Kids Activities in the Hawkes Bay Region

Takaro Trails - Cycling Fun in Hawke’s Bay In the Maori language, Takaro means 'play'. So if you enjoy your playtime on two wheels, it’s time you paid a visit to Takaro Trails in Hawke’s Bay. With all 200kms of scenic, off road trail now completed Hawke’s Bay offers the country’s most extensive network of ‘easy’ grade trails which form an integral part of the N.Z. Cycle Trail. Meandering around and between the twin cities of Napier and Hasting the Hawke’s Bay Trails offer a range of scenery,... Read more

15 minutes from Napier or Hastings, the zoo is recognised as one of the leading attractions for both tourists and groups. Bring a picnic, feed the animals or book one of our 1hr Horse Treks. Feeding the animals is a great delight when visiting the zoo, it encourages the animals to come forward for petting and many of the goats, sheep, llamas & alpacas can be hand fed. Come see our great selection of birds including pheasants, ducks, geese and swans. There are ostriches, emus and deer, not... Read more

I teach children and adults the violin, cello and viola. People appreciate my encouraging and patient way of teaching. I work well with all abilities meeting each student where they are at. My experience includes achieving grade 8 on the violin, six years teaching and multiple teaching courses. I am Suzuki trained and also teach traditional. I am mainly based in Hastings but I also teach in Havelock North, Taradale and Napier. I have access to instruments you can hire. Learning an instrument... Read more

Rafting and School programs. Mohaka Rafting offers day and multi-day trips. The grade 2 trip is a 2-hour experience for young families (minimum age 5 years) or those wishing to sit back and float, and admire the scenery. Our full day grade 3 adventure (minimum age 12 years) is the most popular rafting trip. The "Fun Run" with: cliff jumps, gorges, and canyons, scenery, visit a gold mine and swim rapids during 4 to 5 hours on the water. No experience needed. On the grade 4/5 full day trip... Read more

bright leafy motel with 11 units (5 family & 6 studio). Licensed bar, BBQ area.Childrens playground & swimming pool. Read more

We provide advice and action for any kind of ecological restoration project, whether it be invasive animal or plant management and control, habitat creation or enhancement, community engagement and education, monitoring or outcomes or overall project management. We are your local conservation company! Read more

Discover all about honey and meet the bees that make it in our interactive, fun and informative honey bee centre. Visitors learn about the world of the honey bee, how they live, their role in the food chain and the wonderful products they produce. Observe our honeybees in the large glass observation hives. Learn about honey making, dress up as a beekeeper or a bee and see through the eyes of a bee. Whether visiting as an individual, a family, or as part of a group, there’s plenty to explore, lots... Read more

One of the most unique therapeutic & rejuvenating mineral waters in the world, set in 364 hectares of native rainforest. Read more

We teach traditional Irish dancing to children aged 7 and upwards. We dance for fun rather than for competition, and we dance at various events around the bay. Read more

Flat and easy walking Championship Golf Course with tree lined fairways. Par 72 6,125 metres. 5 mins drive from Napier CBD and 15 mins from Hastings. Fully qualified Golf Professional and well socked Pro Shop. Bar and café facilities. We also own and operate Awatoto Public Course which is a 9 hole public course facility and an 18 hole Footgolf course. Suitable for people of all ages - $10 green fees for adults and $6 for children. Excellent alternative to traditional golf with no previous experience... Read more

I have been teaching for 40 years having been a pupil of several well known teachers including Dame Sister Mary Leo. I have been an itinerant teacher in schools but now only have private students in my home. I have performed in operas and Music Theatre shows, having lead roles many times. I am very familiar with theatre. I was employed by the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) for seven years teaching singing in the Performance Drama and Vocal School. I specialise in Voice lessons for speech... Read more

Inline Hockey, to the uninitiated is like “ice-hockey on inline skates (rollerblades)”, it is fast, exciting and a great way to get involved in a team sport and stay healthy! Napier Sharks Inline hockey has been around since the early days of Inline hockey in New Zealand. Our club has boasted great success in the past having had teams compete at, and win national championships and individual players go on to represent at regional and national levels. Whilst times have been tough for us in... Read more

I specialise in contemporary voice and offer one to one lessons to students of all ages at my home studio. Lessons are tailored to suit individuals, whether they are preparing for an audition, studying for NCEA qualifications or just enjoy singing and want to improve their skills and confidence. I aim to make lessons fun and enjoyable. I have over 20 years of experience as a voice teacher, in my private studio and in numerous schools. I hold qualifications in performance voice from both Wellington... Read more

Welcome to Peak Fitness! We have a team of dedicated gym instructors, group fitness instructors, and personal trainers available to help you achieve your fitness goals. We pride ourselves on being “local people helping local people”. We have a fantastic location on Anderson Park, a short stroll from the village centre. Car parking isn’t a problem with a large carpark at the front door. With services including Les Mills classes, boxing classes, cross-fitness training classes, Peak Kids classes,... Read more

Helena's Pony Express - Mobile business that brings ponies from the stable door to yours. To develop, entertain, promote and give children young and old an opportunity to ride, interact and learn more about horses and ponies. What we do: Birthday's Kindergarten Visits Market Days Community Events Christmas Functions Corporate Events Fundraisers/Fairs/Galas Company/Family Days Looking for something a little bit unique, special? Something a bit different, memorable? Helena's Pony Express... Read more

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Traditional Training for Modern Times! Adults! Kids! Tens! Shotokan Karate is an intense physical art and an outstanding total mind-body exercise. It is a decisive method of self-defense, and a proven way to develop self-control & discipline for kids, and to manage stress for adults. It is an exciting competitive sport, and, for some – it becomes a philosophy of life. It is an art that allows participants of all ages and at varying levels of intensity – from the recreational practitioner – to... Read more

Hastings War Memorial Library offers a range of lending services and community programmes. Based in Hastings City it is easily accessible by car, bus or foot. Read more

We hire Bouncy Castles & Slides. We also have Bubble machines, Candy Floss & Popcorn machines. For also cater for Adult events with Photo Booth, Juke box & Karaoke systems, Sumo suits and Mechanical Bull riding. Read more

Bright Futures is a service under the umbrella of the Napier Family Centre – a not for profit organisation committed to assisting families to be the best family they can be through household budget advice, counselling, parenting advice and our work with children and youth. Bright Futures established in 1994, is passionate about providing families with affordable home based childcare and education for pre-school children across Napier, Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay. Our team work to build responsive... Read more