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

Get your team together and put your detective hats on to see if you can solve the clues and puzzles to escape in 60 minutes...
$22

New Zealand's only guided DAILY tour of the Sun! Discover the Sun like never before. Located just a 90-minute scenic drive from Christchurch, this unique...
$22

Odyssey is an a-maze-ing adventure where while trying to find your way out you will experience darker challenging spaces, quirky physical obstacles and challenges, illusions,...
$22

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Day Entry
The only place to see NZ's Big 5 wildlife (kea, kaka, takahe, tuatara and guaranteed kiwi viewing) all in one location! Get 'up close and...
$21

Putt'n'Glow Mini Golf in Queenstown
Experience the thrill of Putt'N'Glow, Queenstown's only indoor glow-in-the-dark mini golf course. Set across 9 creatively designed holes and 8 exciting mini-games, this isn't your...
$20

Visit the Art Deco delights during the summer season with Napier's original Art Deco guided tour. The most complete Art Deco tour of Napier, this...
$20

Te Papa Museum of New Zealand is unique for its innovative, interactive exhibits that engage visitors through cutting-edge technology, its deep respect and authentic representation...
$20

Discover the fascinating story of Napier’s heritage on this easy walking tour. Check in for the walk, watch a 20- minute film about the earthquake...
$19

Relax and unwind on the tranquil shores of Lake Rotorua at Polynesian Spa - a world-leading, natural mineral bathing and luxury day spa retreat. Channelling...
$19

Enjoy this iconic, unique attraction that since 1973 has fascinated people of all ages keen to engage in a fun, challenging and sensory experience. Encouraging...
$19

Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum is a must-see place to experience our rich culture. Our Museum tells the story of New Zealand, its place in...
$18

Open 7 days a week from 9am - 5pm, self guide your way through a range of exhibits from Mountains to sea. You will see...
$18

Travel up and down on our chairlift for a stunning scenic ride taking in the adventures around you as you go. You will dismount at the...
$17

Escape Room Experience Area 54
We are located in central Hamilton. Get your team together and put your detective hats on to see if you can solve the clues and...
$17

Stonehenge Aotearoa offers a unique twist on the iconic monument. This modern, working observatory in New Zealand is designed for the Southern Hemisphere, incorporating Polynesian...
$17

Kepler Track Water Taxi
Spend a day on the stunning Kepler Track, one of NZ’s most rewarding day walks! You can’t beat a walking track that’s been built with...
$17

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre presents the outstanding Knights of the Sky exhibition, featuring film director, Sir Peter Jackson's own collection of World War One...
$17

Step into the world of Friedensreich Hundertwasser: painter, architect, ecologist, visionary. Discover a diverse collection of original works including colourful paintings, graphic art & hand-knotted...
$17

Buried Village of Te Wairoa
Experience New Zealand's most visited archaeological site, and hear stories of the 1886 Mt. Tarawera eruption. This guided tour features a range of historical exhibits nestled in...
$15

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour
Admire the fine architecture, gardens and decor of the elegant Olveston Historic Home during a 1-hour guided tour of this must-see attraction in Dunedin. You...
$15

Visit the ‘Dangerous Skies’ exhibition which features stories from World War II at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Museum. These are tales of daring, valour and...
$14

