Kōwhai Valley Crēche
About Kōwhai Valley Crēche
About Education & Care Service
Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.
What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?
20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at Kōwhai Valley Crēche, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Kōwhai Valley Crēche currently has a roll of 12 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the Unknown age band.
Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education
Parent Reviews
“Cute walk on a well maintained path, with views of mountains, a stream / wetland, and benches here and there along the way. I went in November (shoulder season) and chose the longer Northern circuit. For the most part I had the track to myself. Your experience will depend largely on the weather, both for personal comfort and for photo quality. At times the raised pathway is a bit more narrow than a standard sidewalk, so it may not work well if you have mobility or balance challenges. I did also see a small handful of lupins beginning to bloom”
“We didn’t do the full Glenorchy Lagoon Scenic Walk but stopped by the boat shed, and it was absolutely picturesque! A perfect spot if you enjoy taking photos — the scenery is stunning and peaceful.”
“A very scenic walkway, with some folks taking wedding photos there too! 👰🏻🤵🏻 The walk itself is very calming, a different vibe compared to the hikes we took since this hasn’t got any elevation. You could also opt for a small or large loop, which comes up to an hour or two depending on which route you take, hence the wide range when entering the walkway. The beauty of the lagoon comes from the outside imo, though the smaller loop has some nice views as well. The entrance of the walkway has a coastline that pans across multiple mountain tops which makes any photo look beautiful - not to mention the turquoise water that helps with beautifying the shots too! Definitely a unique experience and a good drive from Queenstown 💯”
“Great, easy scenic walk around the lagoon. Beautiful views of the mountain sides. The walk along the water on the raised walkway was really cool. It's tight if there is two way traffic, but everyone was aware and handled it safely.”
“Quiet, relaxing loop walk from the Glenorchy boat shed. After the first few hundred metres, the track splits into a figure eight path (a northern loop and a southern loop). The track is well maintained and very flat. Breathtaking views on a clear day. Plenty of free parking in the parking lot and there is a public pit toilet 200m from the carpark.”
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