Kids Activities in Queenstown

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

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

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

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 360°Virtual 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

This is an intense, undie staining, adrenaline stimulation activity achieved by launching yourself from the world’s highest cliff, 109m over the famous Shotover River. Our uniquely designed system allows you to swing 200m with a 60m vertical freefall down a steep rocky cliff face. Throw our amazing staff into the mix and you’ve got the experience of a lifetime. It’s all about you. We aren’t here to rush or crown you. Our unique style of adrenaline and friendly service in a spectacular scenic... 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

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

Beautiful Purpose Built early childhood centre, caring for children from 3 months to 5 years. Located in the heart of Queenstown, next to the Primary School, close to shops, cafes, the gondola, and Kiwi bird life park. We have a wide range of cultures within our centre, sharing a large diversity of languages. We provide delicious morning tea and afternoon tea, so children only need to bring their lunches/bottles they may need during the day. Friendly, energetic, caring, and nurturing teachers with... 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

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

Kinloch Lodge is just 5 minutes by boat from Glenorchy town, or a 26 km scenic drive through ancient Beech forests and lush alpine valleys; Kinloch is as accessible as it is out-of-the-way. Whether you’re here to relax and enjoy the many day walks, using our transport to arrive between the Routeburn, Greenstone, Caples and Rees and Dart tracks, or you’re looking to enjoy a meal in our historic café / restaurant, or heading out on one of our kayak trips, Kinloch Lodge can be your outpost in the wilderness. 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

Ski gear custom fitted in the comfort of your accommodation. Easy booking online. Snopro - Hassle Free Ski Hire. 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

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

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

Whatever your occasion, let us at Cherry Blossom Cakes make it extra special with a custom designed celebration cake. We create wedding cakes, birthday cakes, graduation cakes, retirement cakes, anniversary cakes, baby shower cakes, christening cakes, Christmas cakes or any other special cake! 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

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

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

Best Western Cranbury Court offers 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Self-Contained Apartments which sleep from 1 to 8 people. Spacious, warm apartments with fully equipped kitchen and laundry and only five minutes walk (400m) from Queenstown's main centre. Most apartments enjoy fabulous alpine views and you can watch the Gondola make its way up Bob's Peak to the Skyline facility from your courtyard seating area or balcony. Surrounded by six fantastic ski areas, walking trails, superb shopping, day spas, over... 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 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

Dancworks offers dance classes in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hiphop, Contemporary & Musical Theatre. Classes are for all ages two years up to adults. Get in touch today to book your class. Read more