Outdoor & Adventure Activities for Kids

The North Shore Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, 5k and kids Marathon will take place on Auckland’s beautiful North Shore and is widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s most Scenic Marathon and Half Marathon events. The course, one of New Zealands most scenic Marathon and Half Marathon’s will be based on a 21.1km circuit that will see participants taking in beautiful Milford, Takapuna, Narrow Neck and Cheltenham Beaches before tackling the amazing DOC 1km Tunnels Loop (you don’t actually... Read more

Living Springs is a charitable trust that is based in Lyttelton Harbour, surrounded by native bush and stunning scenery. Only a 20 minute drive from Christchurch, it is the ideal location for groups to gather and enjoy the catering and accommodation while participating in a range of outdoor adventure activities. Founders Field is our new playing field offering a greater range of activities and sports to be enjoyed while at camp and includes a basketball and netball court. Activities include: Tree... Read more

The best little sea kayak company in New Zealand is situated at Tata Beach, Golden Bay. A small locally owned, family business that has been here for over 20years, taking great pride in the business and showing visitors the beautiful backyard which is the Northern end of the Abel Tasman. The only company in the Abel Tasman that does not have an age limit for families. Offering family focus tours is a great introduction to kayaking in a safe and happy enviroment. Also the only company in... Read more

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 for... Read more

Discover your own natural high while jumping from a plane 15,000ft above New Zealand's most stunning alpine scenery! Freefall at 200kph over Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. Skydive Paradise not only offers you the most breathtaking scenery in the world from our Glenorchy dropzone near Queenstown, we also promise you the most personalised tandem skydiving adventure in New Zealand at a brilliant price. 15,000 ft and 12,000 ft skydive options. No previous skydiving experience is necessary.... Read more

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

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

Diveworks Charters have the following boat tour and attractions in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand: - Dolphin and Seal Encounter - 4 hour trip - swim or watch - Children welcome. - Whale Island Guided Tours - 4+ hour trip - includes walk on Island Bird Sanctuary - Children welcome - Fishing - half day, full day, White Island for the novice or the keen angler. Children welcome on the half day trips. Over 35,000 people have been on Diveworks - our tour parties are small and with every... Read more

Bike It Now! is the complete Bike Shop!, we are located in historic Clyde, Central Otago. Let us use our expertise to plan all aspects of your bike hire, new bike purchase or Cycle Trail Experience including: transportation, accommodation, meals and providing you with the latest Avanti or Scott Bike to do it on. We specialise in self- guided and supported tours on the Otago Central Rail Trail, Clutha Gold and Roxbrough Gorge Trails. We also have our “One day Wonders” and 2 day fantatistic rides... Read more

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 cook... Read more

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 Zealands 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" is a... Read more

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

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

Glacier Valley Eco Tours is a NZ Family owned and operated local business specialising in guided Nature Tours in and around Glacier Country NZ. We offer personalised, informative tours to Franz Josef & Fox Glacier Valley's; the iconic Lake Matheson, NZ's famous lake, and Okarito beach & village, and old historic gold mining village with hidden gems to offer. We are listed as number #2 on Tripadvisor for Outdoor activities in our area, and have 20 years of guiding experience in NZ bush. Our guides... Read more

Rafting and School programs. Mohaka Rafting offers day and multi-day trips. The grade 2 trip is a 2-hour experience for young families (minimum age 5 years) or those wishing to sit back and float, and admire the scenery. Our full day grade 3 adventure (minimum age 12 years) is the most popular rafting trip. The "Fun Run" with: cliff jumps, gorges, and canyons, scenery, visit a gold mine and swim rapids during 4 to 5 hours on the water. No experience needed. On the grade 4/5 full day trip... Read more

Check our 2-day rock climbing and abseiling course - we will look at personal safety, good belay techniques, and communication between kids. No experience is necessary for this course :) Read more

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

We have the largest selection of bikes for hire in the EBOP. We have recently added a bike trailer to our selection as people become more adventurous and want to do longer distances with their children in tow. Talk to us about the trails best suited to you and your young family. There is a trail to suit everyone and we offer a shuttle bus service to the Pakihi Track and Motu Road Trail and a support shuttle to the Rere Trail. The Dunes Trail does not require a shuttle bus. Your bike is welcome. Bookings... Read more

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

Conquer fears and discover new limits by launching into action at New Zealand's ultimate adventure hub Velocity Valley. Fun for all ages. Pick your adrenalin buzz from the dare defying Swoop, pulling your own ripcord to hurtle at 130kph through the air, to feeling G-forces akin to Formula One Racing with the Agrojet on a purpose built water course with no slowing down for corners. Harness your inner superhero on the Southern Hemispheres only Freefall Xtreme - flying, twisting and turning on a... Read more

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. Read more

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 fluffy for... Read more

Carey Park is a 170 bed camp suitable for school, church, sports and family reunion camps for larger groups. It is fully catered. Piha Mill camp is a 78 bed camp suitable for school, church, sports, family reunion camps for smaller groups as well as a great location for weddings. Can be fully catered by us or self-catered by you. Salisbury event center in Henderson Valley is a fully catered venue for weddings or corporate functions and other special days you want to celebrate. Read more

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

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

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

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

At Skydive Auckland we offer the highest tandem Skydive in New Zealand’s North Island, where you can jump from 16,500ft! Attached to your instructor you will freefall for 75 seconds at a speed of 200+ km/hr with a spectacular backdrop of both the east and west coasts of NZ, rainforests, beaches and of course, Auckland City. After freefall you will enjoy the serenity of a beautiful parachute ride and see stunning views in every direction. As soon as you are down, you will want to do it all over again! Bring... Read more