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

Conquer fears and discover new limits by launching into action at New Zealand's ultimate adventure hub Velocity Valley. Fun for all ages. Pick your adrenalin buzz from the dare defying Swoop, pulling your own ripcord to hurtle at 130kph through the air, to feeling G-forces akin to Formula One Racing with the Agrojet on a purpose built water course with no slowing down for corners. Harness your inner superhero on the Southern Hemispheres only Freefall Xtreme - flying, twisting and turning on a... Read more

Before/After School and Holiday Programs Located in the CBD Open 6.30am - 6pm Mon - Fri Oscar subsidies available 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

New Zealand's must do experience! Soar through the trees and experience New Zealand's ancient native forest like never before in an award winning nature adventure. From the top of the forest canopy in between the thrill of ziplines and suspended swing bridges, your authentic kiwi guides will bring the forest to life as you become part of the conservation story. They are highly trained to keep you safe, make you smile and teach you amazing things as you create memories that will last a lifetime.... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A wild day out. Bring your family along to Rainbow Springs, to meet ours. Get up close and personal with the wonderful birds, bugs and beasts that call New Zealand home. The Under the Sun day pass offers an action-packed, fun-filled, and (whisper it) educational day out. Make sure you take a ride on the Big Splash, and don't forget to head to the crowd-pleasing free-flight Bird Show. We've also got 10+ daily animal encounters for you to enjoy. Kiwi. Kiwi are shy, ground dwelling creatures who... Read more

Free play in a caring environment is at the heart of what we do. We provide before & after school care and holiday programme, Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 5:30 pm. During the school term, we're based in two Rotorua locations - the Glenholme School hall and the Harvest Church Centre, by Westbrook school. Our holiday programme is based at Glenholme School only. We're an OSCAR approved centre, meaning you could be eligible for financial support. Bookings are essential. Read more

Welcome To Pure Dirt Tours Motorcycling off road is what we are all about. Whether you are looking to try dirt biking for the first time or are looking for a multiday adventure, we have a tour to suit you. We cater for ALL abilities and ages. No need to worry about a license, as all our tours are off road. All tours include a complete set of top of the line safety gear and modern dirt bike to suit your size and ability There are trails for beginners to experts. Because of our great range of... 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

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

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

Open daily 10am to 4.30pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day). The Taupo Museum two art galleries feature both local and touring exhibitions and change every six weeks. Local history displays, gift shop and the wharenui (Meeting House), Te Aroha o Rongokeihume with Ora, the Garden of Wellbing offer a one off experience for visitors to Taupo that is not to be missed. Read more

CrossFit, Bootcamp, CrossFit Kids (6-8yrs), CrossFit Pre-Teens (9-12yrs), CrossFit Teens & Athlete classes. CrossFit is unparalleled for strength, endurance & fitness results. When combined with a healthy eating regime its incredible for weight loss, total body & confidence transformation. Both CrossFit & Bootcamp classes are designed to be fun, whilst challenging & skill developing. Perserverance, mental aptitude, resilience & fortitude building. We provide Fitness 4 All which means fitness... Read more

Hukafalls Jet is the only jet boat company permitted to take you to the base of the mighty Huka Falls. Nothing get's you closer! This half hour of thrills, fun and excitement takes you along a beautiful river environment, lined with native bush, sheer rock cliff face and hot water streams. Hold on tight as you'll be travelling in one of our state of the art jet boats at an incredible 80km an hour! Along the way our trademark 360 degree spins will leave you with a beaming smile and a heart pumping... 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 Parents Centre is a not for profit organisation run by parents for parents. Parents Centre was first established in NZ in 1952 with the Taupo Centre being set up in 1978. The organisation offers four core services to its members and the community - childbirth (antenatal) education, parents support groups, parenting education, and advocacy/lobbying for parents, birthing and families. Our mission is: positive birth experiences and informed parenting in a community where parents are supported... Read more