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During New Zealand school holidays kids travel free with full fare paying adults on selected departures!* QUEENSTOWN Travel on our vintage steamship to Walter Peak, and if you like, join a farm tour TE ANAU Scenic cruise across Lake Te Anau for a magical glow-worm adventure MILFORD SOUND See waterfalls, wildlife and spectacular Mitre Peak on our Scenic and Nature Cruises

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DOUBTFUL SOUND Travel across Lake Manapouri, coach over Wilmot Pass and experience true wilderness on a fiord cruise STEWART ISLAND Cross Foveaux Strait on a modern catamaran to NZâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third Island *Maximum two school-aged children (up to 18 yrs) per full fare paying adult. Conditions apply, see website for details.

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Your one-stop family guide to New Zealand’s stunning Southern Lakes region. Queenstown and Arrowtown – you’ll never run out of things to do in Queenstown but you may run out of time! With breathtaking scenery, activities, festivals, shopping and wineries plus five fantastic ski areas nearby, this lakeside alpine resort justifiably rates as one of the world’s top destinations for all ages and seasons. Just 20km away, the old-world ambience of Arrowtown, on the bank of the once gold-laden Arrow River, is also a must-visit, offering accommodation, restaurants, activities and fabulous family bike tracks.

Wanaka – Lake Wanaka, surrounded by magnificent mountains, is a perfect year-round holiday spot with a laid-back feel. Wanaka offers stunning scenery, fabulous dining, festivals and plenty of family fun, making this a dream destination for families. Activities include jet boating, horse riding, kids’ climbing, the new Airshed trampoline centre and the famous Puzzling World. Nearby are three fantastic ski areas between half an hour and one hour from town.

Fiordland and Te Anau – the peaceful lakeside town of Te Anau is the gateway to Fiordland National Park with the rugged wonders of Milford and Doubtful Sound just a short trip away. Te Anau offers fun family activities including lake cruises, biking, hiking tours and horse riding. It’s also the perfect base from which to explore the glowworm caves and is the set-off point for walking the outstanding Milford or Kepler Tracks. Nearby Lake Manapouri is home to NZ's Pearl Harbour and Doubtful Sound departures.

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Treble Cone Ski Area

THE SNOW SCENE: June–October Local ski areas and snow activities Ski schools / childcare facilities Mountain transport – Queenstown Hiring gear – Queenstown The Wanaka snow scene

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ACTIVITIES AND TRIPS On a budget ideas Rainy day ideas Family attractions Discover Queenstown Adventure activities The Queenstown Trail and family bike rides Discover Arrowtown Walking tracks and playgrounds Discover Cromwell Annual and season activity passes Birthday party activities and ideas

FAMILY SHOPPING and SERVICES Clothing, toys, books, sweet things, supermarkets and more

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The Wanaka snow scene Wanaka activities Wanaka birthday party ideas Wanaka walking/biking tracks Eating out made easy Family shopping and services Wanaka useful contacts

Te Anau walking/biking tracks Eating out made easy Te Anau activities Milford Sound Doubtful Sound

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FAMILY ACCOMMODATION

THE KIDS’ DIRECTORY Childcare, clubs, party ideas, annual passes plus lots more information for parents 56 EATING OUT MADE EASY Family-friendly restaurants and cafés

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Queenstown and Arrowtown 82 Wanaka 87 Te Anau 87

SOUTHERN L AKES MAPS Queenstown, Fernhill and Sunshine Bay 4 Queenstown centre 6 Frankton and Kelvin Heights 6 Ski areas map 10 Arrowtown 50 Cromwell 55 Wanaka 66 Te Anau and Manapouri 75 The road to Milford Sound 78 Southern Lakes area 91

OTHER STUFF Queenstown useful contacts 7 Getting around 7 A nugget of Southern Lakes history 8 Winter events highlights 9 The Legend of our Breathing Lake 40 Meet the Locals ~ inhabitants of Fiordland 81 Family deals and savings 88 Index 90

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EMERGENCY AND MEDICAL AID Police / Fire / Ambulance 111 Queenstown Medical Centre 03 441 0500 9 Isle Street, Queenstown Remarkables Park Medical Centre 03 450 9199 Level 2, Building12, Remarkables Park Town Centre, Frankton Wakatipu Medical Centre 03 442 2288 11 McBride Street, Frankton Arrowtown Medical Centre 03 442 1215 cnr Buckingham/Berkshire Streets, Arrowtown Lakes District Hospital 03 441 0015 Douglas Street, Frankton Mountain Lakes Medical 03 442 7188 38b Gorge Road, Queenstown Wakatipu Community Mental Health 03 441 0010 19 Douglas Street, Frankton PHARMACIES Unichem Arrowtown Pharmacy 20 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown Queenstown Pharmacy Isle Street, Queenstown QT Pharmacy O’Connells Shopping Centre, Queenstown Summerfield’s Frankton Pharmacy Frankton Roundabout, Frankton Unichem Remarkables Pharmacy Remarkables Park Town Centre, Frankton Life Pharmacy Wilkinson's 4 The Mall, Queenstown DENTAL SERVICES Frankton Dental Surgery Queenstown Dentist Ltd Lakeside Dental Practice Queenstown Dental Centre Remarkables Dental Centre

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INFORMATION CENTRES & BOOKING AGENTS Discover Queenstown Info Centre 03 441 2979 corner The Mall and Camp Street Dept of Conservation Visitor Ctre Stanley St 03 442 7935 Info and Track Shotover Street 03 442 9708 Lakes District Museum and Info Centre 03 442 1824 Buckingham St, Arrowtown QT Information Centre 03 442 7319 corner Shotover/Camp Street Queenstown i-Site Visitor Centre 03 442 4100 corner Shotover/Camp Street Qbook Central 03 409 2969 Lower Shotover Street Queenstown Local Sights 03 442 7936 2 Rees Street Southern Discoveries Info Centre 03 441 8038 St Omer Wharf, 110 Beach Street Southern Lakes Info Centre 03 442 7640 corner Shotover/Rees Street The Station corner Shotover/Camp Street 03 442 5252

Getting Around SKI AREA TRANSPORT See page 14 for ski area transport departing Queenstown and page 19 for ski area transport departing Wanaka. DISCOUNT CAR RENTALS Locally owned and operated, long established Discount Rentals provide a great range of quality vehicles to suit any family! We offer budget cars, 4WDs, minibuses, touring vehicles and people-movers. We’re reliable and consistent, plus there’s no charge for those extras like child seats or airport transfers. 4WD car hire just $75 per day (based on one-day hire) or from $49 per day for multi-day hire. Includes ski racks and snow chains. Phone: 03 442 6039 Mobile: 027 432 7621 Freephone: 0800 557 232 www.discountrentals.co.nz QUEENSTOWN TAXIS Personal door-to-door transport! We get you door-to-door with total flexibility and convenience – no schedules, no timetables – you decide when you want to travel and we’ll be there! Your safety, comfort and enjoyment are our priority. We have cars (seat 1-4) or minivans (seat 1-11) for everything from sightseeing to airport transfers and skifield transfers. Call for a quote today! Child seats available on request. Phone: 03 450 3000 (24 hours) Freephone: 0800 QT TAXI (0800 788 294) www.queenstowntaxis.com Alpine Connexions 03 443 9120 Transport service between Queenstown and Wanaka (four departures daily), plus connections to Dunedin, Cromwell and Otago Central Rail Trail shuttle service. Connectabus/Connect Wanaka 03 441 4471 Local area bus service connecting all Queenstown suburbs, airport, Remarkables Park Town Centre, Events Centre, Arrowtown and daily service to Wanaka. Intercity (Queenstown Agent) 03 441 1137 / 0800 264 536 Daily services to Te Anau, Milford Sound, Wanaka, Cromwell, Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Christchurch, Dunedin and Mount Cook. Queenstown Water Taxis 03 441 1124 Water transport from the centre of town to accommodation along the Frankton Arm, Kelvin Heights and Kawarau Village. Supershuttle Airport Shuttle

