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Open now · until 9:30pm
Our story
Small team, big standards.
How Tidewater Fitness became Auckland's favourite studio.
(555) 214-0187 Mon – Thu · 5:30am – 9:30pm
Best Boutique Gym 2025 – City Fit AwardsTrusted by members in Auckland
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Why Tidewater Fitness
Real expertise with a friendly face.
Tidewater Fitness is a coach-led gym and training studio in Auckland. Small classes, real programming and coaches who know your name, whether you're lifting your first barbell or training for your next race.
Best Boutique Gym 2025 – City Fit Awards
Level 3 certified coaches
4.9★ on Google
Mission & values
Our mission is simple: be the easiest yes for everyone in Auckland.
Independent and locally run. We answer to our members, not to shareholders.
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People first
We take the time to listen. Every conversation starts with you, not a ticket number.
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Real expertise
Our coaches are experienced, properly trained and genuinely good at what they do.
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Rooted in Auckland
Local partners, local suppliers and a lot of local members. We're proud to be part of Auckland.
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Easy to reach
Call, message or drop in. Quick, clear answers without the runaround.
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Honest advice
If something isn't right for you, we'll say so, even when it means less business for us.
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Privacy, always
Your details stay private and secure. We never sell or share your data.
Our story
How we got here.
From day one to today: the moments that shaped Tidewater Fitness in Auckland.
10years serving Auckland,
since 2016
since 2016
- 201601 / 04
- 201902 / 04
Studio expansion
We add a dedicated cycling studio and a reformer room next door.
- 202203 / 04
Recovery zone
Sauna, cold plunge and a stretching lounge open for members.
- 202504 / 04
Best Boutique Gym
Named Best Boutique Gym at the City Fit Awards, voted by members.
Leadership
The people behind Tidewater Fitness.
Experienced coaches who know Auckland, take the time to listen and get the details right.
Best Boutique Gym 2025 – City Fit Awards
Founder & Head Coach
Maya Okafor
Maya founded Tidewater Fitness after ten years coaching athletes and everyday lifters. She holds a master's in exercise science and still coaches the 6am crew.
Level 3 certified coaches
4.9★ on Google
No joining fee
Jonah ReyesStrength Coach
Sofia LindqvistPilates & Mobility Lead
Priya ShahNutrition Coach
Daniel BrooksRun & Conditioning CoachRated by Auckland
Our members keep coming back.
Independent reviews from the people we work with every day.
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Reviews
Loved by members across Auckland.
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Hannah W.
Member since 2024
“I'd never set foot in a gym before Tidewater Fitness. The coaches made me feel welcome from day one and I've just run my first half marathon.”
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Marcus T.
Unlimited member
“Best programming I've had anywhere. Classes are capped, so you actually get coached instead of lost in a crowd.”
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Aiko N.
Reformer regular
“The reformer studio is beautiful and the instructors really know their stuff. My back pain has improved massively.”
“I'd never set foot in a gym before Tidewater Fitness. The coaches made me feel welcome from day one and I've just run my first half marathon.”
Hannah W. · 4.9 average from members
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Best Boutique Gym 2025 – City Fit Awards · Level 3 certified coaches