Queenstown, Family Activities
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Lakes District Museum and Info Centre
A lively museum, filled with hands-on displays and plenty to entertain the kids! The museum has a number of FREE treasure hunts to entertain you as you explore the stories behind... read more
- Email: info@museumqueenstown.com
- Web: www.museumqueenstown.com
- Phone: 03 442 1824
- Location: Buckingham Street, Arrowtown, New Zealand
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Ages 6+
Thrillzone Virtual Reality
Step into new dimensions and discover worlds without limits with our 360° Virtual Reality adventure! With over 70 different games to choose from and multiple VR stations, we truly ... read more
- Email: info@thrillzone.co.nz
- Web: www.thrillzone.co.nz/virtual-reality
- Phone: 03 441 1159
- Location: 53 Shotover Street, Queenstown
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Discover Gold Panning on the Arrow River
You can try your luck gold panning on the Arrow River, just like the miners of 150 years ago - and there is still gold being found in the river today! Arrowtown was born of the 186... read more
- Email: info@museumqueenstown.com
- Web: www.museumqueenstown.com/
- Phone: 03 442 1824
- Location: Buckingham Street, Arrowtown, New Zealand
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Alpine Aqualand
Our indoor swimming complex has something for everyone – a leisure pool, lazy river, two hydroslides, toddlers’ area, 25m lap pool, adult hot pool and a swim school. Located at Fra... read more
- Email: swim@qldc.govt.nz
- Web: sportrec.qldc.govt.nz/swim
- Phone: 03 450 9005
- Location: Joe OConnell Drive, off State Highway 6, Frankton, Queenstown
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Better By Bike
Better by Bike offers fully supported, self guided bike hire with optional return shuttles.Ride at your leisure on our quality bikes (including e bike options) through some of the ... read more
- Email: info@betterbybike.co.nz
- Web: betterbybike.co.nz/
- Phone: 027 724 5378
- Location: 4 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
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Ages 3+
SITE Trampoline
Not your normal trampoline experience! Learn a new flip, progress your air awareness and freestyle skills, or just bounce with the kids. SITE Trampoline's super trampolines, Olympi... read more
- Email: info@sitetrampoline.co.nz
- Web: sitequeenstown.co.nz/
- Phone: 0800 78 268623
- Location: 1/15 Red Oaks Drive, Remarkables Park Town Centre, Frankton, Queenstown
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Around The Basin Bike Queenstown - Rental and Ride Packages
Around The Basin are the local experts specialising in mountain biking adventures on the Queenstown Trails. We love kids and we're eager to make it easy and enjoyable for your fa... read more
- Email: bookings@aroundthebasin.co.nz
- Web: www.aroundthebasin.co.nz
- Phone: 021 952 5801
- Location: 3 Searle Lane, Queenstown
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Kiwi Park
The kids will love getting up close to native birdlife in our live conservation shows, plus enjoy the commentary through our free personal audio sets which guide you through the na... read more
- Email: kiwi@kiwibird.co.nz
- Web: www.kiwibird.co.nz
- Phone: 03 442 8059
- Location: Brecon St, Queenstown, New Zealand
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Queenstown Library Activities
Welcoming and friendly, the Queenstown Library has been a mainstay with our fast-growing Whakatipu community! Located in the town centre, and close to local schools, the library is... read more
- Email: queenstown.library@qldc.govt.nz
- Web: codc-qldc.govt.nz/whats-on
- Phone: 03 441 0600
- Location: 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown 9300
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Arrowtown Library Activities
Nestled in historic Arrowtown, the beautiful stone building of the Arrowtown Library will take you and your family back to a simpler time. A local favourite, the Arrowtown Library ... read more
- Email: arrowtown.library@qldc.govt.nz
- Web: codc-qldc.govt.nz/whats-on
- Phone: 03 442 1607
- Location: 58 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302
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Queenstown Ice Arena - Ice Skating and Ice Bumper Cars
A destination the whole family will enjoy! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first time skater we will provide an unforgettable ice skating experience and memories to last a lifet... read more
- Email: info@queenstownicearena.co.nz
- Web: www.queenstownicearena.co.nz
- Phone: 03 441 8000
- Location: Queenstown Gardens, Park Street
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Milford Sound Nature Cruise – Southern Discoveries
Join us on the original Milford Sound Nature Cruise for an epic voyage of discovery as you explore the 8th Wonder of the World. We’ll get you so close to this famous fiord you can ... read more
- Email: reservations@southerndiscoveries.co.nz
- Web: www.southerndiscoveries.co.nz/milford-sound/cruises/nature-cruise/
- Phone: 03 441 1137
- Location: Milford Sound Cruise Terminal, State Highway 94, Milford Sound
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Basecamp Adventures - Climbing Queenstown
Basecamp Adventures offers your family the ultimate adventure - where you can have an exciting, active experience in parts of Queenstown or Wanaka that most tourists never get to s... read more
- Email: queenstown@basecampadventures.co.nz
- Web: www.basecampadventures.co.nz/family-adventures-wanaka-queenstown/
- Phone: +64 3 443 1110
- Location: 15 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton 9371
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The Kingston Flyer
The Kingston Flyer is a restored vintage steam train which played an invaluable part in the region’s early history. The locomotive takes passengers on a memorable 90 minute scenic... read more
- Email: info@thekingstonflyer.nz
- Web: thekingstonflyer.nz/
- Location: Kent Street, Kingston 9793
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Skippers Canyon 4WD Adventure
Explore Skippers Canyon on a half day four-wheel-drive adventure with Nomad Safaris in Queenstown. This action-packed 4WD tour in Queenstown is perfect for adventure enthusiasts, history buffs and nature lovers alike.
After a pick up in central Queenstown, the 4WD tour begins with travelling along one of the most adventurous roads in the world - the Skippers Canyon Road. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and fascinating rich gold mining history, the Skippers Canyon Road includes spectacular views from above the Shotover River and leads to the historic Skippers township.
Your experienced Nomad Safaris guides will take you on an unforgettable adventure, navigating challenging off-road tracks in specially designed 4WD vehicles. Make sure to keep your camera ready for plenty of incredible photo opportunities along the way.
Throughout this Skippers Canyon 4WD tour, your guide will share stories of the gold rush era and the pioneers who once called this place home. Marvel at the remnants of old mining settlements and see the historic Skippers Suspension Bridge, an engineering marvel that spans across the canyon. You will even have the chance to try some gold panning in the Shotover River, known as the richest river in the world!
read more- Web: kidzgo.experienceoz.com.au/en/queenstown/skippers-canyon-4wd
- Location: Queenstown
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Ages 5+
iFLY - New Zealand's ONLY Indoor Skydiving Centre
iFLY creates a smooth, wall-to-wall cushion of air on which anyone can safely float – no experience necessary – you simply lean into the airflow and you’re flying! There’s no parac... read more
- Email: info.queenstown@iflynz.co.nz
- Web: www.iflynz.co.nz/
- Phone: 0800 435 969
- Location: 27 Brecon Street, Queenstown
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Thrillzone Escape Adventures
Enter our Escape Adventures and immerse yourself into a challenging next-level combination of scavenger hunt, escape room, augmented reality (AR) and VR experiences! At Thrillzone,... read more
- Email: info@thrillzone.co.nz
- Web: thrillzone.co.nz/queenstown/escape-adventure/
- Phone: 03 441 1159
- Location: Thrillzone, 53 Shotover Street, Queenstown
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Ages 4+
Off Road Adventures :: Family Buggy Experience
Get behind the wheel or let us guide you on a true Kiwi adventure that families will LOVE!We pride ourselves on being New Zealand’s premium off road buggy adventure with the best m... read more
- Email: info@offroad.co.nz
- Web: www.orx.co.nz/tours/new-self-drive-guided-buggy-ride/
- Phone: 03 442 7858
- Location: 61a Shotover Street , Queenstown
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Ages 4+
Thrillzone Kidz Club
Everyone wins when you treat your kids to Queenstown’s ONE & ONLY Kidz Club!Hit the town or adventure activities and leave the children safely in the care of Kidz Club, then relax ... read more
- Email: info@thrillzone.co.nz
- Web: www.thrillzone.co.nz/kids-club
- Phone: 03 441 1159
- Location: 53 Shotover Street, Queenstown
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Ages 5+
iFLY - a Family Experience!
Super Fun - Super Safe - Super Cool. Indoor Skydiving is the most non-scary but most exhilarating experience you can do together as a family - AND you only need to be 5 years old t... read more
- Email: info.queenstown@iflynz.co.nz
- Web: www.iflynz.co.nz/
- Phone: 0800 435 969
- Location: 27 Brecon Street, Queenstown
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Milford Sound Underwater Observatory
The Milford Sound Underwater Observatory is the perfect addition to your Milford Sound cruise. Learn about the environment of Milford Sound with striking displays and original memo... read more
- Email: reservations@southerndiscoveries.co.nz
- Web: https://www.southerndiscoveries.co.nz/milford-sound/underwater-observatory/cruise-and-underwater-observatory/
- Phone: 03 441 1137
- Location: Harrisons Cove, Milford Sound
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Ages 7+
TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Horse Trek
Add on some extra adventure to your **TSS Earnslaw cruise** and visit to **Walter Peak Country Farm** by jumping in the saddle for a **horse riding tour** of the area - the truly traditional way to explore! Whilst saddled up you'll be taken by an experienced and friendly guide across the rolling farm terraces to a lookout that will provide you with some outstanding views of both the surrounding mountains and Lake Wakatipu itself. Riders of all levels - from first-timers to veterans - will be able to take part as it is suitable for the inexperienced and lasts for approximately forty minutes. Upon returning to the Colonel's Homestead and stable the horses, you'll take the time to enjoy a traditional morning or afternoon tea of freshly baked scones, cakes and slices, tea, coffee and fruit juice. All necessary safety equipment is provided along with, if necessary, wet weather clothing to ensure that the experience is unspoilt no matter the situation. Suitable for children from age 7 years.
read more- Web: kidzgo.experienceoz.com.au/en/queenstown/horse-trek-excursions
- Location: Steamer Wharf, Queenstown
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Ages 8+
Riverboarding
Go Riverboarding with the originals! Celebrating 25 years operating in the pristine waters of Kawarau River. If you do one water activity in Queenstown it HAS to be this – riverbo... read more
- Email: book@riverboarding.co.nz
- Web: www.riverboarding.co.nz
- Phone: 03 442 5262
- Location: Kawarau Gorge, Queenstown-Cromwell Hgway SH6
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Ages 2+
KJet
You can step into a big yellow KJet every hour at the centrally located Main Town Pier, Queenstown. Create special memories for the kids and travel across the pristine waters of La... read more
- Email: bookings@kjet.co.nz
- Web: www.kjet.co.nz
- Phone: 03 409 0000
- Location: Main Town Pier, Queenstown, New Zealand
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