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Buller Gorge Swing Bridge - Murchison

Buller Gorge Swing Bridge - Murchison

LocationHighway 6, Upper Buller Gorge, Murchison, New Zealand

Telephone03 523 9809

HoursOpen Daily, 9am – 7pm

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.

Cape Farewell Horse Treks

Cape Farewell Horse Treks

LocationTravel to Puponga, 26 kms north of Collingwood, (towards Farewell Spit) then a further 2 km towards Wharariki Beach.

Telephone+64 3 524 8031

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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.

Chipmunks - Nelson

Chipmunks - Nelson

Location311 Hardy St, Nelson, New Zealand

Telephone03 548 7055

Minimum Age1 - 11 years

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 - Sea Cave and Gift Shop

Touch the Sea Aquarium - Sea Cave and Gift Shop

Location8 Aranui Road, Mapua

Telephone03 540 3557

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PriceAdult $8.50, Child (3-15yrs) $5.00, Family Pass (2 adults & up to 3 children) $20

HoursOpen 7days 10am to 5pm

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.

Tahuna Fun Park - Nelson

Tahuna Fun Park - Nelson

LocationTahunanui Beach, Nelson, New Zealand

Telephone03 548 6267

Minimum AgeIdeal for all ages

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.

ASB Aquatic and Fitness Centre - Richmond

ASB Aquatic and Fitness Centre - Richmond

Location161 Salisbury Rd, Richmond, nr Nelson

Telephone03 543 9755

HoursMon-Thurs 6am-8pm, Fri 6am-7pm, Sat & Sun 8am-6pm, Public Holidays 10am-6pm

Minimum AgeIdeal for all ages

Not just a regular swimming pool! Fun facilities include our ever popular Wave Pool - State of the art and great family fun, generating its own wave. We also have 2 toddlers’ pools, a Lazy River, Family Spas and Friday evening Wave Raves. We cater for birthday parties and offer Swimsation Baby and Toddler lessons (caregiver to participate). Splash Café on-site.

 

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