A 1000 acre working dairy on the Whangaruru harbour, 30 minutes south of Russell and 20 minutes from Rawhiti and the Cape Brett Walkway. If your family is into beaches, motorbikes and/or horses we are the perfect venue for a holiday. In term 1 and 4 we also host most of Whangarei's intermediate schools for school camps and in the Holidays we run farming,motorbike and horseriding camps. There is an extensive network of bush and farm trails for dirtbiking and horsetrekking and a Motorcross track. We... Read more

Beachfront luxury holiday home accommodation. 4 bedrooms sleep up to 13 guests. Furnished and equipped to a high standard with all linen and cleaning provided. Unobstructed beach and Bay views with direct access to a sandy all tide swimming beach. 5 kayaks and dinghy or swim to the diving pontoon in front. Home theatre, Sky TV, Apple TV, outdoor speakers and free WiFi internet. Located on Tapeka Point beach, just two minutes from historic Russell village with restaurants, boat trips, attractions... Read more

BJ's Childcare Centre is in Kensington, Whangarei and is licensed for children from the ages of 2 to 6 year old's. Our Service offer: Hours of operation are from 8am to 5PM Monday to Friday WINZ Childcare Subsidies 20 Hours ECE for 3 and 4 year olds. For all enquiries phone us on our FREE calling number or text Betje to find out what our special rates are. BJ’s Childcare Centre is a small family orientated early childhood centre. Located at 15 Moody Ave, in Kensington, Whangarei and licensed... Read more

Tikipunga Kindergarten is a purpose built facility with areas for both indoor and outdoor play. Children enjoy the freedom and space of our large, flat outdoor area, most of which is either grass or soft fall. There is a covered verandah area and numerous shade sails. We provide opportunities for children to investigate nature through our Swan plants and vegetable gardens. Children enjoy being able to take the produce from the garden home to share with their families. We are located... Read more

Catch the breeze and set sail for the day from Russell on board the unique tall ship "R. Tucker Thompson", built in the tradition of 100 year old schooners by local Northlanders. She has sailed the world but today will explore the somewhat calmer seas of the Bay of Islands with you on board. The design of the "R. Tucker Thompson" is based on the Halibut schooners of the North West American coast, which were considered fast and sea kindly and easily manned. She has a lofty rig of varnished oregon... Read more

Surf School and Surf Beach Shop located on the fabulous Tutukaka Coast. Surf lessons, surf board hire and associated retail for everything to have fun in the surf, on the beach and at the bach! Read more

We are proud to be one of Northland's premier dive training facilities. Learning to dive with us means instruction and equipment of the highest standard. As well as learning to dive we also offer Snorkelling Courses and Bubble Maker Courses (for 8yrs +) where they will spend a couple of hours in our on-site pool with Scuba Diving gear on and take their first breaths underwater!!! If they love it then we offer a Seal Team which is a 5 week programme where the kids will be scuba diving in our pool... Read more

Judo is an Olympic and Commonwealth Games sport which originated in Japan that develops self-defence skills in addition to sporting skills. It is a combat sport where opponents compete against each other by attempting to throw from a standing position to the ground or when on the ground by pinning their opponents. ​ Come check us out. We train on Wednesday nights at the Portland Hall in Portland. Read more

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A nature based early childcare centre located amongst rural grass and stone wall ed paddocks on the outskirts of Whangarei. We have sole access to our own Wild Woods - a native bush enclosure where children can build huts, feed tame eels, climb trees and explore. If we want children to become protectors of our environment in the future they must learn to love it at this early age. Our practices are based on the belief that children are their own best risk managers, and our inviting natural... Read more

We are a preschool and early learning center for children. Read more

Before and After School Care, Holiday Programme. CYFS Approved. Winz subsidies available. Open from 7:30am to 6pm. Read more

After School Clubs in the Bay of Islands, Kerikeri and surrounding suburbs. All ages. Includes numerous sports, art, cadets, St John Youth and music. Plus holiday programs throughout the year. listings includes club timetables and contact details. Read more

Parasailing in Paihia is the ultimate way to see the spectacular island paradise of the Bay of Islands. Jump on board our specialised parasail boat for the high-flying experience of a lifetime. Take a solo, tandem or triple parasail flight, and soar high above the tranquil blue waters of Paihia, Russell and the Bay of Islands. All 1200 feet. Enjoy the incredible 360-degree aerial views, and keep an eye out for playful dolphins leaping below you. Read more

Explore the Bay of Islands on the YHA The Rock Adventure Cruise. It features an all inclusive overnight boat trip with loads of activities, dinner, breakfast and lunch. In addition to all the activities, guests can enjoy the use of the lounge area with a pool table, piano and a fireplace at the back in the activities area. YHA, Bay of Islands, The Rock Adventure Cruise features private and dormitory rooms each offering access to a shared balcony and communal bathroom facilities. All bed linen... Read more

"I've never met a kid that didn't love Space (and dinosaurs)!" All it takes to explore the Universe is to start looking up. At our Planetarium we can look up even during a thunder storm and see the Stars and Constellations in their full glory. It is a realistic projection of the night sky in a fully indoor dome ceiling. Each Saturday evening we run public tours of the evening sky, focusing on the current constellations and objects of interest. For those who want more detail our Space... Read more

The Playball program follows a holistic approach and offers learning opportunities and experiences relating to the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of the child. See less Playball arrived in Northland after coach Dean discovered this fantastic programme whilst teaching in Auckland. Playball Northland currently have midweek, Saturday and afterschool classes running in Whangarei, Ruakaka, One Tree Point and Kerikeri for children aged 2-9 years of age. Coach Dean and his team... Read more

Are you looking for a piano teacher who inspires and motivates your child? Maybe you're an adult piano student who would love to learn a new art? I have seven years experience teaching a wide variety of ages and levels. I believe in the involvement of the student in the choice of the musical pieces, this creates an emotional attachment with the instrument that is vital to the enjoyment of any instruments. I have completed a Degree in Contemporary Music in 2016 and am able to teach a variety of styles... Read more

Students develop talent and communication skills in vibrant classes with our trained teachers choose a class to suit your child so they can shine. Drama classes for students 7 -11 years Musical Theatre for 9 -14-year-olds Speech and Drama 9 -14 years Exams and Grade work for Speech New Zealand Exams For detailed class description, prices and timetable please visit our website Read more

Sporting Organisation providing netball competitions for Junior, Intermediate, College and Senior players during winter months as well as twilight social competition during the summer months Read more