Family Friendly Activities in New Zealand
We have wide range of family activities aimed at family people, including jet boat, scenic steamboat cruise, tours, rafting, spa, hot pools and so much more!
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Te Anau
Glow Worm Cave Tours in Te Anau
Christchurch
TranzAlpine Scenic Train Journey
Waitomo
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour with Discover Waitomo
Doubtful Sound
Doubtful Sound Day Tour from Manapouri
Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & BBQ Buffet Lunch or Dinner
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Waitomo
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour with Discover Waitomo
Christchurch
TranzAlpine Scenic Train Journey
Te Anau
Glow Worm Cave Tours in Te Anau
Doubtful Sound
Doubtful Sound Day Tour from Manapouri
Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & BBQ Buffet Lunch or Dinner
Mount Cook
Ski Plane & Helicopter Flight Combo in Mt Cook
Stewart Island
Stewart Island Ferry: Bluff to Stewart Island
Milford Sound
Milford Coach & Day Cruise from Queenstown
Queenstown
Half Day Rees River Horse Trek from Glenorchy
Queenstown
Queenstown Zipline Adventure in Paradise
Queenstown
Queenstown Lake Cruise on the Earnslaw
Queenstown
Queenstown 6 Zipline Tour & Guided Forest Walk - 2.5 Hours
Milford Sound
Pure Milford Coach & Cruise from Queenstown
Queenstown
Earnslaw Lake Cruise & Guided Farm Tour
Tekapo
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight from Tekapo
Queenstown
30 minute Thunder Jet in Queenstown
Queenstown
Skyline Gondola and Lunch Queenstown
Queenstown
Indoor Skydiving Family Pack at iFLY Queenstown
Queenstown
Queenstown Underwater Cinematic Experience
Rotorua
Te Pa Tu Cultural Performance & 3 Course Dinner - Half Day
Queenstown
Funyak & Dart River Jetboat ride in Glenorchy
Rotorua
Te Puia Maori Cultural Experience
Rotorua
Farm Tour & Sheep Show - Agrodome
Rotorua
Te Puia Guided Tour & Cultural Performance
Wellington
Introducing Te Papa Guided Tour & Museum Entry
Taupo
Taupo Sailing Cruise to the Maori Rock Carvings
Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Garden to Table Experience
Auckland
General Admission to Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
Queenstown
Queenstown Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
Wanaka
Lake Cruises - Mou Waho Island Cruise & Walk
Wanaka
Self Guided E-Bike Tour Around Lake Wanaka
Wanaka
Puzzling World Attraction in Wanaka
Queenstown
Beginners Horse Riding Experience at Moke Lake
Queenstown
2-Line & Drop Ziplining Tour in Queenstown
Queenstown
Half Day Scenic Tour of Glenorchy from Queenstown
Auckland
Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia Geothermal Valley Tour
Rotorua
Ziplining Ultimate Canopy Tour in Rotorua
Rotorua
National Kiwi Hatchery Experience Rotorua
Marlborough
Admission & Guided Tours of Omaka Aviation Exhibitions
West Coast
West Coast Treetop Walk in Hokitika
Christchurch
Christchurch 3 Attractions Combo Pass
Christchurch
Family Friendly Pools at Opuke Hot Pools
Christchurch
International Antarctic Centre
Kaikoura
Zipline Adventure & 4x4 Tour, 4 Hours - Kaikōura
Kaikoura
Guided Wildlife Kayaking Experience in Kaikoura
Queenstown
Walter Peak Horse Trek from Queenstown
Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs Grade 2 Rafting & Jet Boat Ride
Hanmer Springs
Jet Boating at Hanmer Springs Attractions
Christchurch
Jet Boat Ride & Gourmet BBQ on the Hurunui River
Queenstown
Spirit of Queenstown Lake Cruise & Farm Tour
Mount Cook
Mt Cook Ski Plane Flight with Glacier Landing
Te Anau
Te Anau to Milford Sound Scenic Nature Tour - Full Day
Rotorua
Mount Tarawera Crater Walk & 4WD Experience
Wellington
Bike Tours - Electric Bike Guided Tours
Queenstown
High Five Activity Combo in Queenstown
Mount Cook
Glacier Highlights Helicopter Flight in Mt Cook
Queenstown
Outdoor Escape Adventures at Thrillzone Queenstown
Doubtful Sound
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
Queenstown
Hologate VR at Thrillzone Queenstown
