Waimarino is a tranquil paradise situated on the banks of the Wairoa River just 10 minutes from Tauranga city. Our adventure park is focused around the sport of kayaking. Waimarino has been Tauranga’s premier kayaking & recreational destination since 1975. We offer a number of unique & enjoyable glow worm kayak tours, a range of corporate team-building options, new conference & function facilities, and after school and holiday care for children. We can provide an exclusive riverside venue for... Read more

Looking for something different this summer? A fun sport for the whole family, all done and dusted in 2 hours? Then Lets Play Ball! The Western Bay of Plenty Softball Association has what you are looking for. We have a range of Softball grades for all ages and abilities to compete in. Starting with Junior T-ball, through to Senior Softball on Saturday and Social Slowpitch on Friday Night. What is softball? Softball is a great game played between two teams composed of 9 on-field players... Read more

DayBreak Preschool provides Montessori inspired preschool education. It is a unique preschool where your child’s potential is developed and nurtured with loving guidance. What makes DayBreak Preschool unique is our Montessori inspired programme and our teaching team’s experience and enthusiasm. Their gifted insight into early childhood education along with their personal and professional accomplishments ensures DayBreak Preschool develops a progressive philosophy and culture of continuous improvement.... Read more

Inspired Kindergartens and Home Based Education offers quality preschool education to over 900 children through its network of 21 kindergartens and home based education services. We have kindergartens between Whangamata in the north and Murupara in the south-east while our home based services operate between Whitianga and Taupō. Formerly known as Tauranga Region Kindergartens Inc – Ngā Kōhungahunga Manawanui - we are one of New Zealand's largest and longest serving early childhood education... Read more

With a decade as a professional makeup artist, Lillybeth now brings her love of colour and fun to face painting! Book her or one of her team for face painting to add fun to any event! Face painting can be tailored to any occasion or theme. Perfect for injecting colour and creativity into birthday parties, business celebration or corporate staff & family parties, face painting excites both children and adults. Entertain your guests and watch their imaginations spark as they grow into their characters... Read more

Bay Play is an initiative by the Mount Maunganui Music School Charitable Trust, encouraging the introduction of music and instruments to primary school children since 1998. Bay Play is not for profit, but instead makes quality music tutoring financially accessible to all children within our community, 7 to 13 year olds. Lessons Lesson duration is 25 minutes held during the school term between 3.30pm and 5.30pm Monday or Wednesdays at Mount Maunganui College, Mount Maunganui. To keep tuition... Read more

TYPBC has a vibrant membership that embraces all varieties of yachting and water born activities imaginable. Supported by our state of the art facilities, sailors young and old, from beginner to expert, in all types of boats are offered a friendly, fun yacht club that promotes excitement about sailing and yacht racing. Our venue has extensive 180 degree views over Tauranga Harbour looking towards Matakana Island, Mauao and the harbour entrance that create a fantastic backdrop to your special occasion.... Read more

Precision Dance offers classes in Twinkle Star Dance (Specialised preschool program), Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acrodance and Contemporary. We offer competition work and private lessons. Classes are held in our purpose built studio in Chadwick Road, Greerton, Tauranga, the St John's Anglican Church Hall in Waihi and the Waihi Scout Hall. Precision Dance has qualified and experienced teachers who inspire and encourage the children to excel. Our passions are dance and children, we love to work alongside... Read more

* Pony Parties - Birthdays, Child Care Centres, Events * Petting Pen * Beach Rides * Horse & Carriage * Donkey Rides * Riding Lessons * School Holiday Programmes Ponies Plus is fun for the whole family! Pony & donkey rides or buggy rides and a fabulous petting pen. They come to you so they're perfect for birthday parties, day cares/kindergartens, school holiday programmes or any event. Helen is great to deal with and takes great pride in the condition and behaviour of her animals and... Read more

We are the home of Slam Jump Inflatables and the new Slam Jump Tramp Park! Open Saturdays and Sundays, 10am till 4pm :-) Birthday parties, casual admissions, or booking a training lane/court - We have it all! We are also open every week night for indoor sports (cricket and netball) and also a youth indoor cricket league. Read more

Bethlehem School is a Tauranga contributing school for Yr 0-6 students. The school opened in 1883 as a native school and has a strong link with its Maori community. In 2008 it celebrated its 125th Jubilee. For most of its history the school has been a small semi rural school but as Tauranga has grown so to has the school especially over the last 15 years. From a school of 120 students in 1995 to a roll of 500 in 2016 much has happened in this time. Read more

Natural Harmonics is based in Tauranga, currently operating as a mobile service offering natural and nature inspired craft parties and creative workshops for children aged 5 and above. Passionate about creativity with an educational approach, Montessori trained and currently working with children ages 3 - 11. We aim to bring a unique experience to your child/children's birthday party. Please get in touch to discuss craft options or even let us create a bespoke party just for you. Read more

At Home Grown Kids, we have been providing home based childcare to New Zealand families since 1997. We love that we have had thousands of NZ families become a part of our family, and vice versa, over the years. Home Grown Kids gives your precious little one warm, caring home-based care and you some much needed peace of mind – with a loving Educator and support from Visiting Teachers. Home Grown Kids get to do everything that tamariki should do: climbing, baking, painting and building; laughing,... Read more

