Catch the breeze and set sail for the day from Russell on board the unique tall ship "R. Tucker Thompson", built in the tradition of 100 year old schooners by local Northlanders. She has sailed the world but today will explore the somewhat calmer seas of the Bay of Islands with you on board. The design of the "R. Tucker Thompson" is based on the Halibut schooners of the North West American coast, which were considered fast and sea kindly and easily manned. She has a lofty rig of varnished oregon... Read more

We are proud to be one of Northland's premier dive training facilities. Learning to dive with us means instruction and equipment of the highest standard. As well as learning to dive we also offer Snorkelling Courses and Bubble Maker Courses (for 8yrs +) where they will spend a couple of hours in our on-site pool with Scuba Diving gear on and take their first breaths underwater!!! If they love it then we offer a Seal Team which is a 5 week programme where the kids will be scuba diving in our pool... Read more

Beautiful family orientated Holiday park situated on a tidal estuary safe for swimming and kayaking. Patrolled surf white sandy beach within a 5 minute walk away. Our camp sites are beside the water with views of the sea and surrounds. We are two minutes off State Highway 1 travelling North, half way between Auckland and Bay of Islands. We have 350 sites- both powered and non-powered, 5 small backpacker cabins, 3 Family cabins and a Kitchen Cabin. Plenty of room for the children to play with... Read more

12 tree-top challenge courses packed with thrill, fun and action. There are circuits for all ages and abilities, with countless obstacles and of course lots of flying foxes: wire traverses, tight ropes, exciting swings, treacherous nets, wobbly bridges, zip-lines, it's awesome! Tree-huger or daredevil, come along with your friends or family to share a great adventure. Explore the edge of your comfort zone, build up confidence and challenge your balance! A 100% safe continuous belay system, unique... Read more

We hire bouncy castles for events like brithday parties,sports events, school galas or any event that requires children to be entertained. We are family owned and opperated and take pride in the service we provide.Castles can be set up on most surfaces but we prefer grass as it is the safest,we can set castles up in most locations access is the key , we have petrol blowers so power is no issue.We have been serviceing the greater auckland area for 15 years and have many customers that just keep comeing... Read more

A 1000 acre working dairy on the Whangaruru harbour, 30 minutes south of Russell and 20 minutes from Rawhiti and the Cape Brett Walkway. If your family is into beaches, motorbikes and/or horses we are the perfect venue for a holiday. In term 1 and 4 we also host most of Whangarei's intermediate schools for school camps and in the Holidays we run farming,motorbike and horseriding camps. There is an extensive network of bush and farm trails for dirtbiking and horsetrekking and a Motorcross track. We... Read more

Welcome to New Shoots Kerikeri! Found on the main road into town, our eye-catching early childhood centre is easy to spot and access for many Bay of Island families. Our architecturally-designed centre reflects the local culture and blurs the boundaries between indoors and out. In the middle of our purpose-built centre youll find a big, beautiful pohutakawa, with all the pods facing this striking tree. Each room features an abundance of sunlight, excellent ventilation and a home-like aesthetic.... Read more

The Miyagi Kan Karate Club was founded in New Zealand in February 1996. Currently the club operates out of 79 Walton Street Whangarei, and also has another club in Dargaville. What you gain from learning Karate is: Confidence & Strength, Loads of fun, Better Health and Fitness, Co-ordination & flexibility, Self-Defence & Discipline. We cater for all ages with classes available to anyone five days a week, in Whangarei. Check Club locations & training times tab above for details. The... Read more

BJ's Childcare Centre is in Kensington, Whangarei and is licensed for children from the ages of 2 to 6 year old's. Our Service offer: Hours of operation are from 8am to 5PM Monday to Friday WINZ Childcare Subsidies 20 Hours ECE for 3 and 4 year olds. For all enquiries phone us on our FREE calling number or text Betje to find out what our special rates are. BJ’s Childcare Centre is a small family orientated early childhood centre. Located at 15 Moody Ave, in Kensington, Whangarei and licensed... Read more

The Quarry Arts Centre is a community facility dedicated to the pursuit, development and display of creative practice. The Centre provides a venue for artists to create, exhibit, discuss and advance their art. It is also a venue for art lovers to observe and share the creative experience in a tranquil, park-like setting just out of central Whangarei. Read more

Our centrally located motel is only 100m to the beach and a short walk to the shops, restaurants and wharf. We have "something for everyone" Families, access unit, large and small studios and spa bath suites. We have a year round heated salt water swimming pool, spa pool,and covered barbecue area. A lovely spot to relax in. Great Value - Friendly Service Read more

Tea & Tarte creates custom wedding cakes, anything is possible. We also specialise in themed dessert tables such as rustic and boho. Located in Magical Mangawhai and servicing Auckland and Northland. Read more

Beachfront luxury holiday home accommodation. 4 bedrooms sleep up to 13 guests. Furnished and equipped to a high standard with all linen and cleaning provided. Unobstructed beach and Bay views with direct access to a sandy all tide swimming beach. 5 kayaks and dinghy or swim to the diving pontoon in front. Home theatre, Sky TV, Apple TV, outdoor speakers and free WiFi internet. Located on Tapeka Point beach, just two minutes from historic Russell village with restaurants, boat trips, attractions... Read more

Te Kohanga Reo o Nga Tau E Toru is a kaupapa maori, total immersion learning nest for babies and young children located at Te Horo School in beautiful Pipiwai. Read more

Sporting Organisation providing netball competitions for Junior, Intermediate, College and Senior players during winter months as well as twilight social competition during the summer months Read more

"I've never met a kid that didn't love Space (and dinosaurs)!" All it takes to explore the Universe is to start looking up. At our Planetarium we can look up even during a thunder storm and see the Stars and Constellations in their full glory. It is a realistic projection of the night sky in a fully indoor dome ceiling. Each Saturday evening we run public tours of the evening sky, focusing on the current constellations and objects of interest. For those who want more detail our Space... Read more

Whangarei's ultimate day out..Paintball , lasertag , flying fox , mini putt, archery, clay shooting, target shooting, function and party hire, bar, BBQ Read more

We are a preschool and early learning center for children. Read more

Judo is an Olympic and Commonwealth Games sport which originated in Japan that develops self-defence skills in addition to sporting skills. It is a combat sport where opponents compete against each other by attempting to throw from a standing position to the ground or when on the ground by pinning their opponents. ​ Come check us out. We train on Wednesday nights at the Portland Hall in Portland. Read more

Surf School and Surf Beach Shop located on the fabulous Tutukaka Coast. Surf lessons, surf board hire and associated retail for everything to have fun in the surf, on the beach and at the bach! Read more

Are you looking for a piano teacher who inspires and motivates your child? Maybe you're an adult piano student who would love to learn a new art? I have seven years experience teaching a wide variety of ages and levels. I believe in the involvement of the student in the choice of the musical pieces, this creates an emotional attachment with the instrument that is vital to the enjoyment of any instruments. I have completed a Degree in Contemporary Music in 2016 and am able to teach a variety of styles... Read more

* Warm indoor heated pool * Small class ratios * AUSTSWIM Qualified Instructors * All ages and abilities * Adult fitness classes * Private pool hire and much more * Classes run Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Contact us for more information or to enroll now. Read more

Northland Ballet and Dance Inc is a non profit organisation which aims to promote and provide dance opportunities for young dance students in Northland. We are not a a dance school with regular dance classes, however we do host and organise the following three events annually for young dancers: - The Dance Fusion Concert in April - a combined showcase of dance by Northland dance schools. - The Whangarei Dance Workshop in the July school holidays - a week long intensive week of dance classes culminating... Read more

Gumdiggers Park is an authentic Kauri gum digging site over 100 years old. Go back in time when Maori, European and Dalmatian people formed the gum digging culture and see the basis for one of the biggest industrial booms in New Zealand's history. With an audio visual presentation and information spots along the way, you'll learn about the cataclysmic events which could have caused kauri forest destruction. Explore ancient buried Kauri forests where you can touch and feel logs that are over 100,000... Read more

Northland at its best – magnificent beach, warm welcome – Taupo Bay is a secret to be discovered. Welcome to this family camp just 300 metres from the picturesque beach of Taupo Bay. We are a little 'off the beaten track', but you will not be disappointed - this is the real New Zealand. Waves to surf, fish to catch, kayaks to explore the area, and space to relax in our 1.2 hectares of campground which offers plenty of shelter and shade and lots of space for the kids to explore Read more

Our peaceful family-friendly holiday park is a popular stop-over for travellers exploring the top of New Zealand; offering fantastic fishing, and is a comfortable, safe and friendly place to come home to after a great day of adventure or relaxing on the beach. From the park, it's easy to visit Cape Reinga and the Lighthouse, the Bay of Islands and numerous great local uncrowded beaches offering fishing, surfing, safe swimming and sunbathing. We are only 500m from the famous Pukenui Wharf and Houhora... Read more