Kids Activities in the Canterbury Region

Paradise Found! Just off the beautiful Inland Scenic Route 72 a mere 45 minutes from Christchurch, Oxford is a favourite destination for Cantabrians looking to enjoy the natural unspoiled surroundings and to sample the rural bliss that the locals get to enjoy every day. Easy drive onto Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, West Coast, Methven & Geraldine Nestled against Mount Thomas Forest Conservation Area alongside the cool clear Ashley River you will find the Ashley Gorge Holiday Park (a member of the ... Read more Kiwiparks group). A Holiday Park that allows children to run, play, ride their bikes & explore their surroundings. Also a Holiday Park that allows adults to relax, unwind & feel at peace. This 4 star Qualmark Holiday Park is surrounded by native bush and plants. Its beauty is organic & unspoiled. Whether young or young at heart you will find your perfect spot. Large grassy sites surrounded by lush native bush, cabins with bedding supplied which sleep five & group accommodation catering up to 52 ...

Air Safaris has operated alpine flightseeing throughout the world heritage national parks of Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland Tai Poutini since 1970. The iconic Air Safaris Grand Traverse scenic flight provides the opportunity to view New Zealand’s highest peaks and longest glaciers. You can catch the Grand Traverse flight from either of Air Safaris’ modern facilities located within the South Island of New Zealand at Lake Tekapo and Franz Josef. The flight of a lifetime, the "Grand Traverse" ... Read more is a spectacular scenic flightseeing experience allowing you to explore Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland National Parks. This magnificent flight encompasses over 200 kilometres of New Zealand's most spectacular alpine scenery and highest mountains. View glacial lakes, mighty alpine glaciers and lush coastal rain forests. Flying from Lake Tekapo & Glentanner Park as well as from Franz Josef on the West Coast. The Grand Traverse is approximately 50 minutes flying time. Allow one hour total duration. Children ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Spreydon and see why GKR Karate is Australia's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Spreydon, Canterbury, are taught by passionate instructors who are ... Read more committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills, and reach your maximum potential. Training with GKR Karate ...

Our tours are designed to give you insight into the culture and history of Maori people from a family perspective. Whether you’re in Kaikoura for a day or a week – on your own or with a group – we invite you to stand in the heart of the day with us. HALF DAY TOUR A real insight into Maori people & our way of life….. Join our family for a half day tour, combining stories of our ancestors, laughter and learning with weaving and a bushwalk to discover how we use plants. . . Awarded ... Read more NZ’s Best Cultural Experience 4 times – let us show you why! Intimate and personal with a maximum of 10 guests per departure.This tour is scheduled daily at 9:00am and/or 1.30pm year round and is ideal for individuals, couples, families and small groups of up to 10 guests. Tours for Groups of up to 50 guests Meaningful experiences giving insight into Maori history, culture & values…. We can cater for groups of 14 – 50 people and specialise in education and special interest ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Phillipstown and see why GKR Karate is Australia's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Phillipstown, Christchurch, are taught by passionate instructors ... Read more who are committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills, and reach your maximum potential. Training with GKR ...

Provision of free, quality Early Childhood Education for three - five year olds with fully registered teacher.s Kidsfirst Kindergartens Linwood Vision Statement Whanaungatanga is a cornerstone of Kidsfirst Kindergartens Linwood. An atmosphere of open communication and respect between kaiako, children, parents/whanau and visitors promotes this. We foster Ukaipotanga through a warm, welcoming, friendly accepting and supportive environment where children and parents/whanau know they have a place. There ... Read more is an emphasis on social competence with language being a key strategy. We place great importance on physically active play as a foundation for learning. Tamariki and kaiako are actively involved in rich learning experiences both in the kindergarten environment and wider community. Te Ao Maori inspires Kaiako and tamariki to weave Te Reo me Tikanga throughout the curriculum. The strong Tangata Whenua programme proudly appreciates and celebrates the diverse nature of the Linwood community ...

Bonjour, Face Painter/Balloon Artist Virginie is a French Face Painter and Balloon Artist with many years experience twisting balloons - modeling all sorts of creations for all events from birthday parties, to family gatherings, anniversaries, festivals, carnivals, promotional events, wedding and markets. Located in Darfield, but she able to travel to surrounding areas. Contact Virginie for more information Price on application.