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Tracknet 03 249 7777 Daily services to and from Queenstown, Invercargill, Stewart Island (with Real Journeys boat link), Te Anau, Milford Sound. Charters to walking tracks available. KT Sightseeing and Taxi, Wanaka 0800 272 700 Wanaka taxi service, Wanaka ski area transport, airport shuttle. See page 19 for more information. www.KidzGo.co.nz

A Nugget of Southern Lakes History

A nugget of Southern Lakes history In 1862 gold was discovered in the Shotover River and over the ensuing two years thousands of miners came from around the world in search of gold and fortune. Here’s how it all began… Way back, before white men had even set foot on Aotearoa the Mãori lived in tribes around the South Island. They travelled through the area known today as the Southern Lakes on their journeys to the coast, hunting Moa and searching for pounamu (greenstone) for their tools and weapons. Then one day just over 150 years ago, before there was one road, house or boat, two tired travellers emerged at a point high above the present-day Arrowtown. The Europeans had come searching for land to settle and use for agriculture and pasturing sheep. The view that greeted them must have taken their breath away – William Rees (from Wales) and Nicholas von Tunzelmann (from Eastern Europe), gazed upon a broad valley, rich high country, glistening lakes, flowing rivers and rugged mountains. Surely this must be paradise! What lay before them, on the edge of the impenetrable mountains and glaciers of what is now known as Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks, filled them with excitement. It was no easy matter getting themselves and their horses through the spiky Speargrass (or Spaniard Grass) and thorny Matagouri bushes and it was a weary and bloody pair that finally emerged at the water’s edge (where William Rees’ statue stands today). By early 1861 Rees was established as the first farmer of the Wakatipu, with a high-country farm near the mouth of the Kawarau River, whilst Von Tunzelman established a farm at the location of Mt Nicholas. Boats now provided transport and the population of Queenstown, the town that was considered fit for Queen Victoria, started slowly to grow.

However, Rees’ peaceful new life was soon to be disrupted – gold was being discovered throughout Otago and the goldseekers were making their way towards the rivers of Queenstown… A sailor, William Fox, was one of the first men to find gold in the Arrow River, in 1862. It sparked an invasion of miners from the Australian and Californian goldfields and makeshift tent towns sprung up almost overnight as eager fortune-hunters set out to pan the Arrow and Shotover Rivers, willing to risk life and limb for their share. Competition was fierce and on one supply run, Fox realised he was being followed by prospectors keen to discover where he was finding his gold. Desperate, 'every man for himself' times called for cunning measures – he crept away in the middle of the night, leaving his tent standing, and managed to fool his stalkers for a short time. Unbelievably, in the height of the rush, with 18,000 miners and supporting trades, the local population was similar to that of today and ghost towns like Macetown and Skippers, now just a deserted handful of old stone cottages, were flourishing with schools, bakeries, bars and churches. Within just a few years, the frenzy was over. The days of plucking gold nuggets from the icy waters of the local rivers were gone. In two years alone over 40 tonnes of gold had been discovered, yet the surface had barely been scratched! There was still gold to be had but getting at it was to involve slightly more sophisticated methods than a pair of hands and a goldpan. Commercial mining began in earnest until eventually it too fizzled out, but not without reputedly leaving more gold in the hills than has ever been mined from them. So if you want to try your luck at making it big, there’s still gold in them there hills!

Hell's Gate, Skippers Road circa 1910 Photo courtesy of Lakes District Museum, Arrowtown, archive EL 209

Winter Events

Winter Events :: 2016 Highlights New Zealand School Holiday Dates 9th July to 24th July 24th Sept to 9th October Scheduled skifield opening/closing dates (snow dependent) Cardrona Alpine Resort 11 June-9 October Treble Cone 23 June-2 October Snow Farm NZ 18 June-25 September Coronet Peak 11 June-2 October The Remarkables 18 June-25 September JUNE 10 Riglets Downtown Snow Park and Junior Jam All ages can play in the snow (brought into town from Cardrona Ski Resort) and children's snowboards & skis will be available to try from 1pm-3pm. From 3pm the Grommets take over for a slip & slide ski & snowboard session on boxes & ride-on rails. The evening wraps up with a Junior Jam on rail features, along with spot prizes from local retailers. Between Masonic Lodge & Bullock Creek.

4 (Wanaka) + 8 (Queenstown) NZ Mountain Film Festival – Youth Programme Free inspirational talk and a set of films to inspire youth and promote adventure. www.mountainfilm.net.nz 18 -22 Puzzling World Kids Week at Treble Cone including TC Cat's Birthday Welcome to the season's most fun week on snow! Puzzling World teams up with Treble Cone to bring you different adventurous, exciting and FREE on-mountain activities including puzzles, live music, adventure race, face-painting and fancy dress. Plus a birthday cake and tracking game for TC Cat's Birthday. Visit www.treblecone.com for a schedule of all the fun! 20 Cardrona Kids Cup Junior Slopestyle Mini slopestyle competition for five-to-11-year-olds to show off their ski and snowboard skills. www.cardrona.com 30-31 Otago Figure Skating Championships From 7am-3pm both days. Entry: Gold coin donation. Queenstown Ice Arena, Queenstown Gardens Phone 03 441 8000

10/11 + 25/26 Ice Hockey action with Southern Stampede Watch the fastest game on earth and support Queenstown's home team, The Southern Stampede. Contact Queenstown Ice Arena for tickets/times. Phone 03 441 8000

AUGUST 14 Queenstown Invitational Figure Skating Tournament From 7am-3pm. Entry: Gold coin donation. Queenstown Ice Arena, Queenstown Gardens Phone 03 441 8000

24 JUNE -3 JULY AMERICAN EXPRESS QUEENSTOWN WINTER FESTIVAL See feature below for great family fun events.

SEPTEMBER 3 Worldloppet Merino Muster Snow Farm's headline event. Includes a short distance race for children 10 years and under – you can even enter something if it's your first day on snow! Register online. www.snowfarmnz.com

JULY 1/2 + 29/30 Ice Hockey action with Southern Stampede Watch the fastest game on earth and support Queenstown's home team, The Southern Stampede. Contact Queenstown Ice Arena for tickets/times. Phone 03 441 8000 2 Dive in Movie Night @ Alpine Aqualand Ph 03 450 9005 Double fun! Swim and watch a movie at the same time. ‘Inside Out’ starts at 6pm. Standard pool prices apply. 3 The Kids Big Snow Dig Dig deep to find the treasure (ice block treats and other great prizes) in huge piles of snow. Pre-registration needed (10.30am – 11.30am on the day). Venue: Remarkables Town Centre, from noon

4 Fathers Day Dads ski free at the Snow Farm when accompanied by their child(ren)! www.snowfarmnz.com 18 PUMP Mini Mountain Child-specific ski / snowboard competition. Plenty of prizes and lots of fun! www.treblecone.com OCTOBER 3-8 NZ Junior Ski and Snowboard Nationals Disciplines include Dual Giant Slalom, Gravity X, Slopestyle, Halfpipe & Big Mountain/Freeride for both skiers & snowboarders. Hosted by Cardrona. www.snowsports.co.nz 24 Labour Day (public holiday)

american express queenstown winter festival - 2016 10 Days Of Non-Stop Live Entertainment In Queenstown! More Than 60 Events Including Street Parties, Fireworks, Ice hockey tournaments, Birdman Flying, Big Air Jumping, Glitzy Balls, Competitions And Comedy.

