Miniature train rides - with a difference. Fun for all ages. What will you see today? And have you met Mischa the train driver yet? Situated within the Matakana Country Park, this is just one of the many and varied activities available for entertaining the whole family. Everything is catered for: art & crafts, Sunday market, playground, petting zoo, pony rides, horse & carriage rides - and of course our delightful mini-train ride!! Just 2km north of Matakana Village, the Matakana Country Park... Read more

Imagine……a deserted beach… wind in your face, sun on your skin and only the sound of hoof beats and surf on white sand!! This magical place is where we ride every day…broodingly beautiful in winter, ethereal in mist and rain and blindingly gorgeous in mid summer!!! Not a muddy trail to be seen and just think…your carbon footprint is minimal! Friendly well trained guides help you to, enjoy this fantastic experience with stories of past Maori history, discover bird and plant life so abundant here... Read more

Dianne provides music lessons on a range of instruments for small groups or individuals, including ukulele, guitar, piano and violin. Dianne has qualifications in piano (ATCL, AIRMTNZ) , theory and violin. She performs regularly in her band entitled Dianne Morgan and the Jade River Ukes at community events, private functions and at festivals. She is also a trained primary school teacher (BEd. Primary) and has taught music to children and adults over the last 30 years. Ukulele classes are held at... Read more

Sandspit Holiday Park is family-friendly where guests can enjoy safe swimming, native bush walks and great channel and boat fishing right on their doorstep. When you’re not relaxing in the park, kayaking around the bay or having a bounce on the trampoline, there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained. The surrounding area boasts a range of outdoor activities including close encounters with sea life in the Goat Island marine reserve, wine tasting at the popular local vineyards or walks... Read more

WELCOME to ponyrides.co.nz: The home of children's riding lessons and pony rides. The wonderful place where precious childhood memories are made. Looking for some great activites for the kids? Come admire the scenery and have some good old fashion country fun and fresh air. Enjoy a riding lesson or pony ride, join our coffee group or indulge in one of our school holiday programme or fabulous pony parties. Hang out with some gorgeous ponies and learn all about horses and riding. Here at Pony Rides... Read more

Located in beautiful Leigh, we have a strong connection to our local school, community and natural environment. We offer a play based learning programme which fosters our children’s independence and allows them to grow and learn in their own unique and individual way. Our children are nurtured by a highly qualified and experienced teaching team who are committed to quality teaching, learning and fun! Mission Statement We work with families to grow children who are happy, independent and secure... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Sunnynook 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-defense skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Sunnynook, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors who... Read more

Visiting Goat Island Marine Reserve is one of the Top 10 Things to do in Auckland New Zealand. We are situated just over 1 hour north of Auckland on the Matakana coast in Leigh. We service New Zealand's first protected Marine Reserve, Goat Island. We offer snorkel & dive equipment to hire or buy, Guided Snorkeling, Try Scuba Diving, Guided Dives, and Dive Courses from entry to professional levels. We can take you diving in New Zealand's first marine reserve! Our priorities are practicing... Read more

Aikido classes teach you how to fall safely, boost energy levels and improve posture and core strength. Aikido Martial Art principles redirect an attack instead of meeting force with force and the techniques employed do not rely on physical strength, making it suitable for both men and woman, large or small! It is a traditional martial art and an effective form of self defence. The Aikido Martial Art system consists of throw and pin techniques, and the study of bokken (wooden sword) and Jo (wooden... Read more

The Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre centre has grown steadily over the past five years, becoming one of New Zealand’s most popular destinations for retreats, conferences and seminars in natural health, environmental awareness and personal development. Our name: Kawai Purapura’s name signifies the nexus point between the past and the future. Kawai is the memory, the ancestry, the tracing of the lineage from the past. Purapura is the seed of the future. Our vision: Our vision is to create a healing... Read more

