Waimarino is a tranquil paradise situated on the banks of the Wairoa River just 10 minutes from Tauranga city. Our adventure park is focused around the sport of kayaking. Waimarino has been Tauranga’s premier kayaking & recreational destination since 1975. We offer a number of unique & enjoyable glow worm kayak tours, a range of corporate team-building options, new conference & function facilities, and after school and holiday care for children. We can provide an exclusive riverside venue for... Read more

From social dancing to competitions, from school age to seniors, there are opportunities for everyone to enjoy dancing as a sport or recreation. Hugh and Sonia of the Supreme Dance Centre endeavour to provide a relaxed, friendly environment, with an emphasis on making dance easy. As Specialists in the field of Ballroom, Latin American, New Vogue and Rock & Roll Dancing, Hugh and Sonia Hodson have had much success in their dancing career - 9 times NZ Ballroom & Latin American, competed internationally... Read more

With 16 years as a professional makeup artist, Lillybeth now brings her love of colour and fun to face painting! Book her to add fun to any event! Face painting can be tailored to any occasion or theme. Perfect for injecting colour and creativity into birthday parties, business celebration or corporate staff & family parties, face painting excites both children and adults. Entertain your guests and watch their imaginations spark as they grow into their characters as princesses or pirates, animals... Read more

Bay Coast Rowing Club has groups from Bethlehem College, Otumoetai College and Katikati College plus an awesome Masters group. Our wonderful volunteer coaches are enthusiastic and give a lot of time to on water and gym sessions. Summer and winter programs Read more

Bespoke cakes for celebrations for all occasions. Book now to reserve a date for the cake which will have your guests talking for years. I specialise in quality scratch baked cakes and will work with you to make your occasion one to remember. Read more

Looking for something different this summer? A fun sport for the whole family, all done and dusted in 2 hours? Then Lets Play Ball! The Western Bay of Plenty Softball Association has what you are looking for. We have a range of Softball grades for all ages and abilities to compete in. Starting with Junior T-ball, through to Senior Softball on Saturday and Social Slowpitch on Friday Night. What is softball? Softball is a great game played between two teams composed of 9 on-field players... Read more

DayBreak Preschool provides Montessori inspired preschool education. It is a unique preschool where your child’s potential is developed and nurtured with loving guidance. What makes DayBreak Preschool unique is our Montessori inspired programme and our teaching team’s experience and enthusiasm. Their gifted insight into early childhood education along with their personal and professional accomplishments ensures DayBreak Preschool develops a progressive philosophy and culture of continuous improvement.... Read more

Natural Harmonics is based in Tauranga, currently operating as a mobile service offering natural and nature inspired craft parties and creative workshops for children aged 5 and above. Passionate about creativity with an educational approach, Montessori trained and currently working with children ages 3 - 11. We aim to bring a unique experience to your child/children's birthday party. Please get in touch to discuss craft options or even let us create a bespoke party just for you. Read more

Welcome to Kiwi Castles Full day, self-service rentals. Pickup in the morning, drop it off in the evening. Easy as! Need a Bouncy Castle to rent/hire in Tauranga for your next birthday party or kiddies get-together? We have 14 castles to choose from, suitable for ages up to 8 years. Our castles are simple to transport in a small vehicle, easy to set up, and take only minutes to inflate. Because of their size they can fit into most garages or larger lounge areas, should the weather turn nasty.... Read more

At Home Grown Kids, we have been providing home based childcare to New Zealand families since 1997. We love that we have had thousands of NZ families become a part of our family, and vice versa, over the years. Home Grown Kids gives your precious little one warm, caring home-based care and you some much needed peace of mind – with a loving Educator and support from Visiting Teachers. Home Grown Kids get to do everything that tamariki should do: climbing, baking, painting and building; laughing,... Read more

Welcome to Little Big Shots, where our classes offer children an opportunity to learn fundamental movements while exploring a wide range of sports. Through engaging activities, children will develop essential skills in balance, locomotion, and ball handling. We understand that nurturing these skills not only enhances physical abilities but also promotes the mental and emotional development of young minds. Research has shown that the development of these movement skills helps connect neural pathways,... Read more

PLEASE NOTE: ALWAYS contact us by EMAIL or phone for ALL information regarding classes offered from the studio. ALL INFO is on the WEBSITE. (WE DO NOT OFFER ACTIVITIES FOR UNDER 8 YEARS) Read more

Brand New Tae Kwon Do Academy starting in January 2016, with classes available for all ages & abilities. Led by Sabumnim Debi Terry. 4th Degree Tae Kwon Do Instructor who did the majority of her training under the TAGB & the GTUK in England. A former national junior & senior champion, now brings her skills in the ITF disciplined style to Welcome Bay Classes commence Wednesday 20th January 2016. Classes available will also include our Tae Kwon Do Tigers, which are especially for our 5-7 year olds... Read more

Welcome back to Cobb & Co. Tauranga! Famous for our fabulous world class surf beaches and as a cruise ship destination port, we are proud to be part of the vibrant and beautiful Bay of Plenty! We are located on the famous promenade called The Strand, we have a convenient passenger drop off area right outside our front doors! Unload the kids and Grandparents prior to easy access parking across the street. Our Tauranga location has plenty of different seating areas to choose from: a family area... Read more

