Information about Essential Fitness
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Located in the heart of Mareeba, Far North Queensland, Essential Fitness is the region's longest-established, family-owned gym, proudly serving the community since 2004. We are dedicated to more than just quick physical changes; our mission is to help you achieve your dream life through sustainable lifestyle transformations, personalized support, and expert guidance. Whether you are a complete beginner or an elite athlete, our inclusive environment welcomes all fitness levels.
Step into a clean, modern, and motivating space designed to support your every goal. Our state-of-the-art facilities include dedicated Weight Training spaces, a dynamic CrossFit Box, specialized Cycle and Cardio rooms, an exclusive Women’s Room, and a Squash Court. For those training at odd hours, we offer 24/7 access with staffed hours from Monday to Friday (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) and Saturday mornings (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM). We also provide an Evolt 360 body composition analyser to help you track your biological progress with precision.
Our team of Fitness Australia Accredited professionals, led by owner Tanya and a roster of certified trainers, are friendly, knowledgeable, and committed to your success. We offer a diverse schedule of group classes tailored to all ages and abilities. Highlights include Core (a holistic blend of Yoga, Tai Chi, and Pilates elements), high-energy Step and Cycling classes, powerful Weight Training sessions, and a fiercely energetic MMA-inspired Card program. We also feature specialized classes for the over-50s to maintain bone density and muscle strength, as well as Pilates and Yoga for flexibility and mindfulness.
At Essential Fitness, we prioritize value and accessibility. Our membership plans are flexible, offering weekly, monthly, or quarterly payment options. We provide competitive rates for Singles, Duos, Seniors, Students, FIFO workers, and Senior Couples, alongside a government-subsidized Fitness Passport option. With unlimited class access, free Wi-Fi, and a fun, supportive atmosphere, Essential Fitness is not just a gym—it’s your partner in health and wellness.
Services, Machines and Guided Classes
Essential Fitness: Reviews
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Fantastic experience: Comfy fitness centre, with huge parking area.
Positive experience: Love the Woman only room,
Fantastic experience: Best gym I have been to by far, I have been to alot of them and still haven't been able to compare one just quite like essentials, Yes it gets packed past 3 on weekdays, But staff don't let them just run around and create a ruckus. Amazing gym in total
Positive experience: I like this place. Plenty of space for exercise. They always have good classes.
Fantastic experience: Just an awesome Gym
Positive experience: It's pretty put of the way so no grogs to disturb you at the gym, these people mind there own business.
Fantastic experience: Excellent facility with both a wide variety of fitness programs as well as availability of clean and well-maintained equipment. Plenty of off-street parking.
Fantastic experience: Great gym. Easy access and good equipment.
Fantastic experience: nice place
Fantastic experience: I go to this gym regularly, love it!
Fantastic experience: Miss this place
Fantastic experience: Best gym in Mareeba
Fantastic experience: Hey dude, you need to pump some iron!
Fantastic experience: Great gym
Fantastic experience: Wow, are you taking a personal dig Som Lee. Your view is totally contradictory to those listed below. Personally I find all the staff to be very welcoming and this entire crew is All about fitness, hence their hard work and efforts in renovating the gym. Kind of completely obvious when having gone on to the downtown gym site on the same day to comment on that gym. You are a busy man.
Thanks gina
Fantastic experience: The new renovations have added space to a once cramped gym. Friendly staff
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Positive experience: Very nice!
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