New this summer, historic Dudley's Cottage is a great venue for families. In the sunny, spacious garden there is a long goldpanning trough where children love to experience panning for gold, just like in the old days! Our friendly staff will show you and the kids what to do and then ... go for gold! Pay dirt is guaranteed and you even get to take away your own gold. Littlies as young as three or four just love this and if you have a group or birthday party, we'll organise some fun, gold-themed activities! Gold pans are also available for hire or purchase if you want to extend your search to the nearby shallows of the Arrow River. Cafe on site serving sandwiches, toasties and yummy slices as well as coffees, juices and ice cream.

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.

You Say! We’ll Go! Take the family on your own personalised tour with total flexibility and convenience – no schedules, no timetables – you decide when you want to travel, where you want to go and how long you want to stay! Our knowledgeable drivers will guide you to and through places of interest, with your safety, comfort and enjoyment being top priority. No need for buses or tours – we have cars (seat 1-4) or minivans (seat 1-11), all tailored to your needs. Airport transfers organised on request. Child seats available.

The Nevis Swing is the World's Highest, making it the BIGGEST swing in the world... its simply massive! Located next to the Nevis Bungy in the Nevis Canyon... Swing alone or with a friend and choose from a variety of styles ranging from extreme to extremely funny, all guaranteed to bring out the thrill. Imagine being suspended 160m above the canyon floor, let your mates release you or leave it up to our crew. Experience a massive rush of adrenaline as you find yourself accelerating through the canyon at mind blowing speeds up to 150kph+ in a 300m Arc!

We offer classes for two year-olds right through to adults, and from beginners to experienced dancers. Dance styles taught include ballet, hip hop, tap and modern jazz. Follow our syllabus and take exams with our affiliated dance associations or come and dance for fun and confidence! Our toddler classes include a fun, energetic music and movement class for 2-4 years and a pre-school ballet class for 3-4 years.

The best prices in town or we’ll beat it! We are the lakefront family hire shop, easy bike tracks start here and you can kayak from our doorstep….so why go anywhere else? On your bike- kids & adult bikes, baby seats, tricycles, trainer wheels, trailer bikes, tandems & triples. Or take to the water- Single & Double kayaks for you to explore Queenstown Bay; stable and suitable for beginners. Plus buggy hire, scooters, pogo sticks and more! Gather up the family, and spend less by making your own adventure.

This fantastic combo trip is tailor-made for families! A complete family adventure, starting on the historic and spectacular Skippers road leading to the Shotover canyon, then winding along the cliff face 100m above the river in places. AND THAT'S JUST THE DRIVE IN... Next we get on the water at a site made famous in Lord of the Rings, “The Ford of Bruinen”, and head down the grade 2 rapids in guided rafts. See Gold mining relics and sheer canyon walls as we navigate the Shotover river, with photo stops, rapid swims and rock jumps.For ages 3-103 (older by arrangement) We are specialists in soft adventure trips, rafting & kayaking the upper reaches of the famous Shotover River, Queenstown. Our trip by bus & raft is a unique way to experience the wonderful gold mining history of Skippers Canyon and is suitable for everyone from 3 years upwards. Water confidence is NOT necessary.

Come whitewater bodyboarding down the Kawarau River with the original Riversurfing company. We have the best-trained guides, giving our riders the ultimate river thrills since ’89 with a 100% safety record. Guaranteed excitement, entertainment and exhilaration from ages 8 to 84! Extra guide in water to assist under 12 yr olds.