Kids Activities in the Bay of Plenty Region

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 in Fastpitch and 10 players in slowpitch. The goal of softball is to score more runs than your opposition by batting (i.e. hitting) a ball and running around bases that are placed out in a diamond shape. You must touch each base in succession, from 1st - 2nd - 3rd and back to Home where you started batting from. Compared to baseball, softball is played on a smaller diamond, The pitches are thrown underhand instead of overhand and runners cannot leave the bases until the pitch has been thrown. ...

Quiet, tranquil lakefront accommodation and conference venue on the shores of Lake Rotorua. Enjoy spectacular views of the lake and Mokoia Island and romantic evening sunsets. We have 16 quality ground floor units ideally suited for families. Choose from standard studios with kitchenette and fully self contained two bedroom family units or lakefront suites at the water's edge. All units have lake views, free unlimited ultra fast WiFi, 5 Sky TV channels and are serviced daily. The complex features ... Read more private indoor spa pool, an outside spa pool, heated outdoor pool, large BBQ area, children's play area and private jetty with a nearby boat ramp. Coin operated guest laundry available. Plenty of off street parking for boats. Mountain bike wash down area and storage available. Breakfasts available - continental or cooked. Functions venue on site for small weddings or family functions, seats 16-36, equipment & catering provided. We are located within easy driving distance of Rotorua ...

Club Vision • Success in all competitions at the highest level available • To play in overseas competitions • To win games…preferably with style • To recruit and develop young players to play for Tauranga City Football Club • To provide an academy that helps and develops young players both on and off the field of play • To provide the best opportunity for young players to play in New Zealand and overseas professionally Club Values • Endeavour – Determination • Highest ... Read more Standards – Pursuit of Excellence – Attention to Detail • Innovative – Creative – Inclusive • Integrity – Trust – Respect • Team Work – Discipline – Competitive • Winning Games Mission Statement • Tauranga City FC is a football club dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and entertainment; we strive to be champions at the highest level and to play overseas. • To recruit and develop young players to play for Tauranga City and to allow their ability to take ...

With a decade as a professional makeup artist, Lillybeth now brings her love of colour and fun to face painting! Book her or one of her team for face painting to add fun to any event! Face painting can be tailored to any occasion or theme. Perfect for injecting colour and creativity into birthday parties, business celebration or corporate staff & family parties, face painting excites both children and adults. Entertain your guests and watch their imaginations spark as they grow into their characters ... Read more as princesses or pirates, animals or superheroes, fairies or clowns. Or make your halloween or dress-up party truly memorable with your adult guests painted (with a combination of face paint and/or traditional makeup) on location before or as part of your event. The face paints we use are professional-grade face paints, safe for children and won’t crack or peel off. Paint is easily removed with water and soap/cleanser.

Waimarino is a tranquil paradise situated on the banks of the Wairoa River just 10 minutes from Tauranga city. Our adventure park is focused around the sport of kayaking. Waimarino has been Tauranga’s premier kayaking & recreational destination since 1975. We offer a number of unique & enjoyable glow worm kayak tours, a range of corporate team-building options, new conference & function facilities, and after school and holiday care for children. We can provide an exclusive riverside venue for ... Read more wedding receptions or a fantastic fun day in our park for your group. Waimarino Adventure Park is the perfect day out for the whole family. Bring your family, swimsuits, barbeque supplies or picnic and make a day of it. The Supreme Pass allows you access to all the activities in the park including… Water Trampoline Climbing Wall Italian Pedalos The BLOB NZ's only Kayak Slide Tarzan Swing Gladiator Pole Diving Boards Swimming Recreational ...

Before/After School and Holiday Programs Located in the CBD Open 6.30am - 6pm Mon - Fri Oscar subsidies available

About Rise Dance Company: We are a Tauranga based dance school teaching over 700 students weekly. Our belief is that everyone should dance regardless of age, ability or gender and that dancing should, first and foremost, be fun. We have classes for 2 year olds right through to adults with special classes for preschoolers, teens, boys & adults. We teach Hip Hop, Acro Dance, Jazz & Contemporary and have venues in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa and Rotorua as well as teaching in many schools. Exams?? ... Read more No way!!! Children have enough going on at school and are pressured at an increasingly young age to excel and compete. Rise Dance Company offers a positive environment where students can come and experience dance simply for the fun and enjoyment of it. For those wanting more of a challenge or are considering dance as a career we encourage you to audition for our competition and performance groups. We also offer intensive workshops throughout the year and a choreographic ...

Discover Rotorua's rich culture, volatile landscape and dramatic history in this world-class museum. Innovative exhibitions, fascinating cinema experiences and informative guided tours enable visitors to discover the amazing stories of this unique region. Watch the Rotorua Stories film to discover the scientific and mythological reasons for Rotorua's volatile landscape, or visit the poignant Maori Battalion Cinema to learn about the heroic soldiers in World War II. Meet famous leaders, legendary ... Read more heroes and beautiful treasures in our Te Arawa galleries. Plus five changing galleries showcase artworks and objects from our collection, as well as an exciting programme of touring exhibitions. Centrally located in the iconic Bath House building, Rotorua Museum can be explored from basement to rooftop, with fantastic views of the city and lake. The museum shop has a wide range of local arts, crafts and books, and the café sells great coffee and a tasty all day menu.

