Queenstown, Family Activities
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Arrowtown Library Activities
Nestled in historic Arrowtown, the beautiful stone building of the Arrowtown Library will take you and your family back to a simpler time. A local favourite, the Arrowtown Library ... read more
- Email: arrowtown.library@qldc.govt.nz
- Web: codc-qldc.govt.nz/whats-on
- Phone: 03 442 1607
- Location: 58 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302
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Ages 3+
ThrillZone - one location for a world of thrills
Located right in the heart of Queenstown, come and play with us – indoor and outdoor! We offer an awesome range of exciting and adrenaline-fuelled attractions to choose from perfec... read more
- Email: info@thrillzone.co.nz
- Web: thrillzone.co.nz/
- Phone: 03 441 1159
- Location: 53 Shotover Street, Queenstown
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Kepler Mountain View – Alpaca Farm Tours
We offer fun farm tours where you get up close with our friendly alpacas, hand feed them and take beautiful photos! We'll introduce you to our adorable, quirky alpacas and you'll d... read more
- Email: bookings@kmv.co.nz
- Web: www.kmv.co.nz/alpaca-farm-tours
- Phone: 0064 3 249 6685
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Location:
130 Hillside Manapouri Road
Manapouri
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Around The Basin Bike Queenstown - Rental and Ride Packages
Around The Basin are the local experts specialising in mountain biking adventures on the Queenstown Trails. We love kids and we're eager to make it easy and enjoyable for your fa... read more
- Email: bookings@aroundthebasin.co.nz
- Web: www.aroundthebasin.co.nz
- Phone: 021 952 5801
- Location: 3 Searle Lane, Queenstown
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Ages 5+
Paintball Central - Cromwell
Ultimate action adventure that can be played with a minimum of four players. With three exciting courses and 14 different games you can tailor your mission to suit your family or ... read more
- Email: paintballcentral@xtra.co.nz
- Web: www.paintballcentral.co.nz
- Phone: 027 448 5399
- Location: Bannockburn Road, Cromwell
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Ages 4+
Thrillzone Kidz Club
Everyone wins when you treat your kids to Queenstown’s ONE & ONLY Kidz Club!Hit the town or adventure activities and leave the children safely in the care of Kidz Club, then relax ... read more
- Email: info@thrillzone.co.nz
- Web: www.thrillzone.co.nz/kids-club
- Phone: 03 441 1159
- Location: 53 Shotover Street, Queenstown
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Ages 6+
Flying Fox – Ziptrek Ecotours
Ziptrek options now include a brand new, exciting interactive tour with a digital avatar leading you through the forest! Ride the Skyline gondola to our tree-house, harness up an... read more
- Email: nzinfo@ziptrek.com
- Web: www.ziptrek.co.nz
- Phone: 03 441 2102
- Location: 45 Camp Street - opp The Station Building. Bookings essential as small personal groups of 10
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Perfect Parties by Mountaineer Events Co
Mountaineer Events Co brings you simply perfect parties that will delight your little ones right through to teens (and adults!).We have designed a choice of parties and we create t... read more
- Email: info@mountaineerevents.co
- Web: www.mountaineerevents.co/
- Phone: +64 21 275 6639
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Queenstown Ice Arena - Ice Skating and Ice Bumper Cars
A destination the whole family will enjoy! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first time skater we will provide an unforgettable ice skating experience and memories to last a lifet... read more
- Email: info@queenstownicearena.co.nz
- Web: www.queenstownicearena.co.nz
- Phone: 03 441 8000
- Location: Queenstown Gardens, Park Street
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Discover Gold Panning on the Arrow River
You can try your luck gold panning on the Arrow River, just like the miners of 150 years ago - and there is still gold being found in the river today! Arrowtown was born of the 186... read more
- Email: info@museumqueenstown.com
- Web: www.museumqueenstown.com/
- Phone: 03 442 1824
- Location: Buckingham Street, Arrowtown, New Zealand
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Basecamp Adventures - Climbing Queenstown
Basecamp Adventures offers your family the ultimate adventure - where you can have an exciting, active experience in parts of Queenstown or Wanaka that most tourists never get to s... read more
- Email: queenstown@basecampadventures.co.nz
- Web: www.basecampadventures.co.nz/family-adventures-wanaka-queenstown/
- Phone: +64 3 443 1110
- Location: 15 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton 9371
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Ages 7+
Basecamp Adventures Queenstown - Family Snowshoeing
Your own personal guide will take you on an amazing half-day or full-day snowy adventure tailored entirely to your family's fitness, experience and comfort level. Snow shoes are e... read more
- Email: info@climbingqueenstown.com
- Web: www.basecampadventures.co.nz/queenstown-snowshoeing-tours/
- Phone: +64 3 443 1110
- Location: Meeting - Outside Sports, 9 Shotover Street, Queenstown.
