Kids Activities - South Dunedin

The Otago Museum shares the natural, cultural and scientific stories of Otago, Aotearoa New Zealand and the world. The Museum is 150 years old in 2018, although many of the items in our collection are far older. Our collection includes over 1.5 million objects, which come from around the globe. We use these objects to tell our visitors more about the world – from here in Dunedin to deep space, from millions of years ago to envelope-pushing research – through galleries, exhibitions, displays, ... Read more tours and talks. After four years of planning and five months of construction, Tūhura Otago Community Trust Science Centre opened on 16 December 2017. The $2.5 million redevelopment of Otago Museum’s former Discovery World Tropical Forest was supported with $500 000 in funding from the Otago Community Trust. Now home to over 45 hands-on science interactives and a refreshed Tropical Forest butterfly house, Tūhura also encompasses the digitally interactive Beautiful Science gallery ...

Our multi-award winning, daily, 'small group' tour departs from Dunedin city in the mid-afternoon for the Otago Peninsula wildlife 'hotspots'. The tour combines tourism and conservation in a symbiotic relationship and provides absolutely unrivaled viewing of estuarine and marine wildlife. Our knowledgeable guides will inform you of activity being viewed and visit places where the best possible viewing of Hooker's Sea lions, Yellow-eyed Penguins, Blue Penguins, a breeding colony of New Zealand Fur ... Read more Seals and Royal Albatross can be had. A further 25-30 other estuarine and marine bird species are seen during the experience. Close up unobtrusive viewing from beach locations and strategically placed observation hides is guaranteed. Most days Albatross are seen flying at Taiaroa headland, but a further opportunity to see other pelagic sea bird occurs at our conservation area. Lots of sea birds are seen flying close to here including numerous petrel and shear-water species and a further four ...

The Library, often described as the living room of the city, provides a range of inviting physical and virtual spaces, and offers open access to information, education, ideas and works of the imagination across generations. A regular collaborator with local writers and arts organisations, the public libraries hosts and publicises author talks, workshops and supporting book launches. The libraries ensure that the published work of Dunedin writers is well represented on the shelves for customers to ... Read more enjoy, and also keeps a pristine heritage copy for future generations through the McNab New Zealand Collection. Libraries can be found in the City, Mosgiel, Port Chalmers, Blueskin Bay and Waikouaiti; along with two book buses that visit a wide variety of areas throughout Dunedin. For more information visit the website.

It's all about having fun, so bring the whole family and bounce on in to Inflatable World. It's not just for the kids - we encourage the parents to have fun with their children. Sessions are for three hours per single entry fee - you will be tired by then anyway! You can play on the inflatable activities as many times as you like during the three hour session and our supervisors are there to make sure everyone is safe and gets a fair go. We cater for large groups, including Birthday Parties, ... Read more School trips, School Holiday Programs, Corporate events, Christmas Parties, or just a group of friends. We do recommend you book if you have a large group of 10 or more. Everyone playing on the inflatables must wear socks. No socks - no Play. Inflatable World is a high energy maximum activity zone (kids get hot and sweaty), so we suggest you wear loose, comfortable clothing. Please leave your hats, jewellery, tiaras, watches, etc at home. We are at 93 Crawford Street, Dunedin. ...

We're a softball and tee ball club that offers playing options for 5 years olds and up. We go right through the teenage years and onto adults of all ages. We generally cover the areas of Green Island, Abbotsford, Fairfield, Mosgiel, Taieri, Concord and anywhere else that people come from and want to join our club. We currently have nine teams across all grades. During the season we do club events such as open fun days, quiz nights, a club function with a live band and we do a brilliant end of year ... Read more prize giving where we all get together and celebrate our successes.