Urban Dance teaches children and young adults authentic Hip Hop dance We teach over 400 students through our studio and community classes, schools programmes and training workshops We teach for individual enjoyment through to national and international competition We have our own Urban Dance Company of 40 talented and driven individuals Hip Hop dance emphasises individual and group performance Leadership, organisation, teamwork and participation are essential to success Self worth, ... Read more friendships and communication skills are achieved Urban Dance promotes physical health and wellbeing alongside building fitness and strength For Urban Dance, success will always be about the opportunities taken rather than the results achieved Our dancers come from all over the Tauranga Moana region and beyond We embrace all backgrounds and ethnicities We are united by our love of Hip Hop dance We bring families and the community together We provide a positive and creative ...

Natural Harmonics is based in Tauranga, currently operating as a mobile service offering natural and nature inspired craft parties and creative workshops for children aged 5 and above. Passionate about creativity with an educational approach, Montessori trained and currently working with children ages 3 - 11. We aim to bring a unique experience to your child/children's birthday party. Please get in touch to discuss craft options or even let us create a bespoke party just for you.

Karate Papamoa - Shi sei kan NZ is THE premier Karate Club in the Bay of Plenty. Self-defence, self respect, discipline but most importantly FUN. Karate is most beneficial if it is fun and we do have a lot of it. We are a family orientated club and encourage you to bring your whole tribe to experience what we offer. Joseph McGregor; a Papamoa local, has been training for over 30 years. Joseph is still competing at regional and national level, as well as a member of the national team. Karate ... Read more Papamoa caters for all levels from beginner to elite international competitors, so whether just starting out or you have years of experience come down and join in. We would love to see you.

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.

Come and enjoy our beautiful hedge maze, 1.4 km to get lost in - should you dare! Once you have conquered the Maze, feel free to enjoy the free family fun activities around the complex which include giant board games, tug o war, frisbees, sack racing, the giant connect four game (my favourite). Plus plenty more to entertain you. Bring a picnic and relax. Check out McGregors garden, meet our bunnies and guinea pigs plus our four roosters! The object of this maze is to find your way to the centre. ... Read more Once in the maze you will find openings in the hedge which you may or may-not choose to go through. At some places along the path are permanent blocks, which means you will have to retrace your steps if you wish to progress further. Directly ahead as you enter the maze are a series of one-way doors, which can only be opened from inside. These are for a quick exit from the centre or from any path. Tag us #amazemerotorua to be featured on our Insta!

As the inventors of this iconic adventure experience, at OGO Rotorua, visitors are offered multiple OGO ride options where we add 40 litres of water; (cool in summer, warm in winter). Choose from the side by side H2OGO Straight Tracks which start from 250m up the hill and race one another downhill. From here, you Superman-dive into the OGO on your own, or have one, two or three friends in there together. H2OGO Sidewinder Track is the world’s longest at 350 metres, with 6 massive corners that ... Read more send you in a different directions as you zig zag your way down the hill in a wash of water in the mixed up craziness. Not into getting wet? Then try our brand new ride the DRYGO. With a double layered OGO and water placed in between, the DRYGO has been specially designed to simulate a water ride on our Straight Track. With the option to ride with one or two other people the DRYGO is perfect alternative for those who want to go for a ride but stay nice and dry. All visitors to OGO are rewarded ...

Let's get Fitter, Faster and Stronger! We are excited to help you get great results! Limited spaces available. Book in advance to avoid disappointment. Taekwondo and Tai Chi in Omokoroa are run by International qualified Certified Masters in Taekwondo and Tai Chi. Master Sonja Janssen, 5th Dan Black Belt with more than 30 years of teaching experience and Master Abraham Janssen (4th Dan Black Belt with more than 30 years of teaching experience) KORYO BOP is a member of the governing body, Taekwondo ... Read more New Zealand (TNZ), which is recognised by the Oceania Taekwondo Federation (OTU) and The World Taekwondo Federation (WT), the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) and Sport New Zealand. Where: Omokoroa Sports pavilion at Western Ave. Taekwondo Time table: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 6:00pm - 6:50pm for Family and kids, teenagers and adults. From 6:50pm-7:50pm, adults & seniors Term fees. Family discount also available. Please visit our website for more info. TAI-CHI ...

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 only come out under the cover of darkness. However, don't worry about missing them during your daytime visit to Rainbow Springs as entry to our nocturnal kiwi enclosure is included in your day pass! For an additional $10pp you can join our Kiwi Encounter Behind the Scenes Tour to see exactly how we're helping kiwi at the biggest kiwi hatchery in the world. What's even better is that proceeds from this tour go directly to our kiwi conservation program. Family pass $99 (2 adults + 3 children) ...

