Children's entertainment in Tauranga

“New shoots has been an amazing place for my daughter. Since leaving another daycare, the process and transition for my family has been amazing. My daughter is so settled and happy there, she now wakes up and wants to go! The staff are all so kind and caring, the facilities are great, the outdoor area is a paradise of exploring for all the little ones, my daughter no only tells me about her meals each day but also about all the activities she does and is thriving. Everything you want in a centre.”

“Both of my children, Rocco and Billie Mae, have absolutely flourished at this amazing centre. The growth we've seen in their learning, confidence, and social development has been incredible. The staff are warm, nurturing, and genuinely care about each child’s individual journey. What really sets this place apart is how proactive and involved the management is. They're constantly communicating, engaging with families, and creating interactive opportunities that bring everyone together. You can truly feel the passion and dedication from the whole team. I couldn’t be happier and are so grateful to be part of such a supportive and inspiring environment!”

“I have 3 children currently attending and the kids love it there. They are all treated as individuals and they're learning and growing so much. The centre provides meals that offer a good range of foods and healthy! There is open communication with teachers and center director and the teachers genuinely care for the kids and make amazing connections. We love it.”

“My son has been in New Shoots Sandhurst for almost 3 years. From Pipi as a baby, now in Taniwha as a young man :) His brother will soon be joining him there to start his journey. I can attest to the great management of Meg and the devotion of all the teachers. Even though we have moved away, we won’t move him out of the centre because he loves it sooo much. Thanks team!”

“Highly recommend ✅ always feel confident my son is being well cared for.”

“Absolutely love this daycare, lovely staff, beautiful grounds and a homely atmosphere.”

“My partner and I went for a fun date to the cave for a new experience and it far exceeded expectations. The quality of the VR and interactive experiences were amazing. We had to problem solve together to progress through the game. Such a cool idea for couples or groups. And Chayse who was looking after us was a legend.”

“Yesterday we had our first surf class with jorge and alberto. After a quick introduction and some warm ups we got into the water. With the help of those 2, everyone was able to catch some waves. They were lovely motivating and cheering every success, so we had great two hours of surfing!”

“Took my daughter here for her first unplanned haircut as her brother played hairdresser! And her hair needed professional help! She had a wonderful experience and they talked us through what would be best and made sure we were happy before beginning, she got spoiled with choices a balloon, lollipop, hair glitter and a cute clip! My daughter left feeling so happy and special, she loved it!! Thank you to the staff for a great first salon experience, highly recommend! Gina & Zanthi”

“Buckle my shoe is an amazing little centre with friendly and welcoming staff. Over the past few months my daughter has grown and developed so much and the educators have really encouraged her every step of the way. They are more than willing to try accommodate for hours and days needed and have gone the extra mile for us more than a few times. This centre is great for anyone who’s a bit unsettled about transitioning into daycare. They are happy to update you throughout the day, and also send you home with a little notebook full with the days notes. Definitely recommend to all parents and caregivers!”

“Fabulous family activity!! We have been in a few times with our kids and love these escape rooms! They are so detailed and clever but great for children with some adult help. Staff are always lovely and the man who was working today was wonderful! Highly recommend!!”

“An excellent trip. We had a great experience with a large pod of dolphins for about an hour. Staff were helpful a d friendly. Highly recommend.”

“As an adrenalin junkie and motorsport guy I was dubious but really enjoyed it. A great range starting from super easy start to extremely difficult and taxing at the end. Great day out even in miserable conditions”

“We booked a birthday for 16 guests and it was amazing! The staff were all incredibly helpful, Shaun, Kaela, Trilay, were the real stars!!! Super helpful at every step of the way and made it easier for me. Would 10000% book again xx”

“We had a group of 10 for a birthday gathering and we had an awesome time! You dont realise how fast time goes by when you're having fun! But we walked away with lots of bruises and lots of memories made. Definitely go back!”

“Lovely nature reserve. In 10 mins of listening I hear or saw so many birds. Tui, Kingfisher, grey warbler, sparrow, minor, eurasian Blackbird, Rosella,”

“Kids had a blast! Great activity for kids of all ages. Ours range from 10-16 and all loved it (and we did too!) love the new addition and all the work that has been done around the place since we last visited!”

“Weekly visits for our grandies. The addition of the Beach Toys help Mum's not to have to bring the kitchen sink especially when parking is difficult.”

“We took our 18-month-old twins and they absolutely loved it. The interaction with the animals was fantastic, especially being able to feed them. It was a lovely walk around the park and very stroller-friendly, which made the visit easy and enjoyable. A great day out for families with young children — we’ll definitely be back.”

“Love this park its so good for families. Dogs and kids. Had a playback area znd the beach is accessible for swimming.”

“Love this park its so good for families. Dogs and kids. Had a playback area znd the beach is accessible for swimming.”

“Lovely hiking trails through farmland. It’s not the most gorgeous walk, but it’s very pleasant. The ocean views and views of pastoral land are just gorgeous.”

“Njce place to take your dog. Big open sporting fields and big open areas for your dog to run”

“Great place for kids to to get out and experience "life". Staff are great, helpful and very professional.”

“Such a neat little display of sculptures, all the favourite characters with amazing details. Great spot to visit and right next to a playground. Highly recommend checking it out”

“Had a party today at Rocktopia Tauranga and what a blast we had. Recommend party bookings for sure! Was so much fun! Our son turned 7 and his friends and our family just loved this place. An hour climbing around and ending with the slides was a highlight for them all. The party room hire for an hour was just what we needed for them to play, eat and celebrate with cake.. thanks team for a great day. It went extremely well!! the kids left chuffed and full of excitement, and the adults left feeling very proud of there adventurous, happy children.”

“My son was there last week for a school holiday camp. He had a great time, beautiful place. I love the entrance to the place especially when I picked him up how the drive had been cleared of leafs makes it look stunning. Big thumbs up”

“Heaven on Earth. I can fly over these humps.”

“Awesome place. Mini Golf, Train rides. The mini golf is affordable compared to others I have been to or looked at. Big playground and field to play on. A fountain. A nice place to hang out”