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Ages 7+
TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Horse Trek
Add on some extra adventure to your **TSS Earnslaw cruise** and visit to **Walter Peak Country Farm** by jumping in the saddle for a **horse riding tour** of the area - the truly traditional way to explore! Whilst saddled up you'll be taken by an experienced and friendly guide across the rolling farm terraces to a lookout that will provide you with some outstanding views of both the surrounding mountains and Lake Wakatipu itself. Riders of all levels - from first-timers to veterans - will be able to take part as it is suitable for the inexperienced and lasts for approximately forty minutes. Upon returning to the Colonel's Homestead and stable the horses, you'll take the time to enjoy a traditional morning or afternoon tea of freshly baked scones, cakes and slices, tea, coffee and fruit juice. All necessary safety equipment is provided along with, if necessary, wet weather clothing to ensure that the experience is unspoilt no matter the situation. Suitable for children from age 7 years.
read more- Web: kidzgo.experienceoz.com.au/en/queenstown/horse-trek-excursions
- Location: Steamer Wharf, Queenstown
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The Kingston Flyer
The Kingston Flyer is a restored vintage steam train which played an invaluable part in the region’s early history. The locomotive takes passengers on a memorable 90 minute scenic... read more
- Email: info@thekingstonflyer.nz
- Web: thekingstonflyer.nz/
- Location: Kent Street, Kingston 9793
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Ages 3+
Basecamp Adventures - Queenstown Climbing Centre
We are the hub for ANYTHING to do with climbing – no experience needed. For beginners to experts, from 3 years to 103! Let our expert staff 'show you the ropes'!Come and climb in ... read more
- Email: info@basecampadventures.co.nz
- Web: www.basecampadventures.co.nz/queenstown-indoor-climbing-centre/
- Phone: 03 443 1110
- Location: Unit 3, 15 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
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Kiwi Park
The kids will love getting up close to native birdlife in our live conservation shows, plus enjoy the commentary through our free personal audio sets which guide you through the na... read more
- Email: kiwi@kiwibird.co.nz
- Web: www.kiwibird.co.nz
- Phone: 03 442 8059
- Location: Brecon St, Queenstown, New Zealand
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Minus 5º ICE BAR
Take a step into our Winter Wonderland and experience life like a penguin in extreme temperatures of –5º and colder! Dressed like an Antarctic Explorer, you get to explore this Ant... read more
- Email: info@minus5icebar.com
- Web: www.minus5icebar.com
- Phone: +64 21 193 7966
- Location: Steamer Wharf, Beach Street, Queenstown Lakefront (next to TSS Earnslaw)
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Frankton Library Activities
Frankton Library is our sleek, modern library. Right across the street from the local High School, it has become a popular place for local youngsters. Conveniently located amidst t... read more
- Email: frankton.library@qldc.govt.nz
- Web: codc-qldc.govt.nz/whats-on
- Phone: 03 441 3680
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Location:
Remarkables House, 26 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton
Queenstown 9300
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Ages 6+
Thrillzone Virtual Reality
Step into new dimensions and discover worlds without limits with our 360° Virtual Reality adventure! With over 70 different games to choose from and multiple VR stations, we truly ... read more
- Email: info@thrillzone.co.nz
- Web: www.thrillzone.co.nz/virtual-reality
- Phone: 03 441 1159
- Location: 53 Shotover Street, Queenstown
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Ages 7+
Escape Quest
Can you escape the room in time? Escape Quest is a fun, bonding family experience. Embrace kiwi ingenuity and teamwork to hunt for clues and solve the puzzles. As time travelling d... read more
- Email: info@thrillzone.co.nz
- Web: www.escapequest.co.nz
- Phone: 03 441 1159
- Location: 53 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300
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Ages 5+
iFLY - a Family Experience!
Super Fun - Super Safe - Super Cool. Indoor Skydiving is the most non-scary but most exhilarating experience you can do together as a family - AND you only need to be 5 years old t... read more
- Email: info.queenstown@iflynz.co.nz
- Web: www.iflynz.co.nz/
- Phone: 0800 435 969
- Location: 27 Brecon Street, Queenstown
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Ages 3+
Family Adventures Rafting - summer only
For ages 3–103 (older by arrangement) We specialise in soft adventure trips, rafting the gentle rapids of the upper reaches of the famous Shotover River. Our bus and raft adventure... read more
- Email: info@familyadventures.co.nz
- Web: www.familyadventures.co.nz
- Phone: 03 442 8836
- Location: departs Alpine Sports, 39 Shotover Street
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Skippers Canyon 4WD Adventure
Explore Skippers Canyon on a half day four-wheel-drive adventure with Nomad Safaris in Queenstown. This action-packed 4WD tour in Queenstown is perfect for adventure enthusiasts, history buffs and nature lovers alike.
After a pick up in central Queenstown, the 4WD tour begins with travelling along one of the most adventurous roads in the world - the Skippers Canyon Road. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and fascinating rich gold mining history, the Skippers Canyon Road includes spectacular views from above the Shotover River and leads to the historic Skippers township.
Your experienced Nomad Safaris guides will take you on an unforgettable adventure, navigating challenging off-road tracks in specially designed 4WD vehicles. Make sure to keep your camera ready for plenty of incredible photo opportunities along the way.
Throughout this Skippers Canyon 4WD tour, your guide will share stories of the gold rush era and the pioneers who once called this place home. Marvel at the remnants of old mining settlements and see the historic Skippers Suspension Bridge, an engineering marvel that spans across the canyon. You will even have the chance to try some gold panning in the Shotover River, known as the richest river in the world!
read more- Web: kidzgo.experienceoz.com.au/en/queenstown/skippers-canyon-4wd
- Location: Queenstown
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Thrillzone DX Race Car Simulator
Our DX Race Simulator will transport you right into the drama and white-knuckle excitement of real track racing! It’s so realistic your adrenaline will be pumping! Jump onto one ... read more
- Email: info@thrillzone.co.nz
- Web: www.thrillzone.co.nz/race-car-simulator
- Phone: 03 441 1159
- Location: Thrillzone, 53 Shotover Street, Queenstown
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