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 stability, flexibility and strength, in the pursuit of excellence. In an industry which is wrought with emotional and physical damage, The Dance House stands apart. We provide a supportive family environment with strong values. We want our dancers to grow as individuals, and find a genuine platform for creativity and expression. We are Tauranga's leading contemporary dance school, with classes available in contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, musical theatre and lyrical. Our ...

Helping people who love horses develop greater confidence, understanding and knowledge about horses, to teach new skills in horsemanship, riding and handling and also much of the aspects of the care of the horse. Whether you are an absolute beginner, or have been riding numerous times or if you are more advanced we will endevour to help you.

There are 26 classes per week includinge Mums and Babies class at 11am on Wednesdays . This class is suitable for babies just a few weeks old until they are too mobile to allow Mum to do any yoga

We believe in fostering a passion for the Performing Arts in all students. Our team of dedicated, qualified and passionate educators love to teach and strive to offer dancers of all ages the opportunity to grow their confidence and improve their ability to dance. Mission Statement To educate and inspire our students, developing them as dancers so that they may excel and reach their full potential. * We strive to EDUCATE dancers in great technique, choreography and performance * We INSPIRE ... Read more dancers by providing positive role models and assisting them in developing a strong belief in their own abilities * We encourage students by providing them with the tools to EXCEL, challenging them to always perform to the best of their abilities. Our Values At BoPPA we believe in... * Making a Difference in the lives of every dancer that steps through our studio doors. * Providing Enthusiastic dance educators and growing an Enthusiasm for dance in our dancers. * Developing Confidence ...

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 Alan and James Astrop of 3D Workshop in Auckland. Alan has an engineering and signwriting background, his son James coming from a graphic design and signwriting background. They have been making 3D componentry, including features for mini putt courses, for a number of years. In recent times they have been seeking a venue to set up there own idea for a mini golf course. Alan was introduced to the Motion Entertainment concept with a number of indoor entertainment activities under one roof. This convinced ...

Offering Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Modern dance lessons to children from the age of 3 upwards. Free trial lessons. Please refer to our website for more information.

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 Parker set to work landscaping a little over ten acres of land running down to the harbours edge.With his English background, botanical knowledge and the sites natural attributes of fresh water springs, ponds and wetlands he transformed this once bare land into a beautiful and special garden.Sealed paths meander through spectacular golden Swamp Cypress, water trickles its way to the sea through an elaborate series of ponds.  Most of the original plantings remain to this day and year round ...

ABC Hillcrest is a converted house situated in Hillcrest. We are close to the local schools and Polytechnic. We provide a home away from home environment and a fantastic outdoor area, which helps develop children’s physical and cognitive skills, also fantastic gardens made by the children and whanau from our centre. The teachers in our centre have been at ABC Hillcrest for 6 years and more, this has contributed to the great relationships we have built with parents/whanau and the wider community. We ... Read more value parent/whanau opinions, suggestions and contributions to our centre and encourage parent participation. BE SCHOOL READY PROGRAMME We have a fantastic Be School Ready programme which helps prepare your child for school. Our Qualified and dedicated teachers support children in creative and critical thought processes all day. Our teachers provide purposeful experiences that introduce children to early concepts of maths, science, art, reading and other curriculum areas ...

Waihi Beach TOP 10 holiday resort welcomes you and your family! Whether you're on holiday, visiting friends and relatives or attending events in and around Waihi Beach, Waihi Beach TOP 10 Holiday Resort provides the perfect spot just off SH2 between the Coromandel and Tauranga for families, couples, groups, international travellers and business people. The Resort is situated at the north end of Waihi Beach with direct access from the park to the beach. The accommodation options are huge, ranging ... Read more from picturesque camping sites, affordable kitchen cabins or fully self- contained motel units. Come and relax at our pool and spa or enjoy some safe swimming, surfing and fishing on the beach. Waihi Beach also provides, stunning views to Mayor Island, local walks to Orakawa Bay, fabulous cafes and boutique shop

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 (Grade 5) Awesome, with a 7 metre waterfall. Wairoa (Grade 5) Wild, Full on action. Runs selected Sundays from September to May Rangitaiki (Grade 3 - 4) Adventurous, Fun & Beautifully Scenic Rangitaiki (Grade 2) A scenic trip for families or the less adventurous. Kayaking Guided Hot Pools Tour: A guided Kayak trip to the spectacular Manupirua Springs Hot Pools. Evening Hot Pools Tour: All the highlights of the day trip plus a BBQ dinner and Glow Worms Ohau Channel ...

Please check out our Facebook page facebook dot com/youngatartdownunder/ or website for latest news, classes, images etc. This studio is a working Artist's studio and Art School - this is the studio I work from and where I teach classes in Mixed Media art to both adults and kids. There are weekly class options (during schoolterms); classes during the school holidays and special techniques and projects workshops

Dance and creative movement for all ages and abilities. Come along and see how dance can change your life for the better.