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Gusto Restaurant is a new spacious dining experience right on the waterfront, with plenty of deck space for outdoor dining on fine days, or warm, cosy waterfront dining indoors on cooler days or nights.

We are open every day for breakfast, lunch or dinner with plenty of parking available.

Christchurch Paddleboarding is the first paddleboarding school to be accredited in New Zealand and provides fun and exciting lessons for the kids, adults or all of you as a family group. Get onto the water in a safe and controlled environment, hop onto our sturdy, stable inflatable paddleboards and experience the joy and freedom of the SUP! Our lessons take you from beginner to confident and competent with professional instruction and a tried and tested format. Once you realise how much fun this is, you'll be hooked! We also hire and sell Red Air (the world's leading and best-selling inflatable).

The Geraldine Orchard Farm shop offers a great menu (including a kids menu) for you to select from and there is indoor and outdoor seating to choose from. The farmshop also sells a large variety of fresh fruit and vegetables much of which is grown in their own orchard and adjoining market garden, Pukeko Gardens. They also have a bakery and deli section.

The Len Lye Centre is an international destination for experimental film and kinetic art.  Check out events, cinema screenings and exhibitions.

Meet the Locals at EcoWorld Picton Aquarium. Touch a Living Fossil (Tuatara). Get close to a Penguin. Have fun discovering amazing animals that live on Middle-earth, New Zealand, “the youngest land in the world”.  Nature - Wildlife - Heritage - Explore & Learn - Family – friendly - Affordable - FUN. At EcoWorld we give you outstanding, intimate experiences. Our knowledgeable staff help you discover and have fun, sharing with you some of New Zealand's amazing native animals that live in our beautiful Marlborough Sounds.

Whitcoulls stock early play toys and toys for older children, and this major national bookstore also has a huge selection of books, games and magazines for the whole family. Check out their website too!

Our beautiful ice cream gardens offer a fantastic spot for everyone to enjoy one of our 22 flavours, all 100% natural.

There are 5 Playcentres in the Gisborne area. Playcentre offers a programme of education for whanau/parents that emphasises parenting and early childhood education including learning in child development, play and learning, parenting skills, planning and delivering early childhood education, facilitation and management skills.

Come and solve the mystery of the Lost Temple and be in for lots of surprises along the way or play our Gold Rush themed 18 hole mini golf course. Located on the Main Rd into Hanmer Springs. Just a 2 minute drive or 5 minute walk from the village centre.

Take a walk through time with a visit to the Department of Corrections’ Heritage Centre.  As well as the history of corrections in New Zealand, the centre looks at Corrections today, with multi-media displays showcasing our modern facilities. Open Monday-Friday, 7.30am - 5pm.

Little Folk is a baby and children’s store offering beautiful clothing, toys, nursery and care items.
We have a large range of Nature Baby essentials, alongside a carefully selected collection of NZ and Australian designers.
Our toys are sourced locally and internationally from trusted high quality, natural materials and include beautifully crafted wooden toys from Germany and NZ, natural rubber teethers and duckies from France and Spain, and swings and baby hammocks made in NZ.

The place to go to swim, slide or just hang out! Bodysurf the wave pool, ride the slides and experience the thrilling pitch black fast and furious water slide. There is serious swimming in the 25m lane pool, fun in the wave pool and toddlers will enjoy splashing in their very own pool. All pools are heated and a crèche is available weekdays to look after the children while adults enjoy a swim. Friday nights are Teen Time nights and waterslides, waves and river rides operate after 1.30pm on weekdays and 10.30 am at the weekend. The Waves Café has meals, snacks and drinks for after your swim.

Milk & Honey is where friends & family gather to enjoy the sea & land in the warm Hawke’s Bay sun. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner (and great coffee), all whilst offering a relaxed environment to sit back and relax with the family.

Magic Sparks have four child care centres where qualified teaching staff nurture children aged 0-5, as they learn and develop at their own pace.  All our Magic Sparks daycare centres, two located in Palmerston North and two in Wellington - Petone and Paraparaumu, offer all the benefits of a traditional kindergarten and much, much more.

With a choice of canyoning trips available and with age restrictions that apply, the minimum age is 12 years and up for the Torrent River trip, which happens to be their most popular canyoning trip, because it has it all - jumps, slides, floats & abseils. A great trip to start your family canyoning adventures.

Placed on the shoreline of the picturesque Tutukaka Harbour, the restaurant is a unique Fale style building with ample dining seating and a spacious bar. Open 7 days from 8am. Offering a delicious menu all round including a fab kids menu to select from.

A hidden gem in Tauranga is AvGas Café & Bar, located at the Classic Flyers Museum. Inside the café there is a fenced play area for your little one complete with ride on plane, toys, books and musical instruments. Outside there is a large playground that is also fenced with a mini plane and train, swing, slide, underground tunnel, life-size war planes and helicopters that you can climb inside and play. This playground is adored by children both young and old. There are covered picnic tables outside so you can watch your little ones while they play. The “Little Friend” coffee deal which consists of a coffee, muffin, fluffy and a ride in the pedal car for little ones is only $8 during 9-11am weekdays. A great way to spend the morning.

Discovery Jet offers you the chance to hold on tight and enjoy the scenic wonders of the Rakaia Gorge in your choice of a thrilling and exhilarating jet boat tour ranging from either 15, 30 or 45 minutes of pure fun! Great rates and under 5's travel FREE with a fare paying adult.

Moana Pool has a range of swimming areas, a multitude of fitness facilities, lots of training courses and heaps of entertainment for children. Includes a Leisure Pool with waves, rapid river, interactive massaging water features and toddlers play area plus water slides and a separate spa pool.

Astrolabe Brew Bar is in the heart of Mount Maunganui’s local community. The restaurant is adorned with eclectic kiwiana memorabilia and retro furniture. The relaxed atmosphere provides a homely welcoming environment for families and the menu will cater to all taste buds. There is an outside courtyard with tables and a children’s playground complete with a fort, a slide and ride on mower.

Skatescool in Whangarei offers heaps of fun for kids and adults alike, whether it be participating in their Roller Disco - bring the whole family for a fun night out or learning to skate and progress your skills as a fun after school activity!  The team also offer birthday party entertainment for 2 hours either at your place or at the Ngunguru Sports Complex or Onerahi Hall.  This is fun for all to enjoy!

Because we believe that life is too short to eat bad food, we cook and prepare everything while you wait, to bring you a healthy, built fresh alternative in gourmet fast food. Pizza Bella takes inspiration from traditional meals served up in a contemporary way. Enjoy the relaxed and fun atmosphere with the friendly and knowledgeable Pizza Bella crew with either dine-in or takeaway options. Open 7 days, come in and experience Pizza Bella's great flavors and monthly special menus.

Visit Chipmunks for unlimited play for your children aged 0 – 11 years old and relax over a coffee or lunch with friends and family at our full service café. Chipmunks feature exciting under 5’s areas, action packed ball blasters, Chipmunks exclusive ‘mega’ slides and an awesome playground structure for guaranteed fun. Chipmunks is also the perfect play centre to host an exciting & memorable birthday party.

Books A Plenty is an independent bookstore in Tauranga. It was voted as the New Zealand Independent Bookstore for 2007.