The JUMP JAM aerobic program is a ‘Kidz Aerobix’ resource kit for schools & after school or holiday centres, created by 2x World Aerobic Champion Brett Fairweather, specifically for primary and intermediate aged students. There are over 20 JUMP JAM resource kits available for schools/centres to license. Designed to challenge fundamental movement skills, increase fitness, develop student leadership & motivate students to move and enjoy exercise, JUMP JAM is a fusion of dance & fitness disciplines... Read more

About Rise Dance Company: We are a Tauranga based dance school teaching over 700 students weekly. Our belief is that everyone should dance regardless of age, ability or gender and that dancing should, first and foremost, be fun. We have classes for 2 year olds right through to adults with special classes for preschoolers, teens, boys & adults. We teach Hip Hop, Acro Dance, Jazz & Contemporary and have venues in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa and Rotorua as well as teaching in many schools. Exams??... Read more

Catering to Taurangas ever-growing community at The Lakes, children feel at home the minute they enter New Shoots. Down the road from the local school, and with many parks and walking trails on our doorstep, our early childhood centre is the perfect choice for the many young families at The Lakes. Winner of the 2020 Waikato / Bay of Plenty Architectural Awards, our purpose-built centre boasts high ceilings, exposed timber beams and a translucent roof strip. Within our walls, the rooms are filled... Read more

PLEASE NOTE: ALWAYS contact us by EMAIL or phone for ALL information regarding classes offered from the studio. ALL INFO is on the WEBSITE. (WE DO NOT OFFER ACTIVITIES FOR UNDER 8 YEARS) Read more

Public Library. Free borrowing of children's books, DVDs, CDs, magazines. Free school holiday activities and reading incentive programmes. Family friendly space for study and learning activities. Read more

Mt Maunganui Junior Football Club Inc. is a non profit organisation whose purpose is to provide for the requirements of football players in the general Mount area aged 5 to 19 years. For the 2015 season we have over 360 members registered. Our club offers one of the largest junior participant sports and provides significant involvement in our local community by keeping kids active and off the street, keeping families involved with coaches, parents and creating local spirit. Mission Statement Mt... Read more

Tauranga Archers. Our club is situated at Graham Park between Takitimu Drive & Edgecombe Rd (this is not a postal address). The official club day is on Sundays. In winter we meet from 1:00pm to 4pm, In summer, Dec-Mar, from 10am to 1pm. Non members with current archery experience may join in on this day but only if there is room on the targets and/or equipment is available. Fees apply. $20 with no equipment or $10 with your own equipment. If you have your own equipment your bow must be no... Read more

Looking for a fun way to entertain the family, social group, business or sport group? Then come on one of our Quests - a hybrid of the treasure hunt, scavenger hunt and the amazing race. We have Quests ready to go, or let us do the thinking and tailor one for you. Read more

Every day we make and deliver amazing cakes and cupcakes throughout New Zealand, and our cake shop is open five and a half days week at 122 Grange Road, Otumoetai, Tauranga. Every cupcake and cake we make uses the finest available ingredients and is baked fresh to order in small batches by our committed team. Each one is then hand-decorated by that same small gang of cake-obsessed individuals, dedicated to making sure you enjoy the best darn cake experience you've ever had. No short-cuts, just incredibly... Read more

Learn to swim at a Quality Swim School in central Tauranga. Lessons for all people, children aged from toddlers to teens, adults learn to swim or hydrotherapy classes, sessions for people living with a disability. Operating for over 25 years, our thermal heated outdoor pool runs all year around in school terms with some holiday programs also available. All instructors are aligned to Swimming NZ qualifications and a family friendly personal approach, contact us for more information for bookings. Read more

Our mission as a community based non-for-profit is to "build strong kids, strong families and strong communities". Our After School Care programmes serve fifteen schools around Tauranga Primary Schools: Welcome Bay Selwyn Ridge Maungatapu Tauranga Primary Gate Pa Greerton Village Greenpark Merivale Oropi Kaimai Bethlehem Bellevue Otumoetai Primary Intermediate Schools: Tauranga Intermediate Otumoetai Intermediate We are a provider of educational and developmental programmes... Read more

Welcome to Little Big Shots, where our classes offer children an opportunity to learn fundamental movements while exploring a wide range of sports. Through engaging activities, children will develop essential skills in balance, locomotion, and ball handling. We understand that nurturing these skills not only enhances physical abilities but also promotes the mental and emotional development of young minds. Research has shown that the development of these movement skills helps connect neural pathways,... Read more

Dance Education Centre offers a full range of classes in Ballet, Urban Jazz, Contemporary Dance, Stretch / Body Conditioning and Competition Work at our Matua Centre and also Ballet Classes in the Senior Citizens Hall, Mount Maunganui. Our students range in ages from 3-4 years in our fun-filled and imaginative Preschool Mini Movers classes right through to Senior Contemporary, Urban Professionals and RAD Ballet Training at Vocational level for those pursuing a career in Performing Arts. In Tauranga,... Read more