Aratoi Museum has offered activities for children for decades. We welcome school groups, and we run activities during school holidays. We have two annual student exhibitions: Breadcraft Wairarapa Schools Art Show and NZQA Top Art exhibition. Please telephone us from 10am to 4:30 to see what's on offer now. OUR MUSEUM • Aratoi Museum is the largest museum in the Wairarapa and specializes in Wairarapa social history, NZ art & Māori taonga • Our special focus is on artists & issues of... Read more

Carterton Playcentre is a parent collective that offers great Early Childhood Education where we believe parents are the first and best educators for their children. We cater for children birth to school age and offer a variety of play experiences across 16 different areas of play. As well as regular trips and experiences in the community, it is a place of fun for children and support and community for parents and caregivers. We run three mornings a week (Mon, Tues, Thurs 9-12) during school terms.... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Paraparaumu and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children, 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 Paraparaumu, Wellington are taught by passionate instructors who are committed to teaching... Read more

Gymnastics is the fun sport that can give everyone the skills needed to do well in all other sports. Skills like jumping, landing, balance, twisting and turning, speed and agility. At Rimutaka Gymsports we have Gymnastics Classes for all ages and abilities. We offer: Casual classes for children under 3 years of age Wednesday 10.30, Friday 9.30 and Saturday 11.15 Structured pre school classes run Tuesday 1.30, Wednesday 9.30 or 1.30, Friday 10.30 and Saturday 10.15. If you cant attend your... Read more

El Rancho is located on the stunning Kapiti Coast alongside both the Waikanae River and Waikanae Beach. El Rancho hosts over 17,000 guests each year, including individuals, families and over 250 different regional and national groups. The main services offered include accommodation, catering, conferences, ministry programmes and activities. El Rancho’s guests span all ages and demographics. Generations of people have been touched by El Rancho’s generous hospitality. Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Silverstream 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 Silverstream, Upper Hutt Wellington, are taught by passionate... Read more

Hapkido is the "way of co-ordinated power". It is a Korean martial art that is often referred to as the complete art of self defence. Hapkido is not a sport but rather a pure self-defence martial art that covers joint locks, sweeps & throws, striking techniques with all parts of the body, ground fighting, pressure point applications, defence against weapons and the improvised use of everyday items in self-defence situations. Hapkido training is not restricted by age, size or gender. It is... Read more

Sing and Sign is an award-winning UK programme which teaches parents and caregivers baby sign the fun way - through music. Baby sign is lovely because you can encourage communication with baby before they can speak, and it takes lots of frustration out of the early years! I took Sing and Sign classes as a new parent and though I was sceptical at first, before long I absolutely loved it. As well as being entertaining, Sing and Sign also offered a useful, practical skill, taught in such a fun and... Read more

The Upper Hutt Toy Library is a non-profit community organisation, established in May 1991, with the aim of providing a wide range of educational toys, games and puzzles designed to aid the mental, physical and social development of children. The current annual subscription is $60 for General or $40 for Community Service Card Holder membership. We offer a 6 month membership for $40 and a 5 trip membership for $32 (this is valid for 1 year). The Toy Library is managed by a Committee consisting of... Read more

Welcome to The Highwayman Motel. Your hosts Kylie and Mark would like to invite you to come and enjoy their hospitality. With an affordable range of accommodation we have something to suit everyone. From studio units to a one, two or three bedroom apartment, all spacious and well equipped. Our 21 units are surrounded by beautiful, landscaped gardens for you to enjoy, with BBQ facilities and outdoor seating beside the swimming pool, spa and children’s play area If you don’t want to cook, we can cook... Read more

A rural tennis club with six grass and two astro courts. We offer junior tennis, business house, mid-week ladies, active tennis coaching and club representative teams. We also run the very popular Over The Hill tournament at the beginning of January. Established in 1905 the club has become part of the Martinborough landscape. It is about to upgrade the astro courts with a new surface and lights so they can be used for hockey and netball in the winter months. The club has over 100 members, with many... Read more

Welcome to the Kapiti Equestrian & Vaulting Center The Center is operated by The Kapiti Vaulting Club Inc. and offers professional, quality horse riding instruction in a wide range of equestrian disciplines, including beginners through to advanced horse riders, lunging instruction, vaulting, horse riding for therapy and special needs, special courses designed for disabled horse riders, children's holiday programmes and birthday parties. We have an excellent range of well schooled horses and ponies... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Upper Hutt 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 Upper Hutt, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors... Read more

WE offer riding lessons for all level and ages. With an Indoor and outdoor arenas, weather is not a problem. We also offer, holiday programmes and farm ride. Come and learn to ride correctly in a safe environment with specialised instructors. Read more

Five day school holiday programme in theatrical skills. Innovative and creative learning with professional tutors in vocals, drama and dance. Each week concludes with a 45minute on stage performance by students for family and friends. 30hours of tuition. Read more

Sanchin Freestyle Karate is a non for profit organisation that offers traditionally based combat karate training, fitness and also self defense training. It is an opportunity to learn to defend yourself, makes some new contacts, become fit and gain heaps of confidence knowing you can keep yourself safe. Read more

The Kapiti Gymnastics Club, a not for profit community focused organisation, offering preschool and recreational gym, as well as competitive gymnastics and cheerleading. All of our programmes are gymnastics skills based while also developing children’s confidence, co-ordination and flexibility. Our main focus is for children to have fun and learn in a safe environment. Our programme is designed to provide fun action-packed activities that develop body awareness, body management, the brain,... Read more

Tram Rides and Tramway Museum. Take a journey into the Past. Ride the genuine ex-Wellington City trams which last ran in the City in 1964. 4 km return ride through Queen Elizabeth Park to the Beach takes about 20 minutes. Then browse the tram museum with photographs, momentoes and video of the historic days of Wellington trams. Suitable for all ages. All day tickets (as many tram rides on the day as you like) Adult $10, Child 5-15 $5, Family (2 Ad, 2Ch) $24. Under 5's no charge. Open... Read more

Social cricket for juniors, men and women. Read more

Art classes after-school and holiday classes for children who like to make, create and invent. For ages 5-12, Tuesday or Wednesday (5-8 yrs) and Thursday (9-12 yrs). The art classes are from 3.30 - 5.15pm, however children can arrive from 3pm onwards. There is a late-stay option until 6.30pm, so the classes can extend as an after-school programme. Online booking is on my WEBSITE. Payment by credit card has no additional fees. * Qualified primary teacher and artist * 15 years' experience... Read more

Need to work through these School Holidays or simply can't think of anything exciting that will keep the kids constantly entertained? Simply ENROL ONLINE, email or call our friendly team. LOCATIONS - Waitohu School Hall (Otaki), Kapanui School Hall (Waikanae) Kenakena School Hall (Paraparaumu) Let the FUN begin. Exciting Junior Program (5-9yrs) and Cool Senior Kids Program (10-13yrs). Fun for girls and boys. Awesome EXPERIENCED team of leaders. Action packed in venue days and amazing day trips.... Read more

Canopy Camping Escapes brings you a collection of luxury campsites around New Zealand. Each site offers something different and unique - from a luxury canvas tent in Tutukaka, to a hobbit house in the Waikato, or an astrologers hut on the cliffs in Westland… So get away from it all, unplug, unwind, get back to basics, reconnect with family or friends, create memories… Go glamping! Read more