Children's entertainment in Hamilton

“Me and my girlfriend went to this place and did the bloodstone keep and it was personally the most high quality escape room I have ever been too. We felt very integrated into the story, the puzzle were meaning full and very interactive. The props were amazing. Hints were good and the staff was truly amazing (there was even a puppy while we were waiting which was so cool!!) The staff really added to the story of the rooms (getting into character which I found really cool and funny from sitting at a table nearby.) By far one of my top experiences with reasonable difficulty to do with people. Would recommend highly and 100% worth the price. We only planned to go once on our 2 week trip but with our experience today we will be making a second trip”

“New Shoots is a great daycare. My kids have allergies and this has never been an issue for the staff. My kids love going to daycare, always have a great day. The fact they have days off site is fantastic. My son loves Explorers. So good for them.”

“6 Years ago our oldest daughter now 8 started with Central Kids in Huntly, a year and a half later her little sister joined and in 2024 at 2 years old our son joined them. For 6years our children have have had the greatest teachers and learning experiences. They truly deserve 10 stars. Thank you Central Kids!”

“3 of our children have attended Big Hugz. 2 of them with neurodivergence and our youngest with a physical disability. Yvonne and her team are and have been amazing throughout our daycare journey and our children that have maintained close relationships with their teachers. Would 1000% recommend if you're looking for an intimate setting with smaller numbers for your children.”

“I enrolled my son at midcity following my niece attending almost 10 years ago and the amazing experience she had. Midcity from the start always made me feel so comfortable and reassured being a new mum and I’m so grateful for the love and care they provided and still provide my two sons. The teachers are so supportive with different learning and creating an environment that allows my kids to explore and grow. Thank you so much for all you do!!”

“Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre - Hamilton is like a second home to my 2 little girls. They are very supportive of the children’s early learning and individual development. The rooms are spacious, warm and cozy and provide different kinds of resources for the children to explore. My girls are always excited to go to kindy every morning. Since I have also recently become part of this centre, it’s good to know and see for myself how things work in the centre and how very passionate the staff are in looking after every child like they are family. As a parent, it gives me the peace of mind that my children are in good hands and are well taken cared of. Definitely made the right decision to enroll our children here.”

“The best daycare centre ever!! The staff is amazing, always friendly and approachable. Great variety of fun and educational activities indoors as well as outdoors for my little one. Will most definitely recommend this centre to anyone!!”

“What a lovely place! Both the kids rooms and teachers are amazing. The facilities are awesome for kids! Definitely worth the look.”

“A lovely centre with kind teachers and admin staff. Yummy menu for the children too. Lots of resources for little minds to develop and thrive. Nice outdoor area too. Thanks for taking care of my child.”

“A wonderful preschool. Our daughter attended for 2 years before school and she loved it. There is a lot of outdoors time, including a morning walk each day, and time spent with animals and on the farm. The teachers are all wonderful, and there is minimal staff changes which allows the children to be settled and safe. The children have a good routine, while still being allowed free time to explore and be themselves. I would recommend this preschool to anyone wanting independent, confident and kind children, as these are the attributes I believe Newstead Preschool teaches.”

“Awesome DJ!! We had Chris DJing for our wedding and he did a fantastic job and we had the best night of our lives. His setup was perfect for the venue, with some lights and a great speaker setup. He was super flexible with music, took our requests and was also able to read the crowd. Highly recommend!!”

“Definitely a great place for your children! My twins have absolutely loved their time here, the outside area is so large for the kids who love being outdoors, inside is set up with different things each day which my girls love. They have built amazing friendships here and the teachers are incredible and so so easy to get along with! 100% recommend to others!”

“My daughter and I recently attended the Girl Powa Adventure Day and had the best day! The weather was perfect and Pirongia Lodge is a stunning location. The activities were so much fun and the time allowed for each was just right. We got to try things we otherwise wouldn't, and I found out that my daughter is amazing at rock climbing! The group sizes were ideal and we appreciated that we were in a group with teens of a similar age. Our group had really bonded by the end of the day. It was so neat to see one of the teens in our group who was afraid of heights overcome her fears. Once she had done the zipline once there was no stopping her! We can't wait for the next event.”

“As soon as my kids walked through the gates they didn't want to come home. My kids have thrived more here then their last childcare. Friendly staff, warm atmosphere, i would happily recommend this kindy to all others looking for childcare in our area.”

