Creative Ideas is a place where all ages and abilities are welcome. Classes are available for kids aged 7+ years old after school, adults and adults with a disability. Childrens art exhibitions are held twice a year and an art camp is held once a year to encourage students uniqueness and arty thinking outside of class time. Arty parties are available for children or for adults wanting to try something new with a group of friends, suggest a project to be completed at a 2 hour session or we can... 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

Whakatane Town AFC is the leading Football Club in the Eastern Bay Of Plenty. We have teams to cater for all ages (5 - 50+ years) and all skill levels. Whether you're trying to get your kids into a winter sport or you're trying to relive your youth again, Whakatane Town AFC can cater to you Read more

Homestay on a dairy farm with small flock of black and coloured sheep and small citrus orchard. well travelled long time hosts, with wide interests Bed and breakfasts offered in family homestead Bakery and gift shop on premises. Out of town hospitality. Convenient stop over and arrangements made for White Island tours . Read more

Creative Yarns is your local yarn shop, stocking gorgeous knitting and crochet patterns as well as the yummiest selection of yarns sourced from all over the world, both in our Rotorua shop and online, we are a knitters heaven that has to do with all things 'knit', with knitting and crochet classes, knit accessories, haberdashery and buttons, as well as a range of carded wool for spinning and felting. Spring has arrived and we have lots of exciting new yarns and patterns to tempt you, so now is... Read more

Let our team show you our Lake Tarawera. This area has been visited by people from all over the world for well over a century. Visitors first came to see the eighth wonder of the Natural World, The Pink and White Terraces. They were guided there by the local Maori tribe of Tuhourangi. On the 10th June 1886 that all changed due to the massive eruption of Mount Tarawera. Slowly but surely the land here has healed from that destruction however the Pink and White Terraces are no more.There are now... Read more

Kaituna Cascades is the The Original and the Most Experienced Rafting Company operating on the Kaituna River since 1991 !! Come Rafting with us and take on the Challenge of the "Worlds Highest Commercially Rafted Waterfall" - Tutea Falls !! ( 7 Meters high ) The Kaituna River is one of New Zealands Best and most Scenic Rafted grade 5 rivers. Trips depart 9am, 11:45am and 2:30pm daily from our river base in Okere Falls. All you need to bring is swimwear and a towel, we supply everything... Read more

We have the largest selection of bikes for hire in the EBOP. We have recently added a bike trailer to our selection as people become more adventurous and want to do longer distances with their children in tow. Talk to us about the trails best suited to you and your young family. There is a trail to suit everyone and we offer a shuttle bus service to the Pakihi Track and Motu Road Trail and a support shuttle to the Rere Trail. The Dunes Trail does not require a shuttle bus. Your bike is welcome. Bookings... Read more

Free play in a caring environment is at the heart of what we do. We provide before & after school care and holiday programme, Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 5:30 pm. During the school term, we're based in two Rotorua locations - the Glenholme School hall and the Harvest Church Centre, by Westbrook school. Our holiday programme is based at Glenholme School only. We're an OSCAR approved centre, meaning you could be eligible for financial support. Bookings are essential. Read more

Founded in 1999 the NZSA identifies & recruits young rugby, rugby league, women’s rugby & netball players from all over New Zealand. Each year NZSA delivers a unique combination of full time coaching, tertiary studies, training and mentoring in a disciplined environment that promotes Maori sporting flair. We also deliver a strength and conditioning program to improve our student’s physical attributes like strength, speed and power. Read more

Set on 1 acre of gardens just 5 minutes’ drive from Rotorua, Santa Maria Motel offers free Wi-Fi, a swimming pool and a hot tub. Each room features satellite TV with over 50 channels. Motel Santa Maria is 5 minutes’ drive from Te Puia Thermal Park and 10 minutes’ drive from Rotorua Airport. Okere Falls and Lake Rotorua are each a 15-minute drive away. All rooms have a well-equipped kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms also feature... Read more

