Outdoor & Adventure Activities for Kids

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 ...

Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park (NHP) is an authentic 100% NZ Pure, eco-tourism experience. We are an award winning seaside accommodation / camping Holiday Park in the Catlins at Surat Bay. Tranquil, peaceful, with the flow of the tide, sand between your toes, beach sunsets / sunrises, rain-forests walks, a chorus of native birds, spectacular wildlife– the rare and critically endangered NZ sea lion. Surrender yourself to the rhythm and beauty of Surat Bay, relax, unwind and leave feeling ... Read more revitalized. Surat Bay is world famous being home to the rare and critically endangered NZ sea lion. Experience natural encounters, watch them swim and play, the whole family posing for your photo. January 2016 we have had four female pups born - all absolutely beautiful. Perfect when traveling the Southern Scenic Route or as a base to explore Catlins Coast - its spectacular waterfalls, the world famous Purakanui Falls, the majestic Matai Falls and twin Horseshoe Falls, the new walking track ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Welcome to our page.Richard and Noela have been in operating holiday parks for 20 years. Since buying This park in December 2014, we have embarked on a steady programme of upgrading the facilities which were in a very sad state. The park is split in two by a road to the beach, we have a north side of the road which is more sheltered and direct views out to Sentinel rock. There are new toilet and shower block, kitchen and laundry facility. The south side is open and spacious with glorious views ... Read more of the estuary from the beach front sites, close to the boat ramp and has older facilities which will be upgraded in the next two years. Mangawhai Heads Holiday Park is a great place to start your adventure while exploring the beauty this region has to offer. Located 90kms north of Auckland or 60kms south of Whangarei on a tranquil lagoon style harbour, with adjacent all weather boat ramp and pontoon. A great place to take the kids fishing or watching the many stingrays that mooch around ...

At Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari we make it easy to experience the astonishingly abundant wildlife of the beautiful Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Our marine eco-safari offers guaranteed Whale and Dolphin viewing year-round, departing direct from the Viaduct Harbour in down-town Auckland. But we offer so much more than just Whale and Dolphin watching. The privilege of operating daily within this world-class conservation area has led us to establish New Zealand's only research-based marine mammal ... Read more experience. Working closely with the Department of Conservation and local Universities we successfully combine up-close and personal viewing of Whales, Dolphins and Sea-birds with important Marine Biology research conducted on-board. This allows passengers the chance to encounter, understand and above-all help protect this incredible resource of marine life. There's no need to travel far to have a truly world-class wildlife adventure. With over one third of all the world’s marine-mammal species ...

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 ...

Family holiday park right by the beach. Powered and non-powered sites, caravan, cabins, self-contained units. Clean, modern, friendly. Paddling pool, children's playground, camp shop. Walk to our lovely town for groceries, coffee, meals and take away's.

Air Safaris has operated alpine flightseeing throughout the world heritage national parks of Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland Tai Poutini since 1970. The iconic Air Safaris Grand Traverse scenic flight provides the opportunity to view New Zealand’s highest peaks and longest glaciers. You can catch the Grand Traverse flight from either of Air Safaris’ modern facilities located within the South Island of New Zealand at Lake Tekapo and Franz Josef. The flight of a lifetime, the "Grand Traverse" ... Read more is a spectacular scenic flightseeing experience allowing you to explore Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland National Parks. This magnificent flight encompasses over 200 kilometres of New Zealand's most spectacular alpine scenery and highest mountains. View glacial lakes, mighty alpine glaciers and lush coastal rain forests. Flying from Lake Tekapo & Glentanner Park as well as from Franz Josef on the West Coast. The Grand Traverse is approximately 50 minutes flying time. Allow one hour total duration. Children ...

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 ...

Welcome to The Highwayman Motel. Your hosts Kylie and Mark would like to invite you to come and enjoy their hospitality. With an affordable range of accommodation we have something to suit everyone. From studio units to a one, two or three bedroom apartment, all spacious and well equipped. Our 21 units are surrounded by beautiful, landscaped gardens for you to enjoy, with BBQ facilities and outdoor seating beside the swimming pool, spa and children’s play area If you don’t want to cook, we can ... Read more cook for you – including cooked or continental breakfast, packed lunches and BBQ dinners for small or large groups. Conveniently located in High Street, we are within easy walking distance of a Supermarket and Kuripuni Village where there is a wide variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. We also have the following for your entertainment. FREE WIFI Swimming and spa pool Grass tennis court Children’s play area Sky TV And we are pet friendly. We offer special rates for corporate clients, ...

