Outdoor & Adventure Activities for Kids

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 ...

Two Rivers, Twice The Excitement New Zealand's Original Jet boat Ride, operating since 1958. Come and see what all the excitement is about! Proudly the worlds first commercial Jet boat operator, KJet is based in the centre of beautiful Queenstown Bay. We are a family owned business aiming to give our guests memorable experiences, sharing stories and sights that only our slice of New Zealand offers.We are driven to deliver an unparalleled, value-for-money, friendly and exciting Jet boat ride on ... Read more the scenic waterways of Queenstown, ensuring at all times the safety and comfort of our passengers. We have a fleet of eight boats offering a range of Jet boat rides and combo deals to suit thrill seekers and families alike. With the largest Jet boat capacity in New Zealand we can offer exclusive private charters for groups of all sizes, carrying up to 140 people at one time. Only KJet offers over 60 minutes of unforgettable thrills, spins and exhilaration across three waterways in one of the ...

As the inventors of this iconic adventure experience, at OGO Rotorua, visitors are offered multiple OGO ride options where we add 40 litres of water; (cool in summer, warm in winter). Choose from the side by side H2OGO Straight Tracks which start from 250m up the hill and race one another downhill. From here, you Superman-dive into the OGO on your own, or have one, two or three friends in there together. H2OGO Sidewinder Track is the world’s longest at 350 metres, with 6 massive corners that ... Read more send you in a different directions as you zig zag your way down the hill in a wash of water in the mixed up craziness. Not into getting wet? Then try our brand new ride the DRYGO. With a double layered OGO and water placed in between, the DRYGO has been specially designed to simulate a water ride on our Straight Track. With the option to ride with one or two other people the DRYGO is perfect alternative for those who want to go for a ride but stay nice and dry. All visitors to OGO are rewarded ...

Enjoy a scenic 1 hour train ride on this world-class mountain railway. Travel through regenerating and replanted native forest, including the great Kauri, with unique pottery sculptures lining the track. The railway line includes 2 spirals, 3 short tunnels, 5 reversing points and several large viaducts as it climbs up to the mountain-top terminus. This splendid building - the 'Eyefull Tower' gives spectacular views out over the Hauraki Gulf and islands. Your driver will tell the story of our innovative ... Read more founder, the late Barry Brickell, who originally started building the railway to bring clay to the potteries. Ask to visit the Wildlife Sanctuary where predator free fencing ensures the safety of natives like Tui, Kereru (wood pigeons) and gecko. See exceptional outdoor art works as you wander the area. Distinctive works by the acclaimed artist Barry Brickell & our own potters and sculptors are on display and are available for purchase at the shop, along with souvenirs & books. Purchase ...

FUN & RELAXED AFTER SCHOOL CARE - ACTIVE HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES & TEACHER ONLY DAYS Children get to experience a wide range of activities from adventure, sports, art & crafts to excursions in the Wanaka community and an appreciation for our natural playground. We ensure that every child has something available to suit their individual skills and hobbies as well as opportunities to try new and exciting things! AFTER SCHOOL CARE We collect your children from school, provide them with afternoon ... Read more tea and organise activites to give your kids engaging and memorable experiences. We do not believe that one size fits all, so children are not obliged to participate in activities that they are not up to. We pride ourselves on creating a programme that is responsive to each and every childs needs while encouraging them to get outside and try new things. We aim to have something for everyone! We want the best experience for every child and our qualified staff have a range of skills to ensure that ...

Throughout NZ there are 16 YMCAs all of which share a common purpose – which is to meet and relate to the needs of people in their communities, and where they work, in a way that will encourage them to develop as individuals, express their own needs and reach their full potential. YMCAs do this through programmes and relationships, involving YMCA workers with special youth community, recreational and motivational skills, guided by the four core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and ... Read more caring. The YMCAs across the country work together on a number of shared projects and aim to build strong people, strong families and strong communities by being locally responsive and engaged but also nationally co-operative and supportive. The Christchurch YMCA is one of the largest YMCAs and like all Ys we have our own particular set of focuses, our core purpose is to Invest in the Next Generation and this is how we are doing it: Accommodation Not just to generate some revenue for our ...

Underworld Rafting Underworld rafting is a superb 4 hour award winning cave rafting adventure in the Metro Cave in the Paparoa National Park You are equipped with wet suits, wet suit socks, boots, gloves and helmet at our Base in The Charleston Hotel, then taken to The Nile River Rainforest Train for travel through the primeval rainforest and the towering cliffs of the Nile River Canyon. Once changed a short climb is required to enter the enormous Metro Cave System where in the upper levels ... Read more you will meander through a calcitic paradise of stalactites and stalagmites. In the lower levels you float through an awe inspiring glow worm grotto using only the natural light of the most prolific glow worms display as your navigational aid. You emerge in a lost world of virgin forest before leaving the tranquillity for the rushing waters of the Nile River Rapids. This is an award winning adventure definitely not to be missed! Charleston GlowWorm Cave Tour Like Underworld Rafting, ...

