Entertainment Activities for Kids

On the banks of the beautiful Waikato River, just minutes from Taupo Towncentre, you will find the iconic and unique family playground, of Huka Prawn Park. With acres of land dedicated to the production of New Zealand fresh water prawns, and pure family fun, Huka Prawn Park offers a day of fun and excitement for all ages. Our activity pass offers all day access to the park. This includes prawn fishing, guided tours and access to the activity loop which is packed with fun attractions. Feel the ... Read more excitement of landing the feisty prawn. You can fish all day, all equipment provided, and once you’ve landed your catch, you can cook it up and sample the local delicacy right here beside the fishing ponds! Tour through the Prawn Nursery where more than a million baby prawns are raised each year. If you’re brave enough, hand feed the baby prawns. But don’t worry, if you loose an arm, we can replace it with a similar one from the lost property bin! Challenge yourself to the Gauntlet, ...

The largest museum of its kind in New Zealand, MOTAT offers a fun, interactive, and educational experience. Explore our fascinating exhibitions telling stories of the history and development of New Zealand transport, technology and Kiwi ingenuity. MOTAT offers exciting School Holiday Experiences with a new theme and additional activities every school holidays. With lots of fun activities for kids to enjoy as well as the regular museum experience, MOTAT is a great choice for a fun day out over the ... Read more school holidays to keep the whole family entertained. Visit the original Pumphouse, wander through our historic village or ride the heritage tram to our Aviation Display Hall which houses one of the largest aviation collections in the Southern Hemisphere. Kids are well-catered for with interactive examples, hands-on technology zone plus our Tinkering Tots gallery which is designed especially for under 5’s. MOTAT has something for everyone and is known as one of Auckland’s best value attractions. ...

Step into THRILL ZONE, right in the heart of Queenstown! A fun, high-energy, adrenaline fuelled experience with a huge range of indoor adventures to choose from. Take a journey to the edge of reality with our Vortex 12D Motion Thrill Ride. Experience the ride of your life time on our wild roller coasters, creepy haunted houses & crazy jetpack adventures! Or experience a brand new dimension in a world without limits with our 360°Virtual Reality. From fighting intergalactic wars on alien planets ... Read more to riding on a horse while shooting zombies to skiing down enormous mountains, we have something for everyone. If a shoot ‘em up mission is more your game you can choose the 360° Battleground where you can join in the high adrenaline action of 360° Indoor Paintless Paintball (Reball), Lasertag or Heroblast (especially designed for youngsters). Choose from a wide range of game scenarios for your hour of warfare, complete with your very own dedicated referee. Fully interactive and action-packed! ...

Birthday Parties / School Workshops / Events ZooVentures does the best parties for animal lovers! We are a mobile service based in Whangaparaoa and travel as far as central Auckland. We have bearded and Eastern water dragons, blue tongue lizards, leopard geckos, gorgeous tortoises, frogs, newts, chinchilla squirrels plus an awesome line-up of very cute bunnies, guinea pigs, mice and even performing pups! Take part in fun educational activities with all the pets and exotic creatures from ZooVentures, ... Read more alongside a knowledgeable and enthusiastic host. We offer birthday parties for young animal lovers through to teens and beyond at your home or venue. This is the perfect option for big kids who don't want to feel they're at a little kids party. Recommended age is 8yrs +, though we are negotiable with an assurance of calm and gentle behavior around our precious pets. Zooventures also brings the animals to events, EC Centres, and we run school workshops up to secondary level. More ...

Alliance Francaise Wellington works to promote French Culture, in the wide sense of Francophony. We act to develop the teaching and learning of French, and encourage communication between Francophones, Francophiles and all New Zealanders through a modern cultural and education programme. Founded in 1908, the Alliance Française Wellington belongs to a network of 850 Alliances Françaises in the world, the world's largest network of French language schools and cultural centres. We are located on ... Read more the 3rd floor of the historical Dominion Building, right in the heart of Wellington CBD. Through its cultural programme and the quality of its teaching Alliance Francaise Wellington aims to be a vibrant cultural force for people of all ages and backgrounds. Our French courses: We have been offering the highest-quality French instruction for over 100 years. With over 800 students, we are the largest language school in New Zealand dedicated to the instruction of French. Instructors: Native ...