JUNE 24- JULY 3 FAMILY HIGHLIGHTS (see full program at www.winterfestival.co.nz) 24 American Express opening party and fireworks. Earnslaw Park, 5.30pm. Fireworks 7pm 25 American Express Festival Street Parade Downtown Queenstown from noon 26 iHeart Radio Day on the Bay – legendary Birdman competition, Jet Sprints, Mitre 10 Mega Raft Race and more! Earnslaw Park, noon 28+29 Stars on Ice American Express Ice Rink, 12.30pm 30 DB Export Dog Barking Earnslaw Park, 3pm 2 Mountain Mayhem – hilarious events on snow Coronet Peak from noon 2 Dive In Movie Alpine Aqualand, 6pm 3 The Kids Big Snow Dig Remarkables Town Centre, noon 3 Auckland Airport Community Carnival Earnslaw Park, 4.30pm

The Snow Scene :: Ski Areas and Snow Activities

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New Zealand has the best ski and snowboard areas in the Southern Hemisphere and if you base yourself in Queenstown or Wanaka you’ll be as little as half an hour’s drive from five fantastic ski areas, with a world of snow Glenorchy to ski, Kinloch snowboard, snowshoe, tube, toboggan and play in.

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Alpine Resort

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The Remarkables

Cardrona loves kids! Adventure, learning, snow skills & fun! 4 dedicated kids’ centres (tiny to teens) Easy drive from Queenstown or Wanaka

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The Snow Scene :: Ski Areas and Snow Activities

TREBLE CONE Treble Cone is the South Island’s largest ski area offering the region's longest, most congestion-free slopes. Family-friendly – check out our FREE beginner surface lifts and protected beginner area. Unlock new terrain as a family with the kids-specific trail map. Enjoy the daily groomed Easy Rider or the Jazz Kids' Fun Trail featuring ‘pint-sized’ jumps, bumps and thrills. New this season, relax in the FREE Family Chill Zone – a well-resourced area exclusively for parents and children! Childcare and Lessons – play with TC Cat in group lessons for children aged 3 years and up. Group sizes are capped at 5 children per beginner group, and the lessons offer plenty of support. For extra encouragement kids earn stickers and medals – marking off skills tried and skills mastered on their kids-specific trail map. Scenic Chairlift Rides – for those more interested in snow play, hop on a Scenic Chairlift Ride to the top of the Home Basin and enjoy lunch at the highest restaurant in Wanaka! Phone: 03 443 7443 Lifts: 6-seater Home Basin express chairlift, Saddle Basin quad chairlift, Nice ‘N’ Easy platter and magic carpet. Family Lift Pass: $291 p/day (2 ad + 2 ch). Multi-day discounts available. Family Scenic Chairlift Ride: $60 Facilities: two cafés, adults' and kids' snow sports school, childcare, retail shop, rental equipment and repairs, medical centre. Terrain: beginners 10%, intermediate 45%, advanced 45% www.treblecone.com/families Qualmark Visitor Activity & Enviro-Silver. Kids 5 yrs & under receive FREE day lift passes CARDRONA ALPINE RESORT Cardrona is the largest ski area easily accessed from both Queenstown and Wanaka, and is New Zealand’s favourite family mountain! Kids love Cardrona, thanks to its colourful base area, children’s programmes and mellow groomed runs. Cardrona is the perfect place for beginners and intermediates; with easy-to-use surface lifts, specialised beginner packages and plenty of wide, open trails spread over 3 basins. This year we have a new 'Gallery' tunnel over our main learners’ conveyer to protect beginners from the elements! Skiers & boarders of all ages and abilities will love the variety of exciting terrain, pristine groomers and world-class parks & pipes. Cardrona’s Early Childhood Centre & Ski School have options on and off the snow for kids from 3mths to early teens; offering care, activities, lessons & FUN in flexible full-day, half-day & multi-day options. Phone: 03 443 8880 Freephone: 0800 440 800 Lifts: 4 quad chairlifts, 2 surface conveyor, 1 platter tow Facilities: nursery & kindy (3mths-4yrs), ski kindy (3-4yrs), kids' ski & snowboard school (5yrs & over), high performance centre, 5 cafés, Cardrona’s alpine apartments, Cardrona shop, rental & workshop, medical centre. Terrain: beginners 25%, intermediate 25%, advanced 30%, expert 20% Email: info@cardrona.com www.cardrona.com Kids 5 years and under receive FREE day lift passes

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The Snow Scene :: Ski School and Childcare NURSERY (3mths–under 2yrs) & KINDY (2–4yrs) Fully-licensed Early Childhood Centre. Games, toys & FUN! Snacks & drinks are provided. Price includes lunch for Kindy only. Half-day $69, Full-day $95 SKI KINDY (3-4yrs) Daycare and 1 hour private lesson, 1-on-1 with professional instructor: Half-day $120, Full-day $144 Daycare & two x 2-hour group lessons: Full-day $165 KIDS’ SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL (5yrs & over) First Timer Package – learner conveyor pass, rental equipment and two x 2-hour group lessons: Full-day $106 Private lessons: from $123 (1 hour) 2-hour group lessons: Morning (10.20am) $55, Afternoon (2pm) $45 Full-day (am & pm) $93

KITTY CAT CLUB (from 3-5 years*) Fully-supervised indoor area with a range of games, books, toys and craft materials. Maximum stay is two hours, or three hours when combined with a semi-private ski lesson. No food provided. 1 hour: $20, 2 hours: $35 3 hours: $89 (includes 1-hour semi-private ski lesson). *New this season, relax in the FREE Family Chill Zone – a well-resourced area exclusively for parents and babies/children of any age. KITTY CAT SEMI-PRIVATE LESSON Offered to 3 and 4 year olds in childcare to create a 3-hour indoor / outdoor programme. Includes 1-hour lesson with a maximum of 3 children, ski and boot hire, beginner lift pass and two hours of childcare. A perfect way to discover skiing in a friendly and fun mini group! $89 (includes skis, boots and beginner lift pass).