Industry leader in Early Childhood Education, Training and Work. Read more

Clip 'N Climb is the most exciting new concept in indoor climbing to have emerged in the past decade. It is 100% pure Kiwi and was developed in Christchurch, New Zealand! Clip 'N Climb is climbing walls meet theme park in an exciting new leisure concept for all ages and all climbing abilities. No matter if you are 4 or 99 years old with no climbing experience, our automatic belay system takes in the slack as you climb up and then lowers you gently to the ground as you descend. Clip 'N Climb is... Read more

Kiwi Tennis is a professional tennis coaching team focused on the tennis fundamentals. It was founded to provide a complete programme for tennis players of all ages and abilities, where you can learn to master the essentials of the game in a very simple way that everyone can understand. The Kiwi Tennis team believe in providing pathways for its players at every level, which means we can develop our players to the highest level that they can achieve. Whether this is to play for fun, to compete... Read more

Each day at Fame offers a special blend of loving care, fun and education, with a unique focus on performing arts. We offer everything you would expect from a high quality day care and preschool, and we keep our days fun and exciting so that our children are always engaged and enjoying themselves. As a team of dedicated teachers, we have created a loving community at Fame which brings all staff, children and their extended families together to provide a supportive and friendly environment.... Read more

A club for both Seniors and Juniors. Competition is from April to September. Read more

Are you looking for an amazing birthday party experience for your little one? Prepare the kids for Party Kingdom - a magical land of fun and excitement where they can run and explore the huge pirate playground, leap like crazy on the bouncy castle and lots lots more. We have four incredible, themed, private party rooms available to hire 7 days-a-week. We also run Public Play sessions :) We have lots of cool party packages for groups from 10-50 children available, from DIY to sit back and let... Read more

The Reptile Park which specialises in, and displays and breeds both native and exotic reptiles. These range from New Zealand geckos, skinks and tuataras to tortoises, alligators and lizards from other countries. It is both informative and recreational, suitable for family visits and pre booked conducted tours such as school trips etc. Read more

We are the Orewa Beach paddle board specialists, stocking a huge range of paddle boards from all major brands. We offer rentals and demos so you can try before buying and as much FREE advice as you need to get you going. We are family run and have grown our business on repeat customers and recommendations made to others. We pride our work, and love our community. We also have a great range of surfboards / Longboards / Softboards and Kayaks available, and of course stock roof racks so you can get... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Albany 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-defense skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Albany, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed... Read more

Birthday Parties / School Workshops / Events ZooVentures does the best parties for animal lovers! We are a mobile service based in Whangaparaoa and travel as far as central Auckland. We have bearded and Eastern water dragons, blue tongue lizards, leopard geckos, gorgeous tortoises, frogs, newts, chinchilla squirrels plus an awesome line-up of very cute bunnies, guinea pigs, mice and even performing pups! Take part in fun educational activities with all the pets and exotic creatures from ZooVentures,... Read more

Ruby Jude mix media Artist runs her own studio and art gallery creating art and offering lessons to both children and adults. Children's class's $90per term Wednesday's 4 till 5pm. Encouraged to create from their heart given freedom and encouragement to express themselves through a variety of media each term students take a framed piece of their art home. Some of the children have been attending art class for over a year they love it so much !!! Read more

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

Sheepworld is New Zealand’s premier showcase for sheep and wool production, just 45 minutes north of the Auckland CBD. Visitors can enjoy a step by step insight into how in New Zealand we farm our sheep, then harvest and use their wool. In our twice-daily live shows the dogs skilfully round up and bring in the sheep, which are then sorted and shorn. Our presenters show how the dogs are trained, then explain how and why sheep are farmed here. Our multimedia exhibition Wonderful Wool then... Read more

Our attractive surroundings offer a warm and homely environment to our children and is open 7.00am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday. We place a distinct emphasis on developing a child’s whole self through holistic development, providing quality experiences. Read more

My Wonderland is an indoor play ground where your children are able to play, learn, exercise and have the best Birthday parties! With a dedicated toddler/baby area, we offer different types of activities suitable for babies, toddlers and kids up to 12 years old. You are encourged to join the play and have a wonderful day with your family. We have a NO CHILD MISSING OUT ethos and it is something we are incredibly passionate about. Because of this, our cafe is allergy friendly and we host events... Read more

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