The best family-friendly activities in New Zealand for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

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2 Hour Pre Sunset Guided Group Walk

One of Tongariro National Park’s best short walks, the easy 2 hour loop to Taranaki Falls is jam-packed with fascinating natural sights and excellent mountain …More

One of Tongariro National Park’s best short walks, the easy 2 hour loop to Taranaki Falls is jam-packed with fascinating natural sights and excellent mountain...

2 hours
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$112
E-Bike Hire with Return Shuttle from Queenstown Accommodation

This is winery E-bike rides made easy. If you don’t have your own transport, or plan on sampling some award-winning Otago Pinot Noir, our accommodation …More

This is winery E-bike rides made easy. If you don’t have your own transport, or plan on sampling some award-winning Otago Pinot Noir, our accommodation...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (21)
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$112
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

Enjoy a 25 minute panoramic scenic flight, with stunning scenic views of the Seaward Kaikoura ranges and a birds eye view of the Kaikoura Peninsula. …More

Enjoy a 25 minute panoramic scenic flight, with stunning scenic views of the Seaward Kaikoura ranges and a birds eye view of the Kaikoura Peninsula....

25 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (8)
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$112
Christchurch City Full Day Tour

Discover Christchurch's true spirit with The Nature's Trail! Our immersive city tour offers more than just sightseeing. Knowledgeable local guides share deep insights into Ōtautahi's …More

Discover Christchurch's true spirit with The Nature's Trail! Our immersive city tour offers more than just sightseeing. Knowledgeable local guides share deep insights into Ōtautahi's...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (13)
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$112
The Boulders Scenic Half Day Float on the Rangitikei River

Whitecilffs Boulders are an eerie Boulder Garden sitting on the banks of the Rangitikei River. Lunching amongst these Boulders midway through a gentle drift down …More

Whitecilffs Boulders are an eerie Boulder Garden sitting on the banks of the Rangitikei River. Lunching amongst these Boulders midway through a gentle drift down...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$112
Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Small-Group Tour with Lunch

Escape Auckland for a day of turquoise water, golden beaches, and some of New Zealand’s most spectacular coastal scenery. Travel into the Coromandel Peninsula to …More

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Escape Auckland for a day of turquoise water, golden beaches, and some of New Zealand’s most spectacular coastal scenery. Travel into the Coromandel Peninsula to...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (301)
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$113
Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch - including Lunch & Tastings

Enjoy an afternoon Wine Trail tour through North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley, visiting three boutique vineyards such as Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, or Georges Road. …More

Enjoy an afternoon Wine Trail tour through North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley, visiting three boutique vineyards such as Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, or Georges Road....

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (487)
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$114
Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

Enjoy an afternoon among the vines on this half-day wine tour from Picton. You will be collected and taken on a tour through the Marlborough …More

Enjoy an afternoon among the vines on this half-day wine tour from Picton. You will be collected and taken on a tour through the Marlborough...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (156)
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$114
Half Day Arrowtown & Gibbston, Lord of the Rings Film Locations

Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again! Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on all …More

Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again! Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on all...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (356)
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$114
Māori Cultural Experience & Hāngī dinner incl. Day Admission

Our Hāngī & Concert experience offers an exceptional evening of authentic Māori culture, including an immersive live performance followed by a traditional hāngī dinner, cooked …More

Our Hāngī & Concert experience offers an exceptional evening of authentic Māori culture, including an immersive live performance followed by a traditional hāngī dinner, cooked...

1 to 2 days Free Cancellation
4.9 (131)
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$114
Rotorua: Redwoods Adventure 3-Hours

The ultimate Redwoods experience - Altitude + Nightlights + daytime Treewalk + Glowworms (Nightlights, Treewalk, and Glowworm entries can be completed within 3 days of …More

The ultimate Redwoods experience - Altitude + Nightlights + daytime Treewalk + Glowworms (Nightlights, Treewalk, and Glowworm entries can be completed within 3 days of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (41)
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$114
Half-Day Wine Tour from Blenheim

Enjoy an afternoon among the vines on this half-day wine tour from Blenheim. You will be collected and taken on a tour through the Marlborough …More

Enjoy an afternoon among the vines on this half-day wine tour from Blenheim. You will be collected and taken on a tour through the Marlborough...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (43)
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$114
Queenstown Hydro Attack Shark Ride Adventure

A unique water adventure awaits you on Queenstown's stunning lake with our semi-submersible shark ride. Feel the rush as you reach speeds of 80 kph …More

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A unique water adventure awaits you on Queenstown's stunning lake with our semi-submersible shark ride. Feel the rush as you reach speeds of 80 kph...

15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$114
Milford Sound Cruise with Live Nature Guide and Hot Drinks

Join your longest and most immersive Milford Sound cruise, giving you over two hours to experience everything that makes this destination famous around the world. …More

Join your longest and most immersive Milford Sound cruise, giving you over two hours to experience everything that makes this destination famous around the world....

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$115
Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and Style

Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves Tour. "We can pick you up from the port or from the cruise, wherever you prefer within the Auckland …More

Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves Tour. "We can pick you up from the port or from the cruise, wherever you prefer within the Auckland...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (33)
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$114
Lyttelton Cruise Excursions: Christchurch Sightseeing with Sheep Farm

Visit a working sheep farm with dog mustering, sheep shearing and afternoon tea combined with a city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the …More

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Visit a working sheep farm with dog mustering, sheep shearing and afternoon tea combined with a city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the...

6 hours Free Cancellation
3.9 (18)
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$114
Katoa Jet Boat & Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools

Travel at high speed across scenic Lake Rotorua and through the Ohau Channel, then onto Lake Rotoiti where we will take you to the beautiful …More

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Travel at high speed across scenic Lake Rotorua and through the Ohau Channel, then onto Lake Rotoiti where we will take you to the beautiful...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$114
Stewart Island/Rakiura Half-Day Guided Nature Walk to Oneke

Embark on a guided small-group walk to Oneke, 'The Neck,' on Rakiura Stewart Island. Check in at the ferry terminal in Oban, just a 5 …More

Embark on a guided small-group walk to Oneke, 'The Neck,' on Rakiura Stewart Island. Check in at the ferry terminal in Oban, just a 5...

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$114
Queenstown Day Tour (Arowtown, shotover, lake wakatipu)

Explore the best of Queenstown in a comprehensive 5-7-hour tour that blends adventure, history, and stunning scenery. Begin your day with a pick-up in Queenstown …More

Explore the best of Queenstown in a comprehensive 5-7-hour tour that blends adventure, history, and stunning scenery. Begin your day with a pick-up in Queenstown...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$114
West Coast Discovery - Piha Beach or Muriwai Beach from Auckland

Explore the Waitakere Ranges rainforest and Auckland’s rugged west coast, including Piha Beach or World famous in New Zealand: Gannet Colony, Muriwai Beach, during an …More

Explore the Waitakere Ranges rainforest and Auckland’s rugged west coast, including Piha Beach or World famous in New Zealand: Gannet Colony, Muriwai Beach, during an...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$114
Rotorua Highlights Tour

Standard tour times 10:00am - 4:00pm. If your cruise ship arrives after 10.00am, we will depart approximately 60 minutes after the ship has docked. (we …More

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Standard tour times 10:00am - 4:00pm. If your cruise ship arrives after 10.00am, we will depart approximately 60 minutes after the ship has docked. (we...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
4.2 (18)
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$115
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