Miniature train rides - with a difference. Fun for all ages. What will you see today? And have you met Mischa the train driver yet? Situated within the Matakana Country Park, this is just one of the many and varied activities available for entertaining the whole family. Everything is catered for: art & crafts, Sunday market, playground, petting zoo, pony rides, horse & carriage rides - and of course our delightful mini-train ride!! Just 2km north of Matakana Village, the Matakana Country Park... Read more

Sandspit Holiday Park is family-friendly where guests can enjoy safe swimming, native bush walks and great channel and boat fishing right on their doorstep. When you’re not relaxing in the park, kayaking around the bay or having a bounce on the trampoline, there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained. The surrounding area boasts a range of outdoor activities including close encounters with sea life in the Goat Island marine reserve, wine tasting at the popular local vineyards or walks... Read more

The Reptile Park which specialises in, and displays and breeds both native and exotic reptiles. These range from New Zealand geckos, skinks and tuataras to tortoises, alligators and lizards from other countries. It is both informative and recreational, suitable for family visits and pre booked conducted tours such as school trips etc. Read more

Sheepworld is New Zealand’s premier showcase for sheep and wool production, just 45 minutes north of the Auckland CBD. Visitors can enjoy a step by step insight into how in New Zealand we farm our sheep, then harvest and use their wool. In our twice-daily live shows the dogs skilfully round up and bring in the sheep, which are then sorted and shorn. Our presenters show how the dogs are trained, then explain how and why sheep are farmed here. Our multimedia exhibition Wonderful Wool then... Read more

Visiting Goat Island Marine Reserve is one of the Top 10 Things to do in Auckland New Zealand. We are situated just over 1 hour north of Auckland on the Matakana coast in Leigh. We service New Zealand's first protected Marine Reserve, Goat Island. We offer snorkel & dive equipment to hire or buy, Guided Snorkeling, Try Scuba Diving, Guided Dives, and Dive Courses from entry to professional levels. We can take you diving in New Zealand's first marine reserve! Our priorities are practicing... Read more

Award-winning babyballet is New Zealand's favourite dance school for boys and girls from 6 months to 6 years. Pre-school dance and music-to-movement ballet classes. With a real focus on learning through play, the unique babyballet syllabus offers four key stages of ballet and tap classes where every child can build their confidence and social skills, learning manners, discipline and respect while developing their basic ballet technique, coordination, musicality, balance, posture and rhythm. All... Read more

We have provided fabulous educational experiences for children in a safe and nurturing home environment Rodney-wide for several years. We are now very pleased to be able to offer this same opportunity to children and families in Auckland. Your child’s day in a home-based environment can be less structured and more spontaneous. It may include trips to the park, beach, playgroup and so on. To ensure safety is not compromised, our service has a documented set of policies and practices for dealing... Read more

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WELCOME to ponyrides.co.nz: The home of children's riding lessons and pony rides. The wonderful place where precious childhood memories are made. Looking for some great activites for the kids? Come admire the scenery and have some good old fashion country fun and fresh air. Enjoy a riding lesson or pony ride, join our coffee group or indulge in one of our school holiday programme or fabulous pony parties. Hang out with some gorgeous ponies and learn all about horses and riding. Here at Pony Rides... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Glenfield Chivalry Road and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women, and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defense skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Glenfield Chivalry Road, Auckland, are taught by... Read more

Dianne provides music lessons on a range of instruments for small groups or individuals, including ukulele, guitar, piano and violin. Dianne has qualifications in piano (ATCL, AIRMTNZ) , theory and violin. She performs regularly in her band entitled Dianne Morgan and the Jade River Ukes at community events, private functions and at festivals. She is also a trained primary school teacher (BEd. Primary) and has taught music to children and adults over the last 30 years. Ukulele classes are held at... Read more

Located in beautiful Leigh, we have a strong connection to our local school, community and natural environment. We offer a play based learning programme which fosters our children’s independence and allows them to grow and learn in their own unique and individual way. Our children are nurtured by a highly qualified and experienced teaching team who are committed to quality teaching, learning and fun! Mission Statement We work with families to grow children who are happy, independent and secure... Read more