New Zealand Safaris invites you to join us on a true, big game hunting safari in New Zealand. We are situated in the Fairlie basin near the world famous Mt Cook national park. Experience professionally guided safaris on our large private high country stations, home to game animals that have populated the river valleys and mountain tops since their introduction in the mid 1800's. Our personalised hunts cater for single hunters, families or small groups of all ages and abilities staying at our hunting ... Read more lodge or private ranch cabins. New Zealand Safaris gives you a choice of experiencing hunting high quality, free ranging animals in their natural environment, or combine the best of both experiences on our private fair chase estate.

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.

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.

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 ...

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL Nestled in the treetops of the beautiful Woodhill Forest, only a short drive from Auckland City, there is an adventure wonderland waiting to be conquered. Tree Adventures is an exciting new outdoor activity that offers an experience unlike anything else. With 10 different courses ranging from 3 to 14 metres above the ground, there’s something for everyone. Each course has a series of fun and challenging activities that wind their way through the treetops, ending with ... Read more an exhilarating flying fox ride to bring you swiftly back down to earth. Suitable for novices through to hardened adrenalin junkies, Tree Adventures provides up to 3 hours of thrills, laughter and adventure and is an unforgettable experience. A day at Tree Adventures is a guaranteed great day spent outdoors and a unique and exciting way to explore and enjoy the beauty of the Woodhill Forest.

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 ...

One of the most unique therapeutic & rejuvenating mineral waters in the world, set in 364 hectares of native rainforest.

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 ...

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 ...

Totara Springs is the largest centre of its kind in New Zealand and is the ultimate venue for church retreats, school camps, education outside the classroom (EOTC) teaching, business conferences, sporting and artistic events, holiday camps and weddings. We are situated in a beautiful setting, nestled at the foot of the Kaimai mountain ranges in Matamata. There are 90 acres of park-like grounds and native bush with streams, walks and bush trails. We have a large indoor sports and activity centre ... Read more and breakaway relaxation areas, as well as a large hot pool fed by natural hot springs. We have beds for 427 people in 27 serviced motels, 3 lodge complexes and 19 cabins. Onsite there are also powered caravan and practically unlimited tent sites. Our resource consent allows for up to 8000 people to sleep on site. For day events we can accommodate up to 25,000 people on the Totara Springs premises. Camps and events are fully catered by our resident catering and events team and special dietary ...

We are an exhilarating high ropes course for all abilities. Whether you are an individual or a group our course offers a range of activities from easy through to hard with something to challenge everyone. We have been described by many of our customers as exciting as bungy jumping or skydiving if not an even greater challenge. Those with a genuine fear of heights can be worked up slowly to these challenges. Feel the fear, do it anyway!

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!

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 ...

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.

Daily Surf Lessons - 2hrs * All ages *Groups or Privates * Cert. Level 1 and 2 instructors * Quality Equipment Incl. Soft top surf boards and Ripcurl full length wetsuits. We are there to help you get that smile on your face :) Have fun with us for you first timer lesson or follow on with improvement classes to give you that professional head start. We are highly qualified with Surfing New Zeaand and 10 yrs surf coaching experience. Or Kayak and Stand up paddle Rentals with self guided ... Read more adventure. You can have a amazing adventure here in Whangamata with friends or family. *Just pick up the equipment of your choice and walk to the beach with safe guidance explained by a local. *Enjoy secluded Islands with just a 15 min paddle you are in a unknown Paradise. *Fishing off the kayaks is also super fun, get rods on site at a small extra cost or go free diving and get a feast of paua. snorkel set available. You can also Stay with us look into the site for more details ...

New Zealand's Leading Indoor Climbing Centre where you have a choice of indoor climbing ... conventional in The Roxx or unconventional in Clip 'N Climb. The Roxx is the only dedicated climbing centre in Christchurch and is by far the biggest facility on the South Island. Clip 'N Climb is the most innovative indoor climbing concept to have emerged in the last decade. It is an arena full of individually themed climbing challenges equipped with automatic belay devices that make climbing safe and exciting. ... Read more New Zealand's Leading Indoor Climbing Centre where you have a choice of indoor climbing ... conventional in The Roxx or unconventional in Clip 'N Climb. The Roxx is the only dedicated climbing centre in Christchurch and is by far the biggest facility on the South Island. Clip 'N Climb is the most innovative indoor climbing concept to have emerged in the last decade. It is an arena full of individually themed climbing challenges equipped with automatic belay devices that make climbing safe and exciting.