Takaro Trails - Cycling Fun in Hawke’s Bay In the Maori language, Takaro means 'play'. So if you enjoy your playtime on two wheels, it’s time you paid a visit to Takaro Trails in Hawke’s Bay. With all 200kms of scenic, off road trail now completed Hawke’s Bay offers the country’s most extensive network of ‘easy’ grade trails which form an integral part of the N.Z. Cycle Trail. Meandering around and between the twin cities of Napier and Hasting the Hawke’s Bay Trails offer a range ... Read more of scenery, family attractions and vistas that will ensure a truly unique experience. Children, beginner riders and cyclists of all abilities can enjoy a range of options where you will see everything from beautiful lowland rivers to endangered wetland wildlife and the sweeping Hawke’s Bay coastline. From half day tours around the Water Trail to five day self-guided tours averaging around 30kms of cycling per day Takaro Trails has an activity to suit everyone's needs. Other options include ...

We’re passionate about our country, the outdoors, and you! So we blended them all together, and the Glen Eden Extreme Edge climbing gym was born. This is a place where kids are as welcome as adults and every skill level can find routes designed specially for them. More like a community than a gym, we take care of our own and promise top of the line safety equipment so you can play hard, worry-free. We love adventure, community and the kiwi-spirit. We offer 31 automatic climbing walls perfect ... Read more for climbers of all ages, and an additional 65 top-rope walls for anyone seeking a challenge. Please note the automatic walls have a weight limit of 110kgs and the top-rope walls do require an adult to belay (hold the ropes); all necessary training is provided free of charge! Pricing: Standard prices to our gym are as follows: 3-5 year olds = $10ea 6-15 year olds = $17ea 16 + years = $22ea These prices all include the harness required for climbing, and are 'all day' passes. Spectators ...

A locally-owned and operated indoor activity and trampoline park - fun for all ages! We have a dedicated trampoline area for littlies, foam pits below trampolines, climbing wall, balance beam and rolling log. An Olympic trampoline (sometimes called a ‘super’ or ‘euro’) keeps the older kids entertained and we also have a Ninja Assault Course and Bubble soccer arena that is on an air track. Special pre-school sessions for under 110cm kids during term time too - with a free mini-muffin and ... Read more fluffy for all the kids attending! Cafe serving barista-made coffee, cakes, savouries and other snacks. And you don't need to run after the kids to see what they are up to. If you want a rest you can sit and watch your kids on the trampolines on our super-screen. See you there!

Welcome to the home of Wellington Cycling! If you’re new to cycling, or have been riding for years, PNP has something to offer you… either on the road, track or mountain biking. The club holds Road Cycling for all grades from July to March, Track Racing takes place from November to March on Sunday evenings with training on weekday evenings with various sessions for the youngest to oldest, and in spring we run a Mountain Bike Series on some of the best trails in the country. PNP is one of ... Read more New Zealand's oldest cycling clubs (we’ve been around since 1926!), and is affiliated to Cycling NZ and Mountain Bike NZ. Newsletters PNP Weekly News: click here to subscribe to a weekly round up of road, MTB and track news from the PNP Club plus information on other local social rides, races and working bees. Trackie News: click here to subscribe for regular track cycling updates, reports and photos from the Burkes Cycles Speed League and Wellington Velodrome. Social Media MTB: facebook ...

Sheepworld is New Zealand’s premier showcase for sheep and wool production, just 45 minutes north of the Auckland CBD. Visitors can enjoy a step by step insight into how in New Zealand we farm our sheep, then harvest and use their wool. In our twice-daily live shows the dogs skilfully round up and bring in the sheep, which are then sorted and shorn. Our presenters show how the dogs are trained, then explain how and why sheep are farmed here. Our multimedia exhibition Wonderful Wool then ... Read more explains the unique qualities of wool and demonstrates how the wool fleece is put to an amazing variety of uses. To complete the picture our on-site retail store features high quality New Zealand sourced woollen and sheepskin clothing, footwear and furnishings. Sheepworld is set in over 30 acres of beautiful New Zealand countryside. The complex also features a wide variety of friendly farmyard animals to meet, an informative eco-trail through stunning native bush, and a highly regarded café. ...

