Explore the home of adventure with the family and discover many new experiences together. There are many activities in Queenstown that are suitable for children and most companies offer kids’ prices or even ‘kids go free’ promotions at certain times of the year. 

Queenstown is an exciting and fun-filled family holiday destination with lots of things to do with kids from spring to summer.

During spring, New Zealand bursts with new life. Colourful flowers bloom, lambs are born and waterfalls burst with spring rains. The fresh, happy atmosphere during spring makes this an inspiring time of year to visit.

Farm Tours – meet newborn lambs and calves and even feed gigantic Highland cattle.

Horse Riding – is perfect for the whole family. A slow-paced trail ride, kids from five to 15 can ride with parents, although littlies under eight must be on a lead line. While the Pony Express is an easy, 20-minute scenic pony ride for kids between the ages of three and seven

Biking, Great Walks, Camping, Gondola & Luge

Summer activities tend to make the most of the sun, sea and sand. New Zealand’s many beaches and lakes are perfect to cool off during the summer months. Brings some watery fun.

Jet Boating, Kayaking, Rafting, Boat Cruise, Zipline Tours

In autumn, New Zealand enjoys some of the most settled weather of the whole year. Soak up long, sunny days and golden leaves

Off Road Adventure, Land Tour, Scenic Heli Tour, Hot Pool

Then when the snow starts to fall in winter the real fun starts. If your family is new to snowsports, don’t be afraid to start them young! There’s heaps of options for gear hire, kids lift passes and lessons that cater for practically every age. One of the most rewarding things as a parent is to see your kids take to something at a young age, you never know what your three-year-old is capable of! Learner slopes are very gentle and experienced instructors know just how to teach small kids.

Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowmobiling