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

The Quarry Arts Centre is a community facility dedicated to the pursuit, development and display of creative practice. The Centre provides a venue for artists to create, exhibit, discuss and advance their art. It is also a venue for art lovers to observe and share the creative experience in a tranquil, park-like setting just out of central Whangarei. 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

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

Parasailing in Paihia is the ultimate way to see the spectacular island paradise of the Bay of Islands. Jump on board our specialised parasail boat for the high-flying experience of a lifetime. Take a solo, tandem or triple parasail flight, and soar high above the tranquil blue waters of Paihia, Russell and the Bay of Islands. All 1200 feet. Enjoy the incredible 360-degree aerial views, and keep an eye out for playful dolphins leaping below you. Read more

Students develop talent and communication skills in vibrant classes with our trained teachers choose a class to suit your child so they can shine. Drama classes for students 7 -11 years Musical Theatre for 9 -14-year-olds Speech and Drama 9 -14 years Exams and Grade work for Speech New Zealand Exams For detailed class description, prices and timetable please visit our website 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

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

* Warm indoor heated pool * Small class ratios * AUSTSWIM Qualified Instructors * All ages and abilities * Adult fitness classes * Private pool hire and much more * Classes run Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Contact us for more information or to enroll now. 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

BJ's Childcare Centre is in Kensington, Whangarei and is licensed for children from the ages of 2 to 6 year old's. Our Service offer: Hours of operation are from 8am to 5PM Monday to Friday WINZ Childcare Subsidies 20 Hours ECE for 3 and 4 year olds. For all enquiries phone us on our FREE calling number or text Betje to find out what our special rates are. BJ’s Childcare Centre is a small family orientated early childhood centre. Located at 15 Moody Ave, in Kensington, Whangarei and licensed... Read more

We are located in Whangarei. A family business for 35 years. We build Cabins, Garden Sheds and Kids Playhouses in KITSET so you are able to get our buildings into almost all sites. Our standard building materials are Treated Pine R/S Weatherboard, Plain Corrugated Iron Roof. Buildings are UNPAINTED.Each building comes as a complete kitset, (Approx 7-9 pieces)all you have to do is assemble it. We supply a plan, screws and a driver bit. You will need a drill. We have a large design base , and we will... Read more

Catch the breeze and set sail for the day from Russell on board the unique tall ship "R. Tucker Thompson", built in the tradition of 100 year old schooners by local Northlanders. She has sailed the world but today will explore the somewhat calmer seas of the Bay of Islands with you on board. The design of the "R. Tucker Thompson" is based on the Halibut schooners of the North West American coast, which were considered fast and sea kindly and easily manned. She has a lofty rig of varnished oregon... Read more

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

The Waitangi Treaty Grounds is the place where Māori chiefs first signed their accord with the British Crown – the Treaty of Waitangi – Te Tiriti of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document. The Treaty Grounds feature the historic Treaty House, the magnificently carved meeting house and the world’s largest ceremonial war canoe. Enjoy strolling through one of New Zealand’s great beauty spots with its panoramic views of the Bay of Islands. Tours & Experiences Grounds Admission Valid for... Read more

The Playball program follows a holistic approach and offers learning opportunities and experiences relating to the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of the child. See less Playball arrived in Northland after coach Dean discovered this fantastic programme whilst teaching in Auckland. Playball Northland currently have midweek, Saturday and afterschool classes running in Whangarei, Ruakaka, One Tree Point and Kerikeri for children aged 2-9 years of age. Coach Dean and his team... 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

"I've never met a kid that didn't love Space (and dinosaurs)!" All it takes to explore the Universe is to start looking up. At our Planetarium we can look up even during a thunder storm and see the Stars and Constellations in their full glory. It is a realistic projection of the night sky in a fully indoor dome ceiling. Each Saturday evening we run public tours of the evening sky, focusing on the current constellations and objects of interest. For those who want more detail our Space... Read more

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

Complete range of party and cake decorating supplies.. Read more

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

Welcome to Face Painting Northland. Our awesome, experienced team loves to paint the living, breathing, canvas that smiles back! We have talented artists available across the North. From Auckland to the Bay of Islands, Mangawhai to Whangarei. Dargaville to Warkworth. No event to big or small. Birthday parties, community events, store openings, promotions, productions STAGE & FILM MAKE UP, costume parties, sporting events, HEN PARTIES, BABY SHOWERS Read more