TRAVEL IS BETTER WHEN IT IS MORE PERSONALLY REWARDING. Experience a fulfilling and enriching journey that will be deeply personal. Peel back the layers of local culture and discover a place or locations not been shrouded by mass tourism. Our curators make sure everything is running smoothly behind the scenes to ensure you can relax and enjoy your trip. We design experiences for those who desire new adventures but with all the details carefully overseen by an expert planner. Providing knowledge,... 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

As the inventors of this iconic adventure experience, at OGO Rotorua, visitors are offered multiple OGO ride options where we add 40 litres of water; (cool in summer, warm in winter). Choose from the side by side H2OGO Straight Tracks which start from 250m up the hill and race one another downhill. From here, you Superman-dive into the OGO on your own, or have one, two or three friends in there together. H2OGO Sidewinder Track is the world’s longest at 350 metres, with 6 massive corners that send... Read more

On the banks of the beautiful Waikato River, just minutes from Taupo Towncentre, you will find the iconic and unique family playground, of Huka Prawn Park. With acres of land dedicated to the production of New Zealand fresh water prawns, and pure family fun, Huka Prawn Park offers a day of fun and excitement for all ages. Our activity pass offers all day access to the park. This includes prawn fishing, guided tours and access to the activity loop which is packed with fun attractions. Feel the... Read more

Big Sky Parasail was established in 2003, Big Sky Parasail is New Zealands premier Parasail company located on Lake Taupo. Big Sky Parasail Operates two 9 metre purpose built winch boats. We offer both 400ft and 800ft parasail flights. Both flights come with our unique optional Freefall. This is where we slow down the boat and let you parachute down to the waters edge, only to be whisked back up into the sky! Our crew has more than 26 years experience in the industry and we are proud of our safety... Read more

We are a family oriented early childhood service that enables parents to learn alongside their children as they engage in meaningful interactions together. Parents also learn other skills like small business management and becoming a better parents through the adult education programme. Read more

18 holes of Mini Golf in a true NZ setting, surrounded by native bush and birds with bunnies roaming the course! Presenting with a distinct Kiwi ambience, boasting a magnificent backdrop of New Zealand native bush, the Mini Golf Rotorua experience features waterfalls, fish ponds, a 2000 year old Rata stump and abundant wildlife. American designed for competition, reflecting your skill, it remains achievable for children! 2000m+ of fairy lights makes for a whole new ball game come nightfall. Mini... Read more

Come and enjoy your round of golf in park like settings 3hrs for a round of golf or with a cart 2 hrs 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

Klika is an Australian-based company with over 16 years of experience providing a wide range of pieces of equipment for your use. When you want to have a little family fun, we offer Trampolines and stay fit at the same time. These trampolines are great for everyday use but are also used when you gather for extended family and friends. Our Trampoline is a wonderful piece of fitness equipment that comes in a variety of shapes and sizes with safety nets. Read more

We are an exhilarating high ropes course for all abilities. Whether you are an individual or a group our course offers a range of activities from easy through to hard with something to challenge everyone. We have been described by many of our customers as exciting as bungy jumping or skydiving if not an even greater challenge. Those with a genuine fear of heights can be worked up slowly to these challenges. Feel the fear, do it anyway! Read more

Beginner Photography Tuition, one on one or couple. Competitive quotes Minimum of two hours per session . Any type of camera but specialising in Canon DSLRs. I will introduce you to the best Rotorua nature sights and we will go on a photographic journeys together, review the results and you will have a selection of beautiful images to add to your collection. Mosaic workshops including mosaic native birds, fish and insects. Group tuition or individual. All ages welcome. Acrylic and water... Read more

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Traditional martial arts school focusing on Jujutsu (self-defence) and Kenjutsu (samurai-swordsmanship). Minimum age 14 years Maximum age - no limit Suitable for male and females Develops confidence, fitness, dexterity, social skills, assertiveness and provides understanding of an ancient foreign culture in a safe and friendly atmosphere Many study Jujutsu for its benefit as a superb method of self-defence Members of the new Zealand martial Arts Institute - a body set up to ensure and register... 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