Little River Campground (formerly Birdlands) has something for everyone. Big enough to lose yourself in, but small enough for intimate gatherings. We also have standard cabins available to rent. We are also home to the Scary Slippery Slides- fun for all the family- old fashion fun- a hill, plastic slide and water = super fast wet fun. We are a family friendly campground and also dog friendly. A peaceful riverside camp with the lush beauty of the South Island’s West Coast yet less than an hour ... Read more from Christchurch makes this the perfect venue for any occasion. A natural setting, more like a DOC camp than a holiday park. Back to nature holidays, weddings, retreats, parties, birthdays and with the advantage of affordable accommodation. Plan a romantic getaway in one of our cute cabins or have a camping holiday with your family. Private camp areas for group bookings. Nostalgic Camping is what we call it. Back to basics camping like it use to be. Kids playing on the trampoline or in ...

Conquer fears and discover new limits by launching into action at New Zealand’s ultimate adventure hub – Agroventures. Fun for all ages. Pick your adrenalin buzz from the dare defying Swoop, pulling your own ripcord to hurtle at 130kph through the air, to feeling G-force’s akin to Formula One Racing with the Agrojet on a purpose built water course with no slowing down for corners. Harness your inner superhero on the Southern Hemisphere’s only Freefall Xtreme - flying, twisting and turning ... Read more on a giant 220kph wind column or leap over the edge on the 43m high bungy. For those competitive spirits climb into the Shweeb - a suspended aerodynamic monorail pod - and pedal fast in the world’s most efficient human-powered machine, battling it out in a 600 metre race against mates. Can you take out the speed record to win $1000 cash? If you’re feeling terrified, you’ll soon have a smile ear-to-ear with our fun Kiwi staff who are experts putting nerves to ease. Choose from all five ...

Balloon Decor, Balloon Animals, Magic Shows, Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Henna designs Entertaining Children with Balloons, Face Paint, Henna, Glimmer Tattoos and Magic! Everyone knows that you can’t have a party without balloons. And Flossie’s balloon creations are the very best! Imagine a sea of colour and motion, with all of the kids at your party wearing amazing, balloon hairbands, balloon hats, and balloon accessories. Flossie the balloon Lady's unique creations are guaranteed ... Read more to make your party one that your guests will remember forever, and will make for some amazing photo ops too! Children love to pretend they are something else for a short time. Flossies Face Painting service brings their imaginations to life for a moment in time. Fill your party with Lions, tigers, Fairies and butterflies.....Flossie can create whatever they can imagine. Wanting a show full of magic and delight to entertain your smaller guests? Invite Ms Fizzberry to wave her magic wand and ...

Welcome to The Highwayman Motel. Your hosts Kylie and Mark would like to invite you to come and enjoy their hospitality. With an affordable range of accommodation we have something to suit everyone. From studio units to a one, two or three bedroom apartment, all spacious and well equipped. Our 21 units are surrounded by beautiful, landscaped gardens for you to enjoy, with BBQ facilities and outdoor seating beside the swimming pool, spa and children’s play area If you don’t want to cook, we can ... Read more cook for you – including cooked or continental breakfast, packed lunches and BBQ dinners for small or large groups. Conveniently located in High Street, we are within easy walking distance of a Supermarket and Kuripuni Village where there is a wide variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. We also have the following for your entertainment. FREE WIFI Swimming and spa pool Grass tennis court Children’s play area Sky TV And we are pet friendly. We offer special rates for corporate clients, ...

At Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari we make it easy to experience the astonishingly abundant wildlife of the beautiful Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Our marine eco-safari offers guaranteed Whale and Dolphin viewing year-round, departing direct from the Viaduct Harbour in down-town Auckland. But we offer so much more than just Whale and Dolphin watching. The privilege of operating daily within this world-class conservation area has led us to establish New Zealand's only research-based marine mammal ... Read more experience. Working closely with the Department of Conservation and local Universities we successfully combine up-close and personal viewing of Whales, Dolphins and Sea-birds with important Marine Biology research conducted on-board. This allows passengers the chance to encounter, understand and above-all help protect this incredible resource of marine life. There's no need to travel far to have a truly world-class wildlife adventure. With over one third of all the world’s marine-mammal species ...