Welcome to Fool of Fun Entertainment Home of Lou Lou the Clown, The Paper Girl, Lieutenant Lou clown police & New Zealand's Circus and Fitness Fanatic Sport Suzie. Fool of Fun Entertainment is run by Christchurch Entertainer Louise Kerr. I offer Circus and Comedy Entertainment for, Corporate Functions, Festivals, Community,Groups, Children's Parties, Schools, Parades, Fairs Fundraisers and more. From a Children's Party to a large festival I can provide entertainment to suit your individual ... Read more needs. My skills include, comedy, clowning, circus, juggling, unicycling, miniature bicycle, clown bicycle, diabolo, magic, and balloon twisting.

The Court Jesters are a company of Christchurch's funniest people dedicated to making quality comedy for good humans. We can offer adult and children entertainment for any type of gathering. We have a number of products we can offer and are more than happy to create bespoke products that will suit your event.

Let Design Me Colourful create a little magic and a lot of colour at your next party or event! Whether it be a full character face, cheek art, arm designs or glitter tattoos, face painting can provide something for everyone no matter the occasion. Wonderful Entertainment for all Ages! Children and Adults can both be transformed into their favourite characters or have a bit of fun with designs! With over 10 years Professional Makeup Artistry experience in Film, Television and Theatre, Kristin Holloway ... Read more is passionate about creating amazing designs and putting smiles on faces. "My favourite part of face painting is the first moment someone looks in the mirror and sees their painted face for the first time, the way their eyes light up and the beaming smiles - its why I love my Job!" Design Me Colourful uses only professional, high quality paints and glitters that are safe for faces. There is something for everyone….. Birthday Parties, Hens Parties, Baby Showers, Fancy Dress Parties, Corporate ...

Surrounded by forest and mountains yet only 2.5 kms from the centre of our Alpine Village, Smoke-free, the Forest Camp is a wonderful place to get away from it all! We have a range of cabins, self-catering kitchens, self-contained units and a lodge as well as unpowered tent/campervan sites. An ideal place for families, school camps, groups and our fully accessible units offer facilities for all. Winter time is delightful at the camp which sometimes gets snow. All our facilities are beautifully ... Read more heated including our ablutions which have under and above floor heating so no matter what the weather you will be toasty warm. At our doorstep are a myriad of walking, tramping and mountain bike trails where the camp meets the edge of the forest. Hanmer Springs has so much to see and do from relaxing in the thermal pools while the children are splashing in the pools or sliding down the water slides! Up for a bit of adventure try Thrillseekers and test your limits with a bungy jump, jetboat ...

New Zealand's Leading Indoor Climbing Centre where you have a choice of indoor climbing ... conventional in The Roxx or unconventional in Clip 'N Climb. The Roxx is the only dedicated climbing centre in Christchurch and is by far the biggest facility on the South Island. Clip 'N Climb is the most innovative indoor climbing concept to have emerged in the last decade. It is an arena full of individually themed climbing challenges equipped with automatic belay devices that make climbing safe and exciting. ... Read more New Zealand's Leading Indoor Climbing Centre where you have a choice of indoor climbing ... conventional in The Roxx or unconventional in Clip 'N Climb. The Roxx is the only dedicated climbing centre in Christchurch and is by far the biggest facility on the South Island. Clip 'N Climb is the most innovative indoor climbing concept to have emerged in the last decade. It is an arena full of individually themed climbing challenges equipped with automatic belay devices that make climbing safe and exciting.

YMCA Wainui Park is a piece of paradise on Banks Peninsula. Described as Canterbury’s best kept secret YMCA Wainui Park is your one-stop-shop for accommodation, conference, camping and outdoor programmes. Wainui Park is a favourite venue for a huge number of schools, community groups and corporate groups from all over the South Island. Offering numerous accommodation and catering options as well as adventurous outdoor activities including Giant Swing, Kayakaing, High Ropes and Coasteering ... Read more Wainui Park is the ideal destination for a school camp, family reunion, church retreat and so much more. The Wainui Heights building is a multipurpose lodge split into two halves – the East Wing and the West Wing. It sleeps up to 88 people in ensuite bedrooms, has two connecting conference rooms with log burners and stunning views across the valley. It makes for a great meeting and conference facility with a large dining room including fully equipped modern kitchens with self-service tea ...

Play, Enjoy, Succeed - Football for All!

Social indoor football – Futsal rules – graded by age & ability, played at the Lyttelton Rec Centre mid-week afternoons / evenings. Games for : Under 9s / Under 10s / Under 12s / Youth / Women

Taekwon-Do is the Korean art of self defence and the world’s most popular martial art. It was first developed by a Korean Army General, Gen. Choi Hong Hi, in the 1950s and 1960s. “Tae” means to jump or kick with the foot; “Kwon” means to punch with the hand or fist; and “Do” means art or way. Taekwon-Do is also an exciting sport with many spectacular events such as sparring, patterns, power breaking and the high flying special techniques competition. But it is also a martial ... Read more art suitable for all ages and abilities. Classes are run for everyone from beginning to advanced levels, including special classes for children. Taekwon-Do was designed for self defence, and there is a strong emphasis on the moral aspects of the art, such as discipline, humility and self control. These non-physical aspects are known as the “Do”. Members of International Taekwon-Do are taught aspects of “Do” as a part of the grading syllabus and are encouraged to live by the tenets of ...

