Kids Activities - Holdens Bay (3010)

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 ...

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 ...

Hi, AFace4u offers Face Painting, Body Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Frozen Parties, no event is to big or small. We cover Bay Of Plenty, Waikato and anywhere in New Zealand (Travel costs may apply) We use only the best quality makeup, a clean sponge and clean water on each and every client as we believe in offering the best to all our clients. If you have any questions we are happy to help in any way we can. Have a look at our reviews on Facebook. Thanks for looking, have a great day :)

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 the time to start your summer knitting projects. New summer yarns are arriving, so check back often to see the latest yarns & patterns. We aim to supply an unbeatable range of quality yarns from top suppliers such as Naturally, Filatura Di Crosa, Countrywide, Ashford, Adriafil, Tahki, Ozark, Prism, Sirdar, Sublime, King Cole and of course our very own Creative Yarns hand dyed yarns. We are now importing exclusive fancy yarns from Europe, these are from only $5.00 a ball, or $8.00 for metallics. Now ...

MIGS (Mid Island Gym Sports) are a local club based in your Rotorua community, we offer awesome birthday parties, fund filled activities such as recreation gymnastics and trampoline. Competitive trampoline, tumbling and gymnastics. MIGS offer pre school classes that are well known in the Rotorua community. We hold exciting holiday programmes all year round! We also offer Parkour and Trapeze classes. MIGS have a wonderful facility to share with you, come and check us out.

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.

CrossFit classes, Bootcamp & CrossFit Teens. Beginner & Athlete options in every class. 1st class for locals is Free - Rotorua Racecourse. Full itinerary on our website or at the top of our Facebook page.

Experience the thrill of flying high above untraversed native forest valleys in this three hour zipline adventure. Take in the whole picture of ecology from great heights with classic Kiwi guides who bring knowledge, humour, fun and a whole lot of ‘Kiwiana’ to the adventure, with safety of the utmost importance. The guides help visitors handfeed wild native birds, while sharing knowledge of the bird song, flora and fauna. With a portion of every ticket invested into conservation, everyone is ... Read more part of the forest restoration story. With three years of conservation and tonnes of pest removed from the Dansey Road Scenic Reserve, 180ha of this forest is now predator free and rowdy birdsong is returning, so keep an eye out for Robins, Kereru, Tomtit, Tui, Bellbirds, Whiteheads, Kaka and Fantails. The dream is to restore the eco-system to the one Captain James Cook discovered on arrival to New Zealand – full of loud bird chorus. On the way traverse a 1.2km network of ziplines, swingbridges, ...

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) ...

Rotorua Golf Club is a special place, like no other, with a unique thermal course set in the heart of New Zealand's premier visitor destination. The 18 hole Arikikapakapa course provides a magnificent golfing experience. We have a fully equipped golf shop with club, trundler, and cart hire. A welcoming cafe and club house awaits your visit.

Beginner Photography Tuition, one on one or couple. Minimum charge $45.00 per hour per person. Minimum of three hours. Any type of camera but specialising in Canon DSLRs. I will introduce you to the best Rotorua nature sights and we will go on a photographic journeys together, review the results and you will have a selection of beautiful images to add to your collection. Mosaic workshops including mosaic native birds, fish and insects. Group tuition or individual. All ages welcome. $135.00 ... Read more for three hours Acrylic and water colour painting lessons, all ages and levels welcome. I tailor make the class to your needs and wishes. $135.00 for three hours. Studio classroom in an organic mosaic garden filled with flowers butterflies and birds. Monday to Wednesdays Weekends by arrangement. $45.00 per hour per person. Limited spaces and places. Book and pay in advance to secure your space. Enquiries welcome. See my display of artwork and mosaics at Third Place Café Lake ...

