Holiday Activities for Kids

Open 7 days from 8am, Lake Matheson Café is just a few minutes drive from Fox Glacier at the entrance to the Lake Matheson Walkway. With comfortable seating options and deck area, we have unsurpassed views of Mt Cook and Mt Tasman. Matheson Cafe offers a range of breakfast and lunch options, with our famous gourmet pizzas changing to suit seasonal ingredients. The cabinets are always full of delicious pleasures, including deli style sandwiches, cakes, savouries and salads. Dinner at Matheson ... Read more Cafe From November to the end of March, Matheson Café changes its persona in the evening from fresh café food to a table service restaurant with an incredible new menu and extensive wine list on offer. Providing the perfect place to enjoy award winning cuisine, sample some of New Zealand’s finest beers and wines, relaxing after your adventures around Fox and Franz Josef Glacier. Situated to the left of the Lake Matheson Walkway Quality espresso coffee Highlighting fresh seasonal ingredients Unlimited ...

Paradise Found! Just off the beautiful Inland Scenic Route 72 a mere 45 minutes from Christchurch, Oxford is a favourite destination for Cantabrians looking to enjoy the natural unspoiled surroundings and to sample the rural bliss that the locals get to enjoy every day. Easy drive onto Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, West Coast, Methven & Geraldine Nestled against Mount Thomas Forest Conservation Area alongside the cool clear Ashley River you will find the Ashley Gorge Holiday Park (a member of the ... Read more Kiwiparks group). A Holiday Park that allows children to run, play, ride their bikes & explore their surroundings. Also a Holiday Park that allows adults to relax, unwind & feel at peace. This 4 star Qualmark Holiday Park is surrounded by native bush and plants. Its beauty is organic & unspoiled. Whether young or young at heart you will find your perfect spot. Large grassy sites surrounded by lush native bush, cabins with bedding supplied which sleep five & group accommodation catering up to 52 ...

Little River Campground (formerly Birdlands) has something for everyone. Big enough to lose yourself in, but small enough for intimate gatherings. We also have standard cabins available to rent. We are also home to the Scary Slippery Slides- fun for all the family- old fashion fun- a hill, plastic slide and water = super fast wet fun. We are a family friendly campground and also dog friendly. A peaceful riverside camp with the lush beauty of the South Island’s West Coast yet less than an hour ... Read more from Christchurch makes this the perfect venue for any occasion. A natural setting, more like a DOC camp than a holiday park. Back to nature holidays, weddings, retreats, parties, birthdays and with the advantage of affordable accommodation. Plan a romantic getaway in one of our cute cabins or have a camping holiday with your family. Private camp areas for group bookings. Nostalgic Camping is what we call it. Back to basics camping like it use to be. Kids playing on the trampoline or in ...

Kawhia Beachside s-Cape Holiday Park is the only waterfront camp ground in Kawhia. Situated on the left as you come into Kawhia, you get great views of the harbour from their waterfront camping sites. 10 cabins and 5 motels are also available at family friendly prices, some with harbour views also. Springless trampoline, kayaks for hire and loan shovels to dig your own natural mineral hot spa on Ocean Beach, 6km away. RV Dump station, coin operated laundry and modern clean ablution block with free ... Read more hot showers. Large old fashioned camp kitchen and large TV (SKY) lounge. Small dogs allowed in their owners motorhome/caravans. No pets on tent sites, or in and around buildings. Approximately 3 hrs from Auckland and a great first night stop when travelling from the airport. Conveniently situated between Raglan, (1 hour), and Waitomo, (1 hour 20 min) make your stay a few nights. Your hosts, Carolyn & Bill, are friendly and readily available to help with your questions and requirements. ...

The Surrey Hotel Auckland has been specializing in affordable accommodation since 1989. Conveniently-located in the picturesque Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn we are handy to the vibrant shopping and restaurant district of Ponsonby, as well as being an easy walk to Auckland’s city centre which is the hub of New Zealand’s business community. Easily accessible by Auckland’s motorway system we are within 30- 45 minutes drive from the international and domestic airport terminals, boutique wineries, ... Read more Rainbow’s End adventure park and some of the city’s best beaches. The Surrey Hotel features 77 accommodations near famous places such as Eden Park, and Auckland Zoo. Our Hotel is a popular choice for attendees of the many sporting events hosted by the country’s premier stadium and elected host of the 2011 Rugby World Cup or the popular concert arena at Western Springs. All of these are situated merely minutes from our doorstep and we can tailor arrangements for small or large group ...

