Sheepworld is New Zealand’s premier showcase for sheep and wool production, just 45 minutes north of the Auckland CBD. Visitors can enjoy a step by step insight into how in New Zealand we farm our sheep, then harvest and use their wool. In our twice-daily live shows the dogs skilfully round up and bring in the sheep, which are then sorted and shorn. Our presenters show how the dogs are trained, then explain how and why sheep are farmed here. Our multimedia exhibition Wonderful Wool then... Read more

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

If you can dream it, we can make it! Located in sunny Whangaparaoa on the Hibiscus Coast just north of Auckland, Coast Cakes have all your cake needs covered. With talents in every aspect of the custom cake business, our hard-working team can create a cake for any and every event, just tell us your requirements and we will deliver you a fantastic cake that looks and tastes great. From birthdays, to anniversaries, weddings, events and special occasions. When it comes to flavours and fillings... Read more

We have provided fabulous educational experiences for children in a safe and nurturing home environment Rodney-wide for several years. We are now very pleased to be able to offer this same opportunity to children and families in Auckland. Your child’s day in a home-based environment can be less structured and more spontaneous. It may include trips to the park, beach, playgroup and so on. To ensure safety is not compromised, our service has a documented set of policies and practices for dealing... 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

The New Zealand Ocean Swim Series consists of seven events, showcasing some of our most unique and stunning beaches and waterfronts. With the aim of promoting fitness and health through ocean swimming, the events offer a range achievable distances on the day – presenting opportunities for almost all ages and abilities to take part (exception of the Harbour Crossing which consists of the one 2.9km iconic swim across Auckland’s Harbour). Event distances on offer include: ‘I’m Going Long’ distance... Read more

A club for both Seniors and Juniors. Competition is from April to September. 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

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

World Challenge Tag Paintball first opened in 1985 and is Auckland's longest established paintball field. Being only 8 minutes from the end of Auckland's North Western Motorway it's close to Kumeu. Set among the massive Riverhead forest, ideal cover with plenty of natural bush and pines to conceal the sniper, themed fields like Forts at Wild West and Huts in East Villaage, with 20 unique playing fields, each with it's own style and tactics. Great equipment from VForce Tournament grade goggles, Tippmann... Read more

Roll up, Roll up....Come to the Show.... Wellsford Country Show, an outing for all the family on 19th November 2016. The Wellsford Country Show has been a regular event now for over thirty years..come for an easy drive north of Auckland, free parking, with free shuttles in and out of the Park to save you carrying too much gear all day.... Rides, Horses, Farm animals, tractors, vintage cars, Farmers Market, The show kicks off with the annual Santa parade at 10.am lots of floats and fun and a lolly... 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

The Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society Incorporated (“SOSSI”) is an incorporated society and registered charity established in 2004 for the purpose of assisting Auckland Council with the establishment and development of the wildlife sanctuary. For children we offer walks and talks (by arrangement) and the Junior Ranger activity booklet (see our website). Adults can join any of our volunteer activities. Read more

Ruby Jude mix media Artist runs her own studio and art gallery creating art and offering lessons to both children and adults. Children's class's $90per term Wednesday's 4 till 5pm. Encouraged to create from their heart given freedom and encouragement to express themselves through a variety of media each term students take a framed piece of their art home. Some of the children have been attending art class for over a year they love it so much !!! Read more

Sole Movement Dance School encourages confidence, expression, discipline and enjoyment of dance and performance through all of our classes. It provides quality training by professional staff in a fun and safe environment. We have an excellent and varied timetable with plenty of dance styles to choose from, with something for everyone to enjoy. Read more

Welcome to Face Painting Northland. Our awesome, experienced team loves to paint the living, breathing, canvas that smiles back! We have talented artists available across the North. From Auckland to the Bay of Islands, Mangawhai to Whangarei. Dargaville to Warkworth. No event to big or small. Birthday parties, community events, store openings, promotions, productions STAGE & FILM MAKE UP, costume parties, sporting events, HEN PARTIES, BABY SHOWERS 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

Are you looking for an amazing birthday party experience for your little one? Prepare the kids for Party Kingdom - a magical land of fun and excitement where they can run and explore the huge pirate playground, leap like crazy on the bouncy castle and lots lots more. We have four incredible, themed, private party rooms available to hire 7 days-a-week. We also run Public Play sessions :) We have lots of cool party packages for groups from 10-50 children available, from DIY to sit back and let... Read more

Estuary Arts Centre overlooks the beautiful Te Ara Tahuna Walkway, located in Orewa on the Hibiscus Coast Highway, only 25 minutes from Auckland city centre. A creative Hub for all creatives, whatever age, level or ability. 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

Award-winning babyballet is New Zealand's favourite dance school for boys and girls from 6 months to 6 years. Pre-school dance and music-to-movement ballet classes. With a real focus on learning through play, the unique babyballet syllabus offers four key stages of ballet and tap classes where every child can build their confidence and social skills, learning manners, discipline and respect while developing their basic ballet technique, coordination, musicality, balance, posture and rhythm. All... 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