Queenstown
Queenstown Private 4WD Tour with Local Guide - 4 Hours
Queenstown
Queenstown Self-Drive Guided Off-Road Buggy Tour
Bay of Islands
Fast Boat Ocean Adventure to the Hole in the Rock - 1.5 Hours
Bay of Islands
Waitangi Treaty Grounds Cultural Experience & Day Admission
Bay of Islands
Day in the Bay Full Day Bay of Islands Tour
Bay of Islands
Dolphin Eco Cruise in Bay of Islands
Doubtful Sound
3 Day & 2 Night Cruise of Doubtful Sound
Queenstown
1 hour Shotover River Horse Riding Tour
Queenstown
Jet Sprint Boating at Oxbow Adventure Co
Queenstown
25 minute Scenic Queenstown Helicopter Flight
Queenstown
Beginner Friendly Horse Trek from Glenorchy
Kaikoura
Fishing Trip with Kaikoura Fishing Tours
Rotorua
Ziplining Original Canopy Tour in Rotorua
Queenstown
Queenstown Lake Million Dollar Boat Cruise
Queenstown
Milford Sound Coach | Cruise | Fly with Air Milford
Queenstown
Queenstown Scenic Flight with Air Milford
Queenstown
Milford Sound Fly | Land | Fly with Air Milford
Rotorua
Mount Tarawera & Volcanic Valley Floatplane Flight
Rotorua
Mount Tarawera Helicopter Landing and Guided Walking Tour
Rotorua
Helicopter Tour & Dual Landing in Rotorua
Dunedin
Scenic Railway through Taieri Gorge from Dunedin
Wanaka
Lakeland Jet Boat Ride on the Clutha River
The Coromandel
Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Tour
Abel Tasman
Family Cruiser Guided Kayak Tour with Kahu Kayaks
Auckland
Hobbiton & Waitomo Day Tour from Auckland
Marlborough
Motuara Island Cruise & Walk from Picton
Marlborough
Mail Boat Cruise in Queen Charlotte Sound
Milford Sound
Milford Sound Coach & Cruise from Queenstown - Mitre Peak
Queenstown
Heli Flight from Queenstown & Milford Sound Cruise
Stewart Island
Stewart Island Village & Bays Guided Tour
Stewart Island
Stewart Island Ferry: Stewart Island to Bluff
Waitomo
Waitomo Glowworm Cave & Aranui Cave Combo
Queenstown
Milford Sound Coach & Nature Cruise from Queenstown
Queenstown
4 Indoor Skydiving Flights at iFLY Queenstown
Christchurch
Admission to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
Tekapo
Tekapo Group Stargazing Tour with Telescopes - 1 Hour
Tekapo
Family Friendly Indoor Dark Sky Experience
Queenstown
Scenic helicopter flight with glacier landing
Auckland
Sculpture Gardens & Art Galleries in Matakana
Queenstown
Arrowtown to Queenstown Self Guided Bike Ride
Christchurch
Helicopter Flight, Wine Tasting & Lunch in North Canterbury
Hawkes Bay
National Aquarium Admission & Guided Tour
Rotorua
Guided Tour of Mountain Jade Carving Studio
Abel Tasman
Guided Kayak and Self-Guided Scenic Walk with Kahu Kayaks
Abel Tasman
1 Day Freedom Kayaking with Kahu Kayaks
Rotorua
Grade 5 River Rafting & Hell's Gate Mud Bath Combo
Queenstown
Self Guided Kayaking Tour at Moke Lake
Auckland
City & Volcanoes Helicopter Flights Auckland
Auckland
Coast to Coast Helicopter Ride Auckland
Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands Scenic Flight over Hole in the Rock
Kaikoura
45 minute Whale Watching Helicopter Flight from Kaikoura
Tekapo
High Country Farm Tours (Carbon Positive)
Mount Cook
Pukaki Stargazing & Wine Cellar Observatory
Tekapo
Chameleon Small Group Lake Tekapo Stargazing Tour
West Coast
Grand Traverse Scenic Flight from Franz Josef
Queenstown
Milford Extended Helicopter Flight & Landings
Queenstown
Remarkable Discovery Helicopter Flight with Landing
Queenstown
Milford Sound Helicopter Flight & Glacier Landing
Queenstown
Queenstown Panorama Helicopter Flight
Queenstown
Scenic Plane Flights from Queenstown to Mount Cook
Tekapo
Hot Pools, Ice Skating & Snow Tubing at Tekapo Springs
West Coast
Franz Josef Scenic Cruise and Nature Walk - 2.5 Hours
Auckland
Small group Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour from Auckland
Queenstown
Putt'n'Glow UV Minigolf at Thrillzone Queenstown
Tekapo
Twizel Guided Stargazing Tour with Telescopes - 75 Minutes
Queenstown
Racecar Simulator at Thrillzone Queenstown
Queenstown
Queenstown to Walter Peak | Scenic Flight + TSS Earnslaw Cruise - Air Milford
