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

Scenic Harbour Cruise in Auckland
Experience Auckland's stunning skyline and iconic landmarks from the water on a 1.5-hour scenic cruise with The Red Boats. Glide across the picturesque Waitemata Harbour...
$27

Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour
Get close up to glowworms in the Milky Way Glowworm Cave and learn all about their amazing lifecycle and why they glow in this pristine...
$26

Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting
Enjoy over 145 years of brewing history as the guides take you through the interactive brewery tour. Learn in a guided small group with a...
$26

Mountain Jade Highlights Tour
In the heart of Rotorua's city centre, just a short walk from the must-see Government Gardens, our artists are absorbed in their craft, passionately hand-carving...
$26

Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk
Take a guided or self-guided tour of New Zealand’s most active geothermal reserve, walking amongst erupting waters, an active mud volcano and land coral. Experience...
$26

Christchurch Gondola Ride Ticket
See the city of Christchurch from above by taking a trip aboard the Christchurch Gondola. The cable car takes you on a scenic journey to...
$26

Monteith's Brewery Tour
JOIN THE BEER EXPERIENCE TOUR The Monteith’s Brewing Co Beer Experience is a walking, talking and tasting tour through the original home of Monteith’s. Join...
$26

High-tech, magical puzzles, mysterious story lines, immersive themes and nonlinear game design. Enter a real 1930’s bank vault, and explore the ‘SPACESHIP', which is signalling the...
$26

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...
$26

Our new geothermal nature trails provide exclusive access to an untouched geothermal landscape where visitors can experience the raw nature of Papatuanuku (mother-earth). The Jurassic...
$25

Fear Factory Queenstown
Queenstown is now the home of New Zealand's scariest Haunted House! Fear Factory Queenstown offers you a real life horror experience. Challenge yourself and your...
$25

Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram
Welcome aboard the Christchurch Tram! Travel on our newly extended track & enjoy this unique and historic way to view the inner city. Drivers provide...
$24

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
A visit to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa is an absolute must do! Book tickets here and let the powers of thermal heat...
$24

Private Christchurch Walking Tour
The Green Kiwi Tours 'Private Christchurch Walking Tour' is an informative and entertaining way to get the express history of Christchurch! From Māori and European...
$24

The Devonport Explorer is a great way to discover Auckland being one of its oldest suburbs with arguably the best City skyline and Harbour Views....
$23

Dunedins most popular 1 hour tour which departs from the cruise ship shuttle area on cruise days. We take you for a locals view of...
$23

An interactive alpaca farm tour just 20 minutes north of Christchurch. Get hands-on as you feed, touch, and cuddle these friendly alpacas, including adorable babies...
$23

Enjoy the melodious harmonies of the Tuhourangi/Ngati Wahiao people as they serenade you with song & dance unique to our people, telling stories of our...
$23

We are located in central Taupo. Get your team together and put your detective hats on to see if you can solve the clues and...
$22

We are located in central Taupo. Get your team together and put your detective hats on to see if you can solve the clues and...
$22

Confinement Taupō has four exciting, fully themed escape rooms. Each room has a unique theme, storyline and clues that will keep you wondering what lies...
$22

