Kids Activities in the Northland Region

Tapeka del Mar Beachfront Holiday Home

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Beachfront luxury holiday home accommodation. 4 bedrooms sleep up to 13 guests. Furnished and equipped to a high standard with all linen and cleaning provided. Unobstructed beach and Bay views with direct access to a sandy all tide swimming beach. 4 kayaks and dinghy or swim to the diving pontoon in front. Home theatre, Sky TV, Apple TV, outdoor speakers and free WiFi internet. Located on Tapeka Point beach, just two minutes from historic Russell village with restaurants, boat trips, attractions ...

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Tikipunga Kindergarten

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Tikipunga Kindergarten is a purpose built facility with areas for both indoor and outdoor play. Children enjoy the freedom and space of our large, flat outdoor area, most of which is either grass or soft fall. There is a covered verandah area and numerous shade sails. We provide opportunities for children to investigate nature through our Swan plants and vegetable gardens. Children enjoy being able to take the produce from the garden home to share with their families. We are located ...

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The Rock Adventure Cruise

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Explore the Bay of Islands on the YHA The Rock Adventure Cruise. It features an all inclusive overnight boat trip with loads of activities, dinner, breakfast and lunch. In addition to all the activities, guests can enjoy the use of the lounge area with a pool table, piano and a fireplace at the back in the activities area. YHA, Bay of Islands, The Rock Adventure Cruise features private and dormitory rooms each offering access to a shared balcony and communal bathroom facilities. All bed linen ...

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Extreme Miniglowlf World

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This is an 18 Hole Glow in the Dark Minigolf. All indoors with Beautiful Bright art work and themes, Glow worm Cave, Alice in Wonderland, Toxic Waste, Circus, Space, Ancient Ruins and Megalyths.. It Takes roughly an hour for a family to play a game, Prices are $40 Family of four (either 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) Or $15 Adult $10 child $12 senior.....Or if its your birthday you're free. The 18 Hole course winds around through different rooms and spaces, all lit up with ...

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ONeill Surf Academy NZ

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O'Neill Surf Academy objective is to teach and develop surfing skills for Primary, Intermediate, Secondary & International Schools, surfing is a great discipline that feeds the mind, body, & soul. We will educate students on both beach safety & environmental awareness. This is achieved by a series of land and water based activities with an emphasis on participation and fun. The lessons and activities encourage good teamwork and group cohesion to provide a positive, supportive learning environment. Objective - ...

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Bay of Islands Parasail Ltd

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Parasailing in Paihia is the ultimate way to see the spectacular island paradise of the Bay of Islands. Jump on board our specialised parasail boat for the high-flying experience of a lifetime. Take a solo, tandem or triple parasail flight, and soar high above the tranquil blue waters of Paihia, Russell and the Bay of Islands. All 1200 feet. Enjoy the incredible 360-degree aerial views, and keep an eye out for playful dolphins leaping below you. We can offer Island Packages combined with ...

SUCH FUN!!!

15-03-2016

Had a great time parasailing with Parasail Bay Of Islands. A must do in Paihia!! Professional and friendly ...

Up, up in the sky !

15-03-2016

It was a great experiece, we had a lot of fun, fly up in the sky, great view, super crew. If you visit paihia, please contact this crew. This is a recommendation from us !!!

What a fun!

15-03-2016

We are from Germany, our visit in Paihia was perfect. We had a Parasailtrip with the crew in the balck/yellow boot - Bay of Islands Parasail, Paihia Warf. Up in the sky,beautiful view over the Islands, save, super crew, perfect!

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Waipu Golf Club

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Tucked discreetly alongside SH1, between the townships of Waipu and Ruakaka and overlooking the magnificent Bream Bay lies this great links golf course. With a reputation of some of the best greens in New Zealand this course will offer you a great golf experience which you can top off with a lunch in the very hospitable Linksview Cafe while admiring some of the best outlooks of any golf club. Visitors are always welcome and club and cart hires are available from the Golf Shop. Cafe Hire carts, ...

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Face Painting with Hally

Parties Face Painting

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Face Painting is amazing! Kids love the thrill of being someone or something else for the day. It makes them feel special. It turns on the imagination and encourages creativity. My business is professional face painting brought to you with passion for detailed designs for both children and adults. Holiday Programmes, Parties, Promotions, Festivals, Markets and Galas, Fundraising Events and Shows Faces, Arms and Legs, Baby Bumps and Top to Toe. Check out some images on my Facebook page ...

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Dive HQ Whangarei

Sports Scuba Diving Courses

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We are proud to be one of Northland's premier dive training facilities. Learning to dive with us means instruction and equipment of the highest standard. With an on-site heated training pool, classroom and full changing facilities, your comfort and convenience is assured. Our staff and instructors have an extensive knowledge of diving, the marine environment, and of course, diver safety. Dive HQ Whangarei is situated at the gateway to the beautiful Poor Knights Islands rated by Jacques Cousteau ...