Beach front Holiday Park with fantastic views of White Island. A range of accommodation and camping sites. Located by the beautiful Ohiwa Harbour. Enjoy fishing, bush walks, bird watching, glow worms, kayaking and more. Your children will love our bouncy cushion and playground. Bring your bikes and explore our surrounding area or the motu trails cycleways. Read more

River Rats Raft & Kayak have been offering quality adventures for over 35 years. There’s something for everyone, from full on grade 5 action featuring the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall through to a gentle grade 2 scenic raft trip suitable for participants as young as 5. Kayaking is available on the local lakes. Paddle to a secluded beach or enjoy a hot water swim only accessible by boat, an evening option in summer includes a BBQ dinner and visit to a hidden glow worm cave. Rafting Kaituna... Read more

Opape Motor Camp welcomes you to 'camping the way it used to be." The camp backs on to a sandy beach. It is safe for swimming and taking long walks. Powered and non-powered sites are available. A rocky area is not far for exploring and fishing. Basic facilities include toilets, hot showers and a kitchen area. Read more

Swim Rotorua are the only Swimming New Zealand and Swimming Bay of Plenty affiliated club in Rotorua. Swim Rotorua are always happy to welcome new members. Whether you want to improve your style, train for school competitions, water polo or triathlons or swim at the olympics we have a program to help you. Our first session is no charge so come along and see how we can help you Read more

We are a mixed age early childhood education centre tucked away in a quiet street. We are open from 8-5:15 to suit working and non-working parents alike. We also offer a van service for those who don't have access to a vehicle. We pride ourselves on offering a child learning based curriculum, meaning we help the child learn through following their interests and encouraging their curiosity. We aim to have every child that starts school from our centre be a capable and confident learner. We... Read more

Rotorua Golf Club is a special place, like no other, with a unique thermal course set in the heart of New Zealand's premier visitor destination. The 18 hole Arikikapakapa course provides a magnificent golfing experience. We have a fully equipped golf shop with club, trundler, and cart hire. A welcoming cafe and club house awaits your visit. Read more

Rotorua's football club for Youth & Senior football. - we are the only Rotorua football Club to offer J&Y league football. All footballing abilities welcome. boys and girls, men and women. We are also always keen to hear from people wanting to get into or carry on with coaching and refereeing. The 2020 season will see 7 of our coaches having sat their C Licence (and JL3 where relevant), this has been achieved thanks to RECT funding and our commitment as a club to provide local footballers... Read more

Welcome to Swimming Bay of Plenty. Whether you’re a member of many years, or simply a visitor interested in taking up a new and exciting sport in your area – we are sure you will find what you are looking for. Swimming can offer many things to many people, recreation, sport, enjoyment – but one thing is often overlooked, the need for swimming to be seen as a life skill. In this day and age it is amazing that less than 25 per cent of our 12-year-olds can swim 200 metres. Worse still is the fact... Read more

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A wild day out. Bring your family along to Rainbow Springs, to meet ours. Get up close and personal with the wonderful birds, bugs and beasts that call New Zealand home. The Under the Sun day pass offers an action-packed, fun-filled, and (whisper it) educational day out. Make sure you take a ride on the Big Splash, and don't forget to head to the crowd-pleasing free-flight Bird Show. We've also got 10+ daily animal encounters for you to enjoy. Kiwi. Kiwi are shy, ground dwelling creatures who... Read more

Discover Rotorua's rich culture, volatile landscape and dramatic history in this world-class museum. Innovative exhibitions, fascinating cinema experiences and informative guided tours enable visitors to discover the amazing stories of this unique region. Watch the Rotorua Stories film to discover the scientific and mythological reasons for Rotorua's volatile landscape, or visit the poignant Maori Battalion Cinema to learn about the heroic soldiers in World War II. Meet famous leaders, legendary... Read more

Imagine a once thriving 1850s logging camp, abandoned when a natural disaster hit. The town being deserted until an enterprising young man, Jax, turned it into a mini putt golf course. You will be able to play through the mine tunnel, under the railway tracks, visit the blacksmiths shop and walk through the giant tree stump. The course is suitable for young and old and there are plenty of photo opportunities along the way! Lumberjax Mini Golf is the brainchild of a Father and Son team,... Read more