Information about The Forum Harbourside

Workshop Way 5
2300, Newcastle
+61 2 4921 7001

Opening hours

  • Monday: 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The Forum is a leader in providing quality health & fitness services to its community in two locations; Newcastle University & Harbourside.

Congratulations to our latest Member of the Month, Metin. Our ‘Member of the Month’ receives a Forum merchandise pack that includes a Forum tote bag, keep cup, tank top, sweat towel and drink bottle. Will you be next?

Are you looking an option to entertain the kids this weekend rain, hail or shine? In light of recent changes NSW Government Covid-19 Roadmap, we are pleased to announce our Aquatic Centre is now fully operational for all activities, including the return of recreational swimming without bookings.

This week let’s celebrate how far we have all come. As we approach the finish line, it is amazing to think we have travelled over 420,000 steps or approximately 320 kilometres. This week enjoy the movement that you’ve brought into your daily routine.

Arm yourself with the knowledge and tools to make healthy eating decisions as you learn the science behind weight loss and dispel diet and nutrition myths.

Newcastle and the Hunter region has been impacted by a surge of positive COVID-19 cases. Newcastle University Sport (NUsport) wishes everyone a safe and healthy 2022. Please take care of yourself and each other.

Throughout the pandemic, NUsport has always prioritised the safety of our staff and Forum community and will continue to ensure we manage and respond to this emerging situation with safety as our top priority.

As a result of the recent surge of positive COVID-19 cases, NUsport is taking the proactive approach with an added layer of precaution to keep you safe.

We understand that these temporary measures may be frustrating and uncomfortable, however it is important that we all play our part in keeping the community safe.

If these temporary updates to NUsport’s conditions of entry, impact your ability to access The Forum facilities, please reach out to the team at [email protected]

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The Forum Harbourside: Opinions

4.4/5 (29 Opinions)
Rebecca Wolkenstein 1 year ago

Positive experience: As a visitor from Sydney, I can only compare this to my local gym experience. Firstly, there is no air conditioning because the site is heritage listed. This can be good or bad. I think sweating can be very motivating! There is a good selection of equipment, but it's sardine-canned in, creating a few hazards. The stretch area is brilliant- full of resources, showing that they do take patron health seriously. Their main selling point, the social aspect, I found to be absent. In three visits I saw one trainer. My local trainers are always in the gym, looking out for patrons who might be struggling with form, and there is a leaderboard for the WOD. I think more could be done in this area. I will go back, but only as a visitor, not a regular.

Kelvin Ngo 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The gym is well equipped, clean and and spacious. The staff are super friendly and helpful.

Dom K 2 years ago

Positive experience: Good space, equipment not as flash as the uni side ‍♂️

Graeme Burns 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Quality

Harrison Callen 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The staff here are very friendly and they take COVID really seriously , they are all wearing masks, wiping down equipment constantly and keeping an eye on social distancing.

Patrick Erestain 2 years ago

Positive experience: Covid-19 update. Advanced booking necessary, also bring own towel while using gym.

Will Figueira 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Great staff classes are awesome

NateS 2 years ago

Positive experience: The gym is ok, missing a ‘vibe’ compared to other gyms. Class instructors are always great. They haven’t discounted their fees like other gyms despite reduced services during COVID.

Bhushan Mandal 2 years ago

Positive experience: Its bit smaller than university's gym but, will get the stuff done anyway

Jacob Harrison 3 years ago

Positive experience: Pretty nice, friendly staff, missing a few basics (trap bar) but there's always the Forum at the uni which is included in your membership. All in all it has almost everything you need if you know what you're doing

Amy Daymond 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had such a good experience with this gym. I went there for two years and do not have a bad thing to say. The staff are always lovely, friendly and helpful. Trainers are happy to give workout suggestions or answer any questions. Group fitness classes were always good and the instructors were fun and kept the classes interesting and motivating (Damara, Blake, Alan). I felt part of a community at The Forum and already miss it since leaving Newcastle!

Stephen Meek 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Another great class, all class .....

Marcus Ang 3 years ago

Positive experience: Nice place. Not too crowded

Benny 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really enjoy the classes every weekday from 9:30AM-10:30AM.

Samuel Liew 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Usually quiet and empty

Amber Lawrence 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing staff and best gym in newy. Love the set out and the friendly vibe

Alex DAmico 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just visiting here for work... Had usage of this gym and I was very impressed. Amazing equipment in a high quality environment. Wish my local gym looked like this!

Hari Peterson 4 years ago

Positive experience: Good equipment, nice staff.... not too busy

Aaron Smith 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great location but dont drive there...walk run or ride as parking a nightmare

Darlene Romeo 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Loved it

Bec Webber 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: The Forum is a great place to train and meet new people. Staff always have a smile on their face and are willing to help. Recent renovations to the University Gym include a program new to Australia called SkillAthletic which has been a nice change to my workout routine.

Craig Taylor 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere

Natalia Kalliton 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love the friendliness and expertise of the staff together with the availability of morden facilities and the location of the gym-after a high intensity workout one can go to the habour side to enjoy the beautiful scenery while cooling down

Steve Rooth 5 years ago

Positive experience: Good new machines. Tidy and clean.

Charles Olsen 6 years ago

Positive experience: Often busy, not cheap, but cool old building and nice staff.

Kristen Mejia 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: My place

Luke Fewings 7 years ago

Positive experience: Modern gym with less boof heads per square metre. Great location, though parking isn't cheap at either of their locations.

Geoff Wong 7 years ago

Positive experience: My place to run during the rain.

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