These beautiful and tranquil gardens are set directly on the edge of the inner Tauranga harbour. With water-lilly ponds, mature trees from around the world, flower gardens and natural wetlands the gardens are a delight all year round. And with many varieties of birds wandering free and in aviaries scattered throughout the gardens, this special corner of New Zealand is truely unique.  The Gardens The Bird Gardens are on the outskirts of katikati and were created in 1976 when local visionary Chris... 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

Horse Haven Riding Academy: Dedicated to the teaching and sharing the love of horses to all ages in the community since 2001. # Coaching # Learn to ride #Horsemanship Clinics #Facility Hire # Pony Stud. We love to help young people who love horses develop greater confidence, understanding and knowledge about horses, to teach them new skills with horsemanship, horse riding and handling and also much of the aspects of the care of the horse. These new skills they will take with them into their everyday... Read more

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

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

Let's get Fitter, Faster and Stronger! We are excited to help you get great results! Limited spaces available. Book in advance to avoid disappointment. Taekwondo and Tai Chi in Omokoroa are run by International qualified Certified Masters in Taekwondo and Tai Chi. Master Sonja Janssen, 5th Dan Black Belt with more than 30 years of teaching experience and Master Abraham Janssen (4th Dan Black Belt with more than 30 years of teaching experience) KORYO BOP is a member of the governing body, Taekwondo... Read more

Always contact us by EMAIL: YOUNGATARTDOWNUNDER [at] G MAIL [dot] COM for ALL information regarding classes offered from the studio. Latest info is on the WEBSITE and FB PAGE as well (handle on FB is: theartemistyoungatartstudio2 ) Please Note: WE DO NOT OFFER ACTIVITIES FOR UNDER 8 YEARS. Read more

Community Martial Arts is a community focused, donations based martial arts organisation bringing together some of the most qualified and experienced instructors in the Tauranga region. We have been teaching in Tauranga since 1995 and have taught hundreds of students both locally, nationally and internationally. We offer regular classes in Ryukyu Kempo Karate and can offer specific classes, seminars, camps and short courses for Ryukyu Kempo Karate, Self-Protection and Iwama Aikido. Our classes... Read more

Welcome to Global Jiu-Jitsu Health and Fitness, where martial arts, health and well-being are in our DNA. We have been teaching and educating people in the art of jiu-jitsu for over a decade and take great pride in the fact that we have positively impacted many people's lives as a result. We provide a family-friendly atmosphere where our members can grow and develop in an environment where they are supported and encouraged throughout their learning and development process. We have programs... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Gate Pa and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children, 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 Gate Pa, Tauranga, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed to teaching... Read more

Arte Suave Academia Is Tauranga's 100% Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club. The Head Instructor Is Lukas Hainge, 2nd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt. We Are Proudly Affiliated To & With Great Honour, Represent Gracie Allegiance, Lead By 3rd Degree Blackbelt, Professor Clark Gracie Arte Suave Academia's Goal Is Simple: To Maintain The Tradition, Respect, Principles & Technique Of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu In A Nice, Natural, Family Oriented Atmosphere. No Greater Way To Feel Stronger In Mind, Body... Read more

The Martial Arts Academy is Tauranga's hub of all things martial arts, we teach Aikido, Boxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, Karate, Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Tai Chi, Taekwon-Do and Fitness. TMAA teach people of all skill levels from absolute beginners to world champions, and our team of instructors are highly skilled with over 300 years of experience between them, and have competed at the highest levels in their arts. We operate a safe, family friendly training environment where your goals come first,... Read more

Play Time After School and Holiday Fun is an OSCAR programme that offers children the opportunity to spend time doing what they'd like to do, in a friendly, nurturing and structured environment, with a variety of age appropriate activities. We have programmes at Fairhaven School, Te Puke, and Matua Community Hall, Matua, and we also have a Holiday Programme only at Golden Sands School, Papamoa. Children from all schools are welcome at our programmes. 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

Balanced Runs a full time Martial Arts program at Tauirko Tauranga. Head Coach Alan Orr runs a full timetable of Martial Arts. At Balanced we teach people from all walks of life and at all levels. From beginners to World Champions – all are welcome. We have a very nice training atmosphere which makes learning easy and fun. We run Instructor development programs, as anyone that ups the time in can achieve a Black Belt which our program. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a great Martial Art for everyone! Wing... Read more

Fun, safe & affordable Before school, After school & Holiday Programmes We are on site at Brookfield Primary school & also have a drop off service to Bethlehem Primary school every morning after the Before school session, and a pickup service every afternoon from Bethlehem & Otumoetai Primary schools. Being on a school site means we have the use of the school pool over summer for our After school care & Holiday Programmes. Plus use of playgrounds, fields & play areas all year round. We are a well... 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

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

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

Roller skating. Parties. Public roller discos. Skating classes. Read more

MountWildheart Express with love - create with joy. Art classes at Wildheart studio Jacqui offers inspiring creative art classes to kids, teens and adults. Her purpose built beautiful art studio is located in Arataki. Art mediums used are drawing, painting ,printmaking and sculpture. Classes are run during school terms. Holiday art workshops are held for a few days during most holidays. One on one private tuition is available to students and adults. Jacqui does a newsletter each season... Read more

For the first time, our parties are now available in TAURANGA! Let SLEEPOVERS take the hassle out of organising your child’s birthday or sleep over. Sleepovers provide the complete slumber party packages:- . Every package comes complete with a tent, mattress, duvet and covers, sheets, bunting, fairy lights, breakfast trays, toothbrush, torch AND to keep your little ones entertained we offer a range of activities to suit your parties needs. Save time and money. Add a touch of magic to your next... Read more

I am a drama and acting tutor based in Cherrywood, Tauranga. I teach all acting courses offered by Trinity College London, including Speech and Drama, and Individual Acting Skills. Solo classes, duos and groups are all welcome. I studied Theatre at Victoria University, gaining a BA with Honours in Theatre an am now a local actor and playwright. I love to work with enthusiastic drama and speech students and offer a young, fresh and exciting learning environment. Read more

The Bay of Plenty's home of blokarts and drift trikes, BayStation now also offers paintball and laser tag 4 Activities, 1 Location! Perfect for quality family time or group functions: Birthday parties Work events Bachelorette/hens parties Stag/bachelor parties We also provide catering onsite at special request, contact us to discuss your group's requirements. When you're looking for what's on in the Bay of Plenty, look no further than BayStation at Trustpower Baypark. 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

Step aboard a specially designed dolphin-viewing vessel and embark on a wild encounter with the ocean's most captivating creatures. Upon meeting the experienced crew at the marina, you'll venture into the open ocean in search of common dolphins and other wildlife. The knowledgeable crew will provide safety briefings and share fascinating facts about the marine environment throughout the entire day, ensuring an informative and enjoyable experience. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the common dolphins... Read more

RYA and SRL Practical and Shorebased Skipper Training. RYA Powerboat or Jetski Instructor Training. Safety & Coach Boat Training courses for Yachting & Rowing Clubs. Check out our Shop too as Elements has a range of Topaz Dinghy’s and Red Air Paddleboards for sale, Plus expert advice or maritime consultancy to get you set up and out on the water enjoying whatever watersport you've chosen. Read more