Kids Activities in the Waikato Region

The Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park is a great place to see Kiwi. Our aim is to offer New Zealand's most personal wildlife experience for all ages. We have close-up viewing of kiwi (New Zealand’s national bird) within our specialised nocturnal houses. Keeper talks occur throughout the day allowing visitors to get up close and personal with the large collection of unique NZ birds and reptiles. Keeper Talks are 10.30am (Kiwi) 11.00am (Kea & Kaka) 12.00pm (Kakariki) 1.30pm (Kiwi) 2.30pm ... Read more (NZ long finned eels) 3.30 pm (Kiwi) Walk through the large dome aviary and see the unique tuatara, a native New Zealand reptile, which pre-dated the dinosaurs. The Otorohanga Kiwi House is open daily (except Christmas Day) from 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. We have been conserving kiwi since 1971. Visit us and learn about our active kiwi breeding programme in the heart of the North Island. The Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park is a ‘non-profit’ charity dedicated to the conservation ...

Bagpiping and bagpipes. We have instruments and accessories for sale and provide tuition. Bagpipe instrument setup and servicing are also services provided for the whole of the Waikato, BOP King Country regions (and beyond). Learning to play the bagpipes (or pipe band drums) is like joining a world wide club and can open door throughout New Zealand as well as other countries. We like encouraging youngsters to learn and join a pipe band where there is music, tradition and friendship. A full ... Read more set of bagpipes is not needed to learn on, just a practice chanter (inexpensive). All tuition notes and music are supplied. Instruction can be in a group or as individual lessons. If a piper is wanted for functions, weddings, funerals, promotions or fairs we can provide our experienced piper (able to appear in tartan from a our wide range), or put folk in contact with a solo piper, or a pipe band. (Pipe Bands normally attend community events moreso than private events). We have connections ...

We know Hamilton has many a childcare, daycare, kindergarten, playcentre – whatever you want to call it – it’s all a bit scary! The Waikato Kindergarten Association offers 29 Kindergartens Waikato, 7 Early Education Waikato childcare centres and Homebased Education in several locations around the Waikato. Where do you start? Find a centre or Homebased Educator near you, see what we offer, meet the staff and enrol. You are welcome to visit anytime; every day is an open day. Your child ... Read more will become a part of our Waikato Kindergarten Association family, where we truly value each individual child. We are passionate about teaching and thrive seeing your child extend their learning and social skills. Trained and experienced teachers provide positive relationships in secure and happy environments where cultural differences and family values are acknowledged. You can be a part of it Proud to be the chosen Early Childhood Education providers in the Waikato involved in the following ...

Kids at Home is a trusted provider of quality home-based childcare and education for preschool children. We know having both parents working outside the home is often a necessity rather than a choice, so we work with you to care for your child in the same way you would. Small group sizes - your child is cared for in small groups of up to four children (only two of whom can be under the age of two.) This allows for a combination of lots of individual support and attention and social interaction ... Read more with peers. Personalised learning - your child’s strengths and interests are recognised and developed within a personalised programme that aligns with NZ's early childhood curriculum, Te Whâriki. Subsidies - we offer WINZ, 20 Hours ECE and multiple birth subsidies. Flexible hours - choose the hours you need to suit you and your family. Play/music groups - we offer regular play and music groups in our well-resourced venues - FREE. Gymnastics sessions - we offer regular gymnastics ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Chartwell and see why GKR Karate is Australia's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Chartwell, Waikato, are taught by passionate instructors who are ... Read more committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills, and reach your maximum potential. Training with GKR Karate at ...

Raglan Watersports promote many activities so that you have the most fun on the ever changing waters of Raglan Harbour, including the exciting surf on one of the world's most famous breaks. Come and experience the pleasures of paddleboarding and kayaking or get the adrenalin flowing with the extreme sports of kiteboarding or surfing on the famous Ngarunui Beach. If kayak fishing is your thing we provide full equipment with fish-finders to experience the joys of kayak fishing with plentiful fish ... Read more within the harbour waters. We are lucky to be in the ideal surroundings for water sports at all levels so come enjoy the wonderful local scenery. If water is not your thing, don't worry we can take you on scenic driving tours, to tracks and trails and even hire you mountain bikes. Contact us to enjoy the fun times to be had in Raglan. We can arrange single, family or group bookings, school camps, corporate team building events and hen / stag parties. Raglan Watersports Limited is a WorkSafe ...

Raglan Paddleboarding is providing one of the World’s fastest growing recreational water sports "Stand Up Paddleboarding" which is a blend of paddling and surfing and is easy to learn at any age, especially on the flat waters in Raglan's Harbour. Paddleboarding shares a common heritage to surfing and kayaking and requires far less physical and technical ability, but offers the same amount of enjoyment. Stand Up Paddleboarding is a fantastic all over body workout, building your core and upper ... Read more body muscle strength as well as improving your balance. So come join Raglan Paddleboarding School on the water and take a lesson, a tour, join in the Yoga class on boards on the water or simply hire a stand up paddleboard and let the guys at Raglan's first approved Paddleboarding School show you the amazing sights of Raglan. Even check out the local pancake rocks or why not try the surf and let this great sport allow you to take a better view of the water above and below like no other water ...

Leap Indoor Trampoline park has over 30 trampolines to Leap around on. We even have Hamiltons first Stunt Air Bag to try new tricks on. Leap has Basketball Hoops and even a Trampoline Dodgeball Court for the more competitive Leapers. It's all under the same roof as Hamiltons very own Laser Tag Arena Megazone. Double the fun and double the action on 42 Sunshine Ave Te Rapa Hamilton

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Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Hamilton East and see why GKR Karate is Australia's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Hamilton East, Waikato, are taught by passionate instructors ... Read more who are committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills, and reach your maximum potential. Training with GKR ...

Custom Designed Cakes. Fondant Parties available for a unique & fun activity which I bring to you! Workshops available also. Located in Kaipaki, Waikato, New Zealand Close to Cambridge, TeAwamutu, Hamilton & surrounding areas. Contact me today! Check out my website

On the banks of the beautiful Waikato River, just minutes from Taupo Towncentre, you will find the iconic and unique family playground, of Huka Prawn Park. With acres of land dedicated to the production of New Zealand fresh water prawns, and pure family fun, Huka Prawn Park offers a day of fun and excitement for all ages. Our activity pass offers all day access to the park. This includes prawn fishing, guided tours and access to the activity loop which is packed with fun attractions. Feel the ... Read more excitement of landing the feisty prawn. You can fish all day, all equipment provided, and once you’ve landed your catch, you can cook it up and sample the local delicacy right here beside the fishing ponds! Tour through the Prawn Nursery where more than a million baby prawns are raised each year. If you’re brave enough, hand feed the baby prawns. But don’t worry, if you loose an arm, we can replace it with a similar one from the lost property bin! Challenge yourself to the Gauntlet, ...

Inexpensive, quiet, comfortable, self catering accommodation very close to the Tongariro River in Turangi. Sportsmans Lodge has nine rooms with own ensuites and a lovely private self contained cottage set in an amazing garden. The lodge has a large kitchen and lounge with TV, pool table and open fire. This classic Kiwi Style Turangi accommodation is suitable for fishermen, walkers, travellers, skiers and groups. Sportsmans Lodge is the hidden accommodation gem of the Lake Taupo district and has ... Read more a unique, tranquil character of its own. Pop in and check us out sometime. You won't be disappointed.

Gymsports provides opportunities for everyone - all shapes, sizes, ages and stages from preschoolers through to adults; from recreational gymnasts through to top level competitive gymnasts. With a purpose built facility full of specially designed equipment and experienced professional coaches Hamilton City Gymsports is ready to provide you with the ultimate learning environment. Gymnastics For All, Playgym, Babygym, Trampoline, Tumbling, Cheerleading, Aerobics Holiday Programmes, Birthday Parties, ... Read more Camps, School Programmes

A total dirt bike riding experience for riders of all ages and skill levels. Dirt biking is a sport for everyone to enjoy together from serious riders, adrenalin seekers to Mums and Dads with the kids. Whatever your thirst for fun on the tracks, we have it here. Thundercross Valley Bike Park boasts a range of different tracks to cater for your skill level and riding abilities. Bring your own bike or hire one of ours. We also provide a full set of protective clothing and can offer tuition ... Read more for groups or individuals. Want to stay overnight? You are welcome to camp here by prior arrangement. Homestay can be arranged at the house or we can advise you of accommodation available locally. We offer everything you need to get amongst it and ride safely.

Raglan Rock provides outstanding outdoor education for the following activities rock climbing, caving, orienteering, archery and abseiling. Schools and clubs from all over the north island have experienced our high quality instruction and continue to return year after year.

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We aim to provide Cambridge (and further afield) locals of all ages, with a Creative Arts Hub where they can learn anything from Dance, Drama and Music Classes to School Holiday Programmes. We also offer venue hire for events and businesses. Our new studios are purpose built and designed to offer you a professional experience in all classes. Music rooms are intimate and well sound insulated, our dance studio has a sprung floor, and floor to ceiling mirrors. Come and experience the joy of ... Read more learning in a group or private teaching environment. We also direct an all day, week long performing arts holiday programme during the school holidays. The attendees are between 6 and 13/14 years of age. Our instructors are skilled, experienced tutors in percussion, guitar, vocal, dance and keyboards, art and more. Their personal abilities are matched by their passion to ignite pupils with a desire to learn, to identify areas of talent and grow in confidence.

