Aratoi Museum has offered activities for children for decades. We welcome school groups, and we run activities during school holidays. We have two annual student exhibitions: Breadcraft Wairarapa Schools Art Show and NZQA Top Art exhibition. Please telephone us from 10am to 4:30 to see what's on offer now. OUR MUSEUM • Aratoi Museum is the largest museum in the Wairarapa and specializes in Wairarapa social history, NZ art & Māori taonga • Our special focus is on artists & issues of... Read more

Carterton Playcentre is a parent collective that offers great Early Childhood Education where we believe parents are the first and best educators for their children. We cater for children birth to school age and offer a variety of play experiences across 16 different areas of play. As well as regular trips and experiences in the community, it is a place of fun for children and support and community for parents and caregivers. We run three mornings a week (Mon, Tues, Thurs 9-12) during school terms.... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Upper Hutt 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 Upper Hutt, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors... Read more

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

Welcome to The Highwayman Motel. Your hosts Kylie and Mark would like to invite you to come and enjoy their hospitality. With an affordable range of accommodation we have something to suit everyone. From studio units to a one, two or three bedroom apartment, all spacious and well equipped. Our 21 units are surrounded by beautiful, landscaped gardens for you to enjoy, with BBQ facilities and outdoor seating beside the swimming pool, spa and children’s play area If you don’t want to cook, we can cook... Read more

Hapkido is the "way of co-ordinated power". It is a Korean martial art that is often referred to as the complete art of self defence. Hapkido is not a sport but rather a pure self-defence martial art that covers joint locks, sweeps & throws, striking techniques with all parts of the body, ground fighting, pressure point applications, defence against weapons and the improvised use of everyday items in self-defence situations. Hapkido training is not restricted by age, size or gender. It is... Read more

H2O Xtream is currently closed for a major upgrade, we hope to reopen in December 2024. visit H²O Xtream today for a fun filled, action packed, aquatic day out. Grab an Xtream slides pass for unlimited rides on 3 exciting Hydroslides. Got a need for speed? Launch yourself down the 8 metre vertical drop of the Xtream Speed slide...take on the twists and turns of the MasterBlaster or face the ultimate challenge of our premier hydroslide 'Darkness Falls'. It's a massive 66 metres of pitch black... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Waikanae Memorial 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 Waikanae, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Silverstream 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 Silverstream, Upper Hutt Wellington, are taught by passionate... Read more

Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Cafe offers visitors the unique and exciting opportunity to connect with nature in a beautiful, natural environment. Feed and freely interact with wildlife in this very special place - the product of one man's passion and vision to experience nature at its best. Located in the scenic Akatarawa Valley near Upper Hutt, Wellington, Staglands is a must-see attraction for local families and tourists visiting the Wellington region. Looking for things to do in Wellington, look... Read more

Five day school holiday programme in theatrical skills. Innovative and creative learning with professional tutors in vocals, drama and dance. Each week concludes with a 45minute on stage performance by students for family and friends. 30hours of tuition. Read more

PRIME Music Academy is run by NZ music icon ANITA PRIME LAMA Los Angeles Music Award winner and recent USA Billboard top 40 charting artist. In addition to her own career as a recording artist, Anita has participated on many international releases as a studio session vocalist, lyricist and vocal coach, and continues to be in high demand in the USA, Canada, and Europe for her unique vocal abilities among well-known music producers, labels and music business professionals. A wonderful bonus for students... Read more

Music lessons for piano and singing. Early Childhood music classes, including babies, pre-school and music experience. Group work available too! Read more

Contact us for enrolling your child at kindergarten. We cater for 2- 5 year olds, extending their knowledge, skills and attitudes as they continue on a learning journey. The kindergarten is set in a nature reserve in large well resourced park like grounds. The kindergarten feeds into two local schools and has a close relationship with each of them. Read more

Come down and see us on a Tuesday or Thursday Night!!! these are our formal club nights. We have been inspiring Upper Hutt's youth since 1992. With one NZ most experienced instructors and huge depths in Senior Black belts, your children are off to the best start in their Martial Arts journey. We are family Orientated!!! Consistent training at United Taekwon-Do (United ITFNZ) will help with your confidence, self control, and physical fitness. It will improve muscle tone and appearance, whilst... Read more

The Kapiti Gymnastics Club, a not for profit community focused organisation, offering preschool and recreational gym, as well as competitive gymnastics and cheerleading. All of our programmes are gymnastics skills based while also developing children’s confidence, co-ordination and flexibility. Our main focus is for children to have fun and learn in a safe environment. Our programme is designed to provide fun action-packed activities that develop body awareness, body management, the brain,... Read more

Tram Rides and Tramway Museum. Take a journey into the Past. Ride the genuine ex-Wellington City trams which last ran in the City in 1964. 4 km return ride through Queen Elizabeth Park to the Beach takes about 20 minutes. Then browse the tram museum with photographs, momentoes and video of the historic days of Wellington trams. Suitable for all ages. All day tickets (as many tram rides on the day as you like) Adult $10, Child 5-15 $5, Family (2 Ad, 2Ch) $24. Under 5's no charge. Open... Read more

Piano, Guitar, Flute, Ukulele, Violin lessons Read more

Art classes after-school and holiday classes for children who like to make, create and invent. For ages 5-12, Tuesday or Wednesday (5-8 yrs) and Thursday (9-12 yrs). The art classes are from 3.30 - 5.15pm, however children can arrive from 3pm onwards. There is a late-stay option until 6.30pm, so the classes can extend as an after-school programme. Online booking is on my WEBSITE. Payment by credit card has no additional fees. * Qualified primary teacher and artist * 15 years' experience... Read more

Sing and Sign is an award-winning UK programme which teaches parents and caregivers baby sign the fun way - through music. Baby sign is lovely because you can encourage communication with baby before they can speak, and it takes lots of frustration out of the early years! I took Sing and Sign classes as a new parent and though I was sceptical at first, before long I absolutely loved it. As well as being entertaining, Sing and Sign also offered a useful, practical skill, taught in such a fun and... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Paraparaumu 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 Paraparaumu, Wellington are taught by passionate instructors who are committed to teaching... Read more

The Upper Hutt Toy Library is a non-profit community organisation, established in May 1991, with the aim of providing a wide range of educational toys, games and puzzles designed to aid the mental, physical and social development of children. The current annual subscription is $60 for General or $40 for Community Service Card Holder membership. We offer a 6 month membership for $40 and a 5 trip membership for $32 (this is valid for 1 year). The Toy Library is managed by a Committee consisting of... Read more