As the inventors of this iconic adventure experience, at OGO Rotorua, visitors are offered multiple OGO ride options where we add 40 litres of water; (cool in summer, warm in winter). Choose from the side by side H2OGO Straight Tracks which start from 250m up the hill and race one another downhill. From here, you Superman-dive into the OGO on your own, or have one, two or three friends in there together. H2OGO Sidewinder Track is the world’s longest at 350 metres, with 6 massive corners that ... Read more send you in a different directions as you zig zag your way down the hill in a wash of water in the mixed up craziness. Not into getting wet? Then try our brand new ride the DRYGO. With a double layered OGO and water placed in between, the DRYGO has been specially designed to simulate a water ride on our Straight Track. With the option to ride with one or two other people the DRYGO is perfect alternative for those who want to go for a ride but stay nice and dry. All visitors to OGO are rewarded ...

This is an 18 Hole Glow in the Dark Minigolf. All indoors with Beautiful Bright art work and themes, Glow worm Cave, Alice in Wonderland, Toxic Waste, Circus, Space, Ancient Ruins and Megalyths.. It Takes roughly an hour for a family to play a game, Prices are $40 Family of four (either 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) Or $15 Adult $10 child $12 senior.....Or if its your birthday you're free. The 18 Hole course winds around through different rooms and spaces, all lit up with ... Read more black lights, the clubs, balls, courses and props glow brightly. Its heaps fo fun for all the family, groups, birthdays, work functions, seniors, children, Very Friendly staff, you can also relax on the leather couches or play pool in the reception, Drinks for sale. Toy box for the kids, its the place to go, we are open every day in the School holidays from 11am to 6 pm. Normal Hours Closed Mon/Tues Open Wednesday/Thursday and friday 1pm to 6 pm Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm, come down and ...

Bonjour, Face Painter/Balloon Artist Virginie is a French Face Painter and Balloon Artist with many years experience twisting balloons - modeling all sorts of creations for all events from birthday parties, to family gatherings, anniversaries, festivals, carnivals, promotional events, wedding and markets. Located in Darfield, but she able to travel to surrounding areas. Contact Virginie for more information Price on application.

Do you love thrills, spills, stunning views and Whitewater? There is nothing more exciting than a Whitewater river boarding trip on the spectacular Kawarau River. Come riverboarding with us and you will be truly amazed with the scenery, your adrenaline will be pumping and you will be left with the feeling you have just conquered one magnificent wild river. Surf standing waves, spin on whirl pools, play on eddy lines, whilst tailored by the worlds best, most qualified river guides. Suitable ... Read more for adventurous children aged 8 and above. All children under 12 years of age will have their own personal guide at no extra cost. At least one parent or legal guardian needs to accompany their children on the trip. The Original adventure activity in Queenstown operating since 1989. Interesting Facts: • We are the first commercial Riverboarding operation in the world, operating since 1989 with a 100% safety. • In 2012 “The Great Adventures of the World” book by Lonely Planet named ...

Humpridge Jet services the Wairaurahiri River Lake Hauroko, Hump Ridge Track ,South Coast Track,Waitutu Lodge,We are the only operater on the Wairaurahiri River with a 100% Safety Record. We are situated in Southern Fiordland.

Whangaparaoa Tenpin is a 12 LANE BOWLING ALLEY with more to do than just bowl! We offer many forms of fun and invite you to participate in one of the most family fun sports there is. The building is divided up into 4 main areas: Gaming Room (R18) Bowling Lanes Arcade Gaming Internet Gaming We have games and activities to ensure everyone has a great time! For young children, we have ramps, bumpers and lightweight balls. Free shoe hire is also available.

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Christchurches leading outdoor adventure provider. We have packages to suit children as young as 5 years old which are also fun for you parents. White water rafting, Jet Boating, overnight and multi day camping trips, scenic explorers, Fresh water fishing for trout and more. Your kids will love you for it.

Hi, AFace4u offers Face Painting, Body Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Frozen Parties, no event is to big or small. We cover Bay Of Plenty, Waikato and anywhere in New Zealand (Travel costs may apply) We use only the best quality makeup, a clean sponge and clean water on each and every client as we believe in offering the best to all our clients. If you have any questions we are happy to help in any way we can. Have a look at our reviews on Facebook. Thanks for looking, have a great day :)

A park-like 18 golf course, with 9 holes of FootGolf, is just 2 minutes from Feilding's town centre. Feilding Golf course features mown fairways lined with varied planting of mature trees. Easy walking and well draining, playing golf at Feilding is a must when visiting the Manawatu. Club Membership is available from Full Playing to 9 Hole to Intermediate to Junior, and Social for Clubhouse only. Men's Club Golf: Saturday tee off 8am and 11.30am. Monday - Friday Men: tee off mid-day. Green Jacket ... Read more Competition (Feb - Nov): Thursday tee off mid-day. Womens Club Golf: Wednesday tee off 9.30am and Saturday 9am. 9 Hole Mixed Group: Thursday tee off 9.30am. Casual play: Tuesday 9am. Junior Golf: School terms (in recess July and August), minimum age 7. Tuesday after school and Sunday mornings, phone Colleen at the Pro Shop to discuss. Summer Golf Membership: September, October or November to end of February each year, available for Men & Women. Green Fee players are welcome but at ...