KIDS’ CLUB ADD-ON Off-snow care, lunch and activities, from 8:30am Add to any group lesson or package: Half-day without lunch $28 Full-day with lunch $40 Full-day (incl. Kids’ Club, lift, lessons and rental) $200 SKIWEES & LOWRIDERS Four days of lessons, lunch and activities with the same instructor and same group of kids (Mon – Thurs) $428 for all 4 days Packages available to include lift passes and rental. For bookings, prices & more information visit www.cardrona.com Ph 03 443 8880 or 0800 440 800

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TC CAT KIDS’ CLUB (3-15 years) Full-day or half-day lessons. Treble Cone guarantees your kids will learn loads and have plenty of fun in the TC CAT KIDS’ CLUB. There are full-day (including lunch) and half-day programmes available for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities aged 3-15 years (minimum snowboard age 6 years). Early drop-off available from 9am – $15. Half-day: $52 Full-day: lessons + lunch $99 per day. Full-day: lessons, lunch, lift pass $140 Discounts for multi-day bookings. For bookings, prices and more information visit www.treblecone.com or phone 03 443 7443

Casual Lessons

All ski areas offer morning and afternoon lessons of approximately two hours duration, for both children and adults, and advance booking is not required. In all cases children will be in a separate group. Cardrona Morning lessons 10.20am-12.20pm Afternoon lessons 2pm-4pm Treble Cone Morning lessons 10.20am-12.30pm Afternoon lessons 1.20pm-3.30pm Note: adult lessons commence 10 minutes AFTER child lessons.

Skiing without children

Whilst our ski areas offer great on-mountain facilities and children's programmes, you can also choose to have a nanny look after your children or even go skiing with them – Around the Clock Childcare 027 643 2298 or opt for a childcare centre, offering day rates for casual visitors – Mamas Childcare 03 442 9440 or Kidz Club, Queenstown 03 441 1159.

The Snow Scene :: Ski Areas and Snow Activities

POWDERPAK PARKS QUEENSTOWN Min age 5* New Zealand's first indoor dryslope ski and snowboard terrain park! Stay out of the weather while you learn the basics of skiing or snowboarding, practice tricks and build confidence! It's perfect for all levels from first-time skiers/boarders to experienced riders looking to progress from low boxes to rails and jumps. An activity for all the family, watch from the mezzanine – or jump in and have some fun! Practice makes perfect and by being able to go again and again – with staff to guide you and airbags to land on – in no time you will be able to perfect your style to take straight to the ski resorts! 3/15 Red Oaks Drive, off Hawthorne Drive, Remarkables Park, Frankton Phone: 022 432 9103 Hours: 7 days, 9.30am-9.30pm Session duration: 1 hour 20 minutes Price: Ad $35, Ch/Student $25, season passes & multi-passes available. Rental: board and bindings $25, boots $10, helmet $5, wristguards $5 – whole package $32 Note: You can use your own gear Email: info@powderpaknz.com www.powderpaknz.com *Younger dependent on experience. SNOW FARM – THE ULTIMATE SNOW FUN ZONE Snow Play * Snow Shoe * Snow Ski * Snow Bike * Snow Fun! Play in the snow with fun activities for all ages and levels. Play - Build a snowman, go tobogganing and play in the snow caves. Explore - Our ‘winter wonderland’ on cross-country skis, snowshoes or fat bikes. Stunning views and backcountry huts to discover. Relax – Check out the action and the scenery from the comfort of our café/restaurant. Packages for skiing and snowshoeing include instruction before you set off. Snow Farm is New Zealand’s only Cross Country skifield - set high on top of the Pisa Range plateau with 55km of stunning tracks to explore. Snow Farm, Cardrona Valley Road, Cardrona Phone: 03 443 7542 Facilities: café, ski rental, ski school, accommodation, backcountry huts. Email: info@snowfarmnz.com www.snowfarmnz.com Bring along your Kidz Go magazine and receive one child's ski rental free of charge.

The place to play in the snow!

Snow Toys & Accessories TOBOGGANS & ACCESSORIES All listed ski stores rent toboggans. Snowbiz, Kiwi Discovery and Browns also rent out snowboots – great for playing in the snow, and Browns Retail sell kids' harnesses and ‘Edgie-Wedgies’ – ideal for young skiers (around 3 years). Note: You are welcome to bring your own or rented toboggan to play at Snow Farm. GOGGLES AND GLOVES Can be rented from Green Toad, One Stop and Kiwi Discovery. HELMETS AND WRIST GUARDS Available for hire or often free with rental in ski rental stores listed.

cross country ski snow fun zone snow tubes toboggan snow shoe fat bikes

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The Snow Scene :: Mountain Transport

Mountain Transport With the exception of Coronet Peak, the local ski area access roads are unsealed. While they are maintained regularly throughout winter, road Cardrona conditions can vary on a daily basis. If you’re not comfortable with fitting chains or mountain driving in snow or icy conditions, you’ll be far better off letting someone else drive you to the slopes. Read on for our easy options to get you and your family quickly and conveniently to the snow. If you’re driving, be aware of road/weather conditions. Carry chains (these can be hired from Green Toad), a shovel, first aid kit, extra food, water and blankets. Remember, weather can deteriorate quickly while you are skiing. DISCOUNT CAR RENTALS Locally owned and operated, long established Discount Rentals provide a great range of quality vehicles to suit any family! We offer budget cars, 4WDs, minibuses, touring vehicles and people-movers. We’re reliable and consistent, plus there’s no charge for those extras like child seats or airport transfers. 4WD car hire just $75 per day (based on one-day hire) or from $49 per day for multi-day hire. Includes ski racks and snow chains. Phone: 03 442 6039 Mobile: 027 432 7621 Freephone: 0800 557 232 Email: regsbikes@xtra.co.nz www.discountrentals.co.nz

SKI AREA TRANSPORT (ex Queenstown)

DISCOUNT CAR RENTALS 03 442 6039 KIWI DISCOVERY SKI LINK INFO 03 442AND 7340SNOW 03 442 9708 QUEENSTOWN TAXIS 03 450 3000 KIWI DISCOVERY Note: price per vehicle, 03 442 7340 based on Queenstown departure.

GREEN CABS SNOW 03 441 SHUTTLES 2085 03 442 5262

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SKI AREA ACCESS ROADS (see map p10) CARDRONA The Crown Range is the shortest route between Queenstown and Wanaka, but the winding road requires great care in snow or icy conditions. It is sealed but twisty and steep in parts. The 10km Cardrona ski area access road is unsealed. You may be able to park close to base if you arrive early. Otherwise courtesy car park shuttles run throughout the day. Distance and driving times: ex Queenstown 58km/60 minutes ex Wanaka 34km/45 minutes TREBLE CONE The closest ski area to Wanaka, drive 22km along the Mt Aspiring Road to the Treble Cone turnoff. The access road is only 7km but steep and unsealed. Parking close to base building. Distance and driving times: ex Queenstown 100km/95 minutes ex Wanaka 30km/35 minutes SNOW FARM Take the Crown Range road to the Cardrona Valley. If you're coming from Queenstown, the sealed road is twisty and steep but well-maintained. The access road is 13km, well-graded but unsealed. Distance and driving times: ex Queenstown 58km/60 minutes ex Wanaka 34km/45 minutes CORONET PEAK Access road is 9km, sealed. Car parks fill up quickly so be prepared for a 5-10 minute walk or catch the regular courtesy car park shuttle. Distance and driving times: ex Queenstown 18km/20 minutes ex Wanaka 80km/70 min THE REMARKABLES Access road is 13km and partly unsealed. Distance and driving times: ex Queenstown 28km/45 mins ex Wanaka 83km/90 mins CARDRONA ALPINE RESORT

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4WD car hire just $75 per day (based on one-day hire) or from $49 per day for multi-day hire. Includes ski racks and snow chains. Adult $29 Child $19

Adult $29 Child $19

Adult $47 Child $33

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Car (seats 1-4) $80 one way Van (seats 5-11) $95 one way

