The whole family will love exploring NZ's most spectacular scenery on horseback. This trek has it all - stunning lake and mountain views, splashing through rivers and plenty of flat terrain if you want have a canter! No experience necessary – our family-friendly treks are suitable for children/adults of all abilities and younger children can have their own guide to lead them. Treks depart just 15 minutes from Queenstown but you'll find yourself in another world! Ride from 1 1/2 or 2 hours to a day or overnight. Read on for our most popular trip options or families/groups can book their own personalised trip.

Take the time to visit Queenstown’s Underwater Observatory on the Main Town Pier. This is the home of Queenstown’s BIG fish (brown and rainbow trout) and monster eels! Enjoy the frenzy of feeding time!

Everyone can snowshoe and on our trip ... every step is a story! Snowshoes grip into the snow and are so easy to use – we just fit them onto your own shoes and within minutes you will be walking and playing on the snow! Explore the alpine backcountry with our friendly guides, walk on frozen lakes and have lots of fun! This is a unique snow activity the whole family will love! Small, personal groups with distance, pace and duration adjusted according to group’s ability. Privately guided trips available, suitable for families with younger children.

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 !

Experience the power of steam on this exciting 1 1/2 hour return journey through New Zealand's high country. Kids and adults alike just love to ride this beautifully restored vintage steam train, built in 1878. A section of original track has been preserved so take a journey back to an era of gold, steam and pioneering dreams! Departs 10am and 1.30pm throughout summer and transport is available from Queenstown.

Gorgeous old-time family photographs from talented photographer, Karen Reid. The studio, right under The Lakes District Museum and in the middle of Arrowtown, offers a wide choice of children's and adults' Victorian clothing from the years of pioneers and goldminers, along with heaps of props such as dolls, guns and parasols. Fuss-free, most costumes will fit over your street clothes, and kids just love the dressing-up! Karen will work with your child or family to arrange a pose, scenario and backdrop to suit you and the result is your own beautiful, sepia photo from the past.

AJ Hackett Bungy's Ledge Bungy and Swing site is located at the top of Queenstown Gondola with views to take your breath away. Our special harness allows you to bungy jump with style and this is the only place you can jump at night! And for something different, Queestown's Ledge Swing is thrilling, fun and will get your heart pumping as you swoop down and out over Queenstown! Both activities suitable for children aged 10 years and over.

The Family Entertainment Centre. Experience the excitement of ten pin bowling at Strike Bowl Queenstown! Seven fully-automated lanes with child-friendly, ‘bowl-easy’ equipment and smaller bowling balls. You can test your skills in our games zone - fun for the whole family plus a children’s room, café, bar & restaurant. It’s the perfect day’s entertainment for the whole family. Children’s themed birthday parties are also our specialty.