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

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

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 revitalized. Surat... 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

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

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 New... Read more

Climbing Queenstown offers your family the ultimate adventure - where you can experience an active connection to our unique environment. No experience is necessary and we tailor our rock climbing outings to suit you – whether the whole family is new to it, or if just the kids want to climb, or even if you're all climbing at different levels – we promise you an outing that will be just the right mix of challenge and fun! Our professional guides love to pass on the climbing bug and work regularly... Read more

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

Naseby Holiday Park, Naseby, Central Otago: A traditional Kiwi camping ground set in 17 acres of Larch, Pine and native trees.Located adjacent to the Naseby Forest Recreation Area and 52km of walking and mountain bike tracks. Accommodation options; Unpowered or powered sites, cabins and cottages. Guests using the camp sites and cabins use the camp amenity blocks where there is a kitchen, lounge area (with a large wood burning fire for the cooler months), TV with Freeview, laundry, showers and... Read more

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

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

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

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

YMCA Wainui Park is a piece of paradise on Banks Peninsula. Described as Canterbury’s best kept secret YMCA Wainui Park is your one-stop-shop for accommodation, conference, camping and outdoor programmes. Wainui Park is a favourite venue for a huge number of schools, community groups and corporate groups from all over the South Island. Offering numerous accommodation and catering options as well as adventurous outdoor activities including Giant Swing, Kayakaing, High Ropes and Coasteering... 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

Welcome To Pure Dirt Tours Motorcycling off road is what we are all about. Whether you are looking to try dirt biking for the first time or are looking for a multiday adventure, we have a tour to suit you. We cater for ALL abilities and ages. No need to worry about a license, as all our tours are off road. All tours include a complete set of top of the line safety gear and modern dirt bike to suit your size and ability There are trails for beginners to experts. Because of our great range of... Read more

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

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

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

Mt Lyford Holiday Homes offers a unique location from where to start your holiday adventures. In winter we are close to Mt Lyford Skifield with skiing and snow boarding and tubing for a bit of fun. There is an ice skating rink in Mt Lyford village itself. Don't forget how 'cool' a winter walk in the snow is - take the sledges and you'll find a good hill for sure. The rest of the year brings its own opportunities from walking/hiking, exploring the native bush, canyoning, shingle screeing, horse riding,... Read more

Everyone needs a superhero in their lives and let’s be honest, the best superheroes are you; the mums, dads and caregivers. Unfortunately though, these superheroes can’t be there all of the time, so let our superheroes take over when you can’t be there. The superheroes at MASH are passionate about making a positive difference in your childrens lives through role modelling, using 'old school' manners, providing new experiences and above all having a whole heap of FUN! With or without a cape &... Read more

Nomad Safaris offers small, personalised tours into the New Zealand backcountry, including spectacular scenery, gold mining history, exciting four-wheel-driving and a selection of filming locations used in The Lord of The Rings and other movies. Nomad Safaris has over 25 years experience operating guided tours in to remote Skippers Canyon and Macetown and to Lord of the Rings locations around Glenorchy and the Wakatipu Basin. These are authentic adventures packed with local history, movie locations,... Read more

sKids Northcote is a private out of school care and recreation provider based at Northcote Primary School. We operate from 3-6pm on weekdays and 8-6pm during the school holidays. If you're looking for a safe, structured and fun environment for your children then you've come to the right place. We run our programme on site in the school hall so you won't have to think about pick ups which, reduces the risk of your child travelling to another location. Visit our website for our current term/holiday... 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

The facilities available are:- 10 km of mountain bike trails of varying grades : BMX track : PUMP track: kiddies cycle trail : dirt track : bush walks and Frisbee course. Water fountain, BBQ picnic area and toilet all on site. 2 carparks. All facilities are free but donations are welcome. Read more