Car (1-4) $145 one way Van (5-11) $175 one way

Car (1-4) $200 one way Van (5-11) $245 one way

Car (1-4) $300 one way Van (5-11) $345 one way

Car (1-4) $200 one way Van (5-11) $245 one way

Private Charter $300 (up to 11pax)

Private Charter $400 (up to 11 pax)

Private Charter $430 (up to 11 pax)

Private Charter $450 (up to 11 pax)

Private Charter $430 (up to 11pax)

Above are Snow Shuttles private charter return prices

www.KidzGo.co.nz

QUEENSTOWN TAXIS Personal door-to-door transport! We get you door-to-door with total flexibility and convenience – no schedules, no timetables – you decide when you want to travel and we’ll be there! Your safety, comfort and enjoyment are our priority. No need for buses or tours – we have cars (seat 1-4) or minivans (seat 1-11) for everything from sightseeing to airport transfers and of course, ski area transfers, all tailored to your needs. Call us for a quote today! Child seats available on request. Taxi Base: Level 1, 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 450 3000 (24 hours) Freephone: 0800 QT TAXI (0800 788 294) Enquiries: enquiries@queenstowntaxis.com Bookings: www.queenstowntaxis.com Note: Listed transfer prices based on pick up from within town centre. Fernhill and Millbrook prices on request. SNOW SHUTTLES – PRIVATE TRANSPORT Friendly and personalised private transport to ALL the Queenstown and Wanaka Ski areas. Our door-to-door service will pick you up from Queenstown and surrounds and we operate like a taxi, so our transport is just for you and your family and friends. No waiting for others, and we pick up and return when YOU want! We even provide ‘on the ski field’ assistance and orientation so you can find your way around and make the most of your day. Our experienced drivers are focused on safety and comfort to ensure your day is Serious Fun! Phone: 03 442 5262 (Bookings essential) Freephone: 0800 SERIOUS (0800 737 468) Times: Queenstown pick-ups from 7am Price: from $300 RETURN for up to 11 people Email: sales@snowshuttles.co.nz www.snowshuttles.co.nz KIWI DISCOVERY SKI LINK Easy transport to ALL the local ski areas from over 25 locations and accommodations around town makes your family day hassle-free! Kiwi Discovery Ski Link are the only transport operator to service all resorts daily: Cardrona, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone. Book one of our services before 7pm the night prior to departure and you’ll have a guaranteed seat right to the snow; no chain-fitting or carrying skis (and kids) to and from the car park. Just sit back, relax and enjoy your holiday. Located in central Queenstown and operating for over 25 years, all drivers are experienced and trained for the icy conditions and are friendly and passionate about Queenstown and the snow. Their motto is to 'make it easy' for you get the most out of your time in Queenstown. 37 Camp Street, Queenstown Hours: open 7 days, 7am-8pm Phone: 03 442 7340 Email: info@kiwidiscovery.com www.kiwidiscovery.com

The Snow Scene :: Mountain Transport

❄ Door-to-door service. ❄ We can take up to eleven passengers and gear. ❄ Safe and comfortable. ❄ No driving/parking hassles. ❄ We go where and when YOU want.

SKI AREA TRANSPORT

YOUR EASY FAMILY SNOW TRANSPORT freephone

0800 788 294

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SNOW SHUTTLES transport your own private

12 seater van

Queenstown > all ski fields

Why travel with us: * Door-to-door service to/from any ski area with your own private transport. * Choose your own pick-up and return times. * Modern and comfortable vans with experienced drivers. * On-ski field assistance and orientation.

snowshuttles.co.nz

0800 SERIOUS 0800 737 468 www.KidzGo.co.nz

The Snow Scene :: Hiring Gear

Hiring Gear

The chart shows you this season’s rental rates. Discount Rates: All listed stores offer family deals or excellent discount rates for multi-day hire. Prices quoted are based on one-day, standard equipment but in general the more you pay, the better the gear. If you want to try the latest and best, ask for ‘executive’ or ‘performance’ rental prices. Listed outlets also rent clothing with ski trousers, jackets and suits for children and adults. Accessories such as gloves, hat, goggles and sunglasses are available in all listed stores for rental or purchase.

SKIS + BOOTS SNOWBOARD SKIS + + BOOTS + POLES POLES

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Adult Youth (10-17 yrs) Child (under 10 yrs)

$48 $30 $21

$39 $24 $16

$22 $16 $10

$35 $28 $21

Adult

$24 $18

$20 $16

$14 $10

$18 $14

KIWI DISCOVERY Adult 03 442 7340 Child (3-17 years)

$45 $28

$28 $23

$36 $27

ONE STOP Adult 03 441 2085 Child (15 & under) (w/ Kidz Go discount)

$25.60 $16

$20 $12.80

$12.80 $9.60

$20 $14.40

SNOWBIZ Adult 03 441 2085 Child (17 & under) (w/ Kidz Go discount)

$36 $22.40

$28 $18.40

$18.40 $12.80

$25.60 $20

BROWNS 03 442 4005 GREEN TOAD 03 442 5311

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ROCKIES Hoping to introduce your kids to the slopes of Queenstown this year? Rockies children’s boutique is not only an Aladdin’s Cave of fashion, we also specialise in ski and snowboard gear for children aged 1-16 years. With an array of the highest quality snowwear to buy or hire and a range of leading labels such as Spyder, Burton, North Face, Roxy, Quiksilver and DC, your child will be the warmest and most stylish on the mountain – a blur of winter excitement in our merino thermals from Mons Royale & Icebreaker, with must-have accessories; gloves, mittens, goggles, helmet, beanies, socks and snow boots, as they take over the slopes and Emu Ugg Boots for the well-deserved breaks. Rental: Visit Rockies for your child’s ski rental clothing with prices from just $10 a day. Toboggan hire also available. 49 Beach St, Queenstown Hours: daily, 9am-9pm Phone: 03 442 8153 Email: shopping@rockies.co.nz www.rockies.co.nz

GREEN TOAD The Family Rental Specialists The Ski and Snowboard rental specialists offer great equipment at great prices for all gear including child rentals. Free wristguards with snowboard hire and great, friendly, helpful staff. Jackets, pants, helmets and toboggans available for hire as well as all your winter accessories including hats, gloves and goggles. Discounts for multi-day hire. Chain hire now available. Child is 15 years and under. The Station Building, 48 Camp St (next to Red Rock) Phone: 03 442 5311 Hours: daily, 7.30am-9.00pm Email: rentals@greentoad.co.nz www.greentoad.co.nz See p19 for Green Toad, Wanaka BROWNS SKI SHOP You need us! Kids are our thing – most of us have our own and we know what it takes to make a family holiday work. We have what you need – great kids’ rental gear, FREE helmets for kids, FREE wristguards with snowboards, FREE delivery and pick-up, FREE gear insurance, FREE baby-sitting – sorry, just kidding... Really though, all those extras add up to LOTS OF SAVINGS, check around and check us out. Child rates for under 10s plus special youth rates available for ages 10-17 years. Retail – exclusive range of kids’ (from 6 months) and adults’ snowwear and accessories from around the world. We import it ourselves so you won’t find it anywhere else in NZ! Browns Ski Rental: 4 Brecon Street, 03 442 4005 Browns Ski Shop Retail: 39 Shotover Street, 03 442 4003 Hours: daily, 7.30am-8pm (we close earlier early/late season) Email: info@brownsnz.com www.brownsnz.com SNOWBIZ Ski and Snowboard Rental All you need for a great day on the slopes – in one place! Get the kids into a full-day lesson program. Great package deals for kids and adults; including equipment rental, lift pass, lesson and transport – products issued in-store with “mypass” ticketing. Mountain transport departs from our front door. Make your ski/snowboard rental experience completely hassle-free! FREE hotel delivery. Brand new skis and snowboards, including Twin-Tips for children and adults. Try out the ‘latest and greatest’. Our ‘Sport’ and ‘Performance’ lines cater for all abilities. Child rates up to 17 years. Large range of accessories for sale. Locally owned and operated. Come in and see the experts! The Station Building, Duke St, Central Queenstown Phone: (03) 441 2085 Hours: 7.15am to 9.00pm, 7 days Email: info@snowbiz.co.nz www.snowbiz.co.nz For a great family deal, present your Kidz Go 20% discount voucher in-store – PLUS RECEIVE THE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE DAY TOTALLY FREE!

