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Overview

Located in the reception area at Unipol Recreation, our outdoor rental options are available for your enjoyment all year round. We don't take bookings for our equipment (exception University mid year and semester break), so please come down and see us.

Students must present a current valid Otago tertiary ID card at time of hire. Public hires are available at twice the listed student rate.

By renting any equipment from Unipol Recreation, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions specified in the Acceptance of Responsibility Statement.

Read the Acceptance of Responsibility Statement (PDF)

Water sports

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Item Student / Member Price
(per 24 hrs)
Public Price
(per 24 hrs)
Comment
Surfboard $20 $40 Various lengths to suit your ability
Wetsuit $15 $30 Thickness: 4/3
Bodyboard $5 $10 Have fun in the waves
Fins $4 $8 Free with bodyboard hire
Wetsuit booties $3 $6 Keep your feet warm
Wetsuit hood $3 $6 Keep your head warm

Camping and tramping rentals

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Item Student / Member Price
(per 24 hours)
Public Price
(per 24 hours)
Comment
Tent - 1 person $12 $24 Lightweight and compact
Tent - 2 person $15 $30 Compact camping
Tent - 3 person $18 $36  
Tent - 4 person $24 $48 Great for groups
Camp billy $2 $4 Titanium and Stainless steel options
Camp mat $2 $4 Insulated and non-insulated
Tramping Pack $10 $20 38, 40, 65 and 70 litres
Tramping Pole $3 $6 Per pole
Sleeping bag $10 $20 Different weights and temperature rating
Tramping jacket $5 $10 Lightweight, wind/waterproof
Tramping pants $5 $10 Lightweight, wind/waterproof
Tramping stove $5 $10 Attaches to gas cylinder
Head torch $5 $10  
Gas cannister (230g) $7.50 $7.50 Sale item: yours to keep
Pack liner $8 $8 Sale item: yours to keep
Personal locator beacon* $10/week $20/week Highly recommended for outdoor activities

* When hiring a Personal Locator Beacon, please complete the intentions form and bring this into Unipol with you.

Personal locator beacon intentions form (PDF)

Bike rentals

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All hires will be subject to a hire agreement.

Item Student / Member Price Public PriceComment
Bike - Day Hire $25 $50 Specialized Rockhopper Elite.
Includes: Helmet, lock, puncture repair kit, high vis.
Bike - Semester Hire*  $200 N/A Specialized Rockhopper Sport & Comp. Includes a helmet and lock.

*Student-only deal. We have a few bikes remaining for semester 1. Please inquire at reception or contact mark.dale@otago.ac.nz

* Subject to availability

Sports equipment

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Item Student / Member Price
(per 24 hours)
Public Price
(per 24 hours)
Comments
Outdoor balls FREE (Exchange your ID) $2 Various types
Beach cricket set $5 $10 Wickets, bat and ball
Cone set FREE (Exchange your ID) $2  
Frisbees FREE (Exchange your ID) $2 Fun on Logan Park
Frisbee golf discs $2 $4 Free with rental of the golf baskets.
Drivers, mid range and putters available
Frisbee golf baskets $5 $10 Set up your own course
Golf Clubs (Half set) $5 $10 A set of 8 clubs, perfect for a hit with your mates.
Tennis racquet $5 $10 Tennis balls (2) free with hire
Volleyball set $10 $20 For the beach or park
Futsal goals $5 $10 Light and easy to set up

Game rentals

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Battle it out with friends! Lots of outdoor games to get a friendly competition going.

Item Student / Member Price
(per 24 hours)
Public Price
(per 24 hours)
Comments
Tug of War rope $5 $10 3,2,1 and pull
Giant Jenga $5 $10 Toppling fun
Dodgeball Set $5 $10 Play inside or out
Cornhole $5 $10 Popular lawn game
Croquet $5 $10 Not just for the oldies
Molkky $5 $10 Wooden ten pin bowling
Kubb $5 $10 Learn a new fun game

Marquee rentals

ItemStudent / Member Price (per 24 hours) Public Price (per 24 hours)Comments
Marquee $30 $603m x 3m EziUp Marquee
Includes: Pegs, Weights
No sides.

Snow Shed 2025 - dates and prices to be confirmed

Spend less time waiting in lines and more time hitting the slopes by taking the stress out of the gear hiring process and paying a fraction of the cost. Our staff are trained to fit you with the gear that will best suit your size and skill level, leaving you to get straight up that mountain without any hassle.

Skis, ski boots, snowboards and snowboard boots require fitting by our staff during snow shed hours, all other gear can be rented during Unipol opening hours.

Snow shed hours:

  • 4.00pm–7.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • 12.00–7.00pm Friday
Item Price (2 days) Price (extra days)
Skis, boots and poles $55 + $20/day
Snowboard, boots and wristguards $55 + $20/day
Skis and poles only $40 + $20/day
Snowboard only $40 + $20/day
Boots only $25 + $15/day
Poles only $15 + $10/day
Snow jacket and pants $40 + $15/day
Snow jacket $25 + $10/day
Snow pants $25 + $10/day
Helmet (Free with any other rental!) $15 + $5/day
Goggles $40 - Yours to keep!  
Gloves $20 - Yours to keep!  
Season Hire: Skis, boots, poles, helmet TBC 
Season Hire: Snowboard, boots, helmet TBC 

We allow half a day either side of booking for collection and return of gear which can be done anytime Unipol is open.

Ski and snowboard treatments*

ItemPrice
Hot wax $20
Fitting of personal ski/snow equipment $10

* Please allow 5 days for gear to be treated.

Terms and conditions of rentals

Rental cost is on a per-day basis.

Hirers may check out multiple items at one time, but are limited to one per type of equipment.

A one-day rental period is the time of pick up (that day) until closing the next day. Exception: bikes must be returned by close on the same day.

Overdue fees amount to the same price as hiring equipment for that time.

I agree to take full responsibility for the hire and usage of the equipment and will return it in the same state as it was hired by the agreed date. If not, I will pay the required replacement cost.

If damage occurs I will notify Unipol and will expect to be charged any necessary repair or replacement costs.

A form of ID must be supplied and photographed for public hire.

By paying for the rental equipment I am agreeing to the terms and conditions.

Contact

Mark Dale
Outdoor Rental Coordinator
Email mark.dale@otago.ac.nz
Tel +64 3 479 5888

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