Green island taekwondo is a friendly, family oriented club. Every club member is there to help you achieve goals that you set yourself. We have a large amount of experience in all aspects of taekwondo, our members regularly compete in both fighting and poomsae (patterns) competitions. We have members that have represented New Zealand all over the world. Taekwondo is a tough martial art, but is very rewarding. To succeed, you need a positive and determined attitude. It is a long and sometimes ... Read more difficult personal journey, what you put in you will get back. When you start training, you learn basic Taekwondo moves, it is these foundations you build on, and they will serve you well in all aspects of your taekwondo. Taekwondo has so much to offer, whether it's fitness, competition, self-defence or to achieve a black belt, you learn a lot about yourself. Courtesy, to be polite to one another and to respect others. Integrity, being able to define what is right or wrong. Taekwondo ...

Southern Hunting Adventures is a company specialising in providing memorable hunting experiences at an affordable level to both experienced hunters and the novice. All ages and fitness levels are catered for and no previous experience with hunting or firearms is necessary. Southern Hunting Adventures organise hunts and adventure activities to fit any timeframe or travel plans and some species can be hunted in a 2-3 hour hunt although the more time you have available, the better experience we can ... Read more offer. Our company offers fully guided and outfitted hunts from 2 hours up to 2 months long with full support for bringing along the family or non-hunting observers. Species that we hunt include: Chamois, Himalayan Tahr, Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Feral Goat, Wild Sheep, Wallaby and Wild Boar are the large species hunted commonly in New Zealand but we facilitate small game “varminting” on Rabbits, Hares and Possum. Game birds are hunted in season and include Californian Quail, Chukkah, Canadian ...

Jumpin Jacks Entertainment are based in Dunedin and is locally owned and operated. We specialize in hiring quality Bouncy Castles, Jukebox Hire, Popcorn Machines, Candy Floss Machines and amusement equipment at affordable prices. To keep prices down, we are a home based business and can be contacted during the evenings by phone or email. If we are not available to take your call, please leave a message on our answer phone and we will get in contact asap. Please view the rest of the site to view ... Read more our equipment, prices and conditions and contact us for any further inquiries.

Qualifications: BA, MusB, DipArts, LTCL, LRSM, AIRMT, APSNZ As a teacher I’m extremely mindful of being a facilitator of my students’ musical growth, encouraging them to develop technically, musically and personally with confidence, pleasure and at their own pace. My piano lessons are not just about learning to play the piano. I believe in developing the whole musician and provide a holistic approach to teaching, enhancing and extending all facets of music-making and appreciation. I ... Read more provide personalised tuition from my home studio in Waverley, Dunedin. • Individual tuition tailored to students’ needs and abilities • Students learn in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment • Play music that’s enjoyable and fun • Experience a wide range of styles from Classical to Jazz and Contemporary music • Instruction and preparation for practical and theory examinations offered • Students of all ages and abilities are welcome, including adult students If ...

Childrens and Adults Dance Classes Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Musical Theatre

Professional Face Painting, Dunedin Perfect for; private parties, corporate/promotional events and festivities. Catering for both Children and Adults. All the designs are unique and eye catching. We offer a tailor made professional service to suit your needs. Abracadabra Face Painting is ...just that little bit extra! The face paint is of make-up industry standard, making it safe for sensitive skins. We have a hygienic work ethic in place. We charge a hourly rate, with the exception of a few ... Read more local markets and festivals where a 'cost per head" may apply. A travel fee may occur for bookings located outside of Dunedin City. Please contact myself (Hannah) for any questions, quotes or further information.

Is pain, injury limiting your involvement in sport activities? Does it stop you from working? Does it make it harder to look after your children, take your dog for a walk, or do the gardening? You need help to recover faster NOW! By calling the A+ Physio Team you can expect magical hands on treatments to help decrease your pain, ease those tight muscles and improve your range of movement. We offer specialized exercise programs to improve your strength, balance and function which will maintain these ... Read more results long term. A+ Physio has the knowledge, skills and experience to ensure the best quality physio services available. You can be assured of a professional and respectful service at all times. Please feel free to visit out website to find out more information about our services.

