are simple enough to pick up mid-game. Book a court for an hour, grab a few friends (it's a doubles sport), and you'll be rallying within minutes.
What to bring: Trainers with decent grip (no running shoes on outdoor courts if they're sandy/wet), a bottle of water, and $5–$10 for a hire racket if you need one. Some venues have lockers, so check ahead if you're driving from work.
How to book: The main booking apps used in Auckland are Playtomic (used by Pacific Padel, Glendowie, and Indoor Padel NZ), Matchi (Riverside), and Hello Club (Remuera Rackets Club). Download Playtomic first — it'll cover most venues and has a clean, easy booking flow.
Auckland Padel Community
Padel is a social sport, and the Auckland community is genuinely friendly. Most venues have WhatsApp groups where players organise casual hit-outs, pick-up games, and social events.
- Pacific Padel Albany WhatsApp: Join here
- Remuera Rackets Club WhatsApp: Join here
- Glendowie Padel Indoors WhatsApp: Join here
- Riverside Sports Club WhatsApp: Join here
- Indoor Padel NZ WhatsApp: Join here
Follow @padelnewzealand on Instagram to stay across tournaments and new venue announcements.
FAQ: Padel in Auckland
How much does padel cost in Auckland?
Court hire in Auckland ranges from around $30/hr to $100/hr depending on the venue, indoor/outdoor, and time of day. Split four ways (padel is a doubles sport), most sessions work out to $10–$25 per person per hour. Some venues charge per person rather than per court.
Do I need my own racket to play padel in Auckland?
No — all Auckland venues offer racket hire, usually $4–$7 per racket. It's a good way to try the sport before committing. Once you're hooked (which tends to happen fast), having your own racket makes a big difference. Paloma's carbon fibre racket is $149 and ships free across NZ.
Is padel easy for beginners?
Yes — genuinely. The court's smaller than tennis, you can use the walls, and the underarm serve means there's no serving technique to learn before you start rallying. Most beginners are actually playing proper rallies within their first session. It's harder to explain than it is to play.
Where's the best padel court for beginners in Auckland?
Pacific Padel Merton Road runs free Try Padel sessions on Sundays, which makes it a great starting point. Glendowie Padel Indoors is ideal if you want proper coaching from day one. For a no-fuss first hit in a community setting, Riverside Sports Club in Panmure is hard to beat.
Need a Racket?
Paloma ships free across NZ — $149 for a carbon fibre padel racket. Designed for beginner and social players: forgiving, lightweight, and built to get you playing better faster.
Last updated: March 2026