The Snow Scene :: Hiring Gear

The best prices in town! Family-friendly staff Lots of new rental gear Toboggans and other toys Wide range of jackets and pants for hire Free wristguard rental with snowboard rental Helmets available Heaps of accessories: hats, gloves & goggles

www.greentoad.co.nz

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Station Building, Duke St, Queenstown 7:15am to 9:00pm, 7 days. Ph: (03) 441 2085

www.snowbiz.co.nz

www.KidzGo.co.nz

18 The Snow Scene :: Hiring Gear

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– no more queuing! • Great package deals • Child rates up to 15 yrs • Glove, Goggle, Helmet

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ADULT CHILD

$25.60 $25.60 $20 $16

$16 $16 $14.40 $10

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ONE STOP Ski and Snowboard Rental We specialize in top gear for the whole family at truly affordable rates! Get the kids sorted with a lesson programme and get skiing or boarding yourself. Great package deals, including equipment rental, lift pass, lesson and transport – products issued in-store with “mypass” ticketing. You’ll love the convenience of mountain transport departing from our front door. Our international team of experts is available to assist in all your ski, snowboard and winter clothing requirements. Gloves, goggle, helmet and wristguard rental available. Child rates up to 15 years. Locally owned and operated. Personalised Service! The Station Building, Duke Street, Central Queenstown Phone: (03) 441 2085 Hours: 7.15am to 9.00pm, 7 days Email: info@onestopsnowshop.com www.onestopsnowshop.com For a great family deal present your Kidz Go 20% discount voucher in-store! KIWI DISCOVERY RENTAL Located in central Queenstown and operating for over 25 years, Kiwi Discovery are the experts for your perfect ski holiday. The staff are passionate about snow and will kit you and the family out with gear as well as offer advice and information. Offering a large range of children's skis/snowboards, clothing from infants upwards and free delivery to all major accommodations, Kiwi Discovery also have the largest range of women-specific skis. For the experienced skier or rider, choose from an extensive range of performance equipment. Gloves, goggles and warm snow boots for “play in the snow” occasions are also available for hire or purchase. Kiwi Discovery operate a large fleet of buses to and from the ski fields and offer packages for learner packs, lift pass combos and bus transport. 37 Camp Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 442 7340 Hours: daily, 7.00am-8.00pm Email: info@kiwidiscovery.com www.kiwidiscovery.com See page 15 for Kiwi Discovery Snow Transport. USEFUL SNOW INFORMATION Find out the latest weather and road conditions, which ski lifts are operating plus current snowfall information. Queenstown is 300m above sea level, so if snow’s forecast down to 300m, it’ll be white in town! FIND OUT ABOUT SNOW & ROAD CONDITIONS d Ask at reception (they receive a report each day) d Visit ski field websites for the day's snow report d Snow reports www.snowreports.co.nz d NZ snow scene www.snow.co.nz d Weather reports www.metservice.com d Road reports www.aaroadwatch.co.nz

Wanaka Snow Hiring Gear GREEN TOAD WANAKA The Family Rental Specialists The Ski and Snowboard rental specialists offer great equipment at great prices for all gear including child rentals. Free wristguards with snowboard hire and great, friendly, helpful staff. Jackets, pants, helmets and toboggans available for hire as well as all your winter accessories including hats, gloves and goggles. Discounts for multi-day hire. Chain hire now available. Child is 15 and under. For more information see colour ad p17. 6 Pembroke Mall, behind the bakery, Wanaka Hours: daily, 7.30am-9pm Phone: 03 443 4315 Email: rentals@greentoad.co.nz www.greentoad.co.nz ROCKET RENTAL Cheap ski hire? Cheap snowboard hire? We are Wanaka’s fun family-friendly ski and snowboard rental option. Our experienced and friendly crew is dedicated to getting your family on the hill for less dollars in less time. We endeavour to get you on the snow for the best price and best value. That doesn’t mean compromising on service, and it doesn’t mean gear that won’t do the job. Located in the centre of Wanaka, our specialist store can kit you out in everything you need for a fun day on the snow. 39 Helwick Street, Wanaka Phone: 03 443 ROCK (7625) Hours: daily, 7.30am-7.30pm Email: info@rocketrental.co.nz www.rocketrental.co.nz

The Snow Scene :: Wanaka

BASE ULTIMATE RENTAL We guarantee you the ultimate rental experience with the largest range of 2016 skis and snowboards – whether it's new, up-to-date beginners’ equipment, or the latest in high-tech, top-end skis and snowboards. Base Ultimate Rental has three levels of equipment which means that no matter what your ability, from beginner to all-mountain ripper, children or women’sspecific, we have the gear to suit your needs. With top quality service and a comfort boot-fit guarantee, Base Ultimate Rental is the best choice for ski & snowboard hire in Wanaka. Come and see us or book your gear online before you arrive! FREE hotel delivery and multi-day discounts available. 12 Helwick Street, (inside BASE2) Wanaka Phone: 03 443 6620 Hours: daily, 7.30am-8pm Email: rentals@basenz.com www.BaseNZ.com

Mountain Transport KT MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT Ski Transport to Cardrona – Snow Farm - Treble Cone Specializing in personalized luxury mountain transport – with years of local experience. Our drivers know how to handle the mountain roads, and can recommend the ski area best suited to your family requirements. Leave when you want, take away the stress and come down when the kids have had enough. Just sit back in the safety of our luxury, 7 seater vehicles – your four-wheel drive transport that can handle the rugged mountain roads. Bookings essential. Phone: 021 159 3085 Freephone: 0800 272 700 Hours: 7 days Price: Ad $45, Ch $29, Fam $120 (2 ad+2 ch, additional child $20) Note: minimum transport numbers apply (2 paying adults per bus.) Email: info@ktsightseeing.co.nz www.ktsightseeing.co.nz

SKIS + BOOTS SNOWBOARD SKIS + + BOOTS + POLES POLES

HIRING GEAR

BOOTS ONLY (SKI / SNOWBOARD)

JACKET + PANTS

$24 $18

$20 $16

$14 $10

$18 $14

ROCKET RENTAL INFO 03 443AND 7625SNOW Adult (better) 03 442 9708 Child (9 & under)

