Kids Activities in the Hawkes Bay Region

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

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

Here at Kupa International Martial Arts School, we believe that martial arts training can have a profound impact on one's self-development. Martial Arts instills self-control and self-confidence through a series of challenges both for your body (physical) and mind (mentally). It helps to develop positive learning skills that can be used at home, work or school. Our class format is structured and disciplined in a non-threatening environment. Our students learn basic techniques which increase their... 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

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

The Hawkes Bay Holiday Park is located at the beginning of one of Hawkes Bay's many cycle ways. It has great open spaces for children to play and explore and is located opposite a park with a playground. We provide beautiful clean facilities for long or short term living. Read more

Bella Tuscany Motel Napier is a Boutique Mediterranean style accommodation. We offer a range of different Motel rooms to suit corporate travellers and holiday makers. Napier is the centre of the Hawkes Bay, Art Deco capital of the world and the fruit Bowl of New Zealand. We provide personal and friendly service to all our Motel guests, check out our reviews for what our clients say. 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

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

Kids class 5 year old and up, starts at 6 pm to 7 pm. Adult classes start at 7 pm. to 8.15 pm. Okinawan traditional karate is to enhance confidence,discipline, and most of all to have fun. All students are challenged at their level and parents are welcome to join in on the training's. It does work so much better when parents have an input. Classes are very cheap $30 a term or cheaper when a family is involved. Senior classes are the same price and cheaper when family is involved. We are involved... 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

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!!! Fun For Everyone !!! Hawkes Bay Wide Packages can be adapted to Unicorn, Moana, Frozen themes etc !!!! Face Painting, Enchanting interactive Storytelling Shows, Comedy Magic Shows, Music, Bubbles, Crafts and Birthday Party Games, Pass the Parcel, Balloon animals all from a very experienced and professional entertainer. Comments Rosebuds hears most often "Wow the boys got into it and enjoyed it just as much as the girls" "You kept the all enchanted the whole time" Mums say "It... Read more

“Where else in the world can you jump on the back of a trailer and get towed along the beach by a vintage tractor to a bird colony?” We have a long history of providing tours on a spectacular stretch of the Hawke’s Bay coastline, from Clifton to Cape Kidnappers. This unique, fun eco-experience tour involves travel with local experienced guides by vintage tractors and trailers to the largest mainland gannet colony in the world. But it’s not just all about the birds! It’s a great day out for... Read more

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

The Drama Workshop offer after-school drama classes for children aged 7 to 15 in Napier and Havelock North. Students then go on to join the Hawkes Bay Youth Theatre.Classes are designed to build confidence, develop skills in speaking in front of a group and stagecraft, characterisation and movement. students are involved in performing for family and friends as well as larger public performances. Drama Workshop students also get a taste of street theatre and community event participation. Read more

Stars of Tomorrow Studio offers Private Singing classes in Taradale, Hawke's Bay. Our philosophy and everything we do at Stars Studio is based around providing fun and inspiring lessons that help young people develop skills of self confidence, personal growth and vocal technique, all while having a fabulous time in a professional and uplifting environment. We are always welcoming new students to join us. Please contact us to come along and trial one of our classes to see how your child loves... 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

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

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

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