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

Imagine……a deserted beach… wind in your face, sun on your skin and only the sound of hoof beats and surf on white sand!! This magical place is where we ride every day…broodingly beautiful in winter, ethereal in mist and rain and blindingly gorgeous in mid summer!!! Not a muddy trail to be seen and just think…your carbon footprint is minimal! Friendly well trained guides help you to, enjoy this fantastic experience with stories of past Maori history, discover bird and plant life so abundant here... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Sunnynook and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women, and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defense skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Sunnynook, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors who... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Orewa and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Orewa, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed... Read more

Each day at Fame offers a special blend of loving care, fun and education, with a unique focus on performing arts. We offer everything you would expect from a high quality day care and preschool, and we keep our days fun and exciting so that our children are always engaged and enjoying themselves. As a team of dedicated teachers, we have created a loving community at Fame which brings all staff, children and their extended families together to provide a supportive and friendly environment.... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Riverhead and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Riverhead, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors who... Read more

Step Beyond Studios is based in Torbay and Silverdale and is a long established and leading Auckland dance school. We teach Ballet and Contemporary Dance to students of all ages and abilities. Principal Dance Tutor Marian McDermott has been teaching ballet for over 25 years. She is joined by several experienced dance tutors who specialise in a range of dance styles. Many of the tutors trained through the dance school and have now returned to assist others develop a love of dance. Our focus is on... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Glenfield Intermediate and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women, and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defense skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Glenfield, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors... Read more

Step into Thrillzone, Aucklands fun and high-energy activity destination! Located right in the heart of Takapuna, come and play with us indoor and outdoor! We offer an awesome range of exciting and adrenaline-fuelled attractions to choose from perfect for all ages. Enter our Escape Adventure and immerse yourself in a scavenger hunt around the beautiful North Shore. Find the clues and solve the mystery on time. Can you beat the clock? Or try our Indoor Escape Adventure - a new twist of the... Read more

Following the RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) syllabus, Sophie Grace Academy of Ballet is a specialist ballet training organisation catering for ages from 3 years old to adults. The academy allows opportunities for students to sit RAD examinations, participate in performances and compete in competitions. Training programmes include term programmes (syllabus, open, pointe, PBT), intensive holiday camps and private lessons. Read more

Developing tomorrow's tennis champions today! Private and group lessons for children and adults. Holiday programmes and tournaments. We have Mini Shots (toddler programme) through Hot Shots (children's programmes) as well Tennis Xpress and Cardio Tennis programmes for adults. Read more

GFC mainly serves Greenhithe and surrounding areas, including Upper Harbour, Hobsonville, and Whenuapai. The club also sees itself as a home for players and their families from out of area who are attracted to the Club’s values - family involvement, efficient use of subscriptions, high quality low cost facilities and coaching, sportsmanship, attractive football, and joy in playing . GFC is mainly a junior club. While the club is open to senior teams who are ‘looking for a home’ and fit in with... Read more

A club for both Seniors and Juniors. Competition is from April to September. Read more

Patrolling Mairangi Bay beach and expanded services to Long Bay, Browns Bay, Milford and Takapuna - we are committed to serving the local community. Mairangi Bay SLSC is consistently one of the Top Competitive Clubs in New Zealand Surf Life Saving. Mairangi Bay's Junior Surf Life Saving (Nipper) program, is also one of the most successful in the country and Junior Club days are held on Sunday mornings for most of the Surf Season. The emphasis for the Junior Club is 'serious fun' while gaining... Read more

Tim Bray Productions is recognised as Auckland’s leading theatre for children. Overseen by a charitable trust, The Operating Theatre Trust, we create world-class theatre most often based on New Zealand literature. We see live theatre as a way to engage children with literature, and to encourage reading. We know that theatre is more than “just” entertainment; we also see it as an integral part of their education, their growing up experiences, socialisation skills, and encouraging and exploring... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Torbay and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women, and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defense skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Torbay, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed... Read more