$24 $29 $15

$27 $32 $20

$20 $25 $12

$13 n/a $7

$20 n/a n/a

KIWI DISCOVERY Adult BASE 03 442 7340 ULTIMATE RENTAL Youth (12-16) 03 443 6620 Child (11 & under)

$39 $31 $26

$34 $26 $21

$18 $18 $18

$29 $29 $29

GREEN TOAD 03 443 4315

Adult Child (15 & under) Adult (good)

GREEN CABS 03 2085 SKI441 AREA TRANSPORT KT MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT 0800 272 700

CARDRONA ALPINE RESORT

TREBLE CONE

SNOW FARM

$120 $120 $120 Above are return prices for a family of 4. Additional child $20 each www.KidzGo.co.nz

20 Activities :: On a Budget

Queenstown Activities On a budget Rainy day ideas Family attractions Discover Queenstown Adventure activities Family bike rides Discover Arrowtown Family walking tracks Playgrounds Discover Cromwell Annual & season passes Birthday party ideas

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On a budget? bright ideas to entertain the family

FREE v Arrowtown historical houses walk v Botanical gardens, Queenstown v Explore one of Queenstown’s family-friendly bike tracks (p48) v Feed the ducks at the lakefront v Free walking tour of Queenstown – operates daily, donations-only v Frisbee golf, Queenstown gardens (hire discs from QT Ice Arena) v Kawarau Bungy Centre v Playgrounds (see p53) v Saturday markets, Earnslaw Park v Skateboard halfpipe / skatepark v Visit Chinese Settlement v Walks (see p53 and our maps)

$79 OR UNDER for family v Airshed, Wanaka v Clip ‘N Climb, Wanaka

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Design jewellery at The Bead Shop Highlands Motorsport Museum Dorothy Browns family pass Game Over – Lazer Tag Goldfields Mining Centre Highlands Jurassic Dinosaur Safari Lakes District Museum Mini golf Minus 5° or Below Zero Ice Bar Puzzling World, Wanaka Queenstown Ice Arena Reading Cinema family pass Rent toboggans and visit the Snow Farm for snow play. Rockatipu Climbing Wall Ride the Skyline Luge, Queenstown Swimming at Alpine Aqualand Transport & Toy Museum, Wanaka Underwater Observatory – town pier

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Rent bikes: Arrowtown Bike Hire Dark Ride, Queenstown Fear Factory, Queenstown Highlands Motorsport Park Highlands Taxi Porsche Cayenne Ice skating at QT Ice Arena Kiwi Birdlife Park Odyssey Sensory Maze Paintball Central, Cromwell PowderPak Parks indoor dryslope SITE Trampoline ($15-$25 pp) Skyline Gondola Snow Experience Tour Southern Discoveries – Queenstown Lake Cruise Vortex 12D Motion Theatre/360°VR

Note: prices based on cost for family of four at time of print.

QUALMARK® is New Zealand tourism’s official mark of quality. All businesses that carry the Qualmark® have chosen to be independently assessed and have been found to be professional and trustworthy, so you can book and buy with confidence. You will find the Qualmark logo next to those activities that have been assessed and licensed by Qualmark. RESPONSIBLE TOURISM Qualmark Enviro-Gold, Silver or Bronze recognises those businesses that are actively participating in energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation or community activities. Please note: It is not mandatory to apply for a Qualmark assessment. While this guide acknowledges those businesses that have done so, this is not in any way intended to negatively implicate non-Qualmark rated businesses.

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Rainy Day Activities and Trips

Off Road Adventures 4x4 Scenic Tours p43 Stay inside a warm vehicle on our exciting 4x4 adventure.

Day Trip to Milford Sound It may be fine at Milford Sound even if it’s raining in town. Otherwise the waterfalls are spectacular in the rain. p78

Paintball Central, Cromwell p55 It’s often dry in Cromwell when raining in town so come on out and enjoy some action adventure!

Day Trip to Wanaka Visit Puzzling World, Airshed, National Transport & Toy Museum, Clip ‘N Climb and Cinema Paradiso or have a play at the Wanaka Pool. p66 Alpine Aqualand, Frankton Leisure pool, lazy river, hydroslide, lap pool, hot pool. p30 The Bead Shop, Queenstown Design your own wearable art.

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Below Zero ICEBAR, Queenstown Visit the biggest Ice Bar in Australasia!

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Dark Ride Interactive Game Ride Award-winning interactive game ride; incredible, action-packed, multi-sensory experience!

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Paint 'n' Sip p32 Come and create your own masterpiece on canvas!

PowderPak Parks – Indoor Dry Slope p13 New Zealand's first indoor dry slope ski and snowboard terrain park. Learn the basics or practice tricks! Queenstown Ice Arena p28 A covered ice rink in Queenstown Gardens. Comfy skates, sleds and other kids' accessories, LED lighting. SITE Trampoline Playground Have fun and build confidence – check out the trampoline snowboards!

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Skyline Queenstown p33 The trip in the iconic gondola is a Queenstown ‘must do’.

Dorothy Browns Cinema, Arrowtown p51 Gorgeous boutique cinema, open from 10.30am daily.

Southern Discoveries Mt Nicholas Farm Experience A great boat trip combined with farm tour. p41

Escape Quest p22 Unravel the mystery and escape the room in one hour.

Te Anau Glowworm Caves p77 Boating and glowworms, all in an underground cave.

Fear Factory p27 New Zealand's scariest haunted house! Spine-tingling surprises and lots of fun – if you're game enough!

Thrill Zone – a World of Thrills! p24 Fun and adrenaline with 360° Drift and 360° Battleground including Xtreme Reball, Laser Tag and Hero Blast.

Game Over Queenstown p31 Grand Prix indoor karting, Lazer Tag and much more!

TSS Earnslaw / Walter Peak High Country Farm p39 Combined with a farm tour, this is a great trip, rain or shine.

Highlands Jurassic Safaris & Buggy Adventures p28 Journey through the forest in a warm, dry vehicle and discover a taste of the Jurassic era! Near Cromwell. Highlands Motorsport Park & Go Karts p46 The latest day-out destination, FASTlaps Porsche rides available for adults, motorsport museum, mini golf, go-karting and café. Near Cromwell.

Kawarau Bungy Centre p46 Watch bungy jumpers, discover the history of bungy jumping, experience a thrilling zipride and enjoy lunch. Kiwi Birdlife Park, Queenstown p37 Lots to see under cover, cosy café, umbrellas available. ` Lakes District Museum, Arrowtown A lively museum with a kids' treasure hunt.

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Minus 5° ICEBAR, Queenstown p26 Come inside and marvel at a room where EVERYTHING is carved from ice. Odyssey Sensory Maze p26 Feel your way from one illusory room to another – each of the zones is different, exciting and unexpected.

Underwater Observatory, Queenstown p36 Life under the surface of the lake; see the trout, salmon and eels in their natural habitat. Vortex 12D Motion Theatre/360⁰ VR p24 State-of-the-art motion theatre; a white-knuckle adventure with wind, smoke, rain, snow, speed and a few surprises! Ziptrek – Flying Fox Ecotours, Queenstown p45 Harness up and fly through the air while keeping dry under the tree canopy – a guided ecological adventure. OPEN 7 days 10am to 10pm for thrill seekers aged 5 to 75!

