Gumdiggers Park is an authentic Kauri gum digging site over 100 years old. Go back in time when Maori, European and Dalmatian people formed the gum digging culture and see the basis for one of the biggest industrial booms in New Zealand's history. With an audio visual presentation and information spots along the way, you'll learn about the cataclysmic events which could have caused kauri forest destruction. Explore ancient buried Kauri forests where you can touch and feel logs that are over 100,000... Read more

Welcome to New Shoots Kerikeri! Found on the main road into town, our eye-catching early childhood centre is easy to spot and access for many Bay of Island families. Our architecturally-designed centre reflects the local culture and blurs the boundaries between indoors and out. In the middle of our purpose-built centre youll find a big, beautiful pohutakawa, with all the pods facing this striking tree. Each room features an abundance of sunlight, excellent ventilation and a home-like aesthetic.... Read more

Tikipunga Kindergarten is a purpose built facility with areas for both indoor and outdoor play. Children enjoy the freedom and space of our large, flat outdoor area, most of which is either grass or soft fall. There is a covered verandah area and numerous shade sails. We provide opportunities for children to investigate nature through our Swan plants and vegetable gardens. Children enjoy being able to take the produce from the garden home to share with their families. We are located... Read more

Welcome to Bright Stars – one of Whangarei’s favourite family-orientated childcare centres. Located in Kensington, we are easy to find and within a short travelling distance to Whau Valley, Kamo and the Whangarei CBD, it makes us a great choice for busy parents. Our nurturing childcare centre is more than just a home away from home. We care for your children in a loving and warm environment, giving your child the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and secure location with qualified teachers. Infants,... Read more

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Judo is an Olympic and Commonwealth Games sport which originated in Japan that develops self-defence skills in addition to sporting skills. It is a combat sport where opponents compete against each other by attempting to throw from a standing position to the ground or when on the ground by pinning their opponents. ​ Come check us out. We train on Wednesday nights at the Portland Hall in Portland. Read more

Sporting Organisation providing netball competitions for Junior, Intermediate, College and Senior players during winter months as well as twilight social competition during the summer months Read more

Our centrally located motel is only 100m to the beach and a short walk to the shops, restaurants and wharf. We have "something for everyone" Families, access unit, large and small studios and spa bath suites. We have a year round heated salt water swimming pool, spa pool,and covered barbecue area. A lovely spot to relax in. Great Value - Friendly Service Read more

Before and After School Care, Holiday Programme. CYFS Approved. Winz subsidies available. Open from 7:30am to 6pm. Read more

Whangarei's ultimate day out..Paintball , lasertag , flying fox , mini putt, archery, clay shooting, target shooting, function and party hire, bar, BBQ Read more

Te Kohanga Reo o Nga Tau E Toru is a kaupapa maori, total immersion learning nest for babies and young children located at Te Horo School in beautiful Pipiwai. Read more

Our peaceful family-friendly holiday park is a popular stop-over for travellers exploring the top of New Zealand; offering fantastic fishing, and is a comfortable, safe and friendly place to come home to after a great day of adventure or relaxing on the beach. From the park, it's easy to visit Cape Reinga and the Lighthouse, the Bay of Islands and numerous great local uncrowded beaches offering fishing, surfing, safe swimming and sunbathing. We are only 500m from the famous Pukenui Wharf and Houhora... Read more

Little Dippers Aquatic Centre provides world-class swimming lessons and classes to all age groups (infants of 3 months old to adults) and abilities all year round. All sessions are carefully programmed to teach aquatic skills, encourage water safety, as well as develop self-confidence, nurture happiness, and contribute charismatically toward all areas of everyone's swimming development. * Warm indoor heated pool * Small class ratios * AUSTSWIM Qualified Instructors * All ages and abilities *... Read more

Tucked discreetly alongside SH1, between the townships of Waipu and Ruakaka and overlooking the magnificent Bream Bay lies this great links golf course. With a reputation of some of the best greens in New Zealand this course will offer you a great golf experience which you can top off with a lunch in the very hospitable Linksview Cafe while admiring some of the best outlooks of any golf club. Visitors are always welcome and club and cart hires are available from the Golf Shop. Cafe Hire carts,... Read more

Calling all adventurers, whether you're a seasoned rider or a first-time explorer! Join us at Waitangi Mountain Bike Park for an awesome experience that will leave you exhilarated and craving for more. Paihia Mountain Bikes caters to riders of all ages and skill levels. Our diverse range of high-quality Kids Bikes and Adult's Full Suspension Mountain Bikes, ensures that everyone can join in on the fun. If you're looking for an extra boost, try our popular Full Suspension Electric Mountain... Read more

Whangarei Community Toy Library provides an affordable toy lending service to Whanau of Whangarei. The library makes it possible for every family to experience quality play though an up to date, extensive selection of toys, music, art and sports equipment. Situated in Bank street, with safe, off street parking especially for Toy Library visitors. Toy library is open Tuesday to Friday, 9 am to Noon and we welcome parents/caregivers to visit any time – the Library is staffed by a Librarian and... Read more

A 1000 acre working dairy on the Whangaruru harbour, 30 minutes south of Russell and 20 minutes from Rawhiti and the Cape Brett Walkway. If your family is into beaches, motorbikes and/or horses we are the perfect venue for a holiday. In term 1 and 4 we also host most of Whangarei's intermediate schools for school camps and in the Holidays we run farming,motorbike and horseriding camps. There is an extensive network of bush and farm trails for dirtbiking and horsetrekking and a Motorcross track. We... Read more

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. Read more

We are proud to be one of Northland's premier dive training facilities. Learning to dive with us means instruction and equipment of the highest standard. As well as learning to dive we also offer Snorkelling Courses and Bubble Maker Courses (for 8yrs +) where they will spend a couple of hours in our on-site pool with Scuba Diving gear on and take their first breaths underwater!!! If they love it then we offer a Seal Team which is a 5 week programme where the kids will be scuba diving in our pool... Read more

Bay of Islands Swimming Club provide the full range of swimming lessons from learn to swim to competitive squad swimming. Read more

Beautiful family orientated Holiday park situated on a tidal estuary safe for swimming and kayaking. Patrolled surf white sandy beach within a 5 minute walk away. Our camp sites are beside the water with views of the sea and surrounds. We are two minutes off State Highway 1 travelling North, half way between Auckland and Bay of Islands. We have 350 sites- both powered and non-powered, 5 small backpacker cabins, 3 Family cabins and a Kitchen Cabin. Plenty of room for the children to play with... Read more

The Miyagi Kan Karate Club was founded in New Zealand in February 1996. Currently the club operates out of 79 Walton Street Whangarei, and also has another club in Dargaville. What you gain from learning Karate is: Confidence & Strength, Loads of fun, Better Health and Fitness, Co-ordination & flexibility, Self-Defence & Discipline. We cater for all ages with classes available to anyone five days a week, in Whangarei. Check Club locations & training times tab above for details. The... Read more