Come and enjoy our beautiful hedge maze, 1.4 km to get lost in - should you dare! Once you have conquered the Maze, feel free to enjoy the free family fun activities around the complex which include giant board games, tug o war, frisbees, sack racing, the giant connect four game (my favourite). Plus plenty more to entertain you. Bring a picnic and relax. Check out McGregors garden, meet our bunnies and guinea pigs plus our four roosters! The object of this maze is to find your way to the centre. ... Read more Once in the maze you will find openings in the hedge which you may or may-not choose to go through. At some places along the path are permanent blocks, which means you will have to retrace your steps if you wish to progress further. Directly ahead as you enter the maze are a series of one-way doors, which can only be opened from inside. These are for a quick exit from the centre or from any path. Tag us #amazemerotorua to be featured on our Insta!

El Rancho is located on the stunning Kapiti Coast alongside both the Waikanae River and Waikanae Beach. El Rancho hosts over 17,000 guests each year, including individuals, families and over 250 different regional and national groups. The main services offered include accommodation, catering, conferences, ministry programmes and activities. El Rancho’s guests span all ages and demographics. Generations of people have been touched by El Rancho’s generous hospitality.

Modern 2 and 3 bedroom serviced apartments in central Queenstown, with full designer kitchen, laundry, spacious, open-plan living and dining areas and fabulous views across Queenstown Bay. All Apartments have Sky TV with Disney and cartoon channels, DVD player, free DVD hire, free Wifi internet and onsite parking. Cot and highchair, games/toys are available on request and childminding can be arranged. The apartments have private patios and balconies that overlook landscaped gardens. With luxury ... Read more fittings and furnishings throughout, all apartments have a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, laundry, an ensuite off the master bedroom plus a separate bathroom, both with under-floor heating. Our quiet, central location is ideal for Queenstown family holidays, only 2 minutes stroll to the town centre, playground, lake beachfront and park. Complimentary starter pack for your family includes tea/coffee, sugar, toilet paper, soaps / shampoo, tissues and dishwashing & laundry detergents. Minimum ...

Trail Journeys is your Trusted Cycle Trail Expert since 2000 We operate on the spectacular Otago Central Rail Trail, Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold Trails. Whether you’re after bike hire, bag transfers, transport, an itinerary or some advice - give us a call or email us. Our friendly team is only too willing to help with information or a no obligation quote. Being locals, we know the area inside and out! Our team has helped thousands of travellers and families put together great itineraries ... Read more tailored to their special interests, budgets and time constraints. With depots at both ends of the Otago Central Rail Trail (Clyde and Middlemarch) this enables us to offer plenty of options to suit your requirements, budgets and preferences. We offer range of bikes from adult bikes, small and large child bikes, child seats and child trailers as well as tow behind bike options. We also offer free kids activity packs for children cycling the Otago Central Rail Trail (12yrs and under). ...

The Glebe is one of Queenstown’s most sought-after accommodations. In addition to our Apartments and Penthouse Suites and enviable location, we offer personalised guest services, outstanding facilities and a full range of tailored special events including weddings, birthdays/anniversaries and corporate events

Premium accommodation offering fully equipped kitchen and laundry and 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms , sleeping up to 6 people. Resort facilities include free for guest use, kids scooters, spades for use at the infamous Hot Water Beach, heated swimming pool with kids pool, Childrens playground, tennis court raquets and balls available and our beautiful beach and trendy cafes, just a 5 minute stroll. Priced from $145 for a 1 bedroom NZD. Subject to season and availability. Ask for our 'Minimum 3 night stay' ... Read more special rates. Full Conference room facility for up to 55 people board room style , 70 theatre style and all meals and activities can be organised

Our well equipped West Coast motel has accommodation to fit your family holiday needs and budget. The One Bedroom Family Units are the ideal family accommodation for up to 4 people with a queen size bed in the living area and two single beds in the bedroom. The full kitchen includes fridge, cutlery and crockery, a bench top oven with two hot plates, microwave and cooking utensils. Daily room servicing. We provide unlimited free wireless internet in all units. Complimentary DVDs & book swap. Free ... Read more off-street parking and a guest laundry and BBQ area are available for your use. We provide complimentary towels for the Glacier Hot Pools. We are located in centre Franz Josef Glacier village with a good range of restaurants close by and local attractions & activities. Check our website for the best rates and special offers.

