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

Lakes Performing Arts Centre has welcomed thousands of people of all ages and from all walks of life into the world of performing arts. Whether its dance, drama, music or vocal, the centre's talented team have inspired their students to have the confidence to perform at the best of their abilities, regardless if its in the comfort of their own homes, or on stage. The centre offers a comprehensive range of affordable classes for the whole whanau to enjoy from preschoolers to seniors. Lakes... Read more

Imagine a once thriving 1850s logging camp, abandoned when a natural disaster hit. The town being deserted until an enterprising young man, Jax, turned it into a mini putt golf course. You will be able to play through the mine tunnel, under the railway tracks, visit the blacksmiths shop and walk through the giant tree stump. The course is suitable for young and old and there are plenty of photo opportunities along the way! Lumberjax Mini Golf is the brainchild of a Father and Son team,... Read more

The Dance House is a unique dance school in Tauranga New Zealand, with a strong foundation in dance technique and performance. We enjoy working with each individual to bring out their best, and provide a supportive and uplifting environment for personal growth. At The Dance House Tauranga, we nurture creativity alongside technique, inspiring a lifelong appreciation for dance and the arts. We want our dancers to experience the artistry and joy of dance while developing correct technical ability,... Read more

A wild day out. Bring your family along to Rainbow Springs, to meet ours. Get up close and personal with the wonderful birds, bugs and beasts that call New Zealand home. The Under the Sun day pass offers an action-packed, fun-filled, and (whisper it) educational day out. Make sure you take a ride on the Big Splash, and don't forget to head to the crowd-pleasing free-flight Bird Show. We've also got 10+ daily animal encounters for you to enjoy. Kiwi. Kiwi are shy, ground dwelling creatures who... Read more

We are a family friendly holiday park. We have a covered heated pool for year round swimming, great play ground and plenty of space for running around. We offer a range of accommodation to suit every budget, from basic cabins with communal facilites to fully self contained 2 bedroom units. plus powered sites for all size caravans and camper vans. And we have life size dinosaurs!! There are 18 dinosaurs that are all adopted out where the money is fundraised for our blood cancer. There is so much... 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

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

River Rats Raft & Kayak have been offering quality adventures for over 35 years. There’s something for everyone, from full on grade 5 action featuring the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall through to a gentle grade 2 scenic raft trip suitable for participants as young as 5. Kayaking is available on the local lakes. Paddle to a secluded beach or enjoy a hot water swim only accessible by boat, an evening option in summer includes a BBQ dinner and visit to a hidden glow worm cave. Rafting Kaituna... Read more

Founded in 1999 the NZSA identifies & recruits young rugby, rugby league, women’s rugby & netball players from all over New Zealand. Each year NZSA delivers a unique combination of full time coaching, tertiary studies, training and mentoring in a disciplined environment that promotes Maori sporting flair. We also deliver a strength and conditioning program to improve our student’s physical attributes like strength, speed and power. 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

Traditional martial arts school focusing on Jujutsu (self-defence) and Kenjutsu (samurai-swordsmanship). Minimum age 14 years Maximum age - no limit Suitable for male and females Develops confidence, fitness, dexterity, social skills, assertiveness and provides understanding of an ancient foreign culture in a safe and friendly atmosphere Many study Jujutsu for its benefit as a superb method of self-defence Members of the new Zealand martial Arts Institute - a body set up to ensure and register... Read more

Passing on my love of dance to children and young at heart is my mission. My life has been surrounded by children, my own, my dance pupils, my grandchildren and now great grandchildren. I cannot imagine my life without the joy and inspiration they create. I have attended dozens of courses in New Zealand and overseas on dance, writing and movement. A few years ago I took a group of children to a World conference in Finland. Three of our beautiful kiwi costumes also went on the trip. The children... Read more

At Playtime Bouncy Castles we hire well presented unique Bouncy castles that comply to the WorkSafe NZ Regulations. We have been a Trusted Industry players for 5 years and are Tauranga Council Approved. As July 20th the ONLY OPERATOR in NZ with the Safe Operator Accreditation from SIOT.uk. So in short, very experienced with a Zero Harm and Zero incident Record. We are Event Specialists and open 7 days. No shortcuts, No dodgy gear and we offer simple great customer service. We have Bouncers only,... Read more

Situated in the beautiful Bay of Plenty on both harbour and ocean beaches. Spend your days just lazing on the magnificent beach, or enjoy the many water activities that Pilot Bay has to offer. A holiday at the Mount would not be complete without taking a leisurely walk around the mountain (the famous 'Mauao') or alternatively, take in the breathtaking views of the Bay from the summit. Great shopping & café dining within walking distance. Something for everyone. Visitor Information Centre on site. Read more

5 Star accommodation plus a heated swimming pool, tennis court. mini golf, sauna & small gym 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

Creative Ideas is a place where all ages and abilities are welcome. Classes are available for kids aged 7+ years old after school, adults and adults with a disability. Childrens art exhibitions are held twice a year and an art camp is held once a year to encourage students uniqueness and arty thinking outside of class time. Arty parties are available for children or for adults wanting to try something new with a group of friends, suggest a project to be completed at a 2 hour session or we can... Read more

Kaitiaki Adventures Aotearoa offers Amazing World Class Eco Tourism Experiences. White-water Rafting and Sledging on the Beautiful Kaituna River, Half Day Adventure Hike up Iconic Volcano of Mt Tarawera. Our professional and qualified guides are there to encourage, motivate and help you where necessary and also provide insight in to aspects of Maori Culture. No experience necessary on any of the Activities we offer. 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

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

Welcome to Kiwi Castles Full day, self-service rentals. Pickup in the morning, drop it off in the evening. Easy as! Need a Bouncy Castle to rent/hire in Tauranga for your next birthday party or kiddies get-together? We have 14 castles to choose from, suitable for ages up to 8 years. Our castles are simple to transport in a small vehicle, easy to set up, and take only minutes to inflate. Because of their size they can fit into most garages or larger lounge areas, should the weather turn nasty.... Read more

Diveworks Charters have the following boat tour and attractions in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand: - Dolphin and Seal Encounter - 4 hour trip - swim or watch - Children welcome. - Whale Island Guided Tours - 4+ hour trip - includes walk on Island Bird Sanctuary - Children welcome - Fishing - half day, full day, White Island for the novice or the keen angler. Children welcome on the half day trips. Over 35,000 people have been on Diveworks - our tour parties are small and with every... Read more

At Central Kids Rotorua East, our vision is to acknowledge the individuality of each child and to provide a flexible environment that enriches their overall learning and developmental growth through a play based foundation. We give children the time, space and choice of either individual or small group learning situations. The learning environment is full of exploration offering a wide variety of experiences to promote children’s learning and creating opportunities for dispositional learning. We... Read more

Creative Yarns is your local yarn shop, stocking gorgeous knitting and crochet patterns as well as the yummiest selection of yarns sourced from all over the world, both in our Rotorua shop and online, we are a knitters heaven that has to do with all things 'knit', with knitting and crochet classes, knit accessories, haberdashery and buttons, as well as a range of carded wool for spinning and felting. Spring has arrived and we have lots of exciting new yarns and patterns to tempt you, so now is... Read more