Water Sport Activities for Kids

We are situated directly opposite a sandy estuary beach, which is a perfect for launching a kayak or dinghy or taking the children to explore the estuary at low tide. With the town centre just 450 metres along the road, you can abandon your car if you wish and enjoy the stroll to cafes and shops. Our small holiday park is ideal for families. We aim to provide a safe relaxing environment in which to enjoy yourself and our lovely little town. We have a variety of budget accommodation units ... Read more and large powered and non-powered sites for camping. A few of our sites are hedged for privacy, and shade is provided by beautiful mature specimen trees. The outdoor swimming pool is very popular in summer. The park also has a new covered BBQ area, with two push-button BBQs and plenty of tables so that you can prepare and enjoy your meal outdoors. We also have a communal kitchen, laundry (with new appliances), clean toilets, and new tiled showers, a communal indoor dining area, TV room, boat ...

Taupo Kayaking Adventures (TKA) specializes in guided scenic tours/trips on New Zealand’s largest fresh water lake, rivers, streams, walking/mountain biking tracks and trails in the Great Lake Taupo Region. Incorporating; • Kayaking • Mountain Bike • Walking • Walking and mountain Biking Combo’s • Overnight Experience • Kayak Fishing • Or a mixture of the above • Or kayak, paddle (sup) board and bike hire With unrivalled natural beauty, fascinating history, gourmet outdoor food ... Read more and passionate knowledgeable guides, we offer a unique experience to remember. Experience an adventure, discover our breath taking scenery, waterfalls, geothermal activity, natural hot pools, messaging waterfalls, crystal clear water, active volcano and even ,Maori Rock carvings that can only be reached by water, or some of the best trails in the country. You can choose one of our core tours, or let us help you design a trip tailored around your interests, and how you want to experience our ...

UP Surf Coaching based in Raglan is a Surf School that provides a higher standard of coaching with the smallest group sizes around. We specialise in helping keen beginners and intermediate level surfers progress faster. If you're a keen beginner or novice that really wants to get into surfing and progress quickly, our mix of correct technique advice, constant feedback, theory lessons, forecasting and video analysis will take you well beyond standing on a surfboard in the whitewater. We will ... Read more prepare you to get out the back, ride unbroken waves and actually feel confident. There is a lot to take in when you learn to surf, and the typical big group surf school just isn't set up to help you progress. Our approach is much more personal and customised to your needs and level. Many of our customers take our 3 and 5 day 'Become a Surfer' course which has been designed for: - athletic beginners who don't want to be held back by 2 step pop up techniques or lessons that are too simple - ...

Wairoa Yacht Club Promoting Yachting, Water Safety and Safe Boating in the Wairoa District. Usual Summer Season - from 1pm Sunday's October - April Learn to Sail Classes run by Qualified Instructors Club Optimists Available Adult Learn to Sail Race Coaching Usual Sailing Waters - Lower Wairoa River suitable for DInghy's and Center-Board Trailer Yachts to 7m WYC Annual River Regatta 1st Weekend in December. Friendly Atmosphere, Camping on Club Grounds Welcomed Juniorsail Camp - January 3 ... Read more days NCEA L2

Raglan Paddleboarding is providing one of the World’s fastest growing recreational water sports "Stand Up Paddleboarding" which is a blend of paddling and surfing and is easy to learn at any age, especially on the flat waters in Raglan's Harbour. Paddleboarding shares a common heritage to surfing and kayaking and requires far less physical and technical ability, but offers the same amount of enjoyment. Stand Up Paddleboarding is a fantastic all over body workout, building your core and upper ... Read more body muscle strength as well as improving your balance. So come join Raglan Paddleboarding School on the water and take a lesson, a tour, join in the Yoga class on boards on the water or simply hire a stand up paddleboard and let the guys at Raglan's first approved Paddleboarding School show you the amazing sights of Raglan. Even check out the local pancake rocks or why not try the surf and let this great sport allow you to take a better view of the water above and below like no other water ...

At ACE learn to swim we offer learn to swim classes for Babies from 3 months of age, Pre schoolers and School Age children. We offer the smallest classes in town and operate from a Private Indoor Heated Pool in central Hamilton. Our team are all qualified, professional and friendly. We love getting to know all of our ACE families and seeing your children thrive and grow while attending our swim school.