Have lots of FUN while being introduced to the diverse and creative world of photography. Lessons are privately taught to 7-15 year old children, and adults in Kerikeri, Northland. The lessons are divided into 10 unique activities which are taught once a week throughout the term. Each term expands the group’s creative knowledge while reinforcing what they have learnt to date. Lessons follow a set format and incorporate kinaesthetic, visual and audio learning techniques. The lessons include ... Read more outdoor and indoor activities. Lesson Cost $120pp per term Camera Hire $5 per lesson Through the lens – Photography Lessons are designed and taught by Carissa Marsh of Carissa Marsh Photography. Carissa has a Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design, as well as post-graduate study in Visual Art and Design and her full time photography business has been running for over 6 years. She specialises in family and wedding photography. If you don’t want to invest in a camera straight away ...

Heli Tours is a small boutique company based in Queenstown. Our owner operators are husband and wife duo, Paul and Katherine Mitchell who are local New Zealanders that grew up in the region and pride themselves on creating personalised and engaging experiences. Come talk to us today about the must do in Queenstown and enjoy rural New Zealand with our famous Queenstown helicopter flights. Heli Tours specialises in helicopter flights around Queenstown, Fiordland, Milford Sound and Canterbury. Heli ... Read more Tours add a personal touch and provide fresh, new experiences that showcase the awe-inspiring high country environment of the South Island with its alpine lakes, glaciers, untouched beaches and dramatic waterfalls. All of our Pilots are farmers from the region and have extensive knowledge of the local geography, history and spectacular landscapes. We pride ourselves on providing the most professional and friendly service and creating special itineraries with many different options to suit all guests ...

Inexpensive, quiet, comfortable, self catering accommodation very close to the Tongariro River in Turangi. Sportsmans Lodge has nine rooms with own ensuites and a lovely private self contained cottage set in an amazing garden. The lodge has a large kitchen and lounge with TV, pool table and open fire. This classic Kiwi Style Turangi accommodation is suitable for fishermen, walkers, travellers, skiers and groups. Sportsmans Lodge is the hidden accommodation gem of the Lake Taupo district and has ... Read more a unique, tranquil character of its own. Pop in and check us out sometime. You won't be disappointed.

Our tours are designed to give you insight into the culture and history of Maori people from a family perspective. Whether you’re in Kaikoura for a day or a week – on your own or with a group – we invite you to stand in the heart of the day with us. HALF DAY TOUR A real insight into Maori people & our way of life….. Join our family for a half day tour, combining stories of our ancestors, laughter and learning with weaving and a bushwalk to discover how we use plants. . . Awarded ... Read more NZ’s Best Cultural Experience 4 times – let us show you why! Intimate and personal with a maximum of 10 guests per departure.This tour is scheduled daily at 9:00am and/or 1.30pm year round and is ideal for individuals, couples, families and small groups of up to 10 guests. Tours for Groups of up to 50 guests Meaningful experiences giving insight into Maori history, culture & values…. We can cater for groups of 14 – 50 people and specialise in education and special interest ...

Roll up, Roll up....Come to the Show.... Wellsford Country Show, an outing for all the family on 19th November 2016. The Wellsford Country Show has been a regular event now for over thirty years..come for an easy drive north of Auckland, free parking, with free shuttles in and out of the Park to save you carrying too much gear all day.... Rides, Horses, Farm animals, tractors, vintage cars, Farmers Market, The show kicks off with the annual Santa parade at 10.am lots of floats and fun and a lolly ... Read more scramble after for the kids... Music all day, local volly fire brigade with a surprise demo.... Ambos and police too.... dog handlers...and sheep shearers.... A great place to come if you are looking for a day out with the family.... this is a genuine country show..... visit our website for more info. if you are interested in having a stall or being involved, we welcome enquiries, please contact a member of the organising committee.

