This is an easy and fun adventure for the whole family (minimum age 7 years). Our Kids' Quads are super-easy to use and our friendly guides will ensure you all have a fantastic time! The Family Tour is designed for beginners and youngsters on flat, non-scary terrain amongst stunning mountain scenery. This is a great introduction to quad biking with NZ's original Off Road Tour Company. We're family owned and operated with safety gear and experienced guides on every tour. Allow 3 hours round trip with 1 hour riding.
For the ultimate family fun and unforgettable Queenstown family holiday ‘Catch the Canyons’ with Shotover Jet, 'The World’s Most Exciting Jet Boat Ride'. Our unique canyon location, unrivalled drive style and driver entertainment provide fun and thrills for the whole family. A major highlight, hold tight for the world famous Shotover Jet full 360° spins – excitement guaranteed! Ride with Shotover Jet and receive a *FREE 6x8 family photo (worth $20) and *FREE Shotover Jet Family Pass with exclusive savings at other Queenstown family-friendly businesses (*conditions apply). RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL
Exhilarating – Spectacular – Unforgettable
Experience a safe, controlled Tandem Paraglide flight from the Skyline Gondola, flying over Queenstown and stunning Lake Wakatipu! We’ll make it an exciting, adrenalized trip or a relaxing scenic flight – it's your choice. Our friendly and experienced team will take care of everything. Take home the memory with a complimentary set of digital photos (video options available), PLUS a Queenstown discount card. Bring the whole family to watch; there is plenty for spectators to do! Click on More Information for huge savings with Kidz Go! *Minimum weight 25kg
(includes FREE entry to Underwater Observatory)
This 1½ hour cruise is a gorgeous way to explore Queenstown and its beautiful lake. Your cruise includes drinking pure lake water, exploring Hidden Island and many stops as your skipper entertains with fun facts and lake legends. Activity books included for the kids. Toilet and free tea and coffee on board. Great value at only $25 for adults and $15 for children, your fare includes a free visit to see the diving ducks and slinky eels at Queenstown Underwater World!
Rental by the half-day, day or multi-day for bikes and
outdoor gear for all ages. Family-friendly,
knowledgeable staff will kit you out and provide you with trail maps and great trip ideas.
Cycling: mountain bikes, child seats and tow-alongs. Helmets included.
Around the Mountains: take the bikes across the lake on the TSS Earnslaw and enjoy a fabulous family bike trip; choose guided or independent and we’ll organise rental and transport for this great combo trip! Refreshments included.
Tramping and Camping: tents (large and small), packs, boots, waterproof clothing and buggies.
Kids and grown-ups will love visiting the biggest ice bar in Australasia, with over 35 tonnes of ice carved by two of the world’s top ice carvers! We'll make sure the whole family is toasty warm, then come inside and marvel at a room where EVERYTHING is carved from ice – our amazing sculptures include a full-size gondola, photo booth and real gas fire – intrigued?...come and see it for yourself! Vodka-based cocktail or non-alcoholic Mocktail included (served in an ice glass of course!) Lots of fun and a great camera opportunity.
Jet Boat – Gold Pan – Explore – Relax.
Don’t miss this fascinating and fun attraction – The centre of where the Goldrush began. Take an exhilarating jet boat through the spectacular Kawarau Gorge canyons. Learn about New Zealand’s early gold mining history, with 100-year-old gold workings still in operation! Explore the old Chinese Village and try your hand at goldpanning. Then relax in our friendly café with sunny garden seating. Hours of fun for the whole family!
No visit to Queenstown would be complete without a stop at the Kawarau Bridge Bungy Centre - The World Home of Bungy! You can Bungy Jump yourself, or watch others take the leap from the viewing deck. Watch the new Bungy Movie on the massive 16 screen TV wall to learn about the history of Bungy Jumping, pick up a treasure or two from the Bungy Shop, or enjoy a coffee and leisurely lunch in the Bungy café.
The Bungy Centre is located on State Highway 6, Gibbston Valley, just 20 minutes from Queenstown. See map on p6.
Note: Bungy Jumpers must be at least 10 yrs old and the min/max weight is 35kg/220kg.