Can’t Wait to Skate? Take to the ice at Queenstown’s only ice arena, located just a short stroll from the town centre in the iconic Queenstown Gardens. Locals have been enjoying skating in the Gardens for over a century, although the first artificial rink was not built until 1966. Recent renovations to the fully enclosed, modern Ice Arena have made it a top attraction for tourism and a premium venue for local athletics. A new café with a full menu and a spacious lounge make for the perfect haven to escape the cold while enjoying Queenstown’s world famous winter sport scene.

Keep the kids entertained in this multi-purpose aquatic, sports and events complex providing fun, fitness and entertainment for the whole family. Tackle the indoor Rockatipu Climbing Wall with an instructor, use the indoor and outdoor courts or fields or splash about in one of Alpine Aqualand’s many pools. Features include a leisure pool, lazy river, hydroslide, toddlers’ area, 25m lap pool, adult hot pool and swim school. During the school holidays we also offer holiday swim weeks and our highly popular holiday programmes for 5–12 year olds full of sports, crafts and fun! Located a short drive from the town centre we have plenty of onsite parking and are on the local bus route. Check out www.lakesleisure.co.nz for details and times.

The Art School is run by accomplished painter, Grace Dykstra. Her children's after school, weekend and holiday painting and drawing classes are varied and fun and designed to interest youngsters, from complete beginners to budding painters. Techniques that children love to learn include how to draw cool cartoons and even create their own, how to draw animals and paint fur, drawing people, landscapes, machines and robots. Each child is taught individually – the only problem is they won't want to pack up!

Adrenalin, Excitement, Laughter! Splat… run… hide… splat! This is so much fun! The paintballs don’t hurt…that much, but Dad’s pride will, if you shoot him before he sees you. Paintball is interactive, heart-pumping, hilarious and a fantastic experience that won’t break the bank. Take the family on this exciting and unique forest adventure…an awesome team-building activity that the kids won’t stop talking about! The end of Woolshed Road (1km past the Remarkables Skifield turn off, on the right) Kidz Go special offer- 1st reload of 100 paintballs FREE

With a passion for people photography and a unique ability to capture mood and character, Marina Mathews' gorgeous black and white portraits will give you a lasting memory of a special moment. Marina specialises in tasteful pregnancy and baby or child shots, using her creative eye and subtle lighting to create her pictures. With no two portraits being the same, this is an opportunity for you or your child to join with Marina and create a piece of art.
Marina Mathews' studio is conveniently located right in the middle of Queenstown (appointment only). This makes a beautiful and memorable gift for new parents!

Holiday time is family time – relax and unwind in your own private spa; simply stop – and take in the view or chat about your day, plan tomorrow and share your favourite moments! Each spa overlooks the dramatic Shotover River while the retractable roof and wall makes this a unique outdoor spa experience. Pure, clean alpine water is heated to your requested temperature. Towels are available. Bookings essential. Family Deal: KIDZ GO FREE in the morning from 11am - 3pm !

The Cruize Milford Express is a very special small group product departing daily from Te Anau. It's a great way to take the family to Milford Sound without the stress of large crowds.  The Express departs daily from Te Anau at 8.15am.  The comfortable coach has a maximum of 17 seats per day and makes this the ultimate personalised tour. We express you into Milford Sound to link up with Cruize Milford’s 11.15am sailing.  This is the optimum time on the Sound since the larger tourist crowds will not arrive until lunch time and we can give you a more up-close and personal experience on our vessel. The journey back to Te Anau will be the perfect finish for the day. Your driver will select the best picture stops along the Milford Sound Highway.  By that time the large crowds will be in Milford Sound and everyone can enjoy the serenity of the Fiordland National Park.

Combine the fun and adrenalin of this action adventure with safe, experienced guiding – a perfect balance of ropes, rocks and rivers. Rappel down waterfalls, fly over the canyon on ziplines, splash into rock pools, cascade down chutes and swim narrow passageways as you descend through the canyon. No experience required. Activities are fully demonstrated by professional qualified guides, with safety briefings before each mission. For a longer trip suitable for older children ask staff about our challenging Routeburn canyoning option in Glenorchy.