10 tree-top challenge courses packed with thrill, fun and action. There are circuits for all ages and abilities, with countless obstacles and of course lots of flying foxes: wire traverses, tight ropes, exciting swings, treacherous nets, wobbly bridges, zip-lines, it's awesome! Tree-huger or daredevil, come along with your friends or family to share a great adventure. Explore the edge of your comfort zone, build up confidence and challenge your balance! A 100% safe continuous belay system, unique ... Read more in New-Zealand, prevents participants to disconnect themselves from the lifelines. Our friendly staff provides safety gear and training to allow participants to go on their own on the courses… tree-mendous!

Take a scenic Gondola ride to enjoy Queenstown’s most spectacular views. At the top of Bob’s Peak there’s more to enjoy! The Luge provides a fun-filled gravity ride in our speedy carts. Then relax and dine in our taste of New Zealand buffet restaurant open for lunch or dinner, or sample lighter fare in the market kitchen. In the evening our Stargazing astronomy tours and the Kiwi Haka performances entertain and inspire. Come up for a visit to Skyline Queenstown today! Hours: Gondola from 9am, ... Read more Luge from 10am, restaurant lunch from 12-2pm, restaurant dinner from 5:45pm onwards Restrictions: Age and height restrictions apply for the Luge.

Whangarei's only indoor go karts! We have single drift karts and tandem(2 seater) karts. We have two paintball fields, a pine field and a speedball field which we also doubles as our nerf wars field. We have food on site. Fun for the whole family. Ask about our private function hire and birthday packages.

The Mind Lab by Unitec is a unique education collaboration between a public education provider and a specialist education lab dedicated to enhancing digital literacy capability and the implementation of contemporary practice in the teaching profession. The Mind Lab is a pioneer in digital and collaborative learning reflecting the new theoretical and practical frameworks of contemporary education. Unitec is a leader in applied vocational education with a long history in education from preschool ... Read more teacher training through to postgraduate education leadership. Together The Mind Lab and Unitec is redefining professional development for teachers through the offering of an applied, progressive and blended postgraduate qualification specialising in digital and collaborative learning. This programme of study introduces new teaching methodologies for active class engagement, practical knowledge of digital tools and exposure to emerging pedagogical practices that enhance the learning experience ...

Aroha New Zealand Tours provides you with family values tours and luxury travel tour solutions, taking into account the extra requirements when travelling with children.

WELCOME TO NATURELAND Natureland is Nelson’s zoo and wildlife conservation centre where you can get up close and personal to some unique New Zealand natives like Tuatara and Kea. Hang with the monkeys and get hands on with a range of interesting domestic animals. We are proud to be a community focused charitable trust so come on in and lets have a conservation conversation Natureland is open every day of the year except Christmas day - please see our website for opening hours, ... Read more pricing, animals, keeper talk times and all other information.

New to the Wellington Region. Are you looking for something new and exciting for your child’s next birthday? We have the perfect answer… Mobile LaserTag Birthday Party Packages. That’s right we bring the party to your home or chosen venue. Our Russian made Tag system is LaserTag as you have never seen it before.

Exquisite children's entertainers. For 30 years the Aunties have been entertaining, educating and enthralling young audiences with their original, professional, magical, imaginative and interactive child-centered show. The Aunties are loved by children of all ages and are committed to producing excellent shows at an affordable price! The Aunties have interwoven audience participation, dancing, singing, enchanting stories, magic, puppets and live animals to give you vibrant, exquisite shows for every ... Read more occasion. Chose from fairies, a magician, a mermaid, a clown or a pirate.

The Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park is a great place to see Kiwi. Our aim is to offer New Zealand's most personal wildlife experience for all ages. We have close-up viewing of kiwi (New Zealand’s national bird) within our specialised nocturnal houses. Keeper talks occur throughout the day allowing visitors to get up close and personal with the large collection of unique NZ birds and reptiles. Keeper Talks are 10.30am (Kiwi) 11.00am (Kea & Kaka) 12.00pm (Kakariki) 1.30pm (Kiwi) 2.30pm ... Read more (NZ long finned eels) 3.30 pm (Kiwi) Walk through the large dome aviary and see the unique tuatara, a native New Zealand reptile, which pre-dated the dinosaurs. The Otorohanga Kiwi House is open daily (except Christmas Day) from 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. We have been conserving kiwi since 1971. Visit us and learn about our active kiwi breeding programme in the heart of the North Island. The Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park is a ‘non-profit’ charity dedicated to the conservation ...