Our unique trip takes around about 5.5hrs and is a combination of a sightseeing trip by bus or van (a 45 min drive into Skippers Canyon, one of the most scenic roads in NZ), and rafting on the upper Shotover River. The on-river trip is pretty gentle, we are only rafting on grade 1 & 2 rapids. This means that any water that sloshes into the raft, does so without violence or force. In fact, water confidence is not necessary. We do stop along the way on the river and adults and kids who want to, ... Read more can try the various rock jumps into the river, and swim in the river. The trip definitely falls into the soft adventure category, it is NOT your average SCARY raft trip that you would experience on higher graded sections of the river. We are, however, the only rafting operator in Queenstown who takes children under 13 years on the Shotover, we take kids as young as 3 years as water confidence is not necessary. We cater for everyone, especially people looking for a scenic and non-threatening ...

Rotorua's only TOP 10 Holiday Park located on the stunning Blue Lake, offering quality accommodation from Lakeview Motel units to spacious powered & non-powered camping sites. Blue Lake TOP 10 is the perfect home away from home for you and your family to relax and unwind. Awake to the chorus of native birdsong, start your day with a walk through native forest followed by a dip in the crystal clear waters of Lake Tikitapu. Our holiday park is a short 10 minute drive from the centre of Rotorua ... Read more offering our guests the best of both worlds - close to attractions and shops yet far enough from the bustling city to enjoy the peace and quiet and avoid the sulphur smell! The park has 3 communal kitchen and dining areas with plenty of space. We supply boiling water, microwaves, toasters, full ovens and plenty of dining table and chairs. Cooking and dining equipment is available for hire from Reception. Whatever your menu, sizzle and dine al fresco style in one of our 3 BBQ areas. The ...

Geraldine has one of the most idealic settings of a small New Zealand town, and is a perfect base for a holiday. The atmosphere is reminiscent of an English Country Village with its abundance of attractive parks, reserves and walkways. Nestled at the foot of the rolling downland, Geraldine is where the country side literally comes to town. It is a mere 5 minute stroll onto beautiful Talbot Forest. The Geraldine Village is friendly and tranquil, with a wealth of history which makes it hard to resist. ... Read more Making it an ideal place to relax with so much more to offer... Gera;ldine TOP 10 is the only holiday park in Geraldine, set in a tranquil park setting, wake in the morning to the sound of all the bird life Check out the range of accommodation to suit all budgets that we have to offer from Motels, Self Contained units, Cabins and Sites with shared facilties along with an abundance of attractions and activities to entertain you within the park, outdoor chess set, table tennis, basketball ...

A truly original New Zealand eco experience. Come to Dive Tatapouri and meet the children of Tangaroa. Explore the reef environment to interact with stingrays, eagle rays and other reef dwellers. Reef Ecology Tour with Wild Stingrays - Walk across the reef at low tide and help our guides feed wild stingrays, eagle rays and other reef dwellers. Great for all ages. Waders and Guide provided. Snorkeling with the Stingrays - An amazing experience sharing the underwater reef environment with ... Read more these gentle marine creatures. All snorkel gear and guide provided. Some experience is required. Bookings essential as tours based around low tides and weather dependent.

A 1000 acre working dairy on the Whangaruru harbour, 30 minutes south of Russell and 20 minutes from Rawhiti and the Cape Brett Walkway. If your family is into beaches, motorbikes and/or horses we are the perfect venue for a holiday. In term 1 and 4 we also host most of Whangarei's intermediate schools for school camps and in the Holidays we run farming,motorbike and horseriding camps. There is an extensive network of bush and farm trails for dirtbiking and horsetrekking and a Motorcross track. We ... Read more also have a fleet of kayaks, archery and a set of paintball guns for hire. see our website and facebook page for more details

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Sit back and enjoy our stunning lakefront and mountain views Lake Hawea Holiday Park accommodation is found on the shores of Lake Hawea, only 15 minutes drive from Wanaka and an hour from Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand. This gem of a campground has stunning lake and mountain views. With a relaxing established park like environment and conveniently located as a base for a range of activities the motorcamp offers a perfect blend for generations of local families and independent ... Read more travellers. Lake Hawea Holiday Park, Camping Ground & Accommodation Lake Hawea Holiday Park is a family friendly, traditional campground with well maintained facilities, a selection of private, sheltered tent camping areas, powered and unpowered motorhome and caravan sites as well as a selection of cabin and cottage accommodation. All of the sites on the five hectare lakeside campground offer easy foot access to Lake Hawea and have unequalled views of the surrounding mountains. Fishing, ...

