The right gym near you, without ringing around
Tell us your goal, your suburb and when you can train. One short form, free and no obligation.
How InterFit works
Say what you want
The kind of training, your suburb and the times that suit you.
We pass it on
We aim to pass your request to a local gym within one business day. One gym that suits your area hears from you.
Visit and ask
See the gym, ask about the membership and read the agreement.
Join or not
It is your call. There is no obligation to sign up.
What kind of gym are you after?
Open gym, coached strength, classes or a small group, near you.
Avoid fees and lock-ins you did not plan on
Six things to ask any gym before you join. Ask them when the gym gets in touch, and get the answers in writing.
Cooling-off
How long is it, when does it start and how do I use it?
Notice to cancel
How many days, and does it have to be in writing?
Minimum term
Is there one, and what happens to the debits when it ends?
Fees up front
Which joining or admin fees apply, and are any refundable?
Access
Which hours, which sites and which areas does it cover?
Freezing
Can I suspend the membership for travel, and on what terms?
Read the membership agreement before you sign
Most gyms use a standard form contract: written by the business and offered on a take it or leave it basis. Unfair terms in those contracts are banned under the Australian Consumer Law (Consumer Affairs Victoria). Consumer Affairs Victoria says it has worked with gyms to remove terms that renewed memberships automatically with no chance to cancel at the end of the minimum term.
The NSW Government lists gym terms that may be unfair, including terms that make it hard or costly to cancel or require an unreasonably long notice period (NSW Government).
Beyond that, cooling-off and cancelling rules change at the state border. Here is what the state and territory sources we checked say. For South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory, ask the gym which rules it follows and check with your consumer affairs agency.
| State or territory | What the government source says |
|---|---|
Queensland | New agreements must include a 48-hour cooling-off period, and a refund is due within 14 days. A prepaid agreement cannot expire more than 12 months after purchase, and an ongoing one cannot have a minimum term longer than 18 months (Queensland Government). |
Western Australia | Fitness suppliers must follow the WA Fitness Industry Code of Practice, and every new membership has a seven-day cooling-off period. You can cancel by letter or email and the notice period cannot be more than 30 days. The gym is responsible for cancelling third-party direct debits (WA Consumer Protection). |
Australian Capital Territory | A membership of 3 months or more has a 7-day cooling-off period from the date of purchase, and a refund is due within seven days of the gym receiving notice. The notice must be in writing, delivered or sent by certified mail to the supplier's registered or business address (ACT Fitness Industry Code of Practice 2026, clause 11). |
New South Wales | A cooling-off period applies only if the contract provides one. Direct debits do not stop just because a membership expires, and gyms often require 30 days written notice to stop them. Always cancel in writing so you can prove the date (NSW Government). |
Victoria | Consumer Affairs Victoria's industry guide (2011 edition) says members should be able to cancel by written notice and that requiring a specific form to cancel is unfair. It adds that one written notice should end both the membership and the direct debit (Consumer Affairs Victoria). |
Know what to ask. Now find the gym.
One short form, free and no obligation. We aim to pass your request to a local gym within one business day.
Capital cities and regional centres
InterFit takes enquiries from every capital city and every regional centre of about 40,000 people or more. Melbourne's north was the first area we researched suburb by suburb, and those pages sit under Melbourne.
A private gym is not the only choice. Councils run gyms too, usually inside a pool or leisure centre:
- Sydney. The City of Sydney lists seven council gyms, from Cook + Phillip Park Pool in the city to Victoria Park Pool Health Club in Camperdown (City of Sydney).
- Brisbane. Mount Gravatt East Aquatic Centre has a 24-hour gym (Brisbane City Council), and Sandgate Aquatic Centre has a gym beside its 50-metre and 25-metre pools (Brisbane City Council).
- Melbourne. The City of Melbourne has five recreation centres, with gyms at Melbourne City Baths, North Melbourne Recreation Centre and Carlton Baths (City of Melbourne).
- Darwin. The Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre has three pools and a gym in the building (City of Darwin).
- Gold Coast. The City of Gold Coast's fitness centre at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre in Southport has resistance machines and free weight equipment (City of Gold Coast).
Public centres are often run under contract. The ACT Government, for example, manages the contracts for seven public pools in Canberra (ACT Sport and Recreation). So the agreement you sign at a council centre may come from its operator. Read it as closely as any other.
Where we cover
Capital cities first, then regional centres, grouped by state.
New South Wales (NSW)
- Gyms in Sydney
- Gyms in Newcastle
- Gyms in Central Coast
- Gyms in Wollongong
- Gyms in Albury-Wodonga
- Gyms in Coffs Harbour
- Gyms in Wagga Wagga
- Gyms in Port Macquarie
- Gyms in Ballina
- Gyms in Tamworth
- Gyms in Orange
- Gyms in Bowral-Mittagong
Not near one of these? We take enquiries from any suburb or town in New South Wales: tell us where you are.
Victoria (VIC)
- Gyms in Melbourne
- Gyms in Geelong
- Gyms in Ballarat
- Gyms in Bendigo
- Gyms in Shepparton
- Gyms in Mildura
- Gyms in Traralgon-Morwell
- Gyms in Warragul-Drouin
Not near one of these? We take enquiries from any suburb or town in Victoria: tell us where you are.
Queensland (QLD)
- Gyms in Brisbane
- Gyms in Gold Coast
- Gyms in Sunshine Coast
- Gyms in Cairns
- Gyms in Toowoomba
- Gyms in Mackay
- Gyms in Hervey Bay
- Gyms in Gladstone
Not near one of these? We take enquiries from any suburb or town in Queensland: tell us where you are.
Western Australia (WA)
Not near one of these? We take enquiries from any suburb or town in Western Australia: tell us where you are.
South Australia (SA)
Not near one of these? We take enquiries from any suburb or town in South Australia: tell us where you are.
Tasmania (TAS)
Not near one of these? We take enquiries from any suburb or town in Tasmania: tell us where you are.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Not near one of these? We take enquiries from any suburb or town in Australian Capital Territory: tell us where you are.
Northern Territory (NT)
Not near one of these? We take enquiries from any suburb or town in Northern Territory: tell us where you are.
How much activity the guidelines suggest
For adults aged 18 to 64, Australia's 24-hour movement guidelines recommend moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activities for 30 minutes or more on most days, and muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days per week (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing). The recommendations for adults 65 and over set the same two targets (older adults).
A gym is one practical way to get the strength days in. If you have a health condition, talk to your doctor before you start something new. The form does not ask for health details, so leave them out.
Common questions
Does InterFit cost me anything?
No. Sending an enquiry is free. The gym that receives it may pay InterFit for the referral, and that is how the site is funded.
How many gyms see my enquiry?
One. We pick a single gym or studio that serves your area and offers the kind of training you chose. Your details are not sold to a list.
Is there always a cooling-off period?
No. It depends on where you join and sometimes on the contract itself. Queensland, Western Australia and the ACT set one in their rules. In NSW it applies only when the contract includes it. Ask before you pay anything.
Will the gym ask about my health?
The InterFit form does not, and we ask you not to include health details. A gym may ask its own questions when you sign up. If you have a health condition, speak to your doctor before starting.
I live between two cities. Can I still use it?
Yes. Put your suburb or town and state in the form. We look for a gym that serves your area, even if your town has no page of its own yet.
About InterFit
InterFit is an independent referral service. It is not a gym, a studio or a franchise, and it does not sell memberships. Every enquiry goes to one local business, which may pay for the referral. We do not rank gyms or publish prices. Read more about InterFit or see how it works.