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Kaleidoscopes by Scopes New Zealand

Arts & Crafts Craft Centres

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We make a great variety of kaleidoscopes, of all shapes and sizes. Andrew has invented an optic system that allows us to use many different viewing objects, including soap bubbles and pieces that move to music. Our shop and gallery is open most days. We are open if the sign is out, or if you want to make an appointment please give us a ring. A lot of our scopes are interactive, often made in 2000 year old swamp kauri, and we also make a kitset that allows the assembler to make their own unique kaleidoscope. ...

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Whangarei Toy Library

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Whangarei Community Toy Library provides an affordable toy lending service to Whanau of Whangarei. The library makes it possible for every family to experience quality play though an up to date, extensive selection of toys, music, art and sports equipment. Situated in Bank street, with safe, off street parking especially for Toy Library visitors. Toy library is open Tuesday to Friday, 9 am to Noon and we welcome parents/caregivers to visit any time – the Library is staffed by a Librarian and ...

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Gumdiggers Park

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Gumdiggers Park is an authentic Kauri gum digging site over 100 years old. Go back in time when Maori, European and Dalmatian people formed the gum digging culture and see the basis for one of the biggest industrial booms in New Zealand's history. With an audio visual presentation and information spots along the way, you'll learn about the cataclysmic events which could have caused kauri forest destruction. Explore ancient buried Kauri forests where you can touch and feel logs that are over 100,000 ...

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Waitangi Treaty Grounds

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The Waitangi Treaty Grounds is the place where Māori chiefs first signed their accord with the British Crown – the Treaty of Waitangi – Te Tiriti of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document. The Treaty Grounds feature the historic Treaty House, the magnificently carved meeting house and the world’s largest ceremonial war canoe. Enjoy strolling through one of New Zealand’s great beauty spots with its panoramic views of the Bay of Islands. Tours & Experiences Grounds Admission Valid ...

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Pukenui Holiday Park

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Our peaceful family-friendly holiday park is a popular stop-over for travellers exploring the top of New Zealand; offering fantastic fishing, and is a comfortable, safe and friendly place to come home to after a great day of adventure or relaxing on the beach. From the park, it's easy to visit Cape Reinga and the Lighthouse, the Bay of Islands and numerous great local uncrowded beaches offering fishing, surfing, safe swimming and sunbathing. We are only 500m from the famous Pukenui Wharf and Houhora ...

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Jumping Jims Castle Hire

Parties Jumping Castles

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We hire bouncy castles for events like brithday parties,sports events, school galas or any event that requires children to be entertained. We are family owned and opperated and take pride in the service we provide.Castles can be set up on most surfaces but we prefer grass as it is the safest,we can set castles up in most locations access is the key , we have petrol blowers so power is no issue.We have been serviceing the greater auckland area for 15 years and have many customers that just keep comeing ...

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Caro's Crazy Critters Mobile Animal Farm and Ponies

Parties Mobile Farm & Animals

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We will bring our range of super child friendly animals and ponies to you Or you can come out to our place at Umawera, Northland. And the children can get in and enjoy a hands on experience. •Birthdays •Childcares, Kohanga, Kindergartens, Primary schools, playgroups, play centres etc •end of year parties •School galas and fundraising events •Special events, . •Market days •Basic riding lessons and animal handling skills or pony and gig ride (you come to us) Let the children ...

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Tutukaka Surf

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Surf School and Surf Beach Shop located on the fabulous Tutukaka Coast. Surf lessons, surf board hire and associated retail for everything to have fun in the surf, on the beach and at the bach!

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The Farm

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A 1000 acre working dairy on the Whangaruru harbour, 30 minutes south of Russell and 20 minutes from Rawhiti and the Cape Brett Walkway. If your family is into beaches, motorbikes and/or horses we are the perfect venue for a holiday. In term 1 and 4 we also host most of Whangarei's intermediate schools for school camps and in the Holidays we run farming,motorbike and horseriding camps. There is an extensive network of bush and farm trails for dirtbiking and horsetrekking and a Motorcross track. We ...

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Miyagi Kan Karate Club

Sports Martial Arts Academies

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The Miyagi Kan Karate Club was founded in New Zealand in February 1996. Currently the club operates out of 79 Walton Street Whangarei, and also has another club in Dargaville. What you gain from learning Karate is: Confidence & Strength, Loads of fun, Better Health and Fitness, Co-ordination & flexibility, Self-Defence & Discipline. We cater for all ages with classes available to anyone five days a week, in Whangarei. Check Club locations & training times tab above for details. The ...

