Kids Activities in the Otago Region

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 ...

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 for those on a short time frame. Creating personalised multi day and customised day / half day trips is what we thrive on. Bike It Now! is able to provide for all of you cycling requirements, including a full workshop, clothing and accessories . We are Central Otago’s authorised Avanti and Scott dealer. Our welcoming premises can provide you with great information about the local and surrounding areas and we are all up for a chat at any time. Come and see us at Central Otago’s ...

Sit back and enjoy our stunning lakefront and mountain views Lake Hawea Holiday Park accommodation is found on the shores of Lake Hawea, only 15 minutes drive from Wanaka and an hour from Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand. This gem of a campground has stunning lake and mountain views. With a relaxing established park like environment and conveniently located as a base for a range of activities the motorcamp offers a perfect blend for generations of local families and independent ... Read more travellers. Lake Hawea Holiday Park, Camping Ground & Accommodation Lake Hawea Holiday Park is a family friendly, traditional campground with well maintained facilities, a selection of private, sheltered tent camping areas, powered and unpowered motorhome and caravan sites as well as a selection of cabin and cottage accommodation. All of the sites on the five hectare lakeside campground offer easy foot access to Lake Hawea and have unequalled views of the surrounding mountains. Fishing, ...

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 ... Read more provide personalised tuition from my home studio in Waverley, Dunedin. • Individual tuition tailored to students’ needs and abilities • Students learn in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment • Play music that’s enjoyable and fun • Experience a wide range of styles from Classical to Jazz and Contemporary music • Instruction and preparation for practical and theory examinations offered • Students of all ages and abilities are welcome, including adult students If ...

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 ( Taieri Cake Decorating Guild ) in October 1993 as Founder President . We are a home based business situated 14km south of Dunedin 10-15 minutes away from the centre of Dunedin. By Appointment Only. Currently registered with Dunedin City Council. We now offer 30 cake flavours including 8 Gluten free and 3 Dairy Free all to home made recipes using the freshest of ingredients. ( Check our website for the cake flavours ) with each cake order we receive. All our cakes are made to order ...

Our 1 & 2 bedroom motel units with kitchenette offer ideal family accommodation in a central location. Cots, Highchairs & Babysitting Services are available, just inform Reception staff when booking your stay. Two bedroom wheelchair accessible unit (sleeps up to 4). All guest rooms are non smoking and include tea and coffee making facilities, ensuite bathroom with shower only (2 bedroom units have a bath), Sky Digital TV, DVD Player, Free DVD hire. Blue Peaks has an on-site guest laundry, free off-street ... Read more parking, complimentary WiFi internet for up to 4 devices (additional prepaid options available), luggage and cycle storage and daily room servicing. Children under 5 years Stay Free when using Existing Bedding. One Child under 2 years stays free in a Cot. Blue Peaks Lodge is conveniently located an easy 5 minutes walk from the centre of Queenstown. You will find that Blue Peaks Lodge is your perfect base from which to enjoy the many attractions of Queenstown, New Zealand.

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.

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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 with local school groups. Choose from a half or full-day experience, departing either Queenstown or Wanaka and climbing in either Queenstown or Wanaka. We offer year-round trips and our trusty guides know of secret spots that make great climbing even in wet weather! Queenstown Rock Climbing Feel the raw adventure and excitement of our guided rock climbing experience for novice through to advanced climbers. Under our professional instruction feel your body and mind work together as you ...

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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 $5 to $38, suits novice to experienced.

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 raft 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, can ... Read more try the various rock jumps into the river, and swim in the river. The trip definitely falls into the “soft adventure” category, it is NOT your average SCARY raft trip that you would experience on higher graded sections of the river. We are however the only rafting operator in Queenstown who takes children under 13 years on the Shotover, we take kids as young as 3 years as water confidence is not necessary. The cost per adult is $179 and $120 per child.

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 and waiting in queues is cold. Leave the difficult stuff up to us so you can maximize your time and adventure up the ski fields. It's transport made easy!

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.

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Andersons Bay playcentre playgroup is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30am - 12pm. Visitors welcome anytime or call for more info. We are located at 56 Jeffery Street, Andersons Bay, in one of Dunedin's first police-stations. We are a certified play group. Children bring their own morning tea and we have a rolling morning tea in a supervised area. Fantastic outdoor play area.

Jumpin Jacks Entertainment are based in Dunedin and is locally owned and operated. We specialize in hiring quality Bouncy Castles, Jukebox Hire, Popcorn Machines, Candy Floss Machines and amusement equipment at affordable prices. To keep prices down, we are a home based business and can be contacted during the evenings by phone or email. If we are not available to take your call, please leave a message on our answer phone and we will get in contact asap. Please view the rest of the site to view ... Read more our equipment, prices and conditions and contact us for any further inquiries.

A uniquely Otago experience Just a few minutes from city centre, you’ll discover the richness and vibrancy of the southern region through the special stories of Otago and New Zealand, a window on the Pacific and a gateway to the world. Get hands-on in Discovery World and experience interactive science at its best, with exciting experiments and engaging exhibits for visitors of all ages. Explore the Museum’s seven permanent galleries, from the Victorian-era Animal Attic to the Māori treasures ... Read more of Tāngata Whenua. See an ancient Egyptian mummy, majestic moa and much more as you discover our world-class collection, or immerse yourself in our temporary special or touring exhibitions. The hottest attraction in Dunedin awaits: travel through our Tropical Forest, a living ecosystem complete with lush gardens and exotic butterflies. Whether you have an hour to spare or a day to enjoy, you’ll find something to inspire, excite and enlighten at the Otago Museum.