This is a fun place for all ages! When you visit to CallumBrae Family Golf Centre, you will experience Waikato's only 36holes miniputt and New Zealand's only 18hoels Pitch&putt! Also you will experience Cafe with kid's play ground on site. The coffee is seriously good, and you won't disappoint with house made foods on site. CallumBrae is Hamilton's very unique whole package for family fun time.

Have you every wanted to be able to just grab someone and strut your stuff on the dance floor? Then this is for you...... At Dancewell Studios we special in beginners lessons covering Latin American, Modern Ballroom, New Vogue and Street Latin for All Ages and Levels. Adults Beginners class Tuesday nights 7pm till 8pm Adult Beginners class covers tuition in Modern Ballroom, Latin American, New Vogue and Street Latin. This class is for total Beginners who have little or no experience with ... Read more dancing. Dancewell studios always has two fully qualified instructor on hand to look after all new comers and those that have been before. So.. no need to book, just show up and go for it! You Don't even need a partner $15 Casual /First Session OR 6 Sessions for $75 Bulk Class discount Children's classes (6 -10 Years) 4pm till 4.30pm every Tuesday Classes are fun and exciting in a low pressured environment and are based around forming basic skills like rhythm and Coordination $5 ...

Come and enjoy your round of golf in park like settings 3hrs for a round of golf or with a cart 2 hrs

UP Surf Coaching based in Raglan is a Surf School that provides a higher standard of coaching with the smallest group sizes around. We specialise in helping keen beginners and intermediate level surfers progress faster. If you're a keen beginner or novice that really wants to get into surfing and progress quickly, our mix of correct technique advice, constant feedback, theory lessons, forecasting and video analysis will take you well beyond standing on a surfboard in the whitewater. We will ... Read more prepare you to get out the back, ride unbroken waves and actually feel confident. There is a lot to take in when you learn to surf, and the typical big group surf school just isn't set up to help you progress. Our approach is much more personal and customised to your needs and level. Many of our customers take our 3 and 5 day 'Become a Surfer' course which has been designed for: - athletic beginners who don't want to be held back by 2 step pop up techniques or lessons that are too simple - ...

We run the local Junior Touch on a Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. If you are interested in playing this season please ask at the school you attend.

We offer classes for all ages. Contact us today! Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Contemporary. Also offering Flute lessons.

Go deep inside Caves/Blowholes, Visit the stunning Cathedral Cove, get up close with the snapper in the Marine Reserve and possibly see Penguins/Dolphins!! Cave Cruzer is a one in a million NZ experience. Tour operation Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays (conditions dependent) We can take group bookings 6-10 people for weekday bookings by appointment. Design your own tour, where do YOU want to go and what do YOU want to do with your group? Phone or message us anytime to discuss or ... Read more book.

Campus Creche was established in 1973 as a parent co-operative and has grown from a small centre to a large not for profit organisation with five centres that cater for children aged from 3 months. Each centre has an individual style as they specialise in working with specific age groups. We have amazing park like grounds and offer regular offsite nature based programmes.

Across the road from the iconic Cornish Pumphouse, the new Gold Discovery Centre first welcomes visitors with its striking facade. This is something new! Inside you’ll find yourself immersed in interactive activities. You’ll be pushing hard against an air-leg drill that will shake your bones, just like a real drill. You’ll lean on a plunger to trigger a simulated explosion down the gold mine, then for a change of pace you might try to beat the shady dealer at a game of Two-up. You’ll marvel ... Read more at the intricate detail in the dynamic models then push the buttons to see what happens next. Open windows into the past and learn what it was like to grow up in a gold town, then crank the handle to discover the power of horses, steam and electricity. The ghost theatre is unlike any other. Set in colonial Waihi, actors are brought to life by 3D holograms in a story inspired by real local characters. You’ll get to know these towns-folk as they share their tales of love, war and social strife ...

At ACE learn to swim we offer learn to swim classes for Babies from 3 months of age, Pre schoolers and School Age children. We offer the smallest classes in town and operate from a Private Indoor Heated Pool in central Hamilton. Our team are all qualified, professional and friendly. We love getting to know all of our ACE families and seeing your children thrive and grow while attending our swim school.

Kindyz of Queenwood comprises four private kindergarten and childcare centres catering to children aged from 0 to 5 years. Semi-structured programmes with an emphasis on literacy and numeracy. 100% qualified teachers