Leisure & Family Activities in Christchurch / Canterbury / Akaroa

New Zealand Family Activities

This directory includes fun things to do in New Zealand, and family activities for all ages.

From the North to the South Island New Zealand has a wide variety of easy paced NZ tourist attractions to choose from when you travel in NZ.

There are heaps of things to do in New Zealand!  

Tourist attractions include:

  • Museums
  • Adventure parks
  • Swimming complexes
  • Golfing
  • Guided walks
  • Day spas
  • Horse trekking
  • Geothermal areas
  • Vineyards
  • Family fun parks
  • Regional parks
  • NZ farm & wildlife parks
  • Aquariums
  • Historical sites
  • Kayak hire
  • Mountain bike rentals
  • Public gardens
  • Chocolate factory tours
  • Cinemas
  • NZ ski areas
  • Art galleries
  • Plus more!!!

 

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Below is a list of family friendly things to do in New Zealand

 

 

Pohatu Penguins & Marine Reserve, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

Pohatu Penguins & Marine Reserve, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

Pohatu Penguins offers unique nature safaris and sea kayak tours to see the penguins and wildlife from Akaroa, near Christchurch,…
Wings Over Whales, Kaikoura Whale Watch

Wings Over Whales, Kaikoura Whale Watch

While you are in New Zealand head for Kaikoura and go whale watching, by aeroplane! It's the only way to…
A Class Sailing, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

A Class Sailing, Akaroa, Banks Peninsula

Akaroa Harbour Sailing & Wildlife Cruise tours on the Classic Yacht Manutara
Adrenalin Forest, Christchurch High Wire Course

Adrenalin Forest, Christchurch High Wire Course

Realise your potential and get your blood pumping at Adrenalin Forest’s multi-level aerial obstacle course.
Agri-Travel, New Zealand Agricultural Tours

Agri-Travel, New Zealand Agricultural Tours

Agri-Travel specialises in agricultural and horticultural tours in and out of New Zealand. We're based in the heartland of New…
Amuri Estate Retreat, Hanmer Springs

Amuri Estate Retreat, Hanmer Springs

Welcome to Amuri Estate Retreat - luxury boutique accommodation overlooking the beautiful high alpine basin at the foot of the…
Black Cat Cruises, Akaroa

Black Cat Cruises, Akaroa

Black Cat Cruises helps create some of the most memorable experiences to be had on the water anywhere on New…
Coronet Peak, Mt Hutt & The Remarkables Ski Areas

Coronet Peak, Mt Hutt & The Remarkables Ski Areas

An epic trilogy in the heart of the Southern Alps of Aotearoa New Zealand, Coronet Peak, Mt Hutt and The…
Four Peaks High Country Track, Fairlie, Canterbury

Four Peaks High Country Track, Fairlie, Canterbury

A unique three days walk or mountain bike ride in New Zealand's high country paradise
Greenfernz Select Golf Excursions, NZ Wide

Greenfernz Select Golf Excursions, NZ Wide

Greenfernz Ltd are an IAGTO bonded golf travel business based in Taupo creating unique golf experiences to Kauri Cliffs, Cape…