Set on 1 acre of gardens just 5 minutes’ drive from Rotorua, Santa Maria Motel offers free Wi-Fi, a swimming pool and a hot tub. Each room features satellite TV with over 50 channels. Motel Santa Maria is 5 minutes’ drive from Te Puia Thermal Park and 10 minutes’ drive from Rotorua Airport. Okere Falls and Lake Rotorua are each a 15-minute drive away. All rooms have a well-equipped kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms also ... Read more feature laundry facilities. Guests can enjoy a relaxing stroll in the Redwoods opposite or have a meal in the barbecue area. The tour desk can organise local activities including rafting and day cruises.

We are a family friendly holiday park. We have a covered heated pool for year round swimming, great play ground and plenty of space of running around. We offer a range of accommodation to suit every budget, plus powered sites for all size caravans and camper vans. And we have life size dinosaurs!! So much to do in Rotorua. Come and visit us soon, we look forward to making your holiday awesome.

AMJAZZ Dance Studios is a family owned Dance School in Rotorua that offers classes in American Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, American Tap and Ballet. We offer classes for dancers aged 3 and up! Pam Shanks is the Director and a teacher at the studio. Pam's daughter Nikki Wilkinson is the Principal Teacher and Choreographer and her youngest daughter Tracy Notman is the Office Manager. AMJAZZ has a staff of 8 Teachers/Assistant Teachers that work part-time and all offer a wealth of experience from ... Read more their years of dancing. Dance Exams are compulsory for all students who attend AMJAZZ. There is a fee for all dance examinations which is in addition to the AMJAZZ term fees and is paid separately. Dance exams are usually sat in August and/or September. Exams for adult dancers is optional, however we do encourage our adult dancers to sit their exams. Exam Dancers require an AMJAZZ Uniform. It is required to be worn from the start of Term 2 until the completion of exams. During Terms 1 and ...

Pathways is a community-based kindergarten that provides excellent early childhood education in a loving and natural environment. Children from 2-7 years old are enrolled the kindergarten, while 0-2 year olds can attend the playgroup sessions with their parents/caregivers twice a week. All children learn 'life from life in a warm, homelike environment, incorporating the values and qualities of truth, beauty and goodness. Pathways Kindergarten is guided by Rudolf Steiner's philosophies and teachings ... Read more while also recognising and incorporating the national curriculum, Te Whariki. Please call/email our friendly staff to arrange a visit.

We are a mixed age early childhood education centre tucked away in a quiet street. We are open from 8-5:15 to suit working and non-working parents alike. We also offer a van service for those who don't have access to a vehicle. We pride ourselves on offering a child learning based curriculum, meaning we help the child learn through following their interests and encouraging their curiosity. We aim to have every child that starts school from our centre be a capable and confident learner. We ... Read more offer lots of activities for the children to choose from everyday and take groups of children on regular trips around Rotorua. We prepare all our children's meals onsite and encourage healthy eating by growing some of our own produce in our gardens and cooking healthy heart meals. Please come and check us out, visitors are free to drop in anytime, you are always welcome.

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 ...

WWE KNOW WE CAN MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN YOUR CHILD'S LIFE! With over 37 years experience internationally, the Helen O'Grady Drama Academy is the best provider of developmental drama. OUR CLASSES The aim of the Academy is to help young people, 5-13 years, develop: Enthusiasm Confidence Self Esteem Conversational ability Social Skills These aims are achieved through a highly developed, original, drama programme. Each lesson is carefully planned. LOWER PRIMARY - 5-8 YEARS The ... Read more Academy's mature and experienced teacher helps motivate and inspire the students to become articulate communicators through enthusiastic participation in a wide range of creative activities including speech, creative movement, improvisation, and a special year-end performance. UPPER PRIMARY - 9-13 YEARS Students participate in a wide range of creative activities including speech, dramatic movement, improvisation, snippets and scene starters. At the end of each year they utilise all the ...

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

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 instructors as being bone fide and properly qualified and safe.

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 have a current emphasis on social competence and encourage and empower children to learn by developing their interests and strengths through a reflective curriculum.

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