Our sailing and launch trips are proving to be ideal family outings, with something for everyone, young and old. Take this opportunity to explore the stunning coastline of Nelson and Abel Tasman National Park on one of our Sailing Catamarans or Launches. Scheduled trips run daily, from a few hours for those short on time, to overnight or multi-day adventures into the National Park. Our Skipper and Crew take care of all the boaty stuff, so your family gets to relax and enjoy all the extras we provide, like kayaking from the boat, swimming, beach walks, fishing for your tea, snorkelling, watersports or just sunning it on deck!

Founders Heritage Park is a replica historic village containing many of the old historic buildings and artefacts of Nelson. Special attractions include Dr Bush's Windmill, the Port Nelson Exhibition, vintage and horse drawn vehicles, fire engines and a working train. The short-track train gives rides on weekends and holidays. There are also livery stables, museum, old church and bakery. There’s a café, organic brewery, children’s playground and fun maze to visit, and toilets are provided at several locations.

Lots of fun family activity and adventure, all in one place! Experience guided ATV 4 wheel quad bike tours, ride the world’s only Skywire flying fox, play Paintball, take a Maori Culture Tour or ride in the amphibious Argo. Quad Bike Fun - drivers must be over 16. Children can be taken as passengers only, depending on the confidence and discretion of the driver. Several beautiful rides to choose from, ranging from 1 ½ to 3 hours. Skywire Flying Fox – flyers must be over 1.2m height. Securely fastened in one of four racing car seats in the Skywire chair, your ride takes you both forwards and backwards for nearly ten minutes of thrilling adventure. The first 800m freewheeling drop can reach 100kph yet many say the fast backwards run is the most unforgettable moment. Paintball – minimum age 10. The ultimate game of tag in natural forest surroundings. Two teams compete to "capture" each other's flag in a strategic make-up of trees and structures. Players use air-propelled "paintguns" to mark and eliminate opponents with non-toxic paintballs. This is a group activity. If you don’t have enough people for a private game, you can be teamed up with others. The Amphi Argo – no age restriction. Thrilll to high speed river crossings, 360 degree spins and surging through mud holes in our eight wheel amphibious all terrain vehicle.

Welcome to the world’s longest swing bridge! It’s110m long and its narrow, wooden planks swing dizzily around 18m (60ft) above the mighty Buller River. Crossing is a must, but if you’re scared of heights, don’t look down! Other on-site activities include the Comet Line – great for kids and they can do it alone or tandem. It’s a 160m line that you are harnessed to in order to be whizzed over the gorge at speed. Also available are goldpanning and guided walks. Snacks, drinks and toilets on-site.

Explore the beautiful beaches and tracks around Golden Bay and Cape Farewell on horse back! There's nothing as awesome as galloping down a beach or surveying the horizon from astride your horse! We love working with children and families, and have grandkids ourselves, who love the horses! We have trips to suit families with children as young as four, through to overnight treks for the more experienced. Day treks range from 1 1/2 hours to 3 hours, and we cater for those with no riding experience, through to those who wish to ride a bit faster, or who would like the exhilaration of riding along a beach.

Welcome to Chipmunks, the pay for play indoor children’s adventure playground and café. Chipmunks is the ultimate place for children of all ages to go for entertainment and educational purposes. Our playland primarily consists of specialised play equipment of an extremely high standard, with protective matting and padding. We also have mazes, inflatable slides, flying fox, play stations, ball pools and a separate area for under 3s. Birthday Parties and after school care available. Café on-site. Note: Children to play in socks.

Touch the Sea Aquarium has been specifically created to allow a close up experience of New Zealand sea and shoreline life. Kids just love it! They can learn about the magic of the underwater world in the ‘deep sea’ education room, touch an inquisitive fish, admire the ever graceful ray, or experience the thrill of a shark close up. The ‘touch pools’ allow them to get their hands wet and feel the textures of the marine life. The aquarium will leave you and the kids with a lasting impression and a new appreciation of ocean life. Our shop on site also has a great range of ocean themed gifts, toys, and keepsakes.

Just tons of entertainment and summer fun for the family, only 10 minutes drive from Nelson city centre. The Tahuna Fun Park offers a pool with hydroslide, inflatable bumpa boats, crazy golf, mini jeep rides, roller skating, adventure playground, tennis courts, bmx track, go karts, miniature railway, zoological park, roller blading and a skateboard half pipe.