WHERE: Hawke's Bay Showgrounds, Kenilworth Rd, Hastings.
WHEN: Until Saturday, January 7 every night from 9.15pm- 11.15pm.
COST: Free (0-3 years), $4 (3 years +, adults and seniors). New Year's Eve: Free (0-3 years) $5 ( 3 years +, adults and seniors). Door sales only.
WHAT: SK8 Zone, Napier Skating Club Inc.
WHERE: Marine Parade, Napier.
WHEN: 10am-5pm, 7 days, weather permitting,
COST:$7 (visitor/non member, entry with own wheels), $3 (club member). See website for hire charges.
PHONE: 06) 8358188
WEBSITE: www.sk8zone.co.nz
WHAT: Splash Planet.
WHERE: Grove Rd, Hastings.
WHEN: Open 7 days from 10am-5.30pm.
COST: Free (65 years + with id), free (0-3 years), $16 (14 years +), $11 ( 4-13 years), $5 (spectator - only allows access to toddlers pools and train).
PHONE: 06) 873 8033
WEBSITE: www.splashplanet.co.nz
WHAT:Ocean Spa.
WHERE: Marine Parade, Napier.
WHEN: Monday to Saturday 6am-10pm, Sunday and public holidays 8am-10pm.
COST: $2.50 (0-2 years), $7 (2-14 years), $9 (adult/student),
$5 (senior 65 + years), $28 (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children).
PHONE: 06) 835 8553.
WEBSITE: www.oceanspa.co.nz
WHAT: Mohaka Rafting, NZ North Island Whitewater Adventures.
WHERE: Mohaka River.
WHEN: To book a time call Norman Brown, 027 825 8539, 06) 839 1808 (after hours).
COST: $95 per person (scenic 3-4 hour trip, Grade 2 -family groups/ tourists, 5 years +, minimum 3 people). See website for more details.
PHONE: 027 825 8539, 06) 839 1808 (after hours)
WEBSITE: www.mohakarafting.com
WHAT: Par 2 Mini Golf.
WHERE:Marine Parade, Napier.
WHEN: Open 7 days (weather permitting) from 9.30am- 4.30pm (last tee-off). Extended summer evening hours.
COST: Free (0-3 years accompanied by a paying adult), $6 (4-14 years), $9 (adult).
PHONE: 06) 834 0248
WEBSITE:www.par2golf.co.nz
WHAT:Art Deco Guided Walks: morning walk (1hr), afternoon walk (2hr+), evening walk from October to May (1hr 30min).
WHERE: Napier i-Site Visitors' Centre, Marine Parade
WHEN: At least twice daily year round, rain or shine.
COST: $16 (morning walk 10am), $21 (afternoon walk), $19 (evening walk). All walks, free (0-12 years), $5 (12-18 years).
No need to book.
PHONE: Art Deco Trust: 06) 835 0022
WEBSITE: www.artdeconapier.com
WHAT: The Faraday Centre.
WHERE: Faraday Street Napier.
WHEN:Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am-1pm and Saturdays from 9am-11.30am.
COST: $2 (0-15 years), $8.20 (adults).
PHONE: 06) 835 2338
WEBSITE:www.faraday.hbmag.co.nz
WHAT:Hawke's Bay Farmyard Zoo.
WHERE:East Road, Haumoana.
WHEN: 10am-5pm, 7 days (weather permitting).
COST:Free (0-1 year), $6 (children), $9 (adults), $30 (2 adults and 3 children). $1 for animal food, $5 for a pony ride.
PHONE:06) 8750244
WEBSITE:www.farmyardzoo.co.nz
WHAT: National Aquarium Tour.
WHERE: Marine Parade, Napier.
WHEN: 9am and 1pm, 7 days. Bookings essential.
COST: $17.90 (children), $35.70 (adults)
PHONE:: 06) 834 1404
WEBSITE: www.nationalaquarium.co.nz
WHAT: Gannet Beach Adventures.
WHERE: Cape Kidnappers.
