Children's entertainment in New Zealand

“This has always been and continues to be a great community facility, thanks to all the dedicated people who work and provide all the great services and information to visitors/residents of our community, including my personal favorite, Sam and crew @ Computer Tech help. Sincere thanks to Hornby Community Centre.”

“This park is fantastic, right up there with the Margaret Mahy park. Right by the sea.”

“I am so happy to have found this beautiful hall with its truly exceptional custodian. What a pleasure to find a hall that is immaculately kept, bright and fresh, generously supplied, community focused, and easy to use in every way. Judith was so available and helpful and made the whole arrangement easy for us in ways that went far beyond my expectations. I will look forward to using this venue again, for sure.”

“Beautiful place to visit. Lots of pretty rocks and gems to find, beautiful views. Also, lots of ignorant people are getting waaay to close to the water. I'm surprised more people aren't swept away. Whoever is in charge needs to hurry up and fix the toilets. The portaloos are disgusting!”

“So great. Our 4 year old loved the birthday party gymnastics class. They looked after the kids really well. And got them using their bodies confidently!”

“Beautiful works in a beautiful building. Even the drain pipes are beautiful.”

“Really nice ground, good practice area and and parents can sit and watch. Enough place for car parking.”

“Nice place with nice view of Golf course but the menu changed, no Egg royal etc...anymore”

“Great fun had by our group!!! Youngest being 5 oldest 72 years Will be back”

“I can’t recommend the lead climbing course with Will highly enough. I’d done the course before and the instructor was really knowledgeable, but found the information a bit overwhelming. This time, Will paced the learning really well and gave us heaps of hands-on practice, which made all the difference. By the time we made it onto the crag at the end of the second course, we all felt confident, safe, and comfortable lead climbing and cleaning. Will’s a fantastic instructor—friendly, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable—but what stood out most was his ability to teach in a way that supports genuine understanding and long-term retention. He doesn’t just tell you what to do—he helps you understand why you're doing it, which made everything click. Loved it from start to finish and would absolutely recommend to anyone wanting to build solid skills and confidence in the centre as well as on the rock.”

“Great pop up museum! I am waiting for the new one.”

“Visited on a weekday morning. Very tranquil and peaceful. Immaculate gardens with a stream flowing through.”

“Jungle room was perfect for my daughters 3rd birthday. She had such a blast playing with her friends. The private jungle room is perfect for the friends/family combo It was really special that the grandparents could watch her play and be included in the party while she could explore all that the room had on offer. Thanks flip and tumbles highly recommend and will be back.”

“Really well set up and modern rooms”

“Our room was clean, modern, and had everything we needed. It's a busy area but still quiet. Walking distance to a really nice mall and McDonald's. The people running it are very nice and helpful. I definetly recommend staying here. We used points to stay, but the regular price is really good!!!!”

“If you would like to enjoy a good movie in the atmosphere of lux and comfort, pay a visit to Silky Otter Wigram, which does stand out vs Hoyts. I have been there twice for Jurassic Park Rebirth and Tron Ares, loved everything - bottomless popcorn with a ticket price of $15 on Mondays, fine food and drinks, comfortable leather recliner seats, customer service excellence, the list can go on. No hassle with car parking. Highly recommend. Five Stars”

“Fantastic centre, the teachers are invested in our child's educational and emotional wellbeing. Our daughter loves to attend here and the team were supportive and gentle during her transition to preschool. Our 2 yr old currently attends Lyttleton St and this is a great environment for her because the centre only allows up to 3.5yr olds. So my child is with children her own age rather than being in a space with up to 5yr olds.”

Miro delivers a coffee‑and‑cabinet line‑up that’s straight to the point. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch. Service stays present without fuss. Wait times are contained even when busy.

“Amazing new playground, well designed for kids of all ages. Very creative play equipment. Kids there have been very well mannered and play well together. There are sheltered benches to rest and a drinking fountain. Plenty of parking in the carpark. Location is great, just opposite the aquatic centre so we usually pop over for a swim after a play. Toilets are a few mins walk away, not very close.”

“Great location, lot of things to play on for all age groups”

“Great small park my son is 2 & 1/2 he loves this park! Easy parking.”

“Great smooth and wide paths, ideal for skating and scooter Large unmowed areas full of beautiful wildflowers, good for biodiversity”

“Amazing place to go for a swim and enjoy nature.”

“Our first time here! Definitely going back soon. Green. Peaceful. Relaxing. There's a gorgeous children's garden with a park and some water features to take a small dip and cool down. Lovely picnic area. Lots to see and great for getting those steps in. Great place!!”

“Enjoyed An Anzac Broadcast from the Hamilton City Brass Vocalists Zachary Clarke,Brooke Ottaway & Jack Turner absolutely amazing.Well done.”

“Lovely little playground with the beautiful temple in the background. I love the symbolic bee theme throughout.”

“Wicked night lots happened and the fireworks were awesome definitely going back”

“A wonderful experience at my first Rugby Game watching Gallagher Chiefs, and Western Aust. Fantastic atmosphere, really friendly atmosphere and staff were lovely. Lots of free items handed out - beanies, chair cushions, flags, tshirts, footballs for the Chief's team. Great variety of food/drink stalls at good prices. It was a Star wars theme light show for May the 4th (force). Was a great fun night. Loved it.”

“Tidy, friendly place. Visited to use the services of the Justice of the Peace.”

“The staff and food were amazing, with a beautiful garden setting. They accommodated 24 of us at short notice and nothing was a problem. I would highly recommend for breakfast or lunch.”