Taupo, Children's Birthdays

Morere Hot Springs - Nuhaka

For a birthday party with a difference, why not go to Morere Hot Springs where there are hot and cold pools and picnic areas with BBQ facilities. Set among 364 hectares of native rain forest reserve, there are beautiful walks, five thermal pools and two swimming pools. A shop sells snacks, coffee, tea and toasted sandwiches and a souvenir shop is also on site.
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- Phone: 06 837 8856
- Location: State Highway 2, Morere, Nuhaka
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Ages 5+
The Edge - Indoor Climbing Wall

With 432 square metres of climbing area and thirty different climbing routes, the Rock Wall is an all weather adventure climbing facility for new to experienced climbers. Qualified instructors are always on hand to offer advice and assist with techniques. Birthday party options available too.
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- Phone: 07 377 3600
- Location: Taupo Events Centre
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Taupo Mini Golf

Come and enjoy Taupo’s only 18 hole Mini Golf course, centrally located on the lake front. Fun for all ages. Get a hole in one on the 18th and receive a free game. A beautifully maintained Mini Golf course with extensive gardens plus also enjoy the amazing back drop of Lake Taupo and the mountains. A great activity for birthday parties.
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- Phone: 07 377 1086
- Location: 11 Northcroft Street, Taupo
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Ages 7+
Turangi Paintball

Turangi Paintball is based just out of Turangi town centre at the southern end of Lake Taupo. We offer fantastic deals to meet everyone’s needs and will be happy to cater to the size of your group and how hard core you want your games to be. The minimum group size is 4 people for individual bookings. We offer fantastic deals for youth groups and birthday parties, whether you just want a few games of paintball or a fun fueled day.
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- Phone: 07 386 6409
- Location: 95 Atirau Road, Turangi
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North Island

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Our favourite destinations…

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Auckland

New Zealand’s economic heart and biggest city is also an exciting family visitor destination, situated on a sunny harbour with city beaches just minutes away from the CBD. Orientate yourself by heading down to Viaduct Harbour, wandering the waterfront, checking out the super yachts or enjoying the waterfront restaurants. Nearby is the must-visit Sky Tower along with excellent and kid-friendly museums and tons of exciting activities!

Wellington

Wellington is New Zealand’s capital. Here you will find New Zealand's parliament buildings, including the 'Executive Wing', more well-known as 'The Beehive' due to its distinctive shape. Another icon to look out for is the Wellington Tram, which was the main means of public transport between 1878 and 1964.

Christchurch

With a population of around 400,000 Christchurch, in Canterbury, is the South Island ’s largest city, yet much of it has the feel of a small town. Perhaps that’s why it’s known as the Garden City but with the expansive Hagley Park, Botanic Gardens, Port Hills, River Avon and numerous beaches the city certainly has an open, relaxed feel that’s hard to beat.

Queenstown

With its well-deserved reputation as New Zealand’s activity adventure capital you’ll never run out of activities and things to do in Queenstown, but you may run out of time! With breathtaking scenery, activities and festivals, cafes and restaurants, skiing and snowboarding, shopping and wineries, this lakeside alpine resort rates as one of the world’s top vacation destinations for all ages and seasons.

Rotorua

Rotorua sits on the shore of Lake Rotorua, one of sixteen lakes in the area formed by hundreds of thousands of years of eruptions from the Taupo Volcanic Zone. The area is renowned for its geothermal activity and top of any activity list is to see the bubbling mud pools that are around the region for yourself. The Waimangu Volcanic Valley offers a first hand insight into the devastation caused by the 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera and is a great place to discover steaming volcanic craters and bubbling, spitting pools of mud!

Nelson and Golden Bay

The Nelson and Golden Bay regions, at the top of the South Island, boast enviable sunshine hours, glorious sandy beaches, safe swimming spots, lots of wildlife to look out for, and Abel Tasman National Park - an absolute must to explore, on foot, by kayak, your own craft or watertaxi. Nelson is home to a vibrant arts and crafts community with a fabulous Saturday market, and is close to award-winning wineries and family-friendly bike tracks to take you around the coast.

Hawkes Bay

Napier was rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake and is now known as NZ's Art Deco City. The Art Deco influence has created a unique city – nowhere else can you see such a varied concentration of art deco style. With over 2,200 sunshine hours a year, Napier is a year-round holiday destination with countless activities to entertain the kids – there's days of entertainment on Marine Parade alone, plus numerous other family-friendly trips and activities. Add to that the beaches, walks and flat cycle paths, outdoor cafes and entertainment, and you have a perfect holiday destination!

Northland

Beautiful, unspoiled beaches, fishing, historic gum fields, kauri forests – the Far North has it all. With subtropical temperatures, it's often known as ‘the Winterless north', with warm, humid summers and mild winters.
Gateway to the Bay of Islands, Paihia is a pretty, lively beachside town and a perfect base for your family holiday. It’s your start point for Bay of Island adventures including day cruises, sailing, kayaking, swimming with dolphins and reef or wreck diving.