Heli Tours is a small boutique company based in Queenstown. Our owner operators are husband and wife duo, Paul and Katherine Mitchell who are local New Zealanders that grew up in the region and pride themselves on creating personalised and engaging experiences. Come talk to us today about the must do in Queenstown and enjoy rural New Zealand with our famous Queenstown helicopter flights. Heli Tours specialises in helicopter flights around Queenstown, Fiordland, Milford Sound and Canterbury. Heli ... Read more Tours add a personal touch and provide fresh, new experiences that showcase the awe-inspiring high country environment of the South Island with its alpine lakes, glaciers, untouched beaches and dramatic waterfalls. All of our Pilots are farmers from the region and have extensive knowledge of the local geography, history and spectacular landscapes. We pride ourselves on providing the most professional and friendly service and creating special itineraries with many different options to suit all guests ...

Do you love thrills, spills, stunning views and Whitewater? There is nothing more exciting than a Whitewater river boarding trip on the spectacular Kawarau River. Come riverboarding with us and you will be truly amazed with the scenery, your adrenaline will be pumping and you will be left with the feeling you have just conquered one magnificent wild river. Surf standing waves, spin on whirl pools, play on eddy lines, whilst tailored by the worlds best, most qualified river guides. Suitable ... Read more for adventurous children aged 8 and above. All children under 12 years of age will have their own personal guide at no extra cost. At least one parent or legal guardian needs to accompany their children on the trip. The Original adventure activity in Queenstown operating since 1989. Interesting Facts: • We are the first commercial Riverboarding operation in the world, operating since 1989 with a 100% safety. • In 2012 “The Great Adventures of the World” book by Lonely Planet named ...

Fly with New Zealand's most experienced tandem paragliding company! Launching from the skyline gondola since 1991, GFORCE is the only company permitted to fly over spectacular Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. Take an exhilarating Tandem Paragliding flight with our friendly and experienced team for the experience of a lifetime! -We're the only company permitted to fly over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu -Our pilots are the best in the business, with well over two hundred years of combined tandem ... Read more flying time. -It's easy and you don't need any experience – your pilot will guide you through the whole flight. -We're certified by the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority. -We have stringent regulations around our equipment and weather conditions; we never push the limits when it comes to safety. -The flight is tailored to you – thrill seekers and those looking for a more relaxed pace are both catered to – talk to your pilot about how you'll enjoy it the most. -Check out ...

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 ...

Passengers can be picked up and returned from central Christchurch accommodation. We can fly from 1 – 30 passengers across 3 different size balloons each morning subject to weather. Flights are made at sunrise across the beautiful Canterbury Plains with stunning views from the Pacific Ocean to the snow covered Southern Alps. Your pilot will get you to assist with inflating balloon and guide you through what to expect on your breathtaking flight. Your 1 hour balloon ride provides endless opportunity ... Read more for photos and your highly experienced pilot will point out and comment on the landscape passing below. Inflight photos are taken and provided free to all passengers. After your flight you are treated to champagne or fruit juice and a light snack in the paddock where you land. You can view us at our website or visit our Facebook page.

If you are looking for the ultimate NZ wilderness experience, you have come to the right place. Explore the Whanganui River and National Park with us. JET BOAT TOURS, CANOEING, TRAMPING, Bridge to Nowhere Jet boat Tour 4 - 4 1/2 hours Bridge to Nowhere Tour with canoe return, full day Jet boat up river, canoe back half to full day trips Matemateaonga and Mangapurua Track transport MOUNTAINS TO SEA CYCLE TRAIL We specialise in the Mangapurua / Bridge to Nowhere Track section of the Mountains ... Read more to Sea cycle trail. We can arrange all your mountain bike hire, shuttle buses, jet boat pick up and accommodation before during and after your ride. BRIDGE TO NOWHERE LODGE AND CAMPGROUND Extend your trip by staying at our exclusive Bridge to Nowhere Lodge. We have fully catered or backpacker options and a licensed bar! It is the only accommodation of this kind in the area. There are no roads to the Lodge. Access is by jet boat or canoe! If you would prefer being closer to nature stay at our ...

Edventure is a holiday programme, geared to give children the best possible experience. We run a range of programmes, activities and camps for ages 5 - 13 yrs. Our adventurous and educational programmes are enjoyed by all. Whether it’s fishing and tramping in the outdoors or cooking and computers indoors, we have got it all! We also have an at school programme. "Everyday" allows you to enrol your child for one or as many days as you like for just $40 per day. Our staff have got a great range of ... Read more themed days that include games, activities, arts, crafts and cooking to keep them busy and challenge them.have a look at our timetable to see what we have planned. The Edventure Summer Camp is a must do every year. Children have a full on experience with a fun group of instructors and complete activities such as fishing, sailing, kayaking, tramping, camping, snorkelling and much more. Edventure staff are qualified and experienced so your children stay safe, whilst having fun. Where: Edventure ...

