Children's entertainment in Tauranga

“What a great campground! The pool and facilities are beautiful, well maintained and clean. I wasn't sure what to expect after the previous review but I was actually amazed with how nice and clean everything was and the bush behind makes it so tranquil! Lots of cool details including the swimwear dryer in the ladies changing room. Definitely keen to come back again!”

“Been here many times. Parking can be a little hard to find when town is open, so arrive early to give yourself time to find a park etc. This visit was for the Pink Floyd experience Fantastic night. Great set up. Clean facilities.”

“The best movie theatre in NZ Big seats and spacious. Also, clean A little bit of extra pay, you get the lazy boy seats. So so recommend”

The Freeport with Cleaver & Co is a relaxed Mount Maunganui spot combining a tavern vibe with wood‑fired Napoli‑style pizza and smoke‑kissed BBQ. The menu highlights handcrafted pizzas and crowd‑pleasing pub fare, backed by tap beers and regular live‑sport or music sessions.

“Good equipment, well designed. Zip line is great fun. Nice seating for parents. Coffee shop just a short walk away.”

“Very nice boutique lil theater, Even had cuppa teas n coffee available, with carrot cake too, Handy location in Tauranga city off Cameron Rd”

“A really wonderful community hub. I came here for a hot shower and ended up making friends, running into old friends, and then staying for the community dinner. The centre is well organized, well lit, friendly, and truly community driven. There is food and hot showers for everyone, and food to take away. I really enjoyed myself and although the shower could do with some extras, it is hot and is just what you need when you've been bathing in a cold stream for 6 months! Cheers to the staff and volunteers at Aritaki community hub. You are the true people who make the world spin and my heart goes out to you. Next I am there, My hands will jump in to help, too.”

“The drift trikes are great fun and the staff were very accommodating about turning the music down a bit for our son. Our group was not the speediest on the track but it's fun to drift and you can get a good slide going at a very safe speed. It was just the 4 of us on the track which was nice. Our youngest rider was a teenager, oldest was Grandma who is in her 70s. I have seen other groups be a bit more adventurous - sometimes in a good way, once in a slightly worrying way when we were on the track with them and they tried to go full speed all the time. They say in the instruction video that drifting is about style, not speed and I agree. Spinning out once or twice is fine, crashing more than once into the barriers is careless!”

“5 stars for the customer service given by Judy, she is an absolute GEM, super knowledgeable and so willing to help. I have been back and forth to the shop leading up to having my baby and Judy has always been so helpful.”

“Ducks. Who doesn't love ducks. Oh and eels. Heck yeah eels and ducks. Bring bread. Or cooked rice if youre worried about the effects of bread on ducks. Bread is better then nothing though, dont believe the hype. Bread wont actually hurt the ducks its just not as healthy. Hope you enjoyed this review on ducks. Watch out for the angry goose. He's mad at the other goose. Maybe the other goose stole his girlfriend. I dont know. I dont speak Canadian. Hope this helps”

“Thank you so much Mike. Phoenix and his friends thoroughly enjoyed his birthday treat. Would absolutely recommend the 1 hour tour. A real adrenaline treat for 13 year olds and mum too”

“Absolutely in love!!! My 2 girls love thier new lunch box's so bright and pretty look amazing with the names on the box's just the right size love the fact we dont need to use glad wrap great for the entertainment!!! Well worth every penny!!! Happy kids happy mum thank you so much DEj kids ill be back for more ordering for my grandchildren xxx”

“We have only recently moved into the area and both our 2yo boy and 4yo girl attend Minnows. They are always so excited to get going for kindy in the morning's and are both thriving in their new surroundings. Nirmala and her amazing team do an incredible job keeping children and activities as close as they can to each child's age and development. We love hearing our 4yo chatting about planet's or whichever science experiment they did that day.”

“Great place, awesome people awesome vibe 100% reccomend”

“Incredible service, amazing team, and absolutely reasonable/affordable pricing. Our boy and his mates had the best time with the bouncy castle we hired from My Little Monkeys. Jess and her team were so friendly and easy to deal with. They were extremely prompt for delivery and set everything up. We're absolutely going to be using them again and highly recommend their services.”

“It's such an awesome daycare and lovely staff. Our little boy loves Ako Learning so much. Highly recommended. ❤️”

“We have used the center in the past for our eldest child but unfortunately had to change it for a time. Now, we have returned, this time with our younger child as well. The center is highly flexible in accommodating our work schedule, always ready to assist, and most importantly, our son loves going there.”

“I have been so impressed by the team at New Shoots Tauranga and all the wonderful care they provide for my daughter. They provide excellent care to a very high standard, yet maintain a gentle and playful nature. My daughter started when she was very young and the extra time and consideration they gave to my whanau was deeply appreciated. As a new mum, the kiwi room team quickly became an extended part of our whanau which made the transition to daycare so much easier. They have been consistently outstanding and I couldn't be more grateful to have found such an awesome daycare for my daughter. They regular photo updates and nutritional meals are amongst the many wonderful things they provide!”

“Central Kids Glenshea Kindergarten Putaruru has been fantastic for us. The staff have all been professional, warm and welcoming from the start and it is evident they work together like a well oiled machine. They provide the care and attention that the kindy age require and I can leave knowing our little one is in good hands. From what I have seen both in my own child and the children on the floor at pick up and drop off, every need is well and truely met. The facilities are great and the children participate in an array of fun activities to help create a solid foundation for school. Teachers provide periodic feedback on our child’s progress and make themselves available for discussion about any concerns we might have. 10/10 recommend for any parents looking to enrol their child here!”

“We are so grateful for the wonderful environment at BestStart. Our daughter has grown so much in confidence since starting here—she’s building friendships, enjoying a wide variety of activities, and most importantly, feels a real sense of belonging. The teachers are warm, patient, and encouraging, and it’s clear how much they genuinely care about the children. We can see every day how much our daughter enjoys coming to daycare, and it gives us so much peace of mind knowing she is not only having fun but also learning important skills along the way. Thank you to the entire BestStart team for the love, effort, and positivity you bring—it truly makes such a difference. We couldn’t be prouder of child and more thankful for the supportive environment she’s surrounded by.”

“The staff at Omokoroa Preschool are simply lovely. From the moment you enter, you can sense the positive energy. My 3 year old Autistic granddaughter settled in straight away. Staff were very accommodating and gave her space to explore. She loves attending her sessions.”

“Kidiwise is the best daycare around! Our friends in other areas are so jealous of what our son gets up too! It’s not about being the top looking with fake trees its about kids being kids, creating, building, exploring their own native bush weekly! Pony rides, hatching chickens and swimming in the spa! We can’t recommend kidiwise enough we love the imagination it lets our son have and the teachers who support him.”

“Thankyou to all the amazing team that has supported my 2 kids from babies through to school aged i cannot recommend enough for the love and support we have felt over the years and the opportunities the kids have gotten to be apart of. Thankyou again❤️”

“Outstanding commitment to top quality early childhood education. Can't recommend them highly enough.”

“Both my girls go to charles kindy, they have an amazing space to play inside and outside. All the teachers are great, they are so patient and caring with the kids, always making sure they have a hat on when outside.”

“Great facilities and staff. Our 5 year old's confidence and ability has skyrocketed!”

“good small local market on a Saturday morning, makes a nice change when it's not the normal car boot type, this market has real nice things for sale”

“Lollipops Papamoa is a fantastic childcare centre! Our daughter has an absolute blast there, and the staff are so wonderful and caring with her and all the other kids. I would recommend Lollipops to anyone!”

“Great for children younger and older. Grassed area as well a play equipment. Toilets are on site and well kept.”