Water Sport Activities for Kids

Watch & Swim with wild dolphins in The crystal clear waters of the Bay of Plenty. Get closer to dolphins, Orca, whales and Seals on board our luxury 50ft power Cat ' Guardian'. Trips depart daily from Tauranga & Mt Maunganui. Our expert crew of Marine Biologists and Dive masters will ensure your trip with us is a great experience for your visit to our region.We supply all gear, wetsuits, snorkels, masks & fins etc, give a briefing to our swimmers, and also include all drinks, Continental breakfast ... Read more snacks in our prices which are the best around by far. See huge pods of Common Dolphins closer than you will see anywhere playing and just doing what comes natural, as you meet them eye to eye in the clear Pacific Ocean. We regularly see Orca, Whales (seasonal), Seals, seabirds, Fishes and Offshore nature reserve islands, it's an awesome day out with Dolphin Seafaris NZ.

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 ...

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. With an on-site heated training pool, classroom and full changing facilities, your comfort and convenience is assured. Our staff and instructors have an extensive knowledge of diving, the marine environment, and of course, diver safety. Dive HQ Whangarei is situated at the gateway to the beautiful Poor Knights Islands rated by Jacques Cousteau ... Read more as one of the world's top ten diving destinations and we are proud to offer you the opportunity to discover what we have made a part of our lives!

Professional paragliding and kitesurfing lessons by the NZ champions. WorkSafe certified. We offer lessons at all levels and import, sell and service equipment.

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.

The Roskill Swim Club offers its members highly competitive, affordable and easily accessible programmes that cater for all levels of swimmer from novice through to Olympian. Roskill Swim Club provides for both the competitive and non-competitive swimmer through junior, youth and high performance squads as well as programs for multi-sporters and water-polo athletes. Our home pool is Cameron Pools in Mount Roskill, with some of our squads also swimming out of Avondale Intermediate School.

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 ...

The New Zealand Ocean Swim Series consists of seven events, showcasing some of our most unique and stunning beaches and waterfronts. With the aim of promoting fitness and health through ocean swimming, the events offer a range achievable distances on the day – presenting opportunities for almost all ages and abilities to take part (exception of the Harbour Crossing which consists of the one 2.9km iconic swim across Auckland’s Harbour). Event distances on offer include: ‘I’m Going Long’ ... Read more distance between 2.6km - 3.5km - a great challenge for individuals who have trained or have swimming experience. Age Eligibility - 14yrs or older. 'Step it Up' 1000m distance - ideal for those swimmers who would like a challenge but perhaps aren’t quite ready to enter the ‘I’m Going Long’ swim. Age Eligibility - 12yrs or older. 'Give it a Go' 300m distance - a great introduction to ocean swimming and is suitable for most swimming abilities and ages from young to old! Typically a triangular ...

Regional Association with 8 Clubs Competetive Swimming from 8/u-senior Fulton Swim Team Howick Pakuranga Club Manurewa Club Mangere Club Pukekohe Club Papakura Club Papatoetoe Club Waiuku Club

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 - ...

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.

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.

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 ...

The Milford Cruising Club welcomes families interested in boating in general. We run an active junior sailing program throughout the summer months with winter seminars added with emphasis on water education. For adults and advanced junior sailors we offer the opportunity to sail on our larger boats located in the Milford Marina. The Milford Cruising Club organise an active sailing program weekdays after work for those that are a little short on time. We have recently purchased 5 RS Feva yachts for ... Read more those sailors that have advanced past the Optimist stage. These yachts offer exciting sailing with advance sails and systems similar to the boats currently used by our international sailors at the Olympics and world championship events

Ohakune’s top Ski and Board retail, rental & workshop! Outstanding personal service, all the best brands, qualified boot fitters & Boot Lab. We also retail, rent and repair everything from BMX to Downhill bikes. Most importantly though, we have a passion for what we do!

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.