Fun, safe & affordable Before school, After school & Holiday Programmes We are on site at Brookfield Primary school & also have a drop off service to Bethlehem Primary school every morning after the Before school session, and a pickup service every afternoon from Bethlehem & Otumoetai Primary schools. Being on a school site means we have the use of the school pool over summer for our After school care & Holiday Programmes. Plus use of playgrounds, fields & play areas all year round. We are a well... Read more

Dive Zone is Tauranga's premier dive facility, so we understand the importance of providing a wide range of services backed by exceptional service. We are a 5-Star PADI training facility, with an onsite heated pool for your convenience while training. If you need gear, we've got you covered with our full range of quality hire gear which is available all year round for your dive, kayaking or snorkelling excursions. Our servicing department is always in hot demand for annual testing of regulators... Read more

Play Time After School and Holiday Fun is an OSCAR programme that offers children the opportunity to spend time doing what they'd like to do, in a friendly, nurturing and structured environment, with a variety of age appropriate activities. We have programmes at Fairhaven School, Te Puke, and Matua Community Hall, Matua, and we also have a Holiday Programme only at Golden Sands School, Papamoa. Children from all schools are welcome at our programmes. Read more

Quality Ballet School of students age 4yrs to Advanced Levels. RAD,ISTD,IDTA. Principal Yvonne Edwards ARAD Ex Principal Royal NZ Ballet. Read more

Inspired Kindergartens and Home Based Education offers quality preschool education to over 900 children through its network of 21 kindergartens and home based education services. We have kindergartens between Whangamata in the north and Murupara in the south-east while our home based services operate between Whitianga and Taupō. Formerly known as Tauranga Region Kindergartens Inc – Ngā Kōhungahunga Manawanui - we are one of New Zealand's largest and longest serving early childhood education... Read more

Our mission as a community based non-for-profit is to "build strong kids, strong families and strong communities". Our After School Care programmes serve fifteen schools around Tauranga Primary Schools: Welcome Bay Selwyn Ridge Maungatapu Tauranga Primary Gate Pa Greerton Village Greenpark Merivale Oropi Kaimai Bethlehem Bellevue Otumoetai Primary Intermediate Schools: Tauranga Intermediate Otumoetai Intermediate We are a provider of educational and developmental programmes... Read more

Come and enjoy our beautiful hedge maze, 1.4 km to get lost in - should you dare! Once you have conquered the Maze, feel free to enjoy the free family fun activities around the complex which include giant board games, tug o war, frisbees, sack racing, the giant connect four game (my favourite). Plus plenty more to entertain you. Bring a picnic and relax. Check out McGregors garden, meet our bunnies and guinea pigs plus our four roosters! The object of this maze is to find your way to the centre.... Read more

Balanced Runs a full time Martial Arts program at Tauirko Tauranga. Head Coach Alan Orr runs a full timetable of Martial Arts. At Balanced we teach people from all walks of life and at all levels. From beginners to World Champions – all are welcome. We have a very nice training atmosphere which makes learning easy and fun. We run Instructor development programs, as anyone that ups the time in can achieve a Black Belt which our program. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a great Martial Art for everyone! Wing... Read more

Learn to swim at a Quality Swim School in central Tauranga. Lessons for all people, children aged from toddlers to teens, adults learn to swim or hydrotherapy classes, sessions for people living with a disability. Operating for over 25 years, our thermal heated outdoor pool runs all year around in school terms with some holiday programs also available. All instructors are aligned to Swimming NZ qualifications and a family friendly personal approach, contact us for more information for bookings. Read more

Offering Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Modern dance lessons to children from the age of 3 upwards. Free trial lessons. Please refer to our website for more information. Read more

Lakes Performing Arts Centre has welcomed thousands of people of all ages and from all walks of life into the world of performing arts. Whether its dance, drama, music or vocal, the centre's talented team have inspired their students to have the confidence to perform at the best of their abilities, regardless if its in the comfort of their own homes, or on stage. The centre offers a comprehensive range of affordable classes for the whole whanau to enjoy from preschoolers to seniors. Lakes... Read more

Teaching of singing and performance skills. Preparing singers for auditions. Preparing students for competitions and exams. Read more

Dance Education Centre offers a full range of classes in Ballet, Urban Jazz, Contemporary Dance, Stretch / Body Conditioning and Competition Work at our Matua Centre and also Ballet Classes in the Senior Citizens Hall, Mount Maunganui. Our students range in ages from 3-4 years in our fun-filled and imaginative Preschool Mini Movers classes right through to Senior Contemporary, Urban Professionals and RAD Ballet Training at Vocational level for those pursuing a career in Performing Arts. In Tauranga,... Read more

Catering to Taurangas ever-growing community at The Lakes, children feel at home the minute they enter New Shoots. Down the road from the local school, and with many parks and walking trails on our doorstep, our early childhood centre is the perfect choice for the many young families at The Lakes. Winner of the 2020 Waikato / Bay of Plenty Architectural Awards, our purpose-built centre boasts high ceilings, exposed timber beams and a translucent roof strip. Within our walls, the rooms are filled... Read more