Fun family activities and family entertainment in Canterbury, New Zealand. New Zealand is the perfect holiday destination for the entire family with many great outdoors and indoors activities to be enjoyed by the whole family. Bring the kids and together enjoy some fun family activities or entertainment in Canterbury, New Zealand.
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Coastal and mountain experiences combine to make Canterbury a place where there's something for every traveller. Here you'll find many worlds within one region.
New Zealand is the perfect holiday destination for the entire family. Bring the kids and together enjoy some fun family activities or entertainment in Canterbury, New Zealand.
Select fun family activities in Canterbury, New Zealand, from the list below. Alternatively select a different Canterbury area.
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Unique LOTR tour by luxury 4WD, beyond the end of the road and deep into the film locations in the upper Rangitata Valley of South Canterbury. View Mt Sunday where 'Edoras' was built, the valley where 'Helms Deep' appears, the 'Misty Mountains' and the hills where 'Aragorn' rode his horse...(more)
Spectacular and unforgettable Grand Traverse scenic flights of the Mount Cook and Westland World Heritage Parks. Explore the alpine wonderland of New Zealand's highest mountains and largest glaciers on this incredible flightseeing experience. Depart hourly from Lake Tekapo, Glentanner Park and Franz Josef on modern, well equipped aircraft. All window seats...(more)
Welcome to heartland, pristine New Zealand We have created a 100% family-owned business committed to providing personalised guided adventure tours. We pride ourselves on providing the most fulfilling adventure and experience possible in our outstanding natural environment. Come see beautiful rivers, alpine landscapes, hidden waterfalls, ancient native forests and so much more...(more)
Once aboard the wicker basket, your magical flight begins. The peace and gentleness of hot air ballooning will surprise you, and Methven flight views are unsurpassed. Located en route from Christchurch to Queenstown, by Mt Hutt, in the central South Island. Flight concludes with a buffet and champagne-style breakfast in the field. Tranquil, romantic, enthralling and exciting...(more)
Join BackTrax for a great day out. Experience the thrill of driving your own fully automatic Quad Bike through some of Hanmer Springs most spectacular alpine region. Ride farm tracks, rivers, etc and enjoy the stunning views. A fully guided experience can be tailored to your own abilities. Great fun!..(more)
Extensive range of top quality camping, tramping and hiking equipment for hire. Discounts for groups and long term hires. Our prices are at the lower end of the market, our equipment at the upper end, quality equipment from top brand names. Contact Ross and the team at Camp n Tramp Hire for a quote...(more)
Since 1859 the thermal pools of Hanmer Springs New Zealand, have attracted visitors seeking to relax, unwind and ease their aches and pains in the soothing mineral waters. Just 90 minutes from Christchurch, the mineral springs are in the heart of the Alpine Village of Hanmer Springs. Also featuring our stunning new health and beauty spa...(more)
Imagine dimmed lights, eerie fog; the atmosphere is like an off-world city. The music pounds into action and you're immediately transported into the world of Laser Strike. Party rooms can be booked exclusively. Large group programs have exclusive use of the Laser Strike arena and every week league teams battle it out against each other...what are you waiting for!..(more)
New Zealand's only open-range zoo. Experience unique encounters: hand-feed giraffe, meet rhino face-to-face, watch a cheetah sprint and see tigers search for their food! Thrill-seekers can travel through the lion reserve on-board feeding wagon—a truly memorable experience (conditions apply). Extensive native collection features kiwi, tuatara and range of endangered birds and reptiles. 15 animal feeds daily...(more)
Come inside, gather around; you will sample a true taste of New Zealand sheep shearing in action. Get up close to our drysdale ram "Ram-man"; he eats out of your hand. Taking place in an authentic Kiwi shearing shed you will experience a traditional sheep shearing show including information on wool types and sheep breeds...(more)
Experience the pleasures of horse riding through a working high country farm. Quiet area of hills, neat farms, native beech and pine forest, and lonely, open country on the edge of the Canterbury Plains where it meets the foothills of the Southern Alps. Peaceful and beautiful, still and quiet, and yet just 45 minutes from Christchurch...(more)
Snorkelling with wild fur seals, in the shallow waters of the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula, is truly a unique experience. It's one of those simple nature experiences that opens your mind to the sheer magnificence of our natural environment and its inhabitants. A breath-taking nature activity. You won't believe how curious, friendly and playful seals can be in the water...(more)
Experience true alpine jet boating with Southern Alps Scenic Jets. Take an exciting and scenic trip in a New Zealand icon, the 'Jet Boat'. Enjoy some of the best scenery New Zealand has to offer on the mighty Waimakariri River with native bush, wildlife, spectacular canyons and mountain views. Just 50 minutes from Christchurch. Take a thrilling jet boat tour...(more)
Information for families visiting Christchurch and Canterbury. Family friendly accommodation, dining and activities, birthday party ideas, day trips, child-minding, skiing with kids and more. Check our Web site also for family information in other New Zealand regions...(more)
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