Explore the Bay of Islands on the YHA The Rock Adventure Cruise. It features an all inclusive overnight boat trip with loads of activities, dinner, breakfast and lunch. In addition to all the activities, guests can enjoy the use of the lounge area with a pool table, piano and a fireplace at the back in the activities area. YHA, Bay of Islands, The Rock Adventure Cruise features private and dormitory rooms each offering access to a shared balcony and communal bathroom facilities. All bed linen ... Read more is provided, towel hire is available if required. Cruise activities include fishing, night kayaking, snorkeling and a guided island walk. We are Department of Conservation Approved. Guests are welcome to relax on the shared balconies and gaze over the beautiful blue waters and surrounding islands. There is a dining room and a guest lounge offering board games and a book library. The Rock YHA embarks from and returns to Paihia Wharf.

The New Zealand Stunt School (NZSS) provides stunt training to new and existing stunt performers of all ages, as well as actors/actresses to sharpen up their physical performance skills. The NZSS also provides stunt rigging for commercial shows and live theatre, private tuition, regular training workshops, youth camps, horse riding workshops and stunt equipment hire. The school not only delivers world class training in many of the various stunt essentials and specialities, but we also provide ... Read more mentorship to help guide dedicated and talented new students along their journey to becoming stunt performers in the industry. It's not a quick journey, and by no means guaranteed that every student who attends a workshop will get work in the industry and become a full time stunt performer. Our focus has always been to make sure that when an opportunity arrises for you to show what you are capable of at an audition, then at least you will be able to put your best foot forward and know you have ...

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. ...

Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is a 301km trail from Aoraki/Mt Cook to Oamaru. This is New Zealand, in all its colour and beauty - from the highest mountain, past great lakes and rivers, down to the ocean. Suitable for all ages, the 8 section trail is an easy to intermediate grade, offering a pleasing mix of on and off-road trails which link the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean. Allow 4-6 days for the entire ride, or simply try out a day excursion. Whichever option you choose, the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle ... Read more Trail is sure to be a memorable experience.

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.

Raglan Rock provides outstanding outdoor education for the following activities rock climbing, caving, orienteering, archery and abseiling. Schools and clubs from all over the north island have experienced our high quality instruction and continue to return year after year.

AS WHANGANUI RIVER CANOE OPERATORS it is our pleasure to share our very special place with you. We provide canoe/kayak hire and Jet Boat Journeys, through the many rapids and lush native bush with some of the best scenic landscaping in the World, all found on the Whanganui River in New Zealand, a Top 10 Great Walk. On multi day trips you will be met at the boat ramp when you finish your journey with baking and juice to welcome you home. WE WILL LOVE sharing this unique New Zealand experience ... Read more with you making sure you receive 'REAL KIWI HOSPITALITY' which always includes something for FREE. Our "ATTENTION TO DETAIL" and our "NOTHING IS A HASSLE" attitude has been recognized and mentioned many times, through feed back and our return customers. Check out TRIP ADVISER, Lonely Planet and other Rating Websites. If there is something you need no matter how small, always ask even down to free string for your sunglasses. You start with friendly service, Freedom Camping, up-to-date Modern ...

River Rats Raft & Kayak have been offering quality adventures for over 35 years. There’s something for everyone, from full on grade 5 action featuring the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall through to a gentle grade 2 scenic raft trip suitable for participants as young as 5. Kayaking is available on the local lakes. Paddle to a secluded beach or enjoy a hot water swim only accessible by boat, an evening option in summer includes a BBQ dinner and visit to a hidden glow worm cave. Rafting Kaituna ... Read more (Grade 5) Awesome, with a 7 metre waterfall. Wairoa (Grade 5) Wild, Full on action. Runs selected Sundays from September to May Rangitaiki (Grade 3 - 4) Adventurous, Fun & Beautifully Scenic Rangitaiki (Grade 2) A scenic trip for families or the less adventurous. Kayaking Guided Hot Pools Tour: A guided Kayak trip to the spectacular Manupirua Springs Hot Pools. Evening Hot Pools Tour: All the highlights of the day trip plus a BBQ dinner and Glow Worms Ohau Channel ...

Originally known as Sea Kayaking Adventure Tours Anakiwa (SKATA), the business started from humble beginnings in the early 1990s with two Double Southern Lights and four Single Puffin sea kayaks under the ownership of Roger Reardon. When new adventures beckoned in late 2000’s, Roger sold the business into the ownership of Steve and Juliet Gibbons. Juliet and Steve continued the companies commitment to the highest quality of kayak trip with safety paramount at all times. Today SKATA is known ... Read more as Sea Kayak Adventures with owners Aaron and Natalie Price since 2013. While some things have changed over the years, the one thing Sea Kayak Adventures has always excelled in, is being able to give you one of the most magical experiences New Zealand has to offer. The first thing you will notice when you come to Sea Kayak Adventures is Aaron and Nat’s enthusiasm and pride in their work, and the area they call home. Being a small, family run business, their attitude flows down through to ...