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Holiday Park in the heart of Rotoura. Cosy Cottage Thermal Kiwi Holiday Park – Rotorua providing affordable accommodation in the city of Rotorua. The only campsite that offers thermal heated camping sites, we also offer thermal heated rooms, thermal heated showers, powered camper van sites, with heated communal areas, pet friendly and of course our namesake, cosy cottages. We cater to motorhome,s, caravan,s, fifth wheeler,s, camping, families, groups and the independent traveler. While ... Read more you’re here we have plenty to keep you relaxed, soak in our geothermal hot pools cook from our Thermal Steam Cooker to walks to the Rotorua lake-shore, where you can dig your own hot pools at the beach. Explore the natural geothermal area around and within the holiday park and meet some of the friendly wildlife that share these grounds with us.

Trysportsnz offers sports holiday programmes to children, where they get to participate in a range of sports. During our sports holiday programmes we will go through sports in a fun and exciting way. At Trysportsnz we are confident that our children will develop sporting and life skills that will stay with them forever, whilst completing any of our programmes. Each programme is carefully considered to offer a balanced approach to the development of our children’s sporting minds. 53% of children ... Read more aged 5-14 usually watch 2+ hours of TV each day (Ministry of Health, 2013). Let’s make a difference!! With Trysportsnz we can help reduce this statistic by increasing your child’s participation and knowledge in sport. This programme will be held at various schools throughout the East Auckland area. Our specialised staff tailor programmes to focus on engaging, developing and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle for your child using a variety of sports. Sports NZ 2011 Young Peoples’s ...

There's no better place for a Family Summer Holiday! Camp, fish, swim, bbq, relax! Travelling the Napier-Taupo road on State Highway 5? Don't miss out! Visit Mountain Valley Adventure Lodge & Camping Ground for accommodation in a hidden valley right on the banks of the mystical Mohaka river. Here you'll find a warm New Zealand welcome along with the widest selection of iconic Kiwi wilderness adventure pursuits in the Hawkes Bay. Just come for the day or stay over and let us build the perfect ... Read more itinerary for you.

Situated in the beautiful Bay of Plenty on both harbour and ocean beaches. Spend your days just lazing on the magnificent beach, or enjoy the many water activities that Pilot Bay has to offer. A holiday at the Mount would not be complete without taking a leisurely walk around the mountain (the famous 'Mauao') or alternatively, take in the breathtaking views of the Bay from the summit. Great shopping & café dining within walking distance. Something for everyone. Visitor Information Centre on site. ... Read more Situated in the beautiful Bay of Plenty on both harbour and ocean beaches. Spend your days just lazing on the magnificent beach, or enjoy the many water activities that Pilot Bay has to offer. A holiday at the Mount would not be complete without taking a leisurely walk around the mountain (the famous 'Mauao') or alternatively, take in the breathtaking views of the Bay from the summit. Great shopping & café dining within walking distance. Something for everyone. Visitor Information Centre on site.

18 holes of Mini Golf in a true NZ setting, surrounded by native bush and birds with bunnies roaming the course! Presenting with a distinct Kiwi ambience, boasting a magnificent backdrop of New Zealand native bush, the Mini Golf Rotorua experience features waterfalls, fish ponds, a 2000 year old Rata stump and abundant wildlife. American designed for competition, reflecting your skill, it remains achievable for children! 2000m+ of fairy lights makes for a whole new ball game come nightfall. Mini ... Read more Golf Rotorua is conveniently situated next to Skyline Skyrides on Fairy Springs road.

Our centrally located motel is only 100m to the beach and a short walk to the shops, restaurants and wharf. We have "something for everyone" Families, access unit, large and small studios and spa bath suites. We have a year round heated salt water swimming pool, spa pool,and covered barbecue area. A lovely spot to relax in. Great Value - Friendly Service

Base yourself with us and explore all that Fiordland has to offer. Located in central Te Anau with accommodation to suit families, backpackers, business visitors and groups – accommodation doesn’t come any more comfortable and convenient.

Surrounded by forest and mountains yet only 2.5 kms from the centre of our Alpine Village, Smoke-free, the Forest Camp is a wonderful place to get away from it all! We have a range of cabins, self-catering kitchens, self-contained units and a lodge as well as unpowered tent/campervan sites. An ideal place for families, school camps, groups and our fully accessible units offer facilities for all. Winter time is delightful at the camp which sometimes gets snow. All our facilities are beautifully ... Read more heated including our ablutions which have under and above floor heating so no matter what the weather you will be toasty warm. At our doorstep are a myriad of walking, tramping and mountain bike trails where the camp meets the edge of the forest. Hanmer Springs has so much to see and do from relaxing in the thermal pools while the children are splashing in the pools or sliding down the water slides! Up for a bit of adventure try Thrillseekers and test your limits with a bungy jump, jetboat ...