“As a person training here for about two years and having achieved his brown belt recently, i believe this is would change your life if you were passionate and dedicated enough. The dojo is big and sizeable along with some mirrors, mats, bleachers and a toilet. The teachers are skillful and observant, i believe that the three main teachers at the dojo are the best in the region. 5 star dojo.”

“Solo travelling through NZ and I would fully recommend anyone looking for a crossfit session to come CF Metal Zone. Everyone was super welcoming and great laugh, kit and workout was perfect. I’ll definitely return!”

“Bunnies currently serves as both my workplace and education provider for my son. When I went for my first visit 2 years ago, I was impressed by the size of the learning environment and the welcoming atmosphere. But I knew I wanted to stay after talking with the people there. The staff are friendly, they listen and are supportive of every child and family that walk through their door. It is a place that inspires me everyday as a teacher. I love that I can watch my son grow and develop before my eyes, guided by incredible teachers who have taken the time to know him. Bunnies is a place you've got to see for yourself, to truly appreciate everything that makes it special.”

“We love Otorohanga Central Kids. Our son absolutely thrives here and just adores all of the teachers. When searching for child care I viewed a few local centres and this one was by far the one we felt most comfortable at with a large outdoor space for the kids and lots of cool activities! We couldn’t be happier and will definitely be sending our second child here!”

“Thank you Heyam for the amazing haircut going from long hair to a short bob she was so patient with making sure we were happy with the length first before going ahead and so lovely. Always cuts my fringe perfectly too and doesn’t rush. Will definitely come again!”

“We are a couple aged 30 and 31 and decided to go today for the first time. We thought we were going to ride the VR mechanical rides, but we learned about and were convinced to do the "free roam" multi-person battle games upstairs. It's cordless! We had a great time. We had lots of fun and adventure and victory. The systems are very easy to use. The timing is plenty. The price may seem a bit expensive but it's worth the experience. The staff was friendly, inviting, and supportive. Thanks for the experience. We will probably be back soon. Cheers!”

“Very welcoming. Boy and my baby girl love it here. Awesome people, kids settled in easy family like environment and staff very helpful. thanks heaps.”

“Learning Links is a second family to us. My son attended 3 years ago and now my daughter. All of the staff are amazing, and they work together with you to nurture your child's development plus they provide healthy delicious meals! I truly couldn't ask for a better day care.”

“My son has been attending the centre for 10 months now, and he's been so happy. The team at Tiny Hands (babies) is great, kind, supportive, and accommodating to my son's needs. I highly recommend this centre.”

“Amazing facility with great community vibe. Massive out door area with real grass and animals for children to interact with. My child loves going every day”

“The only thing bad about Raglan Boat Charters is that eventually it'll end and you'll have to go home - and that will be a sad time. Raglan Boat Charters is a great experience. The staff are amazing, friendly, informative, helpful, will bend over backwards to help you out or get you on a tour. We did the sunset tour on a perfect night and it was a blast. In a truly Kiwi experince, Fish and Chips were delivered before we left - the perfect entree to what was to come. We took a tikitour around the Raglan harbour where the sights were enjoyed and the history of the harbour explained. Birdlife was plentiful, as were the stingray! The Captain gave us a few of his secret fishing spots - but you have to do the tour if you want to find out more about that. As we cruised around, a wicked soundtrack of sing-along party hits played and created a really fun atmosphere. The cruise was more than 90 minutes - incredible value for money and an experience you'll be wanting to repeat quickly! 10 stars.”

“I absolutely recommend this centre to everyone with toddlers and pre schoolers. The staff here are highly attentive to my sons extra needs, and most importantly their communication is top tier. I will be sad when my son graduates to school”

“My son has being coming to Hazlemere for a couple of years, and we are genuinely so sad for when he starts school. The kaiako are absolutely incredible and have such passion for what they do. My son has absolutely thrived and it has helped him become independent and ready for school. Highly recommend for any parents.”

“Friendly and knowledgeable team, took time to teach and develop beginners and a really welcoming community to train with!”

“Busy hands Montessori is an amazing place. All the teachers are very kind and friendly. Our daughter had great time in Busy hands Montessori. Our daughter learned many things happily in the Montessori. And she learned how to handle the emotions, respect each other and to be kind to others. All the teachers doing great work and they love all the children. And our daughter had a great time with them in Busy hands Montessori.”