Our unique trip takes around about 5.5hrs and is a combination of a sightseeing trip by bus or van (a 45 min drive into Skippers Canyon, one of the most scenic roads in NZ), and raft on the upper Shotover River. The on-river trip is pretty gentle, we are only rafting on grade 1 & 2 rapids. This means that any water that sloshes into the raft, does so without violence or force. In fact, water confidence is not necessary. We do stop along the way on the river and adults and kids who want to, can ... Read more try the various rock jumps into the river, and swim in the river. The trip definitely falls into the “soft adventure” category, it is NOT your average SCARY raft trip that you would experience on higher graded sections of the river. We are however the only rafting operator in Queenstown who takes children under 13 years on the Shotover, we take kids as young as 3 years as water confidence is not necessary. The cost per adult is $179 and $120 per child.

Premium Family accommodation offering fully equipped kitchen and laundry and some apartments sleeping up to 6. Resort facilities include free for guest use, kids scooters, Beach cruiser bikes, spades for use at the infamous Hot Water Beach, heated swimming pool with kids pool, Childrens playground, tennis courts and the beach and trendy cafes, just a 5 minute stroll. Priced from $145NZD. Subject to season and availability. Ask for our 'Minimum 3 night stay' special rates.

Providing privileged access to the coastal wonders of the Abel Tasman National Park, Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures offer you the only scheduled Full Day Sailing tour of this beautiful region, sailing from Kaiteriteri. You have a few options for how to explore with Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures though by combining your sailing with sea kayaking, water taxis and nature walks. Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures have recently introduced the new Southern Islands 3-hour sailing trip too, perfect for ... Read more people who wish to experience the best of the region but are short on time. Plus, new landing regulations for the National Park means Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures are the only daily operators that can give you up close access to the natural wonders of the region’s islands and beaches. Dig your toes into the golden sand of isolated, predatory free islands, enjoy the birdsong and the antics of NZ fur seals.

We have 7 bodies of water which includes a wave pool, lane pool, two spa pools, hydrotherapy pool, tots pool and our new purpose-built Learn to Swim Pool. We also have a brand-new, state of the art Fitness Centre that has all the latest gear and equipment, as well as, the awesome Les Mills Group Fitness Programme. Our facilities don't stop there though. We also have the fantastic Poolside Cafe and LIFE Shop that will make your experience at the Richmond Aquatic Centre that much better.

Welcome to Swimming Bay of Plenty. Whether you’re a member of many years, or simply a visitor interested in taking up a new and exciting sport in your area – we are sure you will find what you are looking for. Swimming can offer many things to many people, recreation, sport, enjoyment – but one thing is often overlooked, the need for swimming to be seen as a life skill. In this day and age it is amazing that less than 25 per cent of our 12-year-olds can swim 200 metres. Worse still is the ... Read more fact that every year more than 100 people drown in New Zealand, an island country where water sports are taken for granted. These are staggering statistics – but ones you can help change. By enrolling yourself or your children in one of Swimming Bay of Plenty’s many clubs, you will get the hands-on experience and coaching you need to make you more confident in the water

O'Neill Surf Academy objective is to teach and develop surfing skills for Primary, Intermediate, Secondary & International Schools, surfing is a great discipline that feeds the mind, body, & soul. We will educate students on both beach safety & environmental awareness. This is achieved by a series of land and water based activities with an emphasis on participation and fun. The lessons and activities encourage good teamwork and group cohesion to provide a positive, supportive learning environment. Objective - ... Read more Increase ‘beach safety’ awareness through experiencing the enjoyment of learning to surf. - To give children and young adults the confidence to be active and have fun in the ocean. - To introduce a sport that is inexpensive to start but has huge personal rewards and satisfaction. - To educate & encourage students that surfing is for everyone regardless of size, skill and ability. Why O'Neill Surf Academy....We are an accredited Surfing NZ surf school holding ...

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 Relax on our large deck and enjoy a drink while taking in the unobstructed view. Our function rooms cater for 20 to 300 guests with large meet and mingle spaces and plenty of complimentary parking. Our competitively priced and fully air-conditioned venue provides a spellbinding situation for any event.

Come and Learn to Sail at Bucklands Beach Yacht Club which is based in Half Moon Bay, Auckland and sail around the Tamaki River area. Bucklands Beach Yacht Club is one of Auckland's few Sailing clubs that cover everything from Junior Learn to Sail (age 8-14) in our Optimists & Sunbursts to Adult Learn to Sail in our Keel Boats; and also focuses on the School Team Sailing Program. We also have a Centreboard division where the children train in Optimists for the Green Fleet. We have a variety of ... Read more Sailing programs which will suit you either on week nights, weekends or through the school holidays. If your children are mad on water sports Sailing is one of the best sports for them to come and join in and have fun. Please take a look at our website or contact us directly for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

North Harbour Water Polo Club is one of the largest clubs in New Zealand and their home pools are based at the NZ High Performance Centre - AUT Millennium and National Aquatic Centre in Mairangi Bay, Auckland. As well as NZ representatives the club are very keen on increasing participation amongst the younger generation ensuring children of all ages get opportunities to become involved in an aquatic sport. Our club have players aged from 8 years through to Social Water Polo for adults. Our age groups ... Read more include U12, U14, U16, U18, U20 and Senior age groups. We are conscious that many players want to play for a club only so we offer overseas events every year to Hawaii, Australia or Europe. Our club is very committed to ensuring players have an opportunity to play a team sport in a positive environment. Our club have a full time coach along with many volunteer coaches and management who play a massive part in our club. In the past years the club have held more National Titles than any other ...

