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

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Waiheke Island Luxury Private Experience

Escape to Waiheke Island for a luxury experience combining breathtaking scenery, premium wine, delicious food, and locally produced olive oil. Your journey begins with pick-up …More

Escape to Waiheke Island for a luxury experience combining breathtaking scenery, premium wine, delicious food, and locally produced olive oil. Your journey begins with pick-up...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$571
Raceline Karting at Off Road NZ

Raceline Karting is NZ’s premier karting adventure it is New Zealand's newest and longest state of the art outdoor KartSport circuit.Situated at the Rotorua International …More

Raceline Karting is NZ’s premier karting adventure it is New Zealand's newest and longest state of the art outdoor KartSport circuit.Situated at the Rotorua International...

10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$48
Split Apple Paddle Guided Kayak - Nelson

Share a landscape full of stories. No experience required. Your guide supplies all the gear and information you need. …More

Share a landscape full of stories. No experience required. Your guide supplies all the gear and information you need....

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Auckland: Private Twilight Wild Kiwi Bird Encounter Tour

Step in for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see New Zealand’s iconic Kiwi bird living freely in its natural habitat. Led by an expert guide, this …More

Step in for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see New Zealand’s iconic Kiwi bird living freely in its natural habitat. Led by an expert guide, this...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$545
Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook - Two Day Private Tour

This 2 day journey will take you across the wide expanse of the Canterbury plains, through the high country and past Lake Tekapo arriving at …More

This 2 day journey will take you across the wide expanse of the Canterbury plains, through the high country and past Lake Tekapo arriving at...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,670
Ride Queenstown’s Stunning Trails on a Mountain Bike

Our latest model hardtail Mountain Bikes have been specifically chosen for exploring the 130 km of the beautiful Queenstown Trail network. As the Queenstown Trail's …More

Our latest model hardtail Mountain Bikes have been specifically chosen for exploring the 130 km of the beautiful Queenstown Trail network. As the Queenstown Trail's...

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$26
Timber Trail: One Day Bike Hire

A mountain bike with knobbly tyres and a minimum of front suspension is recommended for riding the Timber Trail. At Timber Trail Shuttle & Bike …More

A mountain bike with knobbly tyres and a minimum of front suspension is recommended for riding the Timber Trail. At Timber Trail Shuttle & Bike...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$55
2.5 Hours Wine Tour in Waiheke Island for Cruise Ship Travelers

Explore the Island Paradise, and sample some of the most divine wines that Waiheke has to offer. All while having your own private Guide, knowledgeable …More

Explore the Island Paradise, and sample some of the most divine wines that Waiheke has to offer. All while having your own private Guide, knowledgeable...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$153
Auckland City Halfday Tour

With our experience of living in New Zealand for anywhere between 13 to 30 years, we promise to provide our guests with a joyful and …More

With our experience of living in New Zealand for anywhere between 13 to 30 years, we promise to provide our guests with a joyful and...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$103
Beginner Surf Lesson at Te Arai Beach

Surfing is a fantastic activity for all the family and once you’ve experienced the thrill of riding your very first wave you’ll be hooked! Our …More

Surfing is a fantastic activity for all the family and once you’ve experienced the thrill of riding your very first wave you’ll be hooked! Our...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$40
Queenstown Hop-on Hop-off Evening Beer Tour

Hop on Hop off Beer Tours run every Thursday - Saturday night from 5pm - 10pm with easy pick-up and drop-off in Queenstown centre. This …More

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Hop on Hop off Beer Tours run every Thursday - Saturday night from 5pm - 10pm with easy pick-up and drop-off in Queenstown centre. This...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$74
Inland Canterbury & Castle Hill Tour (Lyttelton Shore Excursion)

This scenic small-group tour includes lunch, transport, and a local guide to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti. Visit country towns, mountain passes, alpine lakes, and the amazing …More

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This scenic small-group tour includes lunch, transport, and a local guide to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti. Visit country towns, mountain passes, alpine lakes, and the amazing...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$304
Akaroa 8hr Tour: Lunch, Transport, Guide. Optional Dolphin Cruise

On this incredibly scenic small group tour, visit Akaroa and explore the Banks Peninsula with one of our friendly and knowledgeable local guides. Visit some …More

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On this incredibly scenic small group tour, visit Akaroa and explore the Banks Peninsula with one of our friendly and knowledgeable local guides. Visit some...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$332
Jet Sprint Boating & Clay Target Shooting in Queenstown

Learn how it feels to fly on water and take a ride in Oxbow’s unique, custom-built 4-seater Jet Sprint Boats! Accelerating at an incredible 0 …More

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Learn how it feels to fly on water and take a ride in Oxbow’s unique, custom-built 4-seater Jet Sprint Boats! Accelerating at an incredible 0...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$164
Private 2 Hour Surf Lesson

Get a PRIVATE surf lesson @ Te Arai, Auckland #1 East Coast Surf Beach! Blue water, white sand and consistent waves for all ages and stages. …More

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Get a PRIVATE surf lesson @ Te Arai, Auckland #1 East Coast Surf Beach! Blue water, white sand and consistent waves for all ages and stages....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$117
5Day/4nights Ultimate Northern Discovery

A five-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily, taking in most of the key tourism destinations within the North Island of New Zealand. You will …More

A five-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily, taking in most of the key tourism destinations within the North Island of New Zealand. You will...

5 days
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$1,320
Waiheke Island Wine Escape Tour

You will be met by your guide at Pier 2 where the ferries for Waiheke Island depart from downtown. The trip to the island through …More

You will be met by your guide at Pier 2 where the ferries for Waiheke Island depart from downtown. The trip to the island through...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$428
Skippers Canyon PRIVATE Half Day Photography Tour, Queenstown NZ

Private Skippers Canyon tour with the most experienced 4 wheel drive guide in Queenstown, having over 30 years commercial Skippers Canyon driving experience. • Private …More

Private Skippers Canyon tour with the most experienced 4 wheel drive guide in Queenstown, having over 30 years commercial Skippers Canyon driving experience. • Private...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$227
Private tour - Matakana Art & Wine Village

Journey into the heart of Matakana on a full-day experience combining scenic sightseeing, inspiring art, premium wines, delicious food, and local flavours. Travel through the …More

Journey into the heart of Matakana on a full-day experience combining scenic sightseeing, inspiring art, premium wines, delicious food, and local flavours. Travel through the...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$459
Private Luxury Auckland City & West Coast Tour.

Enjoy a Private Tour of Auckland City and its glorious West Coast. See the very best parts of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) on a Private Tour …More

Enjoy a Private Tour of Auckland City and its glorious West Coast. See the very best parts of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) on a Private Tour...

1 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$393
Private Tour WaiOtapu & Huka Falls & Blue springs from Auckland

Discover this beautiful city with your own private guide. Make the most of a short stay on a full-day tour. Visit the WaiOtapu, Lady Knox …More

Discover this beautiful city with your own private guide. Make the most of a short stay on a full-day tour. Visit the WaiOtapu, Lady Knox...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$431
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