Find out what's happening around the District during the April - May holiday period.
| Date | Activity | Time | Cost | Venue | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29 April | Adventure SolutioNZ Urban Assault Course Come and have a blast on our Assault Course. 18 challenges for all fitness levels. Balance beams, monkey bars, tunnels, cargo nest and climbing ropes etc. Numbers are limited, so be in quick to register! | 10 am to 12 pm | $15 per person | Adventure SolutioNZ. Cnr Golf Links and Thornton Roads, Whakatāne | Contact: Scott 07 307 0170 or bookings@adventures.org.nz |
1 May | Adventure SolutioNZ High Ropes Course Come and try our 15 metre climbing wall and a selection of other high rope challenges. Suitable for persons 10 years and older. | 10 am to 12 pm | $15 per person | Adventure SolutioNZ. Cnr Golf Links and Thornton Roads, Whakatāne | Contact: Scott 07 307 0170 or bookings@adventures.org.nz |
Tuesdays and Thursdays in the school holidays | School Holiday Swim and Slide Daze A water adventure on the inflatable and the hydroside. Inflatable fun between 11 am and 2 pm and Hydroslide fun from 10:30 am to 5 pm. | 10:30 am to 5 pm | $5 for children $7 for adults | Whakatāne Aquatic Centre, Short Street, Whakatāne | Contact: 07 308 4192 |
28 April to 2 May
| Whakatāne Swim School School Holiday Swimming Lessons Be in quick, as numbers are limited. Five lessons available at selected levels. For more information, phone Whakatāne Aquatic Centre. | Phone for session times | $50 for 5 lessons | Whakatāne Aquatic Centre, Short Street, Whakatāne | Contact: 07 308 4192 |
School Holidays, daily incl public holidays | Amazing Maze n’ Maize Come and get lost for the day in 10 acres of our Musical Madness Maze, old school games, quizzes and large picnic area. Pack your lunch and come and play. | 10 am to last gate entry at 4 pm | $15 per adult $10 per child $40 for family 2+2 | 122 Otakiri Rd, Edgecumbe | Contact: Hayley at 07 304 6293 or www.maze.co.nz for further information |
Monday to Friday | Anglican Childcare School’s Out Holiday Programme: (WINZ subsides welcome) For more details, contact Anglican Childcare. | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm (Monday to Friday) | Contact for details | 30 Domain Road, Whakatāne | 07 308 5839, 0800 566 523 or email: anglicanchildcare@xtra.co.nz |
Monday to Friday | Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme: (WINZ subsides welcome) For more details, contact Bizzy Buddyz to find out about their workshops. | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm (Monday to Friday) | Contact for details | 175 Commerce Street, Whakatāne | 0800 084 314 or www.bizzybuddyz.co.nz |
22 April to 5 May | Kawerau Bluelight Holiday Programmes: Programme filled with action packed activities: Fishing, Kayaking, Target Shooting, Rafting, Swimming and Overnight camping. | Contact for more details on the various programmes available. | Contact for details | Phone for details | Bruce Webber: 07 323 6603 or email |
29 April - 1 May
| Futbolistas’ Fiesta of Fun 2014! You’re all invited to... The Easter Camp 2014 @ Ohope, NZ! Lots of fun games, some of which includes Beach Olympics, Art-attack, Beach Team Building Challenges, Assault Course and much more. Activities for all ages. Bring food, drink, sun cream, wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear. | 8:30 am to 2:30 pm | $20 per day | Phone to book your day(s) | Becca Todd: 021 082 13413 or email |
Library and Exhibition Centre
Tuesday, 22 April onwards
Autumn Challenge Booklet
Complete at least 9 challenges to claim a small gift.
ANZAC Activity Pages
Both available at the front counter
Tuesday, 29 April
Greg Malcolm
singer, songwriter and entertainer
10 - 11 am
Thursday 01 May
Afternoon at Te Kōputu
Tour of the museum and ‘Adornment’ exhibition followed by an opportunity to create your own vintage paper-doll
2 - 3:30 pm
Aquatic Centre
Whakatāne Swim School
School Holiday Swimming Lessons
Week 2: Monday, 28 April – Friday, 2 May
Cost: Five lessons for $50
Numbers permitting, selected levels
Whakatāne Aquatic Centre
Swim and Slide school holiday special Monday – Sunday
Children $5 swim and hydro slide, adult $7 swim and hydro slide