P: +64 3 441 8080 or 0800 DARKRIDE 7 Earl Street Queenstown darkride.co.nz

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ESCAPE QUEST QUEENSTOWN Min Age 7* Can you escape the room in time? Escape Quest is a fun, bonding family experience. Embrace kiwi ingenuity and teamwork to hunt for clues and solve the puzzles. As time travelling detectives, Escape Quest will take you back to Queenstown’s 1860s gold rush with a mission: solve the crime and escape the room in 60 minutes! Race the clock or compete in teams to solve the mysteries ... then dress the part for your fun, family photo. New, exciting and incredibly fun! 1st Floor, 32 Rees Street (above Kathmandu) Phone: 03 442 4948 Hours: daily, 10am-10pm (last session starts at 8:30pm) Price: $38 - $44 *We suggest the puzzles would be too hard for under 7 year olds, though they may accompany you at no cost. Adult supervision for children under 15 recommended. Email: queenstown@escapequest.co.nz BOOK ONLINE: www.escapequest.co.nz www.KidzGo.co.nz

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Queenstown has never had as many fun, family attractions on offer as now! With so much entertainment with appeal to grown-ups and children, you can take a break from the winter chill and challenge your senses, explore mazes, interact with multi-D motion pictures, take a dinosaur safari, dare to visit the Fear Factory, discover the ice bar, go trampolining, indoor snowboarding and more! Note: map above shows family attractions in the centre of Queenstown only. See map p6 for location of SITE Trampoline, PowderPak Park, Game Over and Alpine Aqualand & map p55 for Highlands Jurassic Safari. DARK RIDE Min age 5 Dark Ride is the world’s most exciting movie ride simulator game, not only because your seats move in synchronized harmony with the curved screen and various effects (eliminates motion sickness normally associated with platform simulators) but you’re also fighting off zombie attacks, reptilian aliens or robotic cowboy outlaws with your own laser gun! To top it off it’s competitive as each player runs up their own score. Dark Ride’s thrilling cousin, XD Theatre, sees your seat move up to 400 times per second, generating 2Gs of acceleration accompanied by special effects, creating an immersive experience where you will genuinely believe what’s happening on screen is happening to you! Dark Ride is a must-do experience! 7 Earl Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 441 8080 Hours: daily, 10am-10pm Combo 1: 1x Dark Ride and 1x XD Theatre $40 Combo 2: 2x Dark Ride $45 Bonus!! Buy any combo and get extra rides for only $15pp per ride. Family Deal: when a family all book a combo, one rides FREE! (family is minimum 4 persons) Birthday parties/large groups please email for discount pricing. Email: info@darkride.co.nz www.darkride.co.nz

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THRILL ZONE : ONE LOCATION FOR A WORLD OF THRILLS! 360⁰ VR Step into new dimensions and experience worlds without limits! 360°VR is THE revolutionary magic cinematic experience, from fighting intergalactic wars on alien planets, to casting spells in the darkest of dungeons. With 360°VR you will live the adventure. 360°VR is the fullyrealized future of entertainment and more. Our integrated VirtualReality technology allows you to see, move and feel 360°VR dimensions of imagination in a completely immersive and realistic way. VORTEX 12D MOTION THEATRE Stimulate your senses when you visit the most thrilling 12D state-ofthe-art motion theatre! A white-knuckle adventure with snow, rain, bubbles, wind, fog and a few surprises! With over 80 MOVIES to choose from in your very own theatre, we have themes to suit all ages. Choose everything from wild roller coasters, cyber races, haunted houses, space adventures or even a visit to the land of dinosaurs. LOADS OF FUN FOR EVERYONE! 360⁰ DRIFT Drive, spin, or drift like a pro! Drive like a go cart or lift the drift bar to turn into 360°VR Drift mode. The 360°VR Drift system allows you drive and drift forward, backward, sideways, diagonally and everything in between! ITS FAST, FUN AND LOTS OF ACTION! 360⁰ BATTLEGROUND LASERTAG – HEROBLAST – REBALL Forget everything you previously knew about traditional lasertag and paintball! We have the most exhilarating indoor shooting activities with your very own referees for action-packed fun! Reball is the newest way to play paintball without the mess but still packs that paintball punch when you hit! Our Lasertag and Heroblast offers the most interactive experience! This is all the action with none of the impact! Take your weapon of choice and blast into the future with our revolutionary gear and exceptionally different gaming modes! KIDZ CLUB – age 4-13 years Leave the kids with us and we’ll indulge them with fun and entertainment! Our Kidz Club includes access to all our products, plus fun and games conducted by our enthusiastic staff! Bookings recommended but walk-ins are welcome – from one hour - all day! Come and see us! Prices: starting from $24 child, $29 adult. Family and multi-activity passes available.

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Activities :: Family Attractions ODYSSEY SENSORY MAZE A family must-do, the kids will love exploring Odyssey! It’s hands- (and feet!) on; a sensory experience of discovery and illusions that will challenge and delight! Feel your way from one illusory room to another – each zone is different, exciting and unexpected. Nothing is quite what it seems, you won’t always travel on foot and you won’t always be where you think you are! Weave through obstacles, get lost in the Mirror Maze, transport yourself into Native NZ bush and much more! 57 Shotover Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 441 3313 Hours: daily, 10am-10pm Duration: allow 30 minutes Price: Adult $29.50, Child $19.50 (aged 5-15 years) Second Go: $10.50 (must be taken on the same day as full price ticket purchased) Email: info@odysseysensorymaze.co.nz www.odysseysensorymaze.co.nz UNDERWATER OBSERVATORY Check out the underwater inhabitants of Lake Wakatipu – diving ducks, massive trout and slinky eels mix and mingle just metres from the lakeshore! Fascinating and informative entertainment for all ages in all weather. Main Town Pier, Marine Parade, Queenstown Hours: daily, 8.30am-dusk Price: Family $20, Ad $10, Child $5 *Two children go free with two paying adults with Kidz Go. THE BEAD SHOP Relax in our friendly, colourful shop. Have fun designing your own wearable art or choose from our own beautifully handcrafted jewellery selection. Hundreds of colours and styles of pieces to choose from to make your wardrobe unique! Birthday parties and groups welcome. 2b Shotover Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 441 8466 Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-6pm Prices: from as little as $5 Email: lee@beadshopnz.com www.QTgem.nz

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FEAR FACTORY New Zealand's scariest haunted house is not for the faint-hearted! Will you survive the dark hallways or will you join the ever-growing 'Chicken List'?! Watch out for spine-tingling surprises around every corner as you follow the trail of red lights. You are surrounded by live, interactive theatre and no two adventures in Fear Factory are ever the same! This scary but super-fun experience is best enjoyed in a group – under 15s MUST be accompanied by an adult. We recommend this activity for brave 10 year olds and above. 54 Shotover Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 4428 666 Freephone: 0800 FEAR FACTORY Hours: daily, 11am-late Duration: allow 30 minutes Price: Adult $35, Child $20, Family $99 (2 adults + 2 children) (Child is under 15 years) Email: info@fearfactory.co.nz www.fearfactory.co.nz

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MINUS 5° ICE BAR Kids Go FREE!* A FROZEN ADVENTURE… Take a step into our Winter Wonderland and experience life like a penguin in extreme temperatures of -5º and colder! Dressed like an Eskimo, you get to explore this Antarctic World created by over 18 tonnes of crystal clear ice architecture, ice furniture, and hand-made ice carvings. Drink from ICE glasses filled with our famous yummy non-alcoholic cocktails for the kