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

wairarapa,s best kept secrect were you will find everything from dolls to tractors including 1891 milking machines working gramophones phones, toys rock collection groserry items lawnmowers radios, typewriters, telephone collection stoves fridges books washing machines working plus 100s more items to numerous too mection 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

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

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Waikanae Memorial 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 Waikanae, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed... 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

Wonderful panoramic views as you play • 18 or 9 hole rounds with reasonable green fees • Flexible tee times • Clubs and carts for hire • Fully stocked All Teed Up Pro Shop with on site Professionals • Café & Bar facilities • Course hireage for Corporate or Fundraising Tournaments 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

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

Otaki PC has 30 riding members, aged between 5 and 19, who attend fortnightly rallies between August and April for tuition on riding and horse management, using the NZPCA syllabus. Contact us by email for more information :) Read more

Jumping Beans offers fun, child-centred, physical activity and movement to music classes for babies and pre-schoolers ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Jumping Beans goal is to nurture happy, healthy, confident children by supporting Parents/Caregivers and Early Childhood Teachers with fun, interactive physical activity programmes. Jumping Beans is evidence based and designed to develop key movement and safety skills, brain pathways, language, self-esteem and self-regulation. Custom designed, colourful... Read more

The Upper Hutt Roller Skating Club was formed in 1982. Club skaters range from Beginners through to World Champions. We also have skaters ranging in age from 5 to 70. The club is today one of the largest skating clubs in New Zealand and is always well represented at Area, National and International level. Public skating sessions are held each Saturday between 3.00pm and 5.00pm from Mid February to Mid December, and each week day during the term holidays between 1.00pm and 3.00pm. Read more

Training and practice of Kodokan Judo Affiliated to The New Zealand Judo Federation Read more

Piano lessons all levels, theory, adult beginners, examination work, piano accompanying. Read more

Contact us for enrolling your child at kindergarten. We cater for 2- 5 year olds, extending their knowledge, skills and attitudes as they continue on a learning journey. The kindergarten is set in a nature reserve in large well resourced park like grounds. The kindergarten feeds into two local schools and has a close relationship with each of them. 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

Family friendly Judo Club, offering classes from age 5 upwards. Games based learning for children Teaches self confidence and self defense, Hours Monday 5-8yrs 6.30-7.30pm 8yrs+ 7.30-8.30pm Thursday Juniors 6.30-7.30pm Seniors 7.30-8.30pm Read more

Efil Doog Garden of Art & eco Park is NZunique Garden setting with Ponds, streams, glow worms and sculptures and forest/bush covering 268 acre (108 Ha) Featuring a large Rhododendron collection in the 11.5 arce (4.4 Ha) of Gardens and is one of the founding “Garden of Regional Significance” awarded by the New Zealand Garden Trust. The Efil Doog Gardens are at Cloustonville in the Akatarawa Valley (near Upper Hutt, Wellington – 12 km from State Highway 2 and 22 km from State Highway 1 from Waikane... Read more

Piano, Guitar, Flute, Ukulele, Violin lessons Read more

Local pony club for youth activites in Equine Read more

Music lessons for piano and singing. Early Childhood music classes, including babies, pre-school and music experience. Group work available too! Read more

Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Cafe offers visitors the unique and exciting opportunity to connect with nature in a beautiful, natural environment. Feed and freely interact with wildlife in this very special place - the product of one man's passion and vision to experience nature at its best. Located in the scenic Akatarawa Valley near Upper Hutt, Wellington, Staglands is a must-see attraction for local families and tourists visiting the Wellington region. Looking for things to do in Wellington, look... Read more

Otaki Museum s housed in the restored 1918 BNZ building on Main Street. t carries out a number of activities: * tells Otaki's stories through a changing exhibition programme *researches the history of Otaki and the surrounding district *collects objects, stories, and images of interest * has an extensive photographic collection and many early copies of the town's newspaper, the Otaki Mail * holds archival material relating to the town, including records from Otaki School and the Otaki Borough... Read more