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

Thunder Jet is the only jet boat provider who play music on their trips - your own personalised soundtrack! Also the only 30-minute jet boat...

Enjoy a 1hr Taster Llama Trek - along the Kowhai River banks and riverbed. Surrounded throughout by protected native woodland, and abundant wildlife....

- Be in awe of the night sky above you from the beautiful Lake Tekapo - Look through an extremely powerful 9-25 inch telescope to...

Experience the beauty and seclusion of the Marlborough Sounds on this 4 hour half day guided sea kayak tour. Your tour takes in the western...

Depart Picton at 9:00am and cruise through the Queen Charlotte Sound to historic Ship Cove. Along the way enjoy the sights and scenery and keep...

Tower Zipline: 425m, 60km/hr, 47m high, 40-sec ride, guided adventure including a Tree Top Walk, learn about Rimu rainforest, tandem ziplining, post-zip café and exploration....

Bus across the beautiful Otago Peninsula and enjoy the sights whilst your local guide gives an informative commentary about the area. Then hop aboard our...

Cruise from Picton Harbour to Motuara Island and beyond to see rare native birds and other wildlife on this 4.5-hour boat excursion. Spend time exploring...

Embark on the Ōkārito Nature Tour with Glacier Valley Eco Tours and explore New Zealand's South Westland. Just 20 minutes from Franz Josef Glacier, the...

⭐Possibly the most outstanding wine tour by ebike in the country. ⭐ Embark on an adventure outside Queenstown to the Valley of the Vines to...

Visit 3 of Christchurch's top attractions with a sightseeing pass that can be used on different days, allowing you to set your own pace. Soar...

This tour offers 2 different kayaking options for you to choose from: Seal Kayak tour and the Sunset Kayak Tour. It is the first kayak...

We've been welcoming visitors to the spectacular Abel Tasman granite coast since 1841. Travel in style on our Vista Cruise. There's no need to go...

Join a small-group tour to discover the highlights of Dunedin, the oldest city in New Zealand. Our City Tour is the perfect choice for those...

Find out why Queenstown is New Zealand’s adrenaline capital with this zipline adventure! Launching from the Ziptrek Treehouse at the Skyline Gondola summit, you’ll zipline...

The fascinating Te Anau caves system on the western shore of Lake Te Anau offers an underground adventure that charms visitors of all ages. This...

Cruise on Queenstown’s iconic vintage steamship, TSS Earnslaw. Relax on board and admire the stunning alpine scenery whilst you cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter...

Manuka Skies is a truely unique stargazing location. With minimal light pollution, and in a setting of native forest and wildlife, you will be visiting...

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...

THIS IS A CRUISE SHIP ONLY TICKET. TRAVELERS WHO ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS, PLEASE RING US DIRECTLY FOR BOOKINGS! - Hop on and off...

Travel in a comfortable van, relax and watch the countryside out the window as we go from location to location. Guide lives locally and will...