Kids Activities in the Southland Region

Discover your own natural high while jumping from a plane 15,000ft above New Zealand's most stunning alpine scenery! Freefall at 200kph over Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. Skydive Paradise not only offers you the most breathtaking scenery in the world from our Glenorchy dropzone near Queenstown, we also promise you the most personalised tandem skydiving adventure in New Zealand at a brilliant price. 15,000 ft and 12,000 ft skydive options. No previous skydiving experience is necessary.... Read more

Humpridge Jet is a premier jet boating experience in South Fiordland New Zealand, crossing Lake Hauroko and negotiating the white water rapids of the Wairaurahiri River to our Wild South Coast line. We service the Humpridge Track, South Coast Track and the Waitutu Lodge. We are also the only operater on the river with a 100% safety record. Read more

Gymnastics has always been considered a minor sporting code in New Zealand, yet at the same time it is recognised as a foundation sport which should be a part of every child’s physical education. Invercargill Gymnastic Club has its beginnings in 1972, operating initially under the name, Athenic Gym Club, and affiliated to the Otago Gymnastics Association. Much of the club’s strength, and ongoing success, can be attributed to the longstanding policy of “growing our own” coaches. IGC has undergone... Read more

Visit Te Hikoi Museum and Visitor Centre to learn about the journeys of our early settlers. Discover our rich geological history and view historic artifacts within our modern interactive museum setting. Use our centre as a base to learn about all the area has to offer and plan your visit to Southland and Fiordland. Read more

Gore Library is a friendly community library that provides two programmes during term time for children. We also hold school holiday programmes and offer reading programmes at different times of the year. Toddler Time – Term time on Tuesdays @ 10.30am Join us for stories, rhymes and an activity. Suitable for 3-4 year olds but younger children are welcome. Wriggle & Rhyme – Term time on Wednesdays @ 10.00am A 30 minute music and movement session for parents and caregivers with babies under two... Read more

Welcome to Crossfire Paintball, Invercargill's only Woodsball Paintball field. We provide a safe and fun environment for you to play paintball. Check out our two fields, with a large mixture of obstacles and game types. Crossfire Paintball is great for; Birthday Parties Work Parties Stag and Hens Parties Team building Read more

The most unique and spectacular way to access Fiordland National Park. We fly to Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Dusky Sound, breathtaking local short flights, Jet boat and Fly combo is Te Anau's most exciting adventure. We have a flight for evert budget, all taking off and landing at the waterfront in Te Anau township! Read more

Music South is Invercargill’s premium school of music, and includes a purpose built studio in Gladstone. We offer holistic tuition in most instruments, from qualified and industry experienced professional teachers, who have performed regularly on local and international stages. We offer external exams, performance opportunities, competition training, audition prep, and music therapy. We also have fun! Contact us today to secure your spot. Music South : Any Age, Any Stage. Read more

The Gore Historical Museum focusses on the history of Eastern Southland and the Mataura River Valley. The attractive displays include early costume and textiles, Victoriana, gold recovery, farming relics and domestic and medical memorabilia, providing an enjoyable visitor experience for all ages. Read more

Delivering hockey to the wider Southland district. Competitions and coaching in both winter and summer for Year 1's to adults to any age. Read more

Base yourself with us and explore all that Fiordland has to offer. Located in central Te Anau with accommodation to suit families, backpackers, business visitors and groups – accommodation doesn’t come any more comfortable and convenient. Read more

We run Before School Care, After School Care and School Holiday Program All OSCAR Approved by the Ministry of Social Development Read more

Come and enjoy a round of golf at a beautiful peaceful 9 hole country club. Only $10 for a round of golf on a well groomed course. Read more

Karate for 7 years + Kickboxing for 14+ Read more

Mataura Library is a friendly community library which provides two programmes during term time for children. We also hold school holiday programmes and offer reading programmes at different times of the year. Wriggle & Rhyme – Term time on Wednesdays @ 11am A 30 minute music and movement session for parents and caregivers with babies under two which will help stimulate your baby’s brain and body . Toddler Time – Term time on Fridays @ 10.30am Join us for stories, rhymes and an activity. Suitable... Read more

Humpridge Jet services the Wairaurahiri River Lake Hauroko, Hump Ridge Track ,South Coast Track,Waitutu Lodge,We are the only operater on the Wairaurahiri River with a 100% Safety Record. We are situated in Southern Fiordland. Read more

Winton Library is the main branch of Southland District Libraries. We have branches in Lumsden, Te Anau, Otautau, Riverton, Wyndham, and Stewart Island. In addition we operate a Mobile Library service throughout Southland. We offer school holiday programs at most of our branches and a Summer Reading Challenge from December through to January. Through term time there are Craft Clubs, Wriggle and Rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers, and Book Discussion groups. All of our Libraries supply free... Read more

The City Gallery is dedicated to developing and promoting artists by fostering a dynamic and supportive environment for the arts in the Southland region. Located in one of Invercargill heritage buildings, this former Public Trust building is now a retail space and contemporary gallery. The City Gallery is regularly updated with the best in local and national exhibitions enriching the art culture in the South. The City Gallery Coordinator is appointed by the Southland Art Society Inc. with... Read more

At La Muse we offer quality dance and performing arts education. Many of our students have gone on to be involved in national and international dance opportunities. We offer exam classes as well as competition lessons and the students all partake in a large scale show at Invercargill's Civic Theatre at year end. Please contact us for more information Read more

SCUBA Diving equipment sales & servicing Repairs to all makes & models of dive equipment Read more

Southland's most popular family event, the ILT Kidzone Festival, is jam-packed with hundreds of hands-on activities for kids of all kinds - creators, constructors, computer whizzes, sports stars - this six day festival is proudly presented by Venture Southland. Join us from Wednesday 11 July - Monday 16 July 2018 at James Hargest College. Tickets and programmes will be out around the end of May. We'll see you again in the July holidays for lots of family fun at this fabulous Southland event! Read more

We are a licensed Early Childhood Centre that believes whole heartedly in the value of parents, child lead play and mixed aged sessions. We are a fun group of people who love to get messy in play! Our children from birth to school age thrive in their learning as they problem solve, persevere and create in their own time and their own way. In line with current thinking on best learning for young children, we work very hard to ensure each child's own interests, passions, schemas and needs are met and... Read more