We offer a variety of dance styles, including Ballet, Jazz Tap & Contemporary in 2 handy locations, including a purpose built Studio in Mount Cook and junior classes in Hataitai. For our youngest dancers, we have a fabulous program called READY SET DANCE. These are one hour combo class that includes jazz, tap, hip hop, singing, music and are a whole lot of FUN for girls and boys. Targeting ages 2-5 year olds, the specially designed Jazz, Hip Hop and Tap exercises are perfect for both boys and... Read more

YMCA OSCAR programmes are much more than a child-minding service. They are recreation based, and the aim is to meet the needs of children in their out of school hours in a fun, safe and learning environment. Each child is a different, unique person in their own right. While they have commonalities, their uniqueness should be embraced and fostered. Each programme offers a variety of activities that includes arts and crafts, sports and games and incorporates homework activities. We provide a safe... Read more

Alliance Francaise Wellington works to promote French Culture, in the wide sense of Francophony. We act to develop the teaching and learning of French, and encourage communication between Francophones, Francophiles and all New Zealanders through a modern cultural and education programme. Founded in 1908, the Alliance Franaise Wellington belongs to a network of 850 Alliances Franaises in the world, the world's largest network of French language schools and cultural centres. We are located on the... Read more

Based in Wellington, New Zealand, Wellington United AFC boasts one of the finest natural playing surfaces in Wellington known as Newtown Park. The Wellington United Club Rooms has a bar, Sky TV, and kitchen facilities. Of course, we also have all the essentials such as 4 changing rooms, showers, referees room and a medical room. The mighty Grandstand provides a great vantage point for spectators, while when the chilly Welly weather shows up - the heaters in the clubrooms provide some welcomed... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Tawa and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand'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 Tawa, Wellington are taught by passionate instructors who are committed... Read more

Must-do family activity in wellington, with best views at the Cable Car summit! Children under 5 years old travel FREE. Family Return Pass from $16. Start your journey with a Cable Car stamp on your hand! Read more

Helping Wellington whanau make informed choices about birth and parenting. Read more

Tiger eye jewellery & beads is all about having fun, learning new skills, and creating fashionable jewellery to suit anyone’s budget. We love creating a great selection of locally made and designed jewellery for our store – bright and beautiful. Visit our website to start your boutique shopping experience now. By the Way: we specialise in fashion jewellery repairs and making. Read more

We run a range of classes from Monday to Saturday for participants ranging from Preschool to school age to adults. Providing training in many gymnastics disciplines, including general, artistic, tumbling and trampoline. If your child has never participated in gymnastics before our recreation classes are a fun and interactive way for your child to learn the basics in a safe environment. Do they want to take their gym classes a step further? Our Recreation Competitive classes allow your child to... Read more

We are a hands-on cooking school that has been running for more than 10 years. It is a BYO Cooking School where you make your own Asian dinner, then sit down and enjoy it. It’s like going out to dinner with a twist, you have to do the cooking. It’s something different. Something fun for all ages of people to do and also learn about Asian cooking and spices and sauces. Read more

Poneke Karate Dojo. Host the International Karate Style of Kyokushin. It has two floors and great equipment. Check the web site for timetable and info. Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Karori and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand'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 Karori, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors who are... Read more

Let your child unleash their inner creativity in Wellington's newest boutique sewing classes based in a home-based studio in Northland. Learn to make bags, dresses, shorts, Pajamas, and much more in our term-long courses and holiday programs available for those aged 8-13. Annalee's courses are designed for all. Starting as a total Newbie, your child can work their way up through the levels building on their sewing skills and increasing level of difficulty. Read more

Aquazone Swim School in Wellington provides quality swimming lessons all year round, 7 days a week in heated indoor swimming pools located in Miramar, Newtown, Kilbirnie & Freyberg. We offer lessons for all abilities and ages from Babies (9 months) , pre-schoolers (3 - 5 yrs) , to school age (5 - 13 yrs) swimmers. Our squads focus on stroke technique for all competitive strokes, and also offer endurance training for surf, waterpolo and triathlon. Read more

A visit to the Island bay Marine Education Centre is an excellent way to launch students on their path of discovery. Experienced educators will lead your class group through a series of activities that will open their eyes and minds. Explore the rocky shore environment and the Bait House Aquarium exhibits. Since 1996, we've been offering a variety of opportunities for tens of thousands of school children of all ages and abilities to see and learn about New Zealand’s unique marine life close... Read more

The Katherine Mansfield House and Garden is a fully restored period house where the famous author Katherine Mansfield was born in 1888. Katherine Mansfield is New Zealand’s most internationally famous author. She was a writer of short stories, poetry, letters, journals and reviews and changed the way the short story was written in the English language. She was a rebel and a modernist who lived her short life of 34 years to the full. The house was returned to its original layout and design in the... Read more

Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Into the Woods, Aristocats, Aladdin, Joseph and his amazing technicolor dreamcoat, The north Star and this year Annie are some of the fantastic musicals Musical Stars has performed on stage. Musical Stars has been fostering confident and creative children through singing, dancing and acting education for more than 14 years. It helped develop dance and singing skills and an understanding and appreciation of theatrecraft to many children no matter their... Read more

18 hole golf course plus 10 hole pitch and putt course. The "Goldfields" pitch and putt course is especially suitable for children and those new to golf, as well as those looking for a quicker game than full 9-hole or 18-hole golf. Read more

Wellington City Libraries provides a wide range of services for children of all ages, including baby music sessions, preschool storytimes, online bookclubs and holiday activities. We support children's development and learning by providing print and digital collections, and expert librarians to help children find reading materials and expertly navigate the information environment. Head into your local library to hang out, use the wifi, play with Lego, read a book, do your homework, or attend a programme... Read more

Long-established, active and friendly aikido club located on level 1 in the big yellow Animates building. During term times we hold children's classes at 5:30pm Mondays and teenagers classes at 5:30pm Wednesdays. All details on our website - come and check us out: first three lessons free. Read more

Thai fighters teaching Thailand's national sport for both fitness and fighting. We are a modern, fully equipped Muay Thai Boxing training centre in the heart of Wellington. We also also opened a branch in Auckland in 2015. The art of Thai Boxing or Muay Thai is a fun way to keep fit, burning up to 800 calories per hour while also learning some serious self-defence skills. The first trial session is free if you book in advance and we have cardio, technique and personal training available. We also... Read more

Offering beginner Karate classes for both kids and adults. 4-6 Years of age (Pee Wees) 7-15 Years of age (Kids programme) 16 Years of age and above (Adults programme). Marudao is a fusion of traditional Japanese Karate and Chinese Kung Fu. A safe environment for all ages, genders and cultures. Read more

Supporting the Wellington Botanic Garden, providing information and running tours etc. a historic garden of national importance. Established in 1868 as the countries colonial garden it was responsible for the trial and importation of valuable plants, especially Pinus radiata, a tree that became the basis of the countries timber industry Extensive playground with swings slide flying fox. Duck pond fountains for summer fun. Special sundial unique in NZ where you can be the pointer A garden... Read more

Sport New Zealand was established as a Crown entity on 1 January 2003 under the Sport and Recreation New Zealand Act 2002. Sport NZ's purpose is to 'promote, encourage and support physical recreation and sport in New Zealand'. Sport NZ's objectives include 'creating a world-leading sports system at all levels - from grass roots to high performance - which will encourage more Kiwis to participate, and reap the benefits of a life-long involvement in sport'. Find out more about Sport NZ at our website. Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Karori and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand'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 Karori, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors who are... Read more

Offering dance classes in ballet, jazz and contemporary for ages 3 years to 18 years. Qualified and registered teachers with over 20 years experience. Exams available but not compulsory in ballet and jazz. Annual concert at the end of each year. Competition work available. Free trial classes available to see if dance is suitable for you and your child. Teacher training available.Ballet for ages 3-18 years. Jazz for ages 5-18 years. Contemporary for ages 11-18 years. Ballet for Beginners from ages... Read more

Yoga for the People is Wellington's only specialised Bikram Yoga studio, which also offers Yin and Hot Pilates. Whether you want to strengthen your body, improve your mobility or calm your mind our yoga and hot pilates classes will help. They are designed for people like you young, old, fit, broken and everything in between! We are the only studio in Wellington offering Bikram Yoga and we run three warm classes to complement this sequence. Our teachers are all highly-qualified, and the studio is... Read more