Kids Activities in the Otago Region

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

FUN & RELAXED AFTER SCHOOL CARE - ACTIVE HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES & TEACHER ONLY DAYS Children get to experience a wide range of activities from adventure, sports, art & crafts to excursions in the Wanaka community and an appreciation for our natural playground. We ensure that every child has something available to suit their individual skills and hobbies as well as opportunities to try new and exciting things! AFTER SCHOOL CARE We collect your children from school, provide them with afternoon... Read more

Step into Thrillzone, Queenstown's fun and high-energy activity destination! Located right in the heart of Queenstown, come and play with us indoor and outdoor! We offer an awesome range of exciting and adrenaline-fuelled attractions to choose from perfect for all ages.. Enter our Escape Adventure and immerse yourself into a scavenger hunt around beautiful Queenstown. Find the clues and solve the mystery on time. Can you beat the clock? Take a journey to the edge of reality with our 12D... 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

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

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

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

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 lovely rural holiday park has won a 2013, 2014 & 2015 Award in Excellence from Trip Advisor & the national AA Spirit of Hospitality Award for Excellence in Holiday Parks 2012, as well as being featured in Lonely Planets 2015 edition. Waitaki Waters Holiday Park near Oamaru is surrounded by idyllic countryside yet is only 12 minutes drive north of Oamaru. Catering for people traveling on a budget, with family and pets of all descriptions! Sand based arena for horse riding and a dog exercise... 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

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

Qualifications: BA, MusB, DipArts, LTCL, LRSM, AIRMT, APSNZ Dear Prospective Student... I'm currently fully booked with a long waiting list and do not have any lesson times available for new students. You're still very welcome to go onto my waiting list and I will be happy to do an introductory lesson with your child. Best Wishes - Jane I provide personalised tuition from my home studio in Waverley, Dunedin, both 'in person' and online. Individual tuition tailored to students needs... 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

Hare Hill is a lovely 60 acre farm located in Deborah Bay on the north side of the Otago Harbour, close to historic Port Chalmers and only 20 minutes drive from Dunedin New Zealand. Hare Hill Horse Treks has brought the unforgettable experience of horse riding through one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand to riders from all over the world. Hare Hill offers various horse riding treks and riding lessons suitable for the beginner right through to the more advanced rider throughout the year. Our... Read more

Otago Hockey in the Hockey New Zealand affiliated regional sports body, responsible for the administration of hockey in Otago/Dunedin. Otago Hockey also administers the McMillan Hockey Centre. The McMillan Hockey Centre is an artificial surfaces complex comprising of two water based artificial hockey turfs. As well as hockey the complex is for suitable for turf soccer, fitness sessions and rugby union/league wet weather trainings. We are also available for venue hire for birthday parties, meetings... 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

Take a scenic Gondola ride to enjoy Queenstown’s most spectacular views. At the top of Bob’s Peak there’s more to enjoy! The Luge provides a fun-filled gravity ride in our speedy carts. Then relax and dine in our taste of New Zealand buffet restaurant open for lunch or dinner, or sample lighter fare in the market kitchen. In the evening our Stargazing astronomy tours and the Kiwi Haka performances entertain and inspire. Come up for a visit to Skyline Queenstown today! Hours: Gondola from 9am, Luge... Read more

First Time Taekwondo Class Starting at Wanaka by International Instructor Laxman Basnet 5th Degree Black Belt "Taekwondo training for physical fitness, mental concentration, self defence, self confidence, discipline and sportsmanship" Read more

DGA has something for everyone. We offer a number of Gym For All (GFA) programmes such as; pre-school, kiwi gym fun, sport gym (for boys & girls), parkour, trampoline and sport-fit classes. We also offer competitive programmes including the men's level programme, the women's step programme, the rhythmic levels programme, trampoline age group programme and aerobic step programme. Gym for all (GFA) is about movement discovery, creativity, enjoyment and is all inclusive. Promoting fun, health and... 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

Puzzling World is an iconic, unique attraction that since 1973 has fascinated people of all ages keen to engage in a fun, challenging and sensory experience. Encouraging problem solving and entertainment we invented the world’s first 3-D maze and offer a huge Puzzle Café where you can try your hand at one of many brain-benders at the tables. Mind not boggled? - visiting the Illusion Rooms is sure to - from holograms, following faces and a shrinking room to one where sculptures defy physics and... 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

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

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