The Well Nest is for EVERY body.
Find your fittest self.
Nestled on the stunning west coast beach of Ōākura, Taranaki, The Well Nest is your home for getting strong, fit and stoking on a healthy life.Fun and friendly energising classes, expert personal training for all body types and fitness goals, and drop-in membership options (6am-7pm every day).
Find your perfect fit.
Membership Options
Drop-In Membership: Our baseline membership gives you access to the gym anytime between 6am and 7pm every day and free classes (Tue 5:20pm and Fri 9:30am).
Only $25 per week ($20 for Gold Card Holders & Students, $50 for households).
1:1 Personal Training: Weekly 45-minute personal training sessions and your price includes free gym membership and free classes.
Only $60 per week (or $110pw for 2 sessions per week; $40 for kids & teens). Monthly PT sessions for $39pw.
Group Personal Training: Buddy up with a friend or two for weekly 45-minute group personal training sessions and the price includes free gym membership and classes.
From $35 per week.
Get to know us.
About The Well Nest
We're founded on the belief that EVERY body is designed to move. So whether you're just starting out, dealing with an injury or ailment, or looking to crush some fitness goals/sport, you'll find The Well Nest is a friendly and welcoming fitness community where you can belong.We're a home-based gym with the entire lower floor and outside spaces dedicated to The Well Nest. Think Airbnb style, but a gym and wellness space rather than a place to stay.We have a dedicated strength and functional training room, a cardio studio, a covered semi-outdoor strength/stretch space and an outdoor callisthenics zone, plus full bathroom facilities and outdoor spa and shower.
Equipment List
- 4x Olympic barbells (men's 20kg & women's 15kg), Trap Bar (30kg) & EZ Curl Bar (10kg)
- 2x Squat rack
- Cable machine
- Bench press
- Glute bench
- Free weights including kettlebells (4kg to 24kg) and dumbbells (1-20kg)
- Accessory strength including resistance bands, med balls, wall balls, and sandbags
- Calisthenics equipment including multiple pull up bars and plyo box
- Air bike
- Ski erg
- Treadmill
- Rowing machine (Water Rower)
- Spin bike
- Hyrox-ready: with men's and women's weights for wall balls, farmer's carries, lunges, plus ski erg and rowerRecovery:
- Indoor bathroom (with shower)
- Outdoor shower
- Spa pool
Our mission is to be the best coaches you've ever had!
Class Timetable
Our classes are fun, friendly community-based circuit training sessions for everyone and every fitness level. They're free for members and $15 for casuals. Drop-in use of the gym is limited during these times.
Note: These classes are on most weeks—be sure to follow our social media and gym noticeboard for updates: Facebook & Instagram.
- Tuesdays 5:20-6:10pm
- Fridays 9:30-10:20am
(more classes coming soon)
Meet the Coaches
Hayden Shearman
Founder of The Well Nest Gym (and TempoFit), Hayden is a qualified Personal Trainer and Athletics NZ Accredited Running Coach. He's been working in the fitness industry for 15 years and has authored several books on running.His personal training offering includes weight loss goals, performance training for athletes, injury recovery, running technique & programming, and training for hybrid racing (like Hyrox).Hayden's fitness philosophy is to make it fun, make it a habit, and make it lifelong.
Book Hayden for personal training Mon-Fri 9:15am-6pm
Hayden - 0274835942
Zach Phillips-Lim
Zach is a refreshing burst of friendly energy in the gym. He's a Level 5 certified personal trainer and loves to train clients of all walks of life by building strong relationships, great tips and advice and helping push you to your goals. Zach also coaches and plays football.
Book Zach for personal training Mondays & Thursdays 8am-7pm
Zach - 0277521007
Amber McKinnon
Amber is the ultimate hype woman. With a background as a PE teacher and currently group fitness instructor at Rampage New Plymouth, she brings bucket loads of energy, experience and encouragement to coaching our classes. Amber loves to get out onto the trails doing adventure races all over NZ.
Keen to give us a try?
We would love to see you for a free trial workout!
Give us a call/text, email or complete our registration form, and let's get that fitness journey moving at The Well Nest!Ph: Hayden 0274835942
Your body is made to move.
The Well Nest Gym, 30 Dixon St, Ōākura, Taranaki. Ph: 0274835942
