Hawkes Bay, Family Activities

Pandora kayaks offer an extensive range of watersports equipment including kayaks, windsurfing and standup paddle boards. They also have a large range of additional hire equipment for you to take away or to enjoy at any of Hawke’s Bays amazing river/lake or coastal locations.

Providing you with bicycles for you to explore Hawkes Bay in your own way, at your own pace. You can explore on your own, or join a guided group. Offering adult and children's bikes, tandems, tag-a-longs and baby seats. All rentals include helmets, locks and trail map. Open 7 days, 10am-5pm.

A great selection of animals ranging from pigs, sheep and calves to ostriches, alpacas, turtles, peacocks and many more. Bring a picnic or have a BBQ under one of the sheltered picnic tables. There is a great playground and food to feed the animals. Pony rides and horse treks available. Enjoy close interaction in a clean safe environment. Open 10am - 5pm, 7 days, weather permitting.

Operating as Napier's Prison from 1853 until 1993, the old building was NZ's oldest prison - take a tour and we'll entertain you with tales of victims, villains and heroes, escapees and ghosts! Walk along the undulating corridors with twisted walls from the 1931 earthquake. Visit the old hanging yard and get locked up in solitary confinement! Don't forget to bring your cameras and take a 'mug shot' of the kids!

Beachside outdoor skate park for blades, boards and scooters. Bring your own wheels or hire from us. Save money by becoming a member of Sk8 Zone, giving you half price entry with your own wheels. Come to KIDZONE every Sunday morning, 10am - noon, for under 12s, and get free instruction from NZ's top ramp skater.

Hawkes Bay's Number 1 Family Attraction and New Zealand's only water theme park!
Home to thrilling slides and rides like Skycastle Screamer, Never Ending River and Master Blaster, all set within 6.5 hectares of subtropical garden. This is a theme park with a difference - there's so much to entertain all ages, both in and out of the water! Mini Golf, formula fun and quad bikes are just some of the dry activities, while Tiny Town's fully enclosed play area will keep your little ones secure. All this plus facilities like Family rooms, BBQ and two cafes will ensure your family's day is easy, fun and as energetic or relaxing as you want it to be!

Kidz Play offers Toys for Hire and a Funky Farm/Petting Zoo.  Our Toy hire/library is located on the same property as our fantastic farm/petting zoo. Cost is only $9 per Adult, $7 per Child and little ones under 1 are free there is also $1 food bags for feeding the animals.  If you're a member of the toy hire/library you can take a wander through for half price entry. Your little one will love this experience after they've chosen their toys. We also offer coffee facilities for mums/dads and caregivers plus there is an outdoor play area that the kids will love! We are also available for birthday parties and venue hire - enquire today!