Kids' activities in Tauranga

Beach days at the Mount, the Historic Village markets, and a steady stream of school-holiday programmes — Tauranga punches above its weight for family activities.

EZPZ is tracking 72 family-friendly events in Tauranga right now. Sign up free to filter by age and interests, or let EZPZ plan a whole family day around them.

What's on for Tauranga families

A sample of upcoming events — sign up to see them all, filtered to your kids' ages

Greerton Aquatic Centre

Aquarobics, Learn to Swim Classes, Gymnasium and Swim Shop with a variety of pools for fitness, relaxation and therapy. Open Mon-Fri 6am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm.

Free
Mon-Fri 6am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pmGreerton Aquatic Centre
Water PlayExercisePhysical ActivitySports
via KidzGo Bay of Plenty

Classic Flyers NZ

Located at the Classic Flyers Aviation Museum, AvGas Café & Bar features a fenced play area for children and a large outside playground called Torpedo Park with a mini plane and train, swing, slide, underground tunnel, and life-size war planes and helicopters you can climb inside. The 'Little Friends' coffee deal — a coffee, muffin or scone, fluffy and a ride in the pedal car — is only $10 during 9am-2pm weekdays.

Weekdays 9am-2pm (Little Friends deal)9am – 2pmClassic Flyers Aviation Museum$10 (Little Friends deal, weekdays 9am-2pm)
Trucks VehiclesPlaygroundLearningAdventure
via KidzGo Bay of Plenty

Classic Flyers NZ

Located at the Classic Flyers Aviation Museum, AvGas Café & Bar features a fenced play area and an outside playground (Torpedo Park) with a mini plane and train, swing, slide, underground tunnel, and life-size war planes and helicopters that you can climb inside. The 'Little Friends' coffee deal is available for $10 during 9am-2pm weekdays.

Weekdays 9am-2pm (Little Friends deal)9am – 2pmClassic Flyers NZ$10 (Little Friends deal, weekdays 9am-2pm)
Trucks VehiclesPlaygroundImaginationGross Motor
via KidzGo Bay of Plenty

Classic Flyers NZ

A hidden gem in Tauranga is AvGas Café & Bar, located at the Classic Flyers Aviation Museum, featuring a fenced play area for children and a large playground with a mini plane and train, swing, slide, underground tunnel, and life-size war planes and helicopters that you can climb inside and play. The 'Little Friends' coffee deal consists of a coffee, muffin or scone, fluffy and a ride in the pedal car for little ones for only $10 during 9am-2pm weekdays.

Weekdays 9am-2pm9am – 2pmClassic Flyers NZ$10 (Little Friends deal, weekdays 9am-2pm)
Trucks VehiclesPlaygroundImaginationLearning
via KidzGo Bay of Plenty

Dolphin and Wildlife Half Day Cruise

Step aboard the spacious vessel for an amazing marine encounter with sea birds, dolphins, penguins, seals, turtles and even whales (seasonal). Join the aquatic adventure from Tauranga Waterfront Jetty at 9 am daily.

Free
Daily at 9am9amTauranga Waterfront Jetty
AnimalsNatureAdventureLearning
via KidzGo Bay of Plenty

Classic Flyers NZ

A hidden gem in Tauranga is AvGas Café & Bar, located at the Classic Flyers Aviation Museum, featuring a fenced play area for children and a large outdoor playground with life-size war planes and helicopters. The 'Little Friends' coffee deal consisting of a coffee, muffin or scone, fluffy and a ride in the pedal car for little ones is only $10 during 9am-2pm weekdays.

Weekdays 9am-2pm (Little Friends deal)Classic Flyers NZ$10 (Little Friends deal, weekdays 9am-2pm)
Trucks VehiclesPlaygroundLearningImagination
via KidzGo Bay of Plenty

Dolphin and Wildlife Half Day Cruise

Step aboard the spacious vessel for an amazing marine encounter with sea birds, dolphins, penguins, seals, turtles and even whales (seasonal). Join the aquatic adventure from Tauranga Waterfront Jetty at 9 am daily.

Free
Daily at 9am9amTauranga Waterfront Jetty
AnimalsNatureAdventureLearning
via KidzGo Bay of Plenty

Classic Flyers NZ

Located at the Classic Flyers Aviation Museum, AvGas Café & Bar features a fenced play area for little ones and a large outside playground with a mini plane and train, swing, slide, underground tunnel, and life-size war planes and helicopters that you can climb inside and play. The 'Little Friends' coffee deal consists of a coffee, muffin or scone, fluffy and a ride in the pedal car for little ones for only $10 during 9am-2pm weekdays.

Weekdays 9am-2pm (Little Friends deal)9am – 2pmClassic Flyers NZ$10 (Little Friends deal, weekdays 9am-2pm)
Trucks VehiclesPlaygroundPhysical ActivityGross Motor
via KidzGo Bay of Plenty

Classic Flyers NZ

A hidden gem in Tauranga is AvGas Café & Bar, located at the Classic Flyers Aviation Museum, featuring a fenced play area for little ones and a large outdoor playground called Torpedo park. The 'Little Friends' coffee deal consisting of a coffee, muffin or scone, fluffy and a ride in the pedal car for little ones is only $10 during 9am-2pm weekdays.

Weekdays 9am-2pmClassic Flyers NZ$10
Trucks VehiclesPlaygroundLearningPhysical Activity
via KidzGo Bay of Plenty

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