Auckland
Waiheke Fishing Charter & Wine Tour with Enjoi Wine Tours
Wellington
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting
Queenstown
Omni VR at Thrillzone Queenstown
Queenstown
VR Escape Rooms at Thrillzone Queenstown
Queenstown
Gold Heist In The Gold Rush Escape Room
Rotorua
Evening Gourmet Kayak Tour & Hot Pools Entry
Rotorua
White Water Sledging - Kaitiaki Adventures
Milford Sound
Milford Sound Self Drive & Boat Cruise
Dunedin
Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise in Dunedin
Stewart Island
Ulva Island Freedom Walk & Water Taxi
Dunedin
City to Sea Tour with Monarch Wildlife Cruises
Christchurch
Christchurch Gondola Tickets
Stewart Island
Guided Boat Tour of Historic Whalers Base
Queenstown
Skippers Canyon 4WD Adventure Tour - Half Day - Queenstown
Rotorua
Rotorua Duck Tours - Tarawera & Lakes
Abel Tasman
Guided Kayak, Seals & Cruise in Abel Tasman
Queenstown
Small Group Mt Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
Rotorua
Rotorua Duck Tours - Rotorua City & Lakes Tour
Hawkes Bay
Cape Kidnappers Bird Watching Tour with Transfers
Auckland
Auckland Maori Culture Tour with Lunch - Full Day
Taupo
Tongariro River Family Friendly River Rafting - 90 Minutes
Dunedin
Dunedin Royal Albatross Guided Viewing Tour - 1 Hour
West Coast
West Coast Wildlife Centre Entry - Day Pass
Marlborough
Queen Charlotte Sound Cruise from Picton - 3.5 Hours
Akaroa
Pōhatu Marine Reserve Kayak & 4WD Adventure from Akaroa
Christchurch
Christchurch Farm Tour with Waipara Wine - Full Day
Queenstown
Queenstown Interactive Gallery Experience
Queenstown
Cardrona Beginner Ski or Snowboard Package
Queenstown
Helicopter Flight & Alpine Snow Landing with Over The Top
Queenstown
Cardrona Gondola Sightseeing Pass - Winter
Christchurch
Christchurch Tram Pass and Gondola Ride
Rotorua
Whakarewarewa Māori Village Guided Tour - 1 Hour
Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands Hole in the Rock & Island Cruise - 4.5 Hours
Discover Family Friendly Activities
New Zealand is full of fun, adventure and incredible scenery and has something to offer every member of the family. Kids will be clamouring to take thrilling jetboat rides and go on whale watching expeditions, while mum and dad will enjoy a luxurious soak in a hot pool and a scenic steamboat cruise. There is something to keep family members of all ages happy, no matter what their inclinations. Even better, many tour operators offer family discounts and most activities are open to kids of all ages.
Planning a family holiday in New Zealand? Everything New Zealand makes it easy to compare and book things to do with kids across the country, from city attractions in Auckland to classic South Island experiences like Queenstown tours, the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, and Lake Tekapo Springs.
What types of things to do with kids can we book across New Zealand?
You’ll find a mix of cruises, wildlife encounters, scenic experiences and interactive attractions. Popular options include Aquarium Auckland (SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s), Auckland boat cruise on the harbour, family-friendly Queenstown tours, and iconic stops like the Te Anau Glowworm Caves and Lake Tekapo Springs.
Are there family holiday activities suitable for all ages and weather conditions?
Yes. For wet weather, indoor options like Auckland Aquarium and Queenstown’s Time Tripper style experiences are practical. For fine days, families often choose outdoor favourites like a boat cruise Auckland or scenic cruises and tours in Queenstown. Always check the listing details for age guidance and requirements.
How do I find and book family holiday activities in New Zealand?
Start on the Family Friendly Activities page, then browse by destination or activity type. Each listing shows pricing, availability and booking options so you can lock in key plans early. If you want help, the local team can recommend activities and build a simple family holiday itinerary around your route.