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The Parrot Place

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The Parrot Place is a Bird Display and Breeding Centre set in the heart of Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands. We have approx 300 birds from all over the world and run a successful breeding and rearing programme. We also offer specialist avian and pet supplies and a range of parrots ,hand reared and aviary bred for sale . Take a Parrot Safari … Wander through our glorious subtropical gardens and enjoy the entertaining antics and colourful plumage of a huge variety of native and exotic parrots from ...

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Play Houses

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We are located in Whangarei. A family business for 35 years. We build Cabins, Garden Sheds and Kids Playhouses in KITSET so you are able to get our buildings into almost all sites. Our standard building materials are Treated Pine R/S Weatherboard, Plain Corrugated Iron Roof. Buildings are UNPAINTED.Each building comes as a complete kitset, (Approx 7-9 pieces)all you have to do is assemble it. We supply a plan, screws and a driver bit. You will need a drill. We have a large design base , and we will ...

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Northland Judo Club

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Judo is an Olympic and Commonwealth Games sport which originated in Japan that develops self-defence skills in addition to sporting skills. It is a combat sport where opponents compete against each other by attempting to throw from a standing position to the ground or when on the ground by pinning their opponents. Come check us out. We train on Wednesday nights at the Portland Hall in Portland.

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BJs Childcare Centre

Education Long Day Care

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BJ's Childcare Centre is in Kensington, Whangarei and is licensed for children from the ages of 2 to 6 year old's. Our Service offer: Hours of operation are from 8am to 5PM Monday to Friday WINZ Childcare Subsidies 20 Hours ECE for 3 and 4 year olds. For all enquiries phone us on our FREE calling number or text Betje to find out what our special rates are. BJ’s Childcare Centre is a small family orientated early childhood centre. Located at 15 Moody Ave, in Kensington, Whangarei and licensed ...

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MYbounce and MYmovement Whangarei

Sports Trampoline Centres

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At Mymovement we offer a host of different activities from dance classes, tumble lessons, pre-school classes, adult fitness and cheerleading. We are also the home to MYbounce, Whangarei's only indoor trampoline park. Open to the general public for hourly sessions, MYbounce is a fun activity for the whole family. With wall-to-wall trampolines including tramps going up the walls and our very popular foam pit we promote great fun while being active. Private group/team bookings are welcome. ...

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Bright Stars Early Education Centre

Education Early Learning Education Centres

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Welcome to Bright Stars – one of Whangarei’s favourite family-orientated childcare centres. Located in Kensington, we are easy to find and within a short travelling distance to Whau Valley, Kamo and the Whangarei CBD, it makes us a great choice for busy parents. Our nurturing childcare centre is more than just a home away from home. We care for your children in a loving and warm environment, giving your child the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and secure location with qualified teachers. Infants, ...

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Planetarium North

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"I've never met a kid that didn't love Space (and dinosaurs)!" All it takes to explore the Universe is to start looking up. At our Planetarium we can look up even during a thunder storm and see the Stars and Constellations in their full glory. It is a realistic projection of the night sky in a fully indoor dome ceiling. Each Saturday evening we run public tours of the evening sky, focusing on the current constellations and objects of interest. For those who want more detail our Space ...

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Private Piano Lessons (Adults Welcome!)

Performing Arts Piano & Keyboard Teachers

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Are you looking for a piano teacher who inspires and motivates your child? Maybe you're an adult piano student who would love to learn a new art? I have seven years experience teaching a wide variety of ages and levels. I believe in the involvement of the student in the choice of the musical pieces, this creates an emotional attachment with the instrument that is vital to the enjoyment of any instruments. I have completed a Degree in Contemporary Music in 2016 and am able to teach a variety of styles ...

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After School Clubs Bay of Islands

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After School Clubs in the Bay of Islands, Kerikeri and surrounding suburbs. All ages. Includes numerous sports, art, cadets, St John Youth and music. Plus holiday programs throughout the year. listings includes club timetables and contact details.

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Making a Scene Drama and Voice Academy

Performing Arts Drama Classes & Lessons

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Students develop talent and communication skills in vibrant classes with our trained teachers choose a class to suit your child so they can shine. Drama classes for students 7 -11 years Musical Theatre for 9 -14-year-olds Speech and Drama 9 -14 years Exams and Grade work for Speech New Zealand Exams For detailed class description, prices and timetable please visit our website

Dramatic perfomances!

16-12-2015

Helen is an amazingly talented teacher with much dramatic input into our children's lives!

