Queenstown, Family Activities
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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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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 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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Ages 5+
Paintball Central - Cromwell
Ultimate action adventure that can be played with a minimum of four players. With three exciting courses and 14 different games you can tailor your mission to suit your family or ... read more
- Email: paintballcentral@xtra.co.nz
- Web: www.paintballcentral.co.nz
- Phone: 027 448 5399
- Location: Bannockburn Road, Cromwell
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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 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 3+
ThrillZone - one location for a world of thrills
Located right in the heart of Queenstown, come and play with us – indoor and outdoor! We offer an awesome range of exciting and adrenaline-fuelled attractions to choose from perfec... read more
- Email: info@thrillzone.co.nz
- Web: thrillzone.co.nz/
- Phone: 03 441 1159
- Location: 53 Shotover Street, 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: sitequeenstown.co.nz/
- Phone: 0800 78 268623
- Location: 1/15 Red Oaks Drive, Remarkables Park Town Centre, Frankton, Queenstown
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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 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 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 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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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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Kepler Mountain View – Alpaca Farm Tours
We offer fun farm tours where you get up close with our friendly alpacas, hand feed them and take beautiful photos! We'll introduce you to our adorable, quirky alpacas and you'll d... read more
- Email: bookings@kmv.co.nz
- Web: www.kmv.co.nz/alpaca-farm-tours
- Phone: 0064 3 249 6685
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Location:
130 Hillside Manapouri Road
Manapouri
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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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Frankton Library Activities
Frankton Library is our sleek, modern library. Right across the street from the local High School, it has become a popular place for local youngsters. Conveniently located amidst t... read more
- Email: frankton.library@qldc.govt.nz
- Web: codc-qldc.govt.nz/whats-on
- Phone: 03 441 3680
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Location:
Remarkables House, 26 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton
Queenstown 9300
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Ages 3+
Family Adventures Rafting - summer only
For ages 3–103 (older by arrangement) We specialise in soft adventure trips, rafting the gentle rapids of the upper reaches of the famous Shotover River. Our bus and raft adventure... read more
- Email: info@familyadventures.co.nz
- Web: www.familyadventures.co.nz
- Phone: 03 442 8836
- Location: departs Alpine Sports, 39 Shotover Street
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Ages 10+
AJ Hackett Nevis Swing
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.
read more- Web: kidzgo.experienceoz.com.au/en/queenstown/queenstown-nevis-swing
- Location: Gibbston Valley, near Queenstown
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Ages 8+
Cardrona Mountain Carting and Lift Pass
Experience Cardrona’s newest gravity-fuelled activity – Mountain Carting! No prior experience is needed for this fun downhill activity, just a sense of adventure & a thirst for FU... read more
- Web: kidzgo.experienceoz.com.au/en/queenstown/mountain-carting
- Location: Cardrona Alpine Resort and Adventure Playground, Cardrona Valley, South Island
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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. BABY'S DAY OU... read more
- Web: www.readingcinemas.co.nz
- Phone: 03 442 9994
- Location: 11-13 The Mall, Queenstown
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Cardrona Alpine Resort - Adventure Playground
Sightseeing Gondola ~ Mountain Carting ~ Mountain Biking ~ Stargazing ~ Alpine Walking.Take a day and come and play in New Zealand’s highest playground! Take the gondola to sight-... read more
- Web: kidzgo.experienceoz.com.au/en/queenstown/summer-sightseeing-gondola
- Location: Cardrona Alpine Resort, Cardrona Valley
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Best of Queenstown :: land and lake
Amazing value at just $199 and $99 for kids! The Best of Queenstown Half Day Tour gives you a fantastic snapshot of all the must-see spots, and even includes a boat tour!
You'll also visit the famous bungy bridge and Arrowtown – a charming historic gold mining town that offers a glimpse into New Zealand's fascinating past. Explore its quaint streets, browse unique shops, and soak up the old-world charm that permeates the area.
With Altitude Tours' Queenstown Sightseeing Tour, you can let the experts take care of all the details. This eco-friendly tour is the ideal way to discover the best of Queenstown in just a few hours, ensuring you make the most of your time in this incredible destination. 30 minute scenic boat cruise is included. Child price for 15 years and under.
Inclusions
- Half day fully guided tour in a luxury Mercedes van
- Shared cheeseboards and wine tasting
- 30 minute scenic boat cruise on Lake Wakatipu
- Complimentary bottled water and Wi-Fi onboard
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Ages 6+
21 Metre Drop and Fly! - 'Kereru Tour' Ziptrek Ecotours
The best thrill you can have in under an hour in Queenstown! Exhilarating fun from start to finish - your family won't know what's hit them! Jump on the Gondola and head up high t... read more
- Email: nzinfo@ziptrek.com
- Web: www.ziptrek.co.nz/tours/kereru/
- Phone: 03 441 2102
- Location: 45 Camp Street - opp The Station Building. Bookings essential as small personal groups of 10
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Spirit of Queenstown Morning 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
- Web: kidzgo.experienceoz.com.au/en/queenstown/southern-discoveries-spirit-of-queenstown-scenic-cruise
- Location: St Omer Wharf, 110 Beach Street, Queenstown
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