Haere mai! Welcome to Redwood Playcentre! We are a parent co-operative, providing a rich learning environment for children, with an emphasis on the belief that children ultimately learn by doing, and exploring through play. We also believe that children reach their full potential, most successfully, when they are comfortable within their environment, and when their parents understand their development and take part in their learning process. We love to have new families join us at Redwood Playcentre. ... Read more Please call in during session times Monday to Friday from 9.00am-12.00 noon. You will be warmly welcomed. All families can visit free for three sessions before being invited to enrol. You will find something very special goes on within the gates of Redwood Playcentre. Parents and children playing, learning, growing and working alongside each other. We have a dedicated group of parents who work together to provide a fabulous learning environment for our children. We seek to create an environment ...

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 Swimming in New Zealand is so important as most of our holidays are around water, so lets make the most of it ... Read more and Learn to Swim and be safe

Mt Lyford Holiday Homes offers a unique location from where to start your holiday adventures. In winter we are close to Mt Lyford Skifield with skiing and snow boarding and tubing for a bit of fun. There is an ice skating rink in Mt Lyford village itself. Don't forget how 'cool' a winter walk in the snow is - take the sledges and you'll find a good hill for sure. The rest of the year brings its own opportunities from walking/hiking, exploring the native bush, canyoning, shingle screeing, horse riding, ... Read more tennis (2 courts), mountain biking, swimming in a natural tarn. Enough to entertain everyone that has a love for the outdoors. If the weather is not so favourable there is the warm log chalet to come back to and relax.

We offer a great range of circus classes for all ages and all levels!

Kaiapoi's first Montessori preschool and boutique nursery for children 0-6 years. Our teaching team believe in providing a high quality educational programme for children. Children learn in a small calm learning environment. Our teachers are qualified Montessori and or Early Childhood trained teachers. The Montessori programme focuses on promoting children's independence, social skills and care for the environment. Our preschool is located in a 100 year old lovingly restored villa, out outdoor area ... Read more has been kept as natural as possible with a few surprises. Open 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Spaces available in sessions or full day.

Learn to sew with an experienced tutor. Small classes and loads of fun. You sew projects of your choice. Quality machines and tools are provided for students to use. We providing students with a positive and fulfilling experience in learning to sew and enabling them to be able to make clothes that are practical, useful, fashionable and fit well. Learn the correct techniques to develop patterns to fit your body and then sew them with a professional finish. Teaching is tailored to how you learn. Pattern ... Read more Development classes available for teens and adults are run each term. Private lessons available if classes don't suit.

We have three serivces: Kindergarten, age from 2 to 6 open 8.30 to 3.00. Homebased service and an OSCAR before school, after school and holiday program.

Hey there! We're Spiderhands Productions Limited, a locally-owned and operated NZ company that specializes in music instrument lessons. We're happy to teach students of any age, musical background, or skill level. Our Music Tutor, Logan, operates from his Lesson Studio in Coleridge Street, Sydenham. We offer Lessons for the following instruments: - Guitar - Bass - Drums - Piano - Ukulele. We teach Monday-Friday after school and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. If you'd like a free first ... Read more trial lesson and/or more information about our services, please get in touch with us. Thanks - we hope to hear from you soon.

BB is an ACTION PACKED programme geared for young kiwi guys. BB is an adventure based programme for 6 to 18 year olds and a lifestyle training ground for growing up young boys into mature Kiwi men. 14th BB is supported by the Beckenham Methodist church and is part of a NZ wide network. BB offers a well-balanced fun filled programme for young guys. BB is a Christian based organisation that hopes to advance Christ’s Kingdom among boys. Why not join the thousands of men who have grown up through ... Read more Boys’ Brigade and Iconz and benefited from the comradeship and positive life building aspects of this programme. We operate in three sections. Anchor boys 6-7yrs, Team 8-10 yrs, Company 11-18yrs

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Kaiapoi and see why GKR Karate is Australia's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Kaiapoi, Canterbury, are taught by passionate instructors who are ... Read more committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills, and reach your maximum potential. Training with GKR Karate at ...