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

ABC Hillcrest is a converted house situated in Hillcrest. We are close to the local schools and Polytechnic. We provide a home away from home environment and a fantastic outdoor area, which helps develop children’s physical and cognitive skills, also fantastic gardens made by the children and whanau from our centre. The teachers in our centre have been at ABC Hillcrest for 6 years and more, this has contributed to the great relationships we have built with parents/whanau and the wider community. We... Read more

Hi, AFace4u offers Face Painting, Body Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Frozen Parties, no event is to big or small. We cover Bay Of Plenty, Waikato and anywhere in New Zealand (Travel costs may apply) We use only the best quality makeup, a clean sponge and clean water on each and every client as we believe in offering the best to all our clients. If you have any questions we are happy to help in any way we can. Have a look at our reviews on Facebook. Thanks for looking, have a great day :) Read more

We run the local Junior Touch on a Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. If you are interested in playing this season please ask at the school you attend. Read more

We are Rotorua's longest established dedicated Pilates Studio. We offer Group Pilates Classes, including Bootie Barre and Flow Pilates. We also offer personalised program sessions. Principal instructors and studio owners Barry and Sandy Bird each have over fifteen years experience in the Pilates Industry in Sydney Australia and New Zealand. Both hold Diplomas in Professional Pilates Instruction from Pilates I.T.C. Barry And Sandy established Pilates Focus in 2006.. Our studio is centrally located... Read more

We offer playgroup sessions on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to 0 to 5 year olds as well as kindy sessions in nurturing environment from Monday through to Friday. Eastern Suburbs Pre-School has been in existence since 1963 and now offers quality Early Childhood Education with fully registered and qualified ECE teachers. We are a little non profit community centre and we believe it is our very community spirit which makes our centre thrive. We welcome all families from all backgrounds and cultural... Read more

Holiday Resort with accommodation (cabins & motels) plus sites for tents, caravans, campervans. Thermally heated swimming pool plus (2nd pool hopefully due for completion by Christmas 2015 with swim up pool bar/cafe). Tennis courts, playground, basketball, jumping pillows x 2 (NZ's largest jumping pillow) volleyball. wifi (charge) TV & Games rooms, Neos 360 game, opp golf club, AC Baths, Hockey field, Owen Delany park. Close to car racing track. Read more

For Best Price Book Direct A family friendly Lake Taupo lake front motel. Quiet location on Lake Terrace. Comfort Inn Cascades runs between the road and the lake. There are no roads to cross with direct access to our lovely sandy swimming beach and the lake walk/cycle way from the motel. Set amongst beautiful gardens of native plants and birds are 24 spacious, self contained units of all different configurations for 1-6 people Read more

AMJAZZ Dance Studios is a family owned Dance School in Rotorua that offers classes in American Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, American Tap and Ballet. We offer classes for dancers aged 3 and up! Pam Shanks is the Director and a teacher at the studio. Pam's daughter Nikki Wilkinson is the Principal Teacher and Choreographer and her youngest daughter Tracy Notman is the Office Manager. AMJAZZ has a staff of 8 Teachers/Assistant Teachers that work part-time and all offer a wealth of experience from... Read more

Pathways is a community-based kindergarten that provides excellent early childhood education in a loving and natural environment. Children from 2-7 years old are enrolled the kindergarten, while 0-2 year olds can attend the playgroup sessions with their parents/caregivers twice a week. All children learn 'life from life in a warm, homelike environment, incorporating the values and qualities of truth, beauty and goodness. Pathways Kindergarten is guided by Rudolf Steiner's philosophies and teachings... Read more

Taupo Kayaking Adventures (TKA) specializes in guided scenic tours/trips on New Zealand’s largest fresh water lake, rivers, streams, walking/mountain biking tracks and trails in the Great Lake Taupo Region. Incorporating; • Kayaking • Mountain Bike • Walking • Walking and mountain Biking Combo’s • Overnight Experience • Kayak Fishing • Or a mixture of the above • Or kayak, paddle (sup) board and bike hire With unrivalled natural beauty, fascinating history, gourmet outdoor food and passionate knowledgeable... Read more