Sport New Zealand was established as a Crown entity on 1 January 2003 under the Sport and Recreation New Zealand Act 2002. Sport NZ's purpose is to 'promote, encourage and support physical recreation and sport in New Zealand'. Sport NZ's objectives include 'creating a world-leading sports system at all levels - from grass roots to high performance - which will encourage more Kiwis to participate, and reap the benefits of a life-long involvement in sport'. Find out more about Sport NZ at our website. ... Read more Sport New Zealand was established as a Crown entity on 1 January 2003 under the Sport and Recreation New Zealand Act 2002. Sport NZ's purpose is to 'promote, encourage and support physical recreation and sport in New Zealand'. Sport NZ's objectives include 'creating a world-leading sports system at all levels - from grass roots to high performance - which will encourage more Kiwis to participate, and reap the benefits of a life-long involvement in sport'. Find out more about Sport NZ at our website.

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.

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!

Mount Wellington Swimming Club was established in 1970 following the opening of the Swimarama Pool Complex (Now Lagoon Leisure Complex) on 20 December 1969. The Club runs a coaching and training programme covering ‘Age Group’ and ‘Junior’ competitive swimmers and swimmers swimming for fitness, under the direction of Senior Coach Henry Chan and Development Coach Jim Floerchinger. Swimmers must be able to swim competently to be eligible to join the club. MISSION STATEMENT Mount Wellington ... Read more Swimming Club will: o Be a club with a passion for the sport of swimming. o Recognise that our swimmers are the most important part of our swimming club, regardless of their ability. o Ensure our swimmers are all treated with respect, listened to with an understanding ear, encouraged to become the very best swimmers they can be and, more importantly, outstanding members of the community.

New Zealand's largest and most prestigious Yacht Club. RNZYS run the Lion Foundation Youth Training Programme - "The best youth training programme in the world" - Grant Dalton.

• 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.

Welcome to Kitesurf Nelson. The only Kiteboard Paddleboard shop in Nelson. We are the heart and soul of kitesurfing & Paddle boarding in the Nelson

SCUBA Diving equipment sales & servicing Repairs to all makes & models of dive equipment

We are the Orewa Beach paddle board specialists, stocking a huge range of paddle boards from all major brands. We offer rentals and demos so you can try before buying and as much FREE advice as you need to get you going. We are family run and have grown our business on repeat customers and recommendations made to others. We pride our work, and love our community. We also have a great range of surfboards / Longboards / Softboards and Kayaks available, and of course stock roof racks so you can get ... Read more your new toys home. When not in the shop, you can often find us teaching on the local beaches, sharing our knowledge with other and getting out there having fun. So if your coming our way, for sure pop in and come and have some fun at the Supshed, our customer service is second to none and so is our in house coffee :-)

We offer thrilling half day whitewater rafting trips on the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers in Queenstown. Make your day a real adventure and combine rafting with a jetboat, helicopter or bungy jump with Queenstown Rafting Combos. Or for the ultimate rafting adventure try our Landsborough 3 Day Wilderness Experience- rafting, bushwalking, gourmet food & luxury camping at its best!

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 ...

Aotearoa Surf School offers safe, fun Surfing and SUP paddleboarding lessons, tours and group events.. Lessons for all ages and skill levels, just over 60 minutes north of Auckland @ Mangawhai, Te Arai and Forestry Some of our popular programs are Outdoor Adventure Club - School Holidays Term 3 and 1 - 9am - 3pm Surfing, Paddleboarding, Coastal Walks and More Summer Holiday Surf Camps - Mon - Fri 1.5 hours every day - getting kids surfing over 5 days Birthday Parties, Groups, Schools ... Read more and More Aotearoa Surf School is a Water Safety New Zealand and Surfing New Zealand-approved surf school, with a complete focus on making learning to surf safe and enjoyable. We’re also a Surfing New Zealand-approved SUP School. We have all certification, RAMS and required licences, documents and procedures to operate safe, easy and fu, surfing and paddleboarding lessons and tours We are open all year round, offering group and private surfing and SUP board lessons, after school surfing ...

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.

Learn to Sail Classes for junior and Adults in Wellington NZ.

Wharenui Swim club has been here for over 70 years and we teach water confidence and swimming lessons to all ages. We are one of the top Coaching Clubs in New Zealand and have an excellent record of achievement within our club members Our Learn to Swim programme runs after school each day and mornings in the weekends Squads train up to 10 times per week under our Coach martin Harris

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.

We offer a range of white water rafting trips to suit all groups from, school, business, corporate and private rafters. Contact us to see what we can arrange for you

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.

Allan's Swim And Life Saving School is a private swim school. We teach a wide range of swimming skills.

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 ...