Two Rivers, Twice The Excitement’ New Zealand’s Original Jet boat Ride, operating since 1960. Come and see what all the excitement is about! Proudly the world’s 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 ... Read more ride on 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 ...

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 ...

Southern Hunting Adventures is a company specialising in providing memorable hunting experiences at an affordable level to both experienced hunters and the novice. All ages and fitness levels are catered for and no previous experience with hunting or firearms is necessary. Southern Hunting Adventures organise hunts and adventure activities to fit any timeframe or travel plans and some species can be hunted in a 2-3 hour hunt although the more time you have available, the better experience we can ... Read more offer. Our company offers fully guided and outfitted hunts from 2 hours up to 2 months long with full support for bringing along the family or non-hunting observers. Species that we hunt include: Chamois, Himalayan Tahr, Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Feral Goat, Wild Sheep, Wallaby and Wild Boar are the large species hunted commonly in New Zealand but we facilitate small game “varminting” on Rabbits, Hares and Possum. Game birds are hunted in season and include Californian Quail, Chukkah, Canadian ...

Cromwell Golf Club is a sand based course offering year round dry golfing conditions. The club also has a driving range with clubs and balls available for hire.

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Based in Dunedin, New Zealand, the Otago School of Piping and Drumming Inc (OSPD) has developed a reputation as an school of excellence in Highland bagpiping and Scottish-style drumming . We have a duty to preserve and promote the Celtic heritage of New Zealand's most Scottish city, Dunedin, the Edinburgh of the South. OSPD embeds passion in the hearts and minds of all its students! Since its inception in 2005, students from all over the world have come to learn traditional Celtic music, passed ... Read more down from generation to generation. As the only fully independent institution of its kind in New Zealand, OSPD can focus on pipe band or solo musicianship, depending on student preference. Under the direction of the Principal, individuals and pipe bands have regularly placed and won in local, national and international competitions. Instructors at OSPD have been selected for their outstanding abilities as both educators and performers.​

A small Early Childhood Education centre on Ross Street, we are housed in a homely villa that has a feeling of being at home. We educate and care for children from 0-5 years old, providing a variety of experiences to extend and build on children's knowledge and skills. We offer 20 hours ECE for tree and four year-olds as well as a transition programme for children as they approach the start of school. Our teachers are fully trained and we work in ratios of 1-4 for Under-twos and 1-8 for Over-twos. ... Read more As we are licensed for 35 children we are able to work in small groups of children which allows for optimum moments to build relationships between children and the teachers. We provide nutritious home-cooked meals and morning and afternoon tea, allowing parents to have the knowledge that their children have been well fed and don't necessarily need a meal at the end of a weary day.

Qualifications: Cert Exec. Mus, LTCL, AIRMT, Dip Tchng I have been teaching the piano since 1985, but have also run music classes for preschoolers, 5-9 yr olds, marimba groups, school choir and played the piano for weddings, restaurants and ballet schools including the NZ School of Dance. I teach after school hours from my home music studio in Vauxhall and during school hours, at Columba College. Why piano lessons? Numerous studies show children who play an instrument, score higher on ... Read more both standard and spatial cognitive development tests. There are also findings that show kids who play piano, in particular, score higher in maths. Mastering a piece of music on the piano boosts a child's self-esteem and teaches patience and persistence. Children who play the piano have improved fine motor skills and, unlike other instruments, the piano requires both hands to work independently of each other. This helps to increase a child's overall dexterity and complex thought processes. Reading ...

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 facility within a remarkable alpine location.

Green island taekwondo is a friendly, family oriented club. Every club member is there to help you achieve goals that you set yourself. We have a large amount of experience in all aspects of taekwondo, our members regularly compete in both fighting and poomsae (patterns) competitions. We have members that have represented New Zealand all over the world. Taekwondo is a tough martial art, but is very rewarding. To succeed, you need a positive and determined attitude. It is a long and sometimes ... Read more difficult personal journey, what you put in you will get back. When you start training, you learn basic Taekwondo moves, it is these foundations you build on, and they will serve you well in all aspects of your taekwondo. Taekwondo has so much to offer, whether it's fitness, competition, self-defence or to achieve a black belt, you learn a lot about yourself. Courtesy, to be polite to one another and to respect others. Integrity, being able to define what is right or wrong. Taekwondo ...

Whether you are a first-timer or born in the saddle, we have horses of various breeds to suit your experience. Safety is paramount so we hand pick each horse to match its rider. Feel the freedom and exhilaration of seeing some of the beautiful untouched corners of New Zealand on horseback. Soak up the alpine flora , wildlife, rugged river gorges and dramatic landscapes. Treks can be as easy or as challenging as you want to make them- we can lead riders for the whole trek or take a private trek ... Read more and choose the pace with your guide. Our treks are family-friendly and suitable for children as young as 5 years of age.

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