Kids Activities in the Southland Region

New Zealand’s ultimate jet boating experience Enjoy an intrepid journey into the heart of beautiful Southern Fiordland. We set out across the mysterious Lake Hauroko, then enter the wild Wairaurahiri River dropping 600 feet over 32 kms of rock strewn, grade three rapids in our specially built twin engined jet boat. With our twin engined jet boat we believe we are the safest option on the wild yet exhilarating trip. Be enchanted as you travel through the untouched Waitutu Forest, We pause ... Read more to undertake a short guided walk through this captivating forest. Where the river meets the sea you can explore the rugged southern coastline while we prepare your tasty venison barbeque with all the trimmings at the Waitutu Lodge Then back in the boat for the return journey.

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

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.

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.

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 extended upon each session. We utilise parents as their child's first and best teacher and offer a free NZQA recognised diploma so they can too grow in their knowledge as a parent and educator. We are all about Whaanau tupu ngatahi - Families Learning Together. Come along and join the fun Mon, Tues and Thurs 9:30-12:30.

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.

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 for 3-4 year olds but younger children are welcome.

T.ball is available for Primary aged children in the area.. please contact us or your local school for details. We also host an annual Women's social softball tournament. If you wish to play softball on a weekly basis we can suggest contacts for teams playing the Southland ( Invercargill) competition.

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.

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 Complimentary transport from Queenstown to Glenorchy return with plenty of photo opportunities of the spectacular scenery. Glenorchy is a small alpine village known as "The Gateway to Paradise" approx 40 mins drive from Queenstown. You may also recognise Glenorchy as Middle Earth, as there are many 'Lord of The Rings' and 'The Hobbit' movie settings nearby amongst the spectacular mountain backdrop. Photos and Videos of your skydive experience are available at the skydive dropzone, enquire ...

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 wifi 24/7 as well as free access to computers. Visit us on Facebook for current news

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 ... Read more two that will help stimulate your baby’s brain and body.

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

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.

Karate for 5 years + Kickboxing for 14+

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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!

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 ... Read more undergone a fundamental transformation, from a club based completely on volunteers, both coaches and administrators, to a semi-professional coaching base. Today the club boasts over 160 members and a pool of trained and committed coaches operating from a permanently set up gymnasium with an extensive range of equipment. The Invercargill Gymnastic Club offers recreational and competitive level classes in gymnastics, aerobics, trampoline and tumbling.

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.

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 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!

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

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