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Face Painting Northland

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Welcome to Face Painting Northland. Our awesome, experienced team loves to paint the living, breathing, canvas that smiles back! We have talented artists available across the North. From Auckland to the Bay of Islands, Mangawhai to Whangarei. Dargaville to Warkworth. No event to big or small. Birthday parties, community events, store openings, promotions, productions STAGE & FILM MAKE UP, costume parties, sporting events, HEN PARTIES, BABY SHOWERS

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Ruakaka Beach Holiday Park

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Beautiful family orientated Holiday park situated on a tidal estuary safe for swimming and kayaking. Patrolled surf white sandy beach within a 5 minute walk away. Our camp sites are beside the water with views of the sea and surrounds. We are two minutes off State Highway 1 travelling North, half way between Auckland and Bay of Islands. We have 350 sites- both powered and non-powered, 5 small backpacker cabins, 3 Family cabins and a Kitchen Cabin. Plenty of room for the children to play with ...

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Northland Ballet and Dance Inc

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Northland Ballet and Dance Inc is a non profit organisation which aims to promote and provide dance opportunities for young dance students in Northland. The Society organises and hosts the following events annually: The Dance Fusion Concert in April - a combined showcase of dance by Northland dance schools. The Whangarei Dance Workshop in July school holidays - a week long intensive week of dance classes culminating in the Workshop Concert. Dance classes include: ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, ...

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Rugby League Northland

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Tamaraki Homai te Huarahitika / Children Show Us The Way I Should Go

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DJEMBE LESSON'S FOR BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED ANY AGES WELCOME, FIRST TIMERS FREE. REGISTRATION-$80 A YEAR LESSONS START AT $25-$35 HOUR

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The Quarry Arts Centre

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The Quarry Arts Centre is a community facility dedicated to the pursuit, development and display of creative practice. The Centre provides a venue for artists to create, exhibit, discuss and advance their art. It is also a venue for art lovers to observe and share the creative experience in a tranquil, park-like setting just out of central Whangarei.

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Balloon Heaven

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Complete range of party and cake decorating supplies..

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Paihia Dive

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Adventure Forest

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10 tree-top challenge courses packed with thrill, fun and action. There are circuits for all ages and abilities, with countless obstacles and of course lots of flying foxes: wire traverses, tight ropes, exciting swings, treacherous nets, wobbly bridges, zip-lines, it's awesome! Tree-huger or daredevil, come along with your friends or family to share a great adventure. Explore the edge of your comfort zone, build up confidence and challenge your balance! A 100% safe continuous belay system, unique ...

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Marsden Bay Christian Camp

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Marsden Bay Christian Camp is situated at the mouth of the beautiful Whangarei Harbour. An easy 90-minute drive north of Auckland, roads are sealed all the way to the gate. It is located on eight hectares of grounds, and is across the road from a safe swimming beach. We have a range of Accommodation options, from Bunk rooms, to Family rooms, Cabins and Tent or Caravan sites. The ablutions are second to none, and the modern, well laid out commercial kitchen is the envy of most camps. Whether you ...

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Whangarei Central Holiday Park

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Dargaville Museum

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Situated in Harding Park overlooking the town with magnificent views of the surrounding district the Dargaville Museum tell the maritime history of the Northern Wairoa river and has an absorbing display of shipwrecks and relics from the West Coast. Exhibits range from the unique 16 metre long pre European hand adzed Maori canoe to the masts of the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior. Our Pioneer history is also told along with a fascinating insight into the life of the Dalmatian Gumdigger complete with ...

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Bay Of Islands Swimming Club

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Bay of Islands Swimming Club provide the full range of swimming lessons from learn to swim to competitive squad swimming.

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Blue Heron Holiday Park

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Little Dippers Swimming

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• Warm indoor heated pool • Small class ratios • AUSTSWIM Qualified Instructors • All ages and abilities • Adult fitness classes • Private pool hire and much more • Classes run Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays.

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10 Pin Bowling

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Taupo Bay Holiday Park

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Northland at its best – magnificent beach, warm welcome – Taupo Bay is a secret to be discovered. Welcome to this family camp just 300 metres from the picturesque beach of Taupo Bay. We are a little 'off the beaten track', but you will not be disappointed - this is the real New Zealand. Waves to surf, fish to catch, kayaks to explore the area, and space to relax in our 1.2 hectares of campground which offers plenty of shelter and shade and lots of space for the kids to explore

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Manaia Baptist Camp

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Manaia Baptist Camp is a non-profit community facility administered by Regent Community Trust. The camp is situated near Whangarei in the Whangarei heads, 2½ hours from Auckland. There is bunk beds, camping and lodge accommodation from $8.50 to $15.50 per person per night. The camp has its own safe harbour beach and it lies within walking distance from the Mt Manaia and Mt Aubrey hiking tracks. Ocean Beach is 10 mins away by car. This camp has a NO alcohol policy

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