Kids Activities - Mangakakahi (3015)

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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 :)

18 holes of Mini Golf in a true NZ setting, surrounded by native bush and birds with bunnies roaming the course! Presenting with a distinct Kiwi ambience, boasting a magnificent backdrop of New Zealand native bush, the Mini Golf Rotorua experience features waterfalls, fish ponds, a 2000 year old Rata stump and abundant wildlife. American designed for competition, reflecting your skill, it remains achievable for children! 2000m+ of fairy lights makes for a whole new ball game come nightfall. Mini ... Read more Golf Rotorua is conveniently situated next to Skyline Skyrides on Fairy Springs road.

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 ...

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 ...

The Philosophy Of The Club Is Simple: To bring the exhiliration of mountain biking to as many people as possible and to continue to make Rotorua a must-ride destination for mountain bikers from around the country and the world.

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 ...

Welcome To Pure Dirt Tours Motorcycling off road is what we are all about. Whether you are looking to try dirt biking for the first time or are looking for a multiday adventure, we have a tour to suit you. We cater for ALL abilities and ages. No need to worry about a license, as all our tours are off road. All tours include a complete set of top of the line safety gear and modern dirt bike to suit your size and ability There are trails for beginners to experts. Because of our great range of ... Read more bikes and trails, we can offer you a complete off road experience, from a half hour family tour - to a three day all-inclusive tour with great meals and top accommodation. What ever you are into - kids rides, training, trail riding, Enduro, Motocross, Scramblers - we can offer you an amazing New Zealand riding experience. Merv and his expert guide team will find the trails to suit you. Beginner or pro, we guarantee that you will have a blast riding with us.

Rotorua Drama classes for students age Year 0-13+.Speech and Drama, Theatre in Action and Little Stars classes available. Speech New Zealand or Trinity Guildhall. Contact Jennifer now or check out the website.

In the heart of 350-acres of lush farmland, yet only 10 minutes from Rotorua city centre, you’ll find New Zealand’s Agrodome. For over 40 years, visitors from all over the globe have come to the Agrodome to see our world-famous Farm Show starring a cast of talented animals… and you! After the show you can visit the Farmyard Nursery, which is home to our cutest baby animals who are available for cuddles and photos all year round! Plus, if you really want to explore the Agrodome 350-acre ... Read more working farm then join our Farm Tour. During this guided tour, you'll get to hand-feed loads of friendly animals and sample delicious kiwifruit juice and honey from our land. Before you leave, don't forget to pop into the Woollen Mill and Shearing Museum. Here you’ll learn the remarkable story of NZ pioneers the Bowen brothers and discover the full process of wool from the Sheep’s back to yours. The Agrodome is one of New Zealand’s must-see attractions, open in any weather, 365 days ...

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.

Swim Rotorua are the only Swimming New Zealand and Swimming Bay of Plenty affiliated club in Rotorua. Swim Rotorua are always happy to welcome new members. Whether you want to improve your style, train for school competitions, water polo or triathlons or swim at the olympics we have a program to help you. Our first session is no charge so come along and see how we can help you

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!

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Conquer fears and discover new limits by launching into action at New Zealand’s ultimate adventure hub – Agroventures. Fun for all ages. Pick your adrenalin buzz from the dare defying Swoop, pulling your own ripcord to hurtle at 130kph through the air, to feeling G-force’s akin to Formula One Racing with the Agrojet on a purpose built water course with no slowing down for corners. Harness your inner superhero on the Southern Hemisphere’s only Freefall Xtreme - flying, twisting and turning ... Read more on a giant 220kph wind column or leap over the edge on the 43m high bungy. For those competitive spirits climb into the Shweeb - a suspended aerodynamic monorail pod - and pedal fast in the world’s most efficient human-powered machine, battling it out in a 600 metre race against mates. Can you take out the speed record to win $1000 cash? If you’re feeling terrified, you’ll soon have a smile ear-to-ear with our fun Kiwi staff who are experts putting nerves to ease. Choose from all five ...

Violin teaching for ages 7 and over, beginner to grade 5 level.

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

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, ...

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.

We offer playgroup sessions on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to 0 to 5 year olds as well as kindy sessions in nurturing environment from Monday through to Friday. Eastern Suburbs Pre-School has been in existence since 1963 and now offers quality Early Childhood Education with fully registered and qualified ECE teachers. We are a little non profit community centre and we believe it is our very community spirit which makes our centre thrive. We welcome all families from all backgrounds and cultural ... Read more diversities.

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 ...

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