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

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

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

Health Heroes NZ is all about you and your health, physically and mentally. Make your life healthier by adding new ways to boost your body, mind and soul with professional massage, nutritional advice, stress management, and personalized fine-tuned coaching. We want you to live your best life possible, with the best health, ease and joy. Put yourself first and make your life healthier, happier and more relaxed! Boost your body, mind and soul with our range of different manual treatments... 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

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

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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

Auckland Wide. Amazing Bouncy Castle Range! Face Painters and Entertainers. The whole party package! We are a family owned and operated company based in Huapai/Kumeu in Auckland. Kumeu Bouncy Castles Ltd is the best choice for adding a sense of joy and fun to any party! We provide a friendly, prompt and reliable experience with very competitive hire rates, quality service and friendliness. We have a super range of bouncy castles, entertainers and Face Painters. Hire any one of our exciting castles... Read more

Calling all family detectives! If you love doing challenging things as a family, solving puzzles and mysteries or you just love to try new experiences, then Escape HQ is just what you're after! Escape HQ is Auckland's most premium and immersive real live interactive escape room experience. Teams of up to six people are locked in a room for 60 minutes and must find clues, crack puzzles and solve the crime before time runs out! It's non-stop, adrenalin pumping, brain activity at its best! Current... Read more

Orewa Surf Life Saving Club volunteers patrols Orewa Beach from October to April & Wenderholm over the busy Christmas period. Our Mission: To Protect Our Community In and Around The Water Our season is 1 July - 30 June each year, with new season registrations opening on 1 July each year. You can register online via our club website. Our Junior Surf program runs from Labour Weekend to Easter Weekend each season and is designed to promote surf skills, fitness, surf sense, water safety and... Read more

Kyu Shin Do Aikido was established on Auckland's North Shore in 1992 We offer a safe and friendly training environment in our dedicated training facility and, as a 'not for profit' organisation we strive to keep our fees affordable for all. Our senior instructors each have over 30 years experience teaching Aikido. By its very nature, Aikido is suitable for men, women and children of all ages as it does not rely on physical strength for its effectiveness but uses the principles of blending... Read more

Our child-initiated and semi-structured programme recognises the learning and developmental needs, strengths and interests of the individual children. We believe children are unique, with God-given potential to grow as confident and competent learners, healthy in body, mind and spirit. All children are treated with respect and no appropriate learning opportunity will be withheld from them no matter what their background or language is. We believe children’s holistic development and learning is... 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

Tuis Nest Childcare, Quality Childcare North Shore At Tuis Nest Childcare, we aim provide children with a positive and well balanced environment that is safe, challenging, nurturing and educational. The Centres Philosophy To extend and enhance childrens learning by providing meaningful and stimulating experiences, incorporating mixed aged groups in areas of cognitive, physical, social and emotional developments. We are inspired and influenced by Reggio Emilia, Emi Pikler and Magda Gerber Philosophies. Planning... Read more

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

Dance helps develop co-ordination, musicality, creativity and confidence in everyone. At The Dance Floor we have something for everyone! RAD Ballet exams BTDA Jazz & Lyrical Exams BTDA medal tests Pre-school classes for children aged 4 years upwards Adult beginners classes End of year concert in a local theatre "Dancing is a passion, whether it be for recreation or ambition, everyone can feel the freedom dance has to offer" - Tracy Shiells Read more

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CrossFit Birkenhead has been running CrossFit Kids + Teens classes since 2011. CrossFit Kids was started in California in 2006 by Jeff and Mikki Martin of CrossFit Brand X. They have been trialing and testing better ways to train kids to improve overall fitness while maximizing fun and excitement. Our Head Coach Paul Davies (and owner and operator of CrossFit Birkenhead) attended their CrossFit Kids Certification seminar in July 2011 and has been bringing the knowledge he gained to our CrossFit... Read more

Tiny Boppers is the North Shore's newest, freshest preschool music + movement class for funky tots who love to hop and bop! Our classes are designed to develop and build on your child's love of song, dance and rhyme - whilst encouraging fine and gross motor skill development, co-ordination, creativity, language development and most importantly, be a fun-filled experience for preschoolers and their caregivers! Our classes are held in Milford, North Shore on Friday mornings during term time at... 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

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

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

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

The Milford Cruising Club welcomes families interested in boating and sailing in general. We run an active junior sailing program throughout the summer months and school holiday programs throughout the year. Our sessions have an emphasis on water education. For adults and advanced junior sailors we offer the opportunity to sail on our larger boats located in the Milford Marina. We have a range of Fevas and 420s for those sailors that have advanced past the Optimist stage. These yachts offer exciting... Read more

Did you know that Harbour Synchro has trained at Glenfield Leisure Centre, on Auckland's North Shore, for over 30 years and continues to do so? That makes us one of the oldest clubs in little ol New Zealand! Artistic Swimming (or Synchro as we like to call it) is a wonderfully challenging year-round sport that incorporates swimming, dance, gymnastics, teamwork and most importantly, fun. Our club caters to girls and boys, ladies and gents, from beginners all the way up to New Zealand reps. We... 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