Kids Activities in the Otago Region

The Otago Museum shares the natural, cultural and scientific stories of Otago, Aotearoa New Zealand and the world. The Museum is 150 years old in 2018, although many of the items in our collection are far older. Our collection includes over 1.5 million objects, which come from around the globe. We use these objects to tell our visitors more about the world – from here in Dunedin to deep space, from millions of years ago to envelope-pushing research – through galleries, exhibitions, displays, tours... Read more

sCakes For All Occasions (" Cake Talk " with Margaret ) specializing in all types of cakes from Weddings, both modern and traditional, Adult and Children birthday cakes including 50 novelty cake designs, plus other occasion cakes including Corporate, Anniversaries, Christmas, Baby Showers, Christening With 39 years experience Margaret has seen many changes over the years in decorating cakes. A member of the NZ Cake Guild Inc. since 1987. and founder of our local cake decorating guild... Read more

It's all about having fun, so bring the whole family and bounce on in to Inflatable World. It's not just for the kids - we encourage the parents to have fun with their children. Sessions are for three hours per single entry fee - you will be tired by then anyway! You can play on the inflatable activities as many times as you like during the three hour session and our supervisors are there to make sure everyone is safe and gets a fair go. We cater for large groups, including Birthday Parties,... Read more

Qualifications: BA, MusB, DipArts, LTCL, LRSM, AIRMT, APSNZ As a teacher I'm extremely mindful of being a facilitator of my students musical growth, encouraging them to develop technically, musically and personally with confidence, pleasure and at their own pace. My piano lessons are not just about learning to play the piano. I believe in developing the whole musician and provide a holistic approach to teaching, enhancing and extending all facets of music-making and appreciation. I provide... 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

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

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

“The Cardrona” sightseeing activity centre offers first class family friendly guided horse trekking and quad biking tours of the stunning Cardrona Valley, between Wanaka and Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand. It is situated right at the base of the Cardrona ski field. Only a 45 minute picturesque drive over the Crown Range from Queenstown or 20 minutes from Wanaka. The Cardrona has been developed to allow visitors to explore and experience our unique slice of high country heaven, initially... Read more

Step into THRILL ZONE, right in the heart of Queenstown! A fun, high-energy, adrenaline fuelled experience with a huge range of indoor adventures to choose from. Take a journey to the edge of reality with our Vortex 12D Motion Thrill Ride. Experience the ride of your life time on our wild roller coasters, creepy haunted houses & crazy jetpack adventures! Or experience a brand new dimension in a world without limits with our 360Virtual Reality. From fighting intergalactic wars on alien planets... Read more

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

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

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 Read more

We offer thrilling half day whitewater rafting trips on the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers in Queenstown. Make your day a real adventure and combine rafting with a jetboat, helicopter or bungy jump with Queenstown Rafting Combos. Or for the ultimate rafting adventure try our Landsborough 3 Day Wilderness Experience- rafting, bushwalking, gourmet food & luxury camping at its best! Read more

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

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

Wondering what things you would like to do during your stay in Queenstown? How about soaring majestically through the skies like an eagle, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views? Experience Queenstowns fantastic views with one of the best activities! Choose Coronet Peak Tandems for your Queenstown Paragliding and/or Tandem Hang Gliding adventure. The most experienced dual tandem paragliding and hang gliding Company in New Zealand where your safety absolutely comes first. CAA Part 115 approved... Read more

Have a Shot has 8 activities including claybird, rifle, and archery ranges plus a golf driving range, these are all under cover. Also a large 18 hole mini putt, a battlefield, golf jackpot hole at $800 and cropool. There are age limits on the claybird [17] and rifles [14]. We give full instruction on the activities with safety being a priority. We are very popular with groups and do discounts for larger groups but our 'combo' is very popular, $70, a saving of $12, the prices of activities range from... Read more

We are a class based school of piping and drumming and we aim to teach our students the art of piping and drumming to the highest standard. We instruct students from a beginner level, through to competition level, specialising in solo and band performance. Read more

Our exclusive return door to door shuttle service is private for you and your family which runs on your time schedule. Our vans can take small groups from 4 up to 19, to the local ski fields around Queenstown and Wanaka. Our convenient and flexible service means we pick you up at your accommodation, on your watch - take everyone up the ski field - and return you home when you want to leave! Driving the icy roads can be difficult, fitting snow chains is hard, carrying heavy gear is uncomfortable,... Read more

Nature based early childhood early education programmes. Full and part time,, excursions and nature kindergarten 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

The Frankton Golf Centre, with it's 9-hole golf course, is the perfect course for a casual game of golf. It’s an ideal practice course; great if you are short on time and perfect for beginners. The Centre also boasts a driving range, a large putting/chipping green, NZPGA qualified coaching and a fully stocked Pro Shop. Located adjacent to the Queenstown Events Centre, it provides residents and visitors to Queenstown with an opportunity to play and learn golf at an inexpensive and well maintained... 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

Kids Yoga has a lot of benefits that worth to incorporate at the community. The yoga classes for kids are different than Yoga for adults. It always includes fun, joy, and laugh reaching children to delve deeper and connect with themselves and others in a safe and judgement-free environment. There are so many ways to show them how to get this, and the yoga poses, the correct breath, mindfulness, relaxation, visualization, mandala art, music, dance and drama, are some examples that we can do in our... Read more

The Port Chalmers Golf Club is a beautiful 9 hole course blessed with stunning views across the Otago Harbour offering a challenge for seasoned golfers and a fun filled adventure to those who may be new to the game. The club is renowned for its friendly, welcoming attitude and at $25 per year for Schoolboy / girl membership, is an economical way to introduce yourself to New Zealand's most popular sport. Feel free to mail any questions or inquiries to Steve Walker for an immediate response or phone 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

The Bead Shop, Queenstown Relax in our friendly, colourful shop. Have fun designing your own wearable art or choose from our handcrafted selection. Hundreds of colours and styles of pieces to choose from to make your jewellery unique! Birthday parties and groups welcome. ACTIVITY AGE INFORMATION - Fun for all ages - 5 - 95! BIRTHDAY PARTIES We are very happy to cater for birthday parties. We can cater for up to 12 children. Bookings essential. No food allowed. For 5yrs to 12 yrs we charge $10... Read more