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The reserve is very family orientated with attractions like the Volcanic Playground for the children and cruises around the lake. The Rotorua Walkway passes through the Lakefront Reserve, which is within walking distance of the city centre and is close to restaurants and cafes. The reserve often hosts activities like pony rides, amusements and craft markets. There are BBQs, toilets and picnic tables at the reserve. Please note that dogs are not allowed at the Lakefront Reserve.

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This is an easy walkway that circles the Pancake Rock formations. A viewing highlight are the blowholes – the Chimney is a favourite. These are narrow cracks or holes that run from the sea right up through the rock. When the waves rush in, the water funnels up these holes and spurts from the top like steam from a train. Best viewing time for this phenomenon is at high tide, and/or in rough weather. You can find out tide and weather conditions from Punakaiki information centre.

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Peace of Mind offers a flexible, reliable babysitting service for families visiting Cromwell and the Central Otago region.  We understand how difficult it can be to find an experienced, responsible person to look after your loved ones when you are away from home. We want to take the worry out of the situation, by connecting you with flexible, quality care at an affordable price.   At Peace of Mind, our babysitters are all assessed for their competence and character.  They are reference checked, police vetted and hold current first aid certificates, full drivers licenses and have their own transport.  Our sitters are all over the age of 20, experienced, and often are parents themselves.

Bookings are 3 hours minimum, and can be at your place of accommodation, or venue.

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Options for walking paths range from 5 minutes to 4 hours at the Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve. Tracks will take you along side the river, to see the Elvy Waterfalls, through areas of podocarp, broadleaf and beech trees – and an ancient giant tōtara.

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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!

Minimum age 10 years, minimum weight 35kg. Children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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A beachfront location with a range of affordable accommodation including campsites, campervan or RV parks, cabins & self contained units. Opunake is a small town on the coast of Taranaki with fantastic views of the coastline and the iconic mountain! Facilities include: playground, toddler’s paddling pool, TV room, onsite camp shop and heaps of BBQ's and picnic tables.

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Little Wonders Childcare (Oamaru) is a large, high-performing, privately-owned centre that has been in operation for five years. It provides care and education for children from three months to school age.

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Children experience an enchanting and stimulating environment, with the environment playing an important role (regarded as "the third teacher"). Children are supported by qualified, motivated teachers who are passionate about their learning and growing confident, competent children of our future.

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This small friendly playcentre gives parents and caregivers the opportunity of first hand involvement with their children’s education and development. There is a huge sandpit and playground equipment and plenty of activities to keep the children entertained and educated. Plus your child’s first five visits to the centre are free!

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Feel the full force and sound of fresh mountain water falling 131 m down one of New Zealand’s most stunning waterfalls. It's one of our best short walks. 2 km return via same track- 1 hr return. The track starts at the northern end of Arthur's Pass village, just off SH73 at the Punchbowl car park (signposted off the highway). From the start of the walk, follow the footbridge across the Bealey River. The next bridge, over Devils Punchbowl Creek, has a good view of the waterfall. From here, wander through lush beech forest with friendly fantails/pīwakawaka and tomtits before climbing 150 m up a series of steps to a viewing platform at the base of this spectacular waterfall. Return on the same track.

 

 

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Walk along the Glenorchy Road from the One Mile Creek Carpark for a few minutes. You’ll see the track descend towards the lake on your left. Follow the track to the Sunshine Bay Jetty. Very pretty lakeside walk with waterfall and native bush. Gentle ups and downs, mostly flat.

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2 and 3 bedroom, Qualmark rated 5 star apartments, just a few minutes stroll from the Hot Pools and restaurants of Hanmer Springs. All rooms have King beds and the spacious living space includes a private balcony and separate dining area. Our three bedroom suites have two separate bathrooms, ideal for families.

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A visit to the spectacular Huka Falls, just outside Taupo, is a must! Huka is the maori word for 'foam' - very apt when you see this amazing set of thundering rapids, the largest, and final drop being 11 metres. Imagine kayaking down them - some more intrepid paddlers have done just that! You can cross the bridge over the falls and there's an easy walkway on the other side, so you can walk either back to Taupo, to the Aratiatia Dam or just for a short wander.

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This twenty minute (return) walk is suitable for pushchairs (but is not wheelchair accessible) and is an easy walk to the top of the 55 metre Falls following the Pakoka River most of the way.

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A flat easy walk/bike that you can jump into a section of we recommend the Auripo to Lauder (10.5 km) section. Start at the old Auripo Road Station site – and you can easily walk or cycle through one of the Trail’s special highlights, the Poolburn Gorge. The Trail here is flat or gently downhill – the Poolburn Viaduct, two tunnels, a secluded gorge where you can have a picnic lunch – or you can go for a swim at the longest bridge on the Trail (Manuherikia Bridge) near Lauder. Another option is to start at Lauder, cycle up through the Poolburn Gorge to the Viaduct and return to Lauder.

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This walk is easy and takes about 30 minutes return. It is suitable for most children, although younger children will need watching.

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Patrolled during the summer you can swim, fish, laze in the sun, go for long walks and pick through the driftwood. Kai Iwi Beach also has a playground, with a flying fox over a stream and pirate climbing ship.

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This flat loop track (3hrs), is ideal for kids with the added incentive of seeing a shipwreck, it follows the lagoon shoreline to the rusting remains of the Waverley ship. There are plenty of birds to see here – a bird book and pair of binoculars would be a useful addition to your equipment.. There is no fresh water here so carry some with you on the hot, dry days.

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Abundant native bush, ferns, watergardens and birds. Wander over bridges and take a bush walk to a cascading waterfall. The seasonal displays of native and exotic flowers are interspersed with garden art. Most of the Gardens are accessible by pushchair, except for the last part of the walk to the falls where there are long steps. It takes about 45 minutes to wander around the Gardens. Take a picnic - there are picnic tables in the car park and ducks and chickens waiting to be fed!

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A beautiful parkland that offers playgrounds, waterplay areas, boardwalks and pathways.

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Castles Motel is a short stroll from restaurants, cafes, shops, the Tahunanui fun park area with roller skating rink, water slides, mini golf, bumper boats, go karts and Natureland Zoo. Offering one bedroom family units with full kitchen facilities, this is a comfortable choice for the family.  Your motel accommodation also has Freeview TV and High Speed Wireless Internet. You may wish to try our executive spa motel units with two person corner spa baths in the bedrooms. All our units have 32" Flatscreen LED TVs. Continental Breakfast and guest laundry available.

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