Chipmunks indoor playground and café. Open 7 days. Pop on down today Pay and play all day full café on site for great coffee and food. Caters for all ages 0 - 11 years old Drop off service available for school age children. Best birthday party packages in town, let us do all the hard work for you all. Before and after school care/ School holiday programs

Andersons Bay playcentre playgroup is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30am - 12pm. Visitors welcome anytime or call for more info. We are located at 56 Jeffery Street, Andersons Bay, in one of Dunedin's first police-stations. We are a certified play group. Children bring their own morning tea and we have a rolling morning tea in a supervised area. Fantastic outdoor play area.

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Based in Dunedin, New Zealand, the Otago School of Piping and Drumming Inc (OSPD) has developed a reputation as an school of excellence in Highland bagpiping and Scottish-style drumming . We have a duty to preserve and promote the Celtic heritage of New Zealand's most Scottish city, Dunedin, the Edinburgh of the South. OSPD embeds passion in the hearts and minds of all its students! Since its inception in 2005, students from all over the world have come to learn traditional Celtic music, passed ... Read more down from generation to generation. As the only fully independent institution of its kind in New Zealand, OSPD can focus on pipe band or solo musicianship, depending on student preference. Under the direction of the Principal, individuals and pipe bands have regularly placed and won in local, national and international competitions. Instructors at OSPD have been selected for their outstanding abilities as both educators and performers.​

A small Early Childhood Education centre on Ross Street, we are housed in a homely villa that has a feeling of being at home. We educate and care for children from 0-5 years old, providing a variety of experiences to extend and build on children's knowledge and skills. We offer 20 hours ECE for tree and four year-olds as well as a transition programme for children as they approach the start of school. Our teachers are fully trained and we work in ratios of 1-4 for Under-twos and 1-8 for Over-twos. ... Read more As we are licensed for 35 children we are able to work in small groups of children which allows for optimum moments to build relationships between children and the teachers. We provide nutritious home-cooked meals and morning and afternoon tea, allowing parents to have the knowledge that their children have been well fed and don't necessarily need a meal at the end of a weary day.

Otago Hockey in the Hockey New Zealand affiliated regional sports body, responsible for the administration of hockey in Otago/Dunedin. Otago Hockey also administers the McMillan Hockey Centre. The McMillan Hockey Centre is an artificial surfaces complex comprising of two water based artificial hockey turfs. As well as hockey the complex is for suitable for turf soccer, fitness sessions and rugby union/league wet weather trainings. We are also available for venue hire for birthday parties, meetings ... Read more and functions.

Wing Chun Kung Fu Self Defense for a modern world... based on angles structure.. well suited to people of all fitness levels :)

We are a class based school of piping and drumming and we aim to teach our students the art of piping and drumming to the highest standard. We instruct students from a beginner level, through to competition level, specialising in solo and band performance.

Qualifications: Cert Exec. Mus, LTCL, AIRMT, Dip Tchng I have been teaching the piano since 1985, but have also run music classes for preschoolers, 5-9 yr olds, marimba groups, school choir and played the piano for weddings, restaurants and ballet schools including the NZ School of Dance. I teach after school hours from my home music studio in Normanby and during school hours at Columba College. Why piano lessons? Numerous studies show children who play an instrument, score higher on ... Read more both standard and spatial cognitive development tests. There are also findings that show kids who play piano, in particular, score higher in maths. Mastering a piece of music on the piano boosts a child's self-esteem and teaches patience and persistence. Children who play the piano have improved fine motor skills and, unlike other instruments, the piano requires both hands to work independently of each other. This helps to increase a child's overall dexterity and complex thought processes. Reading ...

DGA has something for everyone. We offer a number of Gym For All (GFA) programmes such as; pre-school, kiwi gym fun, sport gym (for boys & girls), parkour, trampoline and sport-fit classes. We also offer competitive programmes including the men's level programme, the women's step programme, the rhythmic levels programme, trampoline age group programme and aerobic step programme. Gym for all (GFA) is about movement discovery, creativity, enjoyment and is all inclusive. Promoting fun, health and ... Read more well being. Gym for All offers everyone the opportunity the explore movement, from pre-schoolers through to adults!

See my website - bridgettelfersingingstudio.co.nz Bridget has 30 years experience as a Singer, Performer, Songwriter, Musical Director and Teacher. Offering a wide range of singing and performance styles, catering to students of all ages and abilities - from ages 6 years through to adults. Years of success with students in local singing competitions, NZ Gold Guitars, Musical Theatre Productions, and training singers to become professional musicians and performers. Private and class lessons ... Read more available. Check out the Theatre Vox & Rox childrens' ensembles. Designed for the young singer/performer in your family. Long history of producing successful students. Musical Theatre specialist, with years of experience as a performer, songwriter and Musical Director. Bridget has a Bachelor of Music degree with a double major in Contemporary performance and Composition from the University of Otago, NZ

Nature based early childhood early education programmes. Full and part time,, excursions and nature kindergarten

The Otago Racing Club is based at Wingatui Racecourse in Mosgiel on the outskirts of Dunedin. It is recognised as the South's Premier Racing Club. It stages major events such as Melbourne Cup Day, the Boxing Day Races and Champions Day in February, as well the extremely popular race days at Cromwell. Upcoming Racedays at Wingatui: Saturday 6th Feb 2016 Saturday 5th March 2016 Thursday 14th April 2016 Wednesday 27th April 2016 Sunday 5th June 2016 Thursday 30th June 2016 Other upcoming ... Read more events : Sunday 28th Feb 2016 - Cromwell Friday 27th May - Oamaru Wingatui is much more than just a racecourse. Its grandstand buildings have just been renovated and now offer a terrific option for people looking for a venue for their wedding, a business looking for an easy conference location or anyone thinking of hosting a party or get together of any description.

Fantastic community Playcentre. New families always welcome. Contact us today!

Balmacewen Tennis Club Founded in 1904 originally behind Maori Hill School the Balmacewen Tennis Club Inc. is now situated in the beautiful grounds of the Otago Golf Club. There are two hard courts and three artificial grass courts in excellent condition. Many people join the club to play socially in this lovely setting while others want to play Tennis Otago competition tennis in one of the clubs 18 teams. Phone or contact our Club Administrator, Sarah Stevenson by email

sCakes For All Occasions (" Cake Talk " with Margaret ) specializing in all types of cakes from Weddings, both modern and traditional, Adult and Children birthday cakes including 50 novelty cake designs, plus other occasion cakes including Corporate, Anniversaries, Christmas, Baby Showers, Christening With 39 years experience Margaret has seen many changes over the years in decorating cakes. A member of the NZ Cake Guild Inc. since 1987. and founder of our local cake decorating guild ... Read more ( Taieri Cake Decorating Guild ) in October 1993 as Founder President . We are a home based business situated 14km south of Dunedin 10-15 minutes away from the centre of Dunedin. By Appointment Only. Currently registered with Dunedin City Council. We now offer 30 cake flavours including 8 Gluten free and 3 Dairy Free all to home made recipes using the freshest of ingredients. ( Check our website for the cake flavours ) with each cake order we receive. All our cakes are made to order ...

The Port Chalmers Golf Club is a beautiful 9 hole course blessed with stunning views across the Otago Harbour offering a challenge for seasoned golfers and a fun filled adventure to those who may be new to the game. The club is renowned for its friendly, welcoming attitude and at $25 per year for Schoolboy / girl membership, is an economical way to introduce yourself to New Zealand's most popular sport. Feel free to mail any questions or inquiries to Steve Walker for an immediate response or phone ... Read more The Port Chalmers Golf Club is a beautiful 9 hole course blessed with stunning views across the Otago Harbour offering a challenge for seasoned golfers and a fun filled adventure to those who may be new to the game. The club is renowned for its friendly, welcoming attitude and at $25 per year for Schoolboy / girl membership, is an economical way to introduce yourself to New Zealand's most popular sport. Feel free to mail any questions or inquiries to Steve Walker for an immediate response or phone