Surf School and Surf Beach Shop located on the fabulous Tutukaka Coast. Surf lessons, surf board hire and associated retail for everything to have fun in the surf, on the beach and at the bach!

Inexpensive, quiet, comfortable, self catering accommodation very close to the Tongariro River in Turangi. Sportsmans Lodge has nine rooms with own ensuites and a lovely private self contained cottage set in an amazing garden. The lodge has a large kitchen and lounge with TV, pool table and open fire. This classic Kiwi Style Turangi accommodation is suitable for fishermen, walkers, travellers, skiers and groups. Sportsmans Lodge is the hidden accommodation gem of the Lake Taupo district and has ... Read more a unique, tranquil character of its own. Pop in and check us out sometime. You won't be disappointed.

GET SET TO GET WET... and visit H²O Xtream today for a fun filled, action packed, aquatic day out. Grab an Xtream slides pass for unlimited rides on 3 exciting Hydroslides. Got a need for speed? Launch yourself down the 8 metre vertical drop of the Xtream Speed slide...take on the twists and turns of the MasterBlaster or face the ultimate challenge of our premier hydroslide 'Darkness Falls'. It's a massive 66 metres of pitch black darkness with heart pumping sharp turns and steep drops - are you ... Read more brave enough? Check out the massive pool inflatables - we've got more than any other facility in New Zealand and we often design our own world first creations like X-Assault! With up to 3 gigantic floating structures in the pool at one time, there's plenty to keep the kids entertained during TeenTime. Plus chill out in the beach area, surf the wave pool or race round the swirling 'Rapid River' or if you're over 16 years old have some rest and relaxtion in the spa, sauna and steam room - all ...

Inviting all 5 to 14 year olds to join Bethells Beach Junior Surf to build confidence in the water and learn essential surf safety skills. Bethells Beach Junior Surf is focused on learning in a fun and interactive way with a family orientation. Our programme encompasses: - Water safety and skills development - Beach and board training and races - The excitement of Surf competition, carnivals and camps - First aid training - Swim fitness each Monday at Kelston Girls High School pool - Surf Lifesaving ... Read more Certificate at 12 years - A qualified Surf Life Saver at 14 years. Our season fees are only $50 per person or $100 for a family. To find out all you need to know about this great opportunity, please go to our website or contact by e-mail or mobile.

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Maraetai Sailing Club offers learn to sail programmes for juniors from the age of 9years old and above on Sundays. Adult learn to sail is also available. Tuesday nights and Sunday afternoons are the learn to race with adults and children welcome to participate. Learn to windsurf and paddleboard is also available and we have gear available to hire.

Do you love thrills, spills, stunning views and Whitewater? There is nothing more exciting than a Whitewater river boarding trip on the spectacular Kawarau River. Come riverboarding with us and you will be truly amazed with the scenery, your adrenaline will be pumping and you will be left with the feeling you have just conquered one magnificent wild river. Surf standing waves, spin on whirl pools, play on eddy lines, whilst tailored by the worlds best, most qualified river guides. Suitable ... Read more for adventurous children aged 8 and above. All children under 12 years of age will have their own personal guide at no extra cost. At least one parent or legal guardian needs to accompany their children on the trip. The Original adventure activity in Queenstown operating since 1989. Interesting Facts: • We are the first commercial Riverboarding operation in the world, operating since 1989 with a 100% safety. • In 2012 “The Great Adventures of the World” book by Lonely Planet named ...

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 dive, dive trips, and dive courses from entry to professional levels. We can take you diving in New Zealand´s first marine reserve! Our priorities are practicing water ... Read more safety and teaching the benefits of marine conservation.

Daily Surf Lessons - 2hrs * All ages *Groups or Privates * Cert. Level 1 and 2 instructors * Quality Equipment Incl. Soft top surf boards and Ripcurl full length wetsuits. We are there to help you get that smile on your face :) Have fun with us for you first timer lesson or follow on with improvement classes to give you that professional head start. We are highly qualified with Surfing New Zeaand and 10 yrs surf coaching experience. Or Kayak and Stand up paddle Rentals with self guided ... Read more adventure. You can have a amazing adventure here in Whangamata with friends or family. *Just pick up the equipment of your choice and walk to the beach with safe guidance explained by a local. *Enjoy secluded Islands with just a 15 min paddle you are in a unknown Paradise. *Fishing off the kayaks is also super fun, get rods on site at a small extra cost or go free diving and get a feast of paua. snorkel set available. You can also Stay with us look into the site for more details ...

Papakura swimming is a competitive club with levels to suit all swimmers 8 years and older. We have a multi-sport level that allows you to do other sports. The head coach Shaun Foley is bronze medalist in 200 Im in 1999 world wheelchair games. Shaun loves swimming and helping all swimmers reach their goals. We are based out of Massey park pool and Rosehill college in papakura.

Piha Surf School will teach to surf better, faster, safer. Lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. Gift vouchers available.

Learn to swim at a Quality Swim School in central Tauranga. Lessons for all people, children aged from toddlers to teens, adults learn to swim or hydrotherapy classes, sessions for people living with a disability. Operating for over 25 years, our thermal heated outdoor pool runs all year around in school terms with some holiday programs also available. All instructors are aligned to Swimming NZ qualifications and a family friendly personal approach, contact us for more information for bookings.

Learn to sail : A complete practical learn to sail course for Adults. Aboard 50 foot Endless Summer a perfect yacht to learn aboard. Open in the Summer from November until March each season. Sailing is fun when you have to confidence to understand the terms and how to sail a yacht in Auckland. The Waitemata Harbour is the perfect place to learn and sail a yacht.

The Big Five Motel is situated in a quiet location off the main street of Palmerston North yet still within walking distance of most civic amenities. If you are looking for great accommodation at affordable rates with friendly service, our motel is perfect for you.

We are officially two springboard diving clubs (North Harbour and Waitakere) under the one umbrella of Auckland Diving Community Trust based at both Glenfield pool on the North Shore and West Wave Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Henderson. We cater for ages 5 to adult, offering all levels of coaching from Fun Dive classes through to Competitive training and Masters classes for adults. Diving is a sport that offers agility, strength, co-ordination and above all fun! Come and try us out. We think you ... Read more will love it!

The Christchurch Yacht Club is a sailing club with an active fleet of junior boats (Optimist, Firebug, P Class, and Starlings), and senior boats including Laser, and Zephyrs, as well as keel boat owners. The Club also maintains some moorings, and has a haul out facility.

Come and Learn to Sail at Cambridge Yacht Club which is based in the Mighty River Domain, Lake Karapiro and sail on Lake Karapiro. Cambridge Yacht Club offers everything from Junior Learn to Sail (age 8-14) in our Optimists to Adult/Youth Learn to Sail in our 4.2m two person yachts, with a High School Team Sailing Program. We also have a Centreboard division where the children train in Optimists for the Green Fleet. We have a variety of Sailing programs which will suit you either on week nights, ... Read more weekends. If your children are mad on water sports Sailing is one of the best sports for them to come and join in and have fun. Please contact us directly for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

Aquazone Swim School in Wellington provides quality swimming lessons all year round, 7 days a week in heated indoor swimming pools located in Miramar, Newtown, Kilbirnie & Freyberg. We offer lessons for all abilities and ages from Babies (9 months) , pre-schoolers (3 - 5 yrs) , to school age (5 - 13 yrs) swimmers. Our squads focus on stroke technique for all competitive strokes, and also offer endurance training for surf, waterpolo and triathlon.

We are an active Sailing club offering a range of sailing programs in Dinghy's, Keelers and Multi-hulls.

Kitesports & Stand Up Paddleboard Specialists NZ's #1 Grass Roots Kitesports Centre. The ONLY Registered Kitesports Centre in the Lower Nth Island The ONLY Registered Kite Landboard/Kite Buggy Centre in the Nth Island NZ's ONLY Qualified Kite Landboard Instructor Catering for individuals, Groups, Workplace Experiences & School & After School Programmes. Check out our 'JUNIOR WIND WARRIOR' Programme, teaching kids alternative sports , teamwork & confidence in a range of activities including : Stand ... Read more Up Paddle Boarding : Kite Landboarding : Kite Buggying : Downhill Mountainboarding : Power kiting : Slackline & Balance Boarding All modules are safe, fun, and taught only by qualified instructors. Contact us today for more info

Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre is located on the beautiful Hibiscus Coast and is an all-purpose facility with group fitness and aqua fitness classes, stadiums - recreation leagues, birthday parties and for hire, newly renovated fitness gym, 25m indoor pool for lane swimming and learn to swim lessons, 8m learn to swim (for under 8's) pool, spa and sauna. Free swimming for 16yrs and under. Kauri Kids Early Childhood Education Centre to open early February 2017.