Activities

Looking for the perfect way to explore Te Awa 'The Great NZ River Ride' and the Waikato River Trail? River Riders offers premium e-bike and standard bike rentals from their convenient Victoria Street hub in central Hamilton. Whether you're a tourist discovering local treasures, a resident enjoying weekend adventures, or a cycling enthusiast seeking new trails, River Riders provides the ideal cycling experience for every rider.

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Discover the Waikato on Two Wheels

The Waikato region boasts some of New Zealand's most picturesque cycling trails, and there's no better way to experience them than with quality bike rentals from River Riders. Their strategic location at 371 Victoria Street puts you right at the gateway to adventure, with easy access to stunning riverside paths and scenic routes.

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Premium E-Bike and Standard Bike Options

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River Riders offers an impressive range of cycling options to suit every preference and ability level:

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E-Bikes (Step Through and Hardtail E-ATB)

• 1 Hour: $49 per person

• 2 Hours: $69 per person

• 4 Hours: $99 per person

• 8 Hours: $129 per person

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Full Suspension E-MTB

• 4 Hours: $129 per person

• Full Day: $199 per person

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Classic Bikes

• 2 Hours: $39 per person

• 4 Hours: $49 per person

• Full Day: $69 per person

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The variety of options ensures that everyone from casual cyclists to serious trail enthusiasts can find their perfect ride. E-bikes provide that extra boost for longer journeys or challenging sections, while standard bikes offer a traditional cycling experience at a more accessible price point. (internal link opportunity for bike safety tips)

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The GLOtron! pop-up show opens in December and will run over summer. It can be found near the Fun Zone on Level 1 at Centre Place, and was made possible with the help of Hamilton City Council.

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GLOtron! brings together eight years of fabulously successful Glow Shows into one wild and whimsical adventure. It is a magical maze of glow-in-the-dark stories, which create an utterly original world for children to explore. It invites children to wander through its mysterious interactive stories and discover multi-sensory glow-tastic creatures and characters.

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Each twist and turn through GLOtron!’s mysterious maze brings extraordinary sensations for the senses, from knife and fork lightning glowing in the sky, to being eyeballed by enormous giants or feeling the tickles of huge fluffy cylinders.

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As children and adults alike enjoy this extraordinary storytelling, they also learn; playing number and word challenges as they move through this whimsical world.

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The Glow Show’s mashup of science, education art, storytelling and puppetry has charmed more than 120,000 children throughout Aotearoa since it was created in 2017.

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Suitable for whole family, ideal for 3- 12-year-olds

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Experience lasts approx 40 minutes.

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Explore the Japanese art of mokuhanga/water-based woodblock carving in this  Sunday workshop.

You will learn:

·       How to transfer a design onto a woodblock

·       Step-by-step carving of printing plates specifically for mokuhanga

One of the unique features of mokuhanga is its accessibility—no printing press or large studio is required.

This makes mokuhanga an ideal printmaking method for those who wish to set up a creative space at home.

All tools and materials necessary for the workshop, carefully selected to suit this technique, are provided by the tutor.

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Air Playground gives curious kids of all ages the chance to play with air. Experience hands-on the science of aerodynamics and the amazing elemental force of air.

31st October 2025 - 19th April 2026

Open daily 10am to 5pm

Tickets from $17.50

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Whoosh, gust, swirl, float and more!

At Air Playground, curious kids and families have fun with air - an invisible elemental force.

Explore the science of aerodynamics through experimental play: float objects in mid-air, release material in a fast-flowing airstream and launch your own paper plane design.

Learn about the complex physics of air by challenging your friends to an ‘aircade’ game, tinkering with the speed and direction of airflow or collaborating to create a spinning, flapping air show!

Developed by a team of Scienceworks experts from Museums Victoria, this exhibition is jam-packed with hands-on interactive experiences.

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Running Grid is New Zealand's 1st interactive gaming experience! Our mission is to combine the thrill of gaming with the excitement of physical activity, creating an innovative and engaging adventure for all ages.

At Running Grid, we bring "The Floor is Lava" – a popular game in Asia – to life right here in NZ. Our interactive games are all carefully designed to challenge your mind and body, providing a fun and immersive experience that keeps you coming back for more. We're the original and authentic choice for a unique interactive gaming experience that you can't find elsewhere!"

Over 30 classes per term, tutored by experienced artists with Fine Arts degrees and/or teaching degrees. Classes are a maximum of 8 students so you have a high quality experience.Workshops run from time to time at WSA and to book simply click on the Workshop tab to take you to any coming up.

Over 30 classes per term, tutored by experienced artists with Fine Arts degrees and/or teaching degrees. Classes are a maximum of 8 students so you have a high quality experience.Select the class you want to enrol into. The majority of the classes run for 8 weeks each term.

Children’s classes have all materials supplied. Adults classes have the first lesson’s materials supplied and then the tutor will let you know what you need to bring.

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Don't organise another boring work event! Book in for a Team Builder at Bowl & Social and really wow everyone (and maybe even get a pay rise!)

The Team Builder Package includes;

• Two games of tenpin bowling per person
• Gourmet pizzas served to the lanes to share (four pizzas per eight adults)
• Hot fries served to the lanes to share

All this for only $48 per person!

(minimum eight people)

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Join the club and have access to all 'SEW'cial Club events offered throughout the year.

Check out the upcoming dates and book a single 'Sew'cial Club event.

Got a project you’ve been meaning to finish? This is the perfect chance to finally tackle those forgotten makes with a little motivation and support from fellow sewists.

• Every second and last Friday of the month.
• 3pm - 8pm, stay for as little or as long as you wish.
• Bring your projects and materials (and your own machine if you wish).
• Find like-minded creatives ready to swap tips, offer advice, and enjoy the joy of sewing together.
• You will have full access to all our machines, overlockers, industrial machine and all tools and equipment.
• This is a relaxed, welcoming space for fellow sewists to connect, share ideas, and get inspired.
• No formal instruction—just good company, great conversation, and plenty of stitching!
• Tea, coffee, soda water and lite snacks included.

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Get ready for a relaxing evening of candle-making and unleash your inner creativity.

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With classic games, exciting challenges, and modern favourites, there's something for everyone to enjoy, and win big prizes.

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Take your friends on an exhilarating adventure in a new reality and experience immersive entertainment together.Fight robots and dragons, survive a zombie horde, throw a virtual snowball, or even play Angry Birds!The choice is yours, only at Fun Zone.

The Laser Tag arena features state-of-the-art technology, with the very best equipment from Megazone and using the latest visual and sound effects to create an adrenaline fueled battle zone.It’s the perfect venue for team-building events, a great night out with friends or family. Ready to do battle?