Leaving from the old central Dunedin train station, the trains that travel along the Taieri Gorge track are a mix of old and modern carriages pulled by diesel electric engines. The route climbs up through the gorge which provides for stunning scenery over Taieri Gorge River (only seen from a…
With 5 different pools, this is the best place to come for a family swim in the Dunedin area. If you want to swim laps, there’s a pool for you (heated to 28 degrees). If you’re after a rapid river, waves and a play, the leisure pool is for you (heated…
Otago Museum has many areas that will entertain adults and kids for at least half a day if not a full day. One area that comes highly recommended by locals is the Tuhura Science Centre, home to lots of interactive science displays and experiments, as well as an indoor tropical…
This chain of indoor inflatable playgrounds are a great place to release excess energy when the weather isn’t great outside. There are several Inflatable Worlds operating in cities throughout New Zealand generally in big indoor sports arenas. Equipment can change but there are usually big inflatable slides, bungees, climbing areas with big…
If you have kids that are interested in movies and especially in any movies that Weta have been involved in (not just Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit but also, Tin Tin, the Wot Wots, Thunderbirds etc etc), then it’s worth taking them to check out what’s on offer…
This is like a big, elaborate game of tag, played in a darkened maze with lots of flashing lights, music and sound effects. Kids need to be able to fit the suit and be comfortable moving around in a dark room, hence the recommended minimum age of around 5 years…
This museum is a great find if you’re stuck for things to do inside in Palmerston North. The kids will be able to burn a little energy while engaged in numerous activities in the different sections of the museum. There’s an area dedicated to supervised kids under 8 years old…
Already being referred to as the ‘Truck Museum’ this place opened at the end of 2015 and immediately got rave reviews. Originally one man’s collection (Bill Richardson) that he would take people round by appointment, Transport World was born with this collection and further purchases, to create what you see today –…
This chain of indoor inflatable playgrounds are a great place to release excess energy when the weather isn’t great outside. They generally operate in big indoor sports arenas. Equipment can change but there are usually big inflatable slides, bungees, climbing areas with big jumps from he top and inflatable obstacle courses. There’s…
Whether you’ve skied before or not, you can still have fun as a family at Snowplanet all year round (about 30km north of Auckland city centre). The main slope is 200m long and is great for those that can ski or board with a harder course (rails, jumps and jibs)…
