Fernwood Fitness
193-197 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
ClosedToday 08:00 – 13:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A well-regarded women's gym at Carlton in Melbourne with a 4.3 rating across 114 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 08:00 – 19:30
- Tuesday
- 08:00 – 19:30
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 19:30
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 19:30
- FridayToday
- 08:00 – 13:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 12:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Fernwood Fitness Carlton is a women-only gym on Nicholson Street, offering a broad mix of training, group exercise and wellbeing services in a setting designed for women of different ages and fitness levels. The club provides access to cardio and strength equipment, free weights, personal training, nutrition advice and group classes, with support from female staff during staffed times. It is a practical option for anyone looking for more than an independent workout on the gym floor.
The group fitness program includes cardio, strength training, FIIT30, yoga and Pilates, with classes led by instructors and included in most memberships. Body Pump is also listed among the club’s classes. For members interested in lower-impact, technique-focused training, the club has a Fusion Pilates studio with reformer beds and sessions for beginners and intermediate participants. Reformer Pilates can be booked as a session pack or added to a membership, subject to the club’s arrangements.
The facilities are set up to support both training and the time around it. Members have access to premium change rooms with showers, toilets and secure lockers, along with hair dryers, hair straighteners and other useful amenities. The club also lists a members’ lounge, breakfast, childcare, a complimentary breakfast, virtual classes, an infrared sauna and HYPOXI wellness among its features. Free parking is noted as another practical benefit, although visitors should check current arrangements with the club.
Fernwood Carlton suits women who want structured support, the accountability of scheduled classes or a gym environment designed specifically for them. Solo members can use the gym floor, book personal training or follow the class timetable through the Fernwood app, while friends can attend together using the available trial-pass option. Families may find the childcare offering useful, and the club also caters to members seeking yoga, Pilates or wellness facilities alongside conventional strength and cardio training. Membership costs vary by plan and club, so contacting Fernwood Carlton is the best way to confirm current options, inclusions and any trial or promotional offers.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.3 from 114 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 69
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 62
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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