Kids Activities in the Northland Region

Catch the breeze and set sail for the day from Russell on board the unique tall ship "R. Tucker Thompson", built in the tradition of 100 year old schooners by local Northlanders. She has sailed the world but today will explore the somewhat calmer seas of the Bay of Islands with you on board. The design of the "R. Tucker Thompson" is based on the Halibut schooners of the North West American coast, which were considered fast and sea kindly and easily manned. She has a lofty rig of varnished oregon ... Read more spars. Kwila decks and bulwarks with flashes of brass-work to make her look as she should, a working ship of the 18th century, purposeful and square-shouldered, but with a touch of style and speed. The day out is an interactive experience, so help set the sails, ride on the bowsprit, climb the rigging; alternatively relax while our crew does the work. You will also enjoy the Devonshire tea freshly baked and brewed in the galley each morning. The ship is spacious and comfortable and the friendly ...

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 ... Read more black lights, the clubs, balls, courses and props glow brightly. Its heaps fo fun for all the family, groups, birthdays, work functions, seniors, children, Very Friendly staff, you can also relax on the leather couches or play pool in the reception, Drinks for sale. Toy box for the kids, its the place to go, we are open every day in the School holidays from 11am to 6 pm. Normal Hours Closed Mon/Tues Open Wednesday/Thursday and friday 1pm to 6 pm Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm, come down and ...

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 ... Read more Harbour. We can help you plan your holiday activities so you enjoy this paradise at the top of Northland. Our farmyard animals are very popular ….. Rambo and Ebony, our sheep, Star and Sunny the miniature ponies, Kamo the rabbit, Fatty the guinea pig, geese, ducks and chooks. Visitors can feed the animals, and have the opportunity to touch and photograph them up close

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 ... Read more back. We do our best to keep our prices as low as possible and are very competative if you choose to look around.All our castles have walls so kids can bounce off them the meshed wall castles are very bouring for kids to play on .(ask the kids they will give you a honest answer).Our castles have shade covers and rain covers if needed for the odd showery day,Castles are delivered before your time starts and packed up after your time finishes. Give us a call we are happy to answer any question ...

Welcome to our page.Richard and Noela have been in operating holiday parks for 20 years. Since buying This park in December 2014, we have embarked on a steady programme of upgrading the facilities which were in a very sad state. The park is split in two by a road to the beach, we have a north side of the road which is more sheltered and direct views out to Sentinel rock. There are new toilet and shower block, kitchen and laundry facility. The south side is open and spacious with glorious views ... Read more of the estuary from the beach front sites, close to the boat ramp and has older facilities which will be upgraded in the next two years. Mangawhai Heads Holiday Park is a great place to start your adventure while exploring the beauty this region has to offer. Located 90kms north of Auckland or 60kms south of Whangarei on a tranquil lagoon style harbour, with adjacent all weather boat ramp and pontoon. A great place to take the kids fishing or watching the many stingrays that mooch around ...

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 ... Read more and historic places. Tapeka del Mar is at the gateway to the Bay of Islands and is an ideal base to explore the rest of Northland. King size master bedroom with heated ensuite bathroom, TV and sea views. The open plan living area has high ceiling and a nautical theme with a Cape Cod feel. Sliding glass doors open the living room onto the deck. The house is safe for children with no road between the house and beach. There is a trampoline, beach toys, kayaks and lots of activities for children. If ...

Have lots of FUN while being introduced to the diverse and creative world of photography. Lessons are privately taught to 7-15 year old children, and adults in Kerikeri, Northland. The lessons are divided into 10 unique activities which are taught once a week throughout the term. Each term expands the group’s creative knowledge while reinforcing what they have learnt to date. Lessons follow a set format and incorporate kinaesthetic, visual and audio learning techniques. The lessons include ... Read more outdoor and indoor activities. Lesson Cost $120pp per term Camera Hire $5 per lesson Through the lens – Photography Lessons are designed and taught by Carissa Marsh of Carissa Marsh Photography. Carissa has a Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design, as well as post-graduate study in Visual Art and Design and her full time photography business has been running for over 6 years. She specialises in family and wedding photography. If you don’t want to invest in a camera straight away ...

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 ... Read more also have a fleet of kayaks, archery and a set of paintball guns for hire. see our website and facebook page for more details

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 ... Read more is provided, towel hire is available if required. Cruise activities include fishing, night kayaking, snorkeling and a guided island walk. We are Department of Conservation Approved. Guests are welcome to relax on the shared balconies and gaze over the beautiful blue waters and surrounding islands. There is a dining room and a guest lounge offering board games and a book library. The Rock YHA embarks from and returns to Paihia Wharf.

• 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.

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 ... Read more around the world. Enjoy a stroll through the large walk through aviaries and get up close and personal with our friendly parrots. Let the kids burn some energy on our large play park whilst you sit back and relax in the picnic area. Ice creams are available from our on site shop.

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 ... Read more and the children at heart experience a range of animals first hand. Get up close and personal with our pets. Want something different for your wedding photos? How about using our pony and gig, sit in the cart together, stand next to her, We will do our best to do something that suits.... If you have an event where you need to entertain children, think about inviting us, and giving your children a unique experience, where they can get up close and personal with our friendly animals. OUR ...

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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 ... Read more for 2 consecutive days NZ residents (ID required) $15 Child (up to 18 yrs when accompanied by parent or caregiver) Free Guided Tours Enhance your visit with a guided tour of all the major treasures at Waitangi. Our guides bring the Treaty story to life and introduce you to some of the key personalities and events that have shaped the nation. Many of our guides descend from signatories to the Treaty – they bring a personal connection to Waitangi that will enhance your understanding ...

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, ... Read more trundlers and clubs Golf Shop Coaching available Covered, all weather practice range Range of memberships available with no Joining Fee! Free Junior Coaching At Waipu Golf Club we have a strong strategy for developing junior golf. Annual Membership School Student (NZ) Year 1-8 $70 Year 9-13 $103 Family Memberships available Casual golf School students: $10 - 18 holes or $5 - 9 holes The First Tee Programme The programme has been developed so it’s fun for children, while at the same ...

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 ... Read more next to Tikipunga Primary School and the children and teachers love to see the school children through the fence. Indoors is a large open plan area with a quiet nook for reading or resting. The walls in this area demonstrate the importance of the children and their families/whanau through photos and shared information. We are well resourced and our programme focuses on developing the children’s strengths and abilities. This is documented in each child’s portfolio where the teachers ...

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

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 ... Read more a tennis court, playground and lots swimming and sand area.

We are a preschool and early learning center for children.

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 ... Read more years old! See a gumdiggers’ village, equipment and recreated shelters. The park also has a unique Northland gecko enclosure where our rare Northland green geckos can be viewed up close. Explore the eco trail, learn about unique flora and fauna, see some real NZ wildlife or relax in the picnic area. THE WALKS: GUMDIGGERS DISCOVERY TRAIL: Takes around 20 - 30 minutes and includes the Gumdiggers’ Village, The Gumstore, Hoggard Hut Info Display, Gumdigging Equipment, Giant Gum ...

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, ... Read more toddlers and young children – we can provide specialised care for any child from the age of six months. Contact our team today to visit our centre and see how we can help you with your childcare needs. Bright Stars offers your child:  Qualified and caring teachers with a wealth of knowledge and experience.  Welcoming park-like location with separate outdoor play and learning spaces for babies and pre-schoolers.  Nutritious meals as part of your daily fee.  ...

Te Kohanga Reo o Nga Tau E Toru is a kaupapa maori, total immersion learning nest for babies and young children located at Te Horo School in beautiful Pipiwai.

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 ... Read more for up to 30 children aged between 2-6 years of age. The centre offers a range of fun, social and educational learning opportunities to encourage the uniqueness of each child. Happy content children learning at their own pace alongside friends with the support of their teachers and parents input is our aim. As a local, mother and a trained early childhood teacher Betje knows that sometimes childcare and the costs involved can be a difficult financial decision for families. BJ’s Childcare ...

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 ... Read more a roster of parents and others who volunteer their time to help during the busy daily sessions. WC Toy Library offers a wide range of popular and quality toys and play gear for girls and boys up to school age ... including Ride–on; Water Play, Push/Pull (trucks, etc.), Sport and Outdoors; Family (Pretend Play); Dolls and dolls gear; Baby toys; Educational toys; Construction; Art; Puzzles ; Games and DVDs. The Toy Library depends on membership fees – affordable to every whanau in our area ...

Whangarei's only indoor go karts! We have single drift karts and tandem(2 seater) karts. We have two paintball fields, a pine field and a speedball field which we also doubles as our nerf wars field. We have food on site. Fun for the whole family. Ask about our private function hire and birthday packages.

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

Northland Ballet and Dance Inc is a non profit organisation which aims to promote and provide dance opportunities for young dance students in Northland. We are not a a dance school with regular dance classes, however we do host and organise the following three events annually for young dancers: - The Dance Fusion Concert in April - a combined showcase of dance by Northland dance schools. - The Whangarei Dance Workshop in the July school holidays - a week long intensive week of dance classes culminating ... Read more in the Workshop Concert. Dance classes include: ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, musical theatre, tap and more. - The Annual Dance Competitions held in August which are open to Northland, New Zealand residents only.

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 ... Read more as one of the world's top ten diving destinations and we are proud to offer you the opportunity to discover what we have made a part of our lives!

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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 ... Read more also custom build your own design. We have been told over and over that our prices are very good./competitive.UY7 We will deliver and assemble from Auckland North for a charge. For other areas get in touch with us. We freight our Kitsets throughout NZ. See our website for more info and lots of pictures and prices. Our small playhouse is $900, and with our long Layby from 10 to 11 months, enables most families to buy a playhouse for their children. We also have finance available and have a direct ...

A cake is like a blank canvas! I would love to help you with your dream cake and can cater to any special requirements such as gluten free or a more healthier option. I use only organic raw cacao powder, coconut oil and flour when able and other sugar alternatives.

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.

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.

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 ... Read more are looking for somewhere for your next School camp, training weekend, family reunion, youth camp, or team building exercise, Marsden Bay has the facilities to make your stay one to remember.