12 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... Read more

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

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

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

The Playball program follows a holistic approach and offers learning opportunities and experiences relating to the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of the child. See less Playball arrived in Northland after coach Dean discovered this fantastic programme whilst teaching in Auckland. Playball Northland currently have midweek, Saturday and afterschool classes running in Whangarei, Ruakaka, One Tree Point and Kerikeri for children aged 2-9 years of age. Coach Dean and his team... Read more

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 Read more

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... Read more

Maria Satterfield offers solo and group singing classes for ages 8 up. Group singing is a fun way to explore your voice, practise skillsets and make friends. Solo lessons help students to refine their natural voice, and include performance coaching and NCEA/Trinity Exam prep. Whether you're a beginner or experienced singer, take your next step with Whangarei Vocals. Read more

Sporting Organisation providing netball competitions for Junior, Intermediate, College and Senior players during winter months as well as twilight social competition during the summer months Read more

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. As well as learning to dive we also offer Snorkelling Courses and Bubble Maker Courses (for 8yrs +) where they will spend a couple of hours in our on-site pool with Scuba Diving gear on and take their first breaths underwater!!! If they love it then we offer a Seal Team which is a 5 week programme where the kids will be scuba diving in our pool... Read more

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. Read more

Before and After School Care, Holiday Programme. CYFS Approved. Winz subsidies available. Open from 7:30am to 6pm. Read more

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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... Read more

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

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

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. 5 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

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

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 -... Read more

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. Read more

A nature based early childcare centre located amongst rural grass and stone wall ed paddocks on the outskirts of Whangarei. We have sole access to our own Wild Woods - a native bush enclosure where children can build huts, feed tame eels, climb trees and explore. If we want children to become protectors of our environment in the future they must learn to love it at this early age. Our practices are based on the belief that children are their own best risk managers, and our inviting natural... Read more

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