Queenstown, Family Activities
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Better By Bike
Better By Bike now has two locations, both situated in the best locations to start your riding adventure. Our main base is at the historic Dudleys Cottage in Arrowtown and our new ... read more
- Email: info@betterbybike.co.nz
- Web: betterbybike.co.nz/
- Phone: 0800 245 378
- Location: 4 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
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Time Tripper
Time Tripper takes you back to the beginning on a journey through time and legend, where you can experience 90 million years in just 30 minutes! Travel back to a time when dinosaur... read more
- Email: bookings@timetripper.co.nz
- Web: www.timetripper.co.nz
- Phone: 0800 52 92 72
- Location: Main Town Pier, Marine Parade, Queenstown
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Ages 3+
Basecamp Adventures - Queenstown Climbing Centre
We are the hub for ANYTHING to do with climbing – no experience needed. For beginners to experts, from 3 years to 103! Let our expert staff 'show you the ropes'!Come and climb in ... read more
- Email: info@basecampadventures.co.nz
- Web: www.basecampadventures.co.nz/queenstown-indoor-climbing-centre/
- Phone: 03 443 1110
- Location: Unit 3, 15 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
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Ages 5+
iFLY - Like a Bird!
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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Reading Cinemas
Reading Cinemas screening the latest blockbusters. Our cinemas feature wall-to-wall screens, stadium seating, value-packed candy bar deals and Timezone™ games centre. SPIT THE DUMM... read more
- Web: www.readingcinemas.co.nz
- Phone: 03 442 9994
- Location: 11-13 The Mall, Queenstown
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Ages 7+
Basecamp Adventures Queenstown - Family Snowshoeing
Your own personal guide will take you on an amazing half-day or full-day snowy adventure tailored entirely to your family's fitness, experience and comfort level. Snow shoes are e... read more
- Email: info@climbingqueenstown.com
- Web: www.basecampadventures.co.nz/queenstown-snowshoeing-tours/
- Phone: +64 3 443 1110
- Location: Meeting - Outside Sports, 9 Shotover Street, Queenstown.
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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/libraries/queenstown-library
- Phone: 03 441 0600
- Location: 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown 9300
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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: info@aroundthebasin.co.nz
- Web: www.aroundthebasin.co.nz
- Phone: 0508 QT CYCLE / 0508 78 29253
- Location: Meet outside 9 Duke Street, Queenstown
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Vortex 12D Motion Theatre
Vortex is our Motion Theatre, combined with up to 12 awesome special effects such as snow, rain, fog, bubbles, speed and a few other surprises. Stimulate your senses with this uniq... read more
- Email: info@thrillzone.co.nz
- Web: thrillzone.co.nz/vortex-12d-motion-theatre/
- Phone: 03 441 1159
- Location: 53 Shotover Street, Queenstown
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Ages 5+
iFLY - New Zealand's ONLY Indoor Skydiving Centre
Dare to challenge yourself! Freefall from 13,000 feet over the Nevada desert – without jumping out of a plane. The latest immersive experience from iFLY combines Virtual Reality te... 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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Ages 4+
The Bead Shop
Relax in our friendly, colourful shop. Have fun designing your own wearable art or choose from our own beautifully handcrafted jewellery selection from prices as little as $5! With... read more
- Web: www.facebook.com/TheBeadShopQueenstown/
- Phone: 03 441 8466
- Location: 2b Shotover St, Queenstown, New Zealand
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Ages 12+
SMASHIT Room Queenstown
Looking for a more extreme and fun way to blow off some steam? Come let loose and Smash it up at SMASHIT!Stressed at school? Parents or kids driving you crazy? Or even found yourse... read more
- Email: queenstown@smashit.co.nz
- Web: smashit.co.nz/
- Phone: 03 441 3313
- Location: 57 Shotover Street, Queenstown
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Ages 6+
Flying Fox – Ziptrek Ecotours
Ziptrek options now include a brand new, exciting interactive tour with a digital avatar leading you through the forest! Ride the Skyline gondola to our tree-house, harness up an... read more
- Email: nzinfo@ziptrek.com
- Web: www.ziptrek.co.nz
- Phone: 03 441 2102
- Location: 45 Camp Street - opp The Station Building. Bookings essential as small personal groups of 10
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Ages 4+
Off Road Adventures :: Self Drive & Guided 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: offroadx@offroad.co.nz
- Web: www.orx.co.nz
- Phone: 03 442 7858
- Location: 61a Shotover Street , Queenstown
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Ages 8+
Segway On Q
The BEST way to see Queenstown! Segway on Q’s tours are an excellent way to see the town and have a great time along the way. It’s 1 or 2 hours of hands-on fun! read more
- Email: info@segwayonq.com
- Web: www.segwayonq.co.nz
- Phone: 0800 734 386
- Location: Queenstown
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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: www.sitetrampoline.co.nz
- Phone: 0800 78 268623
- Location: 1/15 Red Oaks Drive, Remarkables Park Town Centre, Frankton, Queenstown
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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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Ages 6+
Off Road Adventures: Explorer Quad Bike Tour
Fantastic winter deals! The best hands-on adventure for families for over 30 years! Our kids’ quads (minimum age 6 years) are super-easy to use and our experienced guides will tai... read more
- Email: play@offroad.co.nz
- Web: www.offroad.co.nz
- Phone: 03 442 7858
- Location: 61a Shotover Street, Queenstown
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Ages 7+
Escape Quest
Can you escape the room in time? Escape Quest is a fun, bonding family experience. Embrace kiwi ingenuity and teamwork to hunt for clues and solve the puzzles. As time travelling d... read more
- Email: queenstown@escapequest.co.nz
- Web: www.escapequest.co.nz
- Phone: 03 442 4948
- Location: 2nd Floor, 32 Rees Street (above Kathmandu)
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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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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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Spirit of Queenstown Scenic Cruise
Queenstown is the adventure capital of New Zealand and the jewel of the South Island. Explore Queenstown from Lake Wakatipu with Southern Discoveries, to discover the hiddengems a... read more
- Email: reservations@southerndiscoveries.co.nz
- Web: www.southerndiscoveries.co.nz/queenstown/cruises/soq-scenic-cruise/
- Phone: 0800 264 536
- Location: St Omer Wharf, 110 Beach Street, Queenstown
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Ages 5+
Rockatipu Climbing Wall
Give indoor climbing a go! We have a range of climbs catering for beginners through to advanced climbers. Our friendly, qualified instructors can help you discover the thrill of c... read more
- Email: climb@qldc.govt.nz
- Web: sportrec.qldc.govt.nz/climb
- Phone: 03 450 9005
- Location: Joe O'Connell Drive, off State Highway 6, Frankton, Queenstown
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Snow Fun Zone – Snow Farm
A day at the Snow Farm is a must-do for all things snow, to suit the whole family! We're famous for our friendly, social atmosphere and amazing cross-country skiing adventures - ... read more
- Email: info@snowfarmnz.com
- Web: snowfarmnz.com/snowfunzone/
- Phone: 03-443 7542
- Location: Snow Farm Access Road, Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka 9381
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