WHEN: October to early May (tide-dependent departure, see website for schedule).
COST: Free (0-3 years), $24 (4-15yrs), $31 (students), $39 (adults), $36 (60 years +), $95 (2 Adults, 1 Child). Bookings essential.
PHONE:06) 875 0898 or 0800 426 638 (NZ toll free).
WEBSITE:www.gannets.com
WHAT: Pernel Fruit World: Guided orchard tours including farm animals and fruit tasting. Cafe and fruit shop.
WHERE: Pakowhai Rd, Hastings.
WHEN: 9am- 4pm 7 days.
COST: Ring for tour prices - Phone 06/8783383
WHAT: Arataki Honey Visitor Centre.
WHERE: Arataki Rd, Havelock North.
WHEN: 9am-5pm, 7 days.
COST: Free entry.
PHONE: 06) 877 7300
WEBSITE: www.aratakihoneyhb.co.nz
WHAT: Jungle Junction.
WHERE: Holden St, Onekawa.
WHEN: School holidays open 9.30am to 5pm, 7 days. See website for special hours over the New Year.
COST: Free (0-11 months), $6.50 ( 1-2 years), $8.50 (3-10 years), Free (adults/ supervisors).
PHONE: 06) 843 7075
WEBSITE: www.junglejunction.co.nz
WHAT: Kiwi Adventure Company Indoor Climbing Wall.
WHERE: West Quay, Ahuriri.
WHEN: Tuesday and Thursday 3pm-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm, school holidays open every day 10am-6pm, public holidays closed.
COST: $8 (0-5 years), $14 (6-11 years), $17 (12 years +), free (belayers).
PHONE: 06) 834 3500
WEBSITE: www.kiwi-adventure.co.nz
WHAT: Napier Cemetery Walks.
WHERE: Napier Cemetery.
WHEN: Sunday, January 15-2pm; Sunday 26 February - 2pm; Sunday March 18 - 2pm.
COST: $10. Bookings essential by calling 06 835 7781 or emailing info@hbmag.co.nz
WHAT: Laser Force.
WHERE:Cnr Wellesley Rd and Latham St, Napier.
WHEN: Weekends and all holidays from 10am-9pm, Monday to Saturday (later if booked) and 10am to 5pm, Sunday (later if booked).
COST: $6.50 (under 15 years), $9.50 (adults), $28 (Family -2 adults, 2 children), all prices are for one game.
PHONE: 06) 835 11 11
WEBSITE: www.laserforcehb.co.nz
WHAT: Pukeora Paintball.
WHERE: Corner Pukeora Scenic Road and SH2, Waipukurau.
WHEN: Reserve game on website, $200 booking fee to lock in day and time. Bookings are essential.
COST: $40 per player, (minimum 12 players), includes 100 paintballs, game, marker, goggles, Co2, and free photographs of your group by email.
PHONE: 0800 287 422 (NZ toll free).
WEBSITE:
www.pukeora-paintball.com
WHAT: 007 Paintball.
WHERE: Ellwood Rd, Hastings.
WHEN:Reserve game by calling 0800 488 664, $100 booking fee to lock in day and time. Bookings are essential.
COST: Games start from $20 per player.
PHONE:0800 488 664 (NZ toll free).
WEBSITE:007paintball.co.nz
WHAT:Napier Farmers' Market.
WHERE:Lower Emerson Street (Clive Square), wet weather venue Municipal Theatre Carpark (Tennyson St).
WHEN: Every Saturday, 9am-1pm.
COST: Free entry.
PHONE: Farmers' Market co-ordinator Emma Glover 06) 974 8954.
WEBSITE: www.marketground.co.nz
WHAT:Hastings Farmers' Market.
WHERE:Hawke's Bay A&P; Showgrounds, Kenilworth Rd, Hastings.
WHEN: Every Sunday, 8.30am-12.30pm.
COST: Free entry.
PHONE: Farmers' Market co-ordinator Emma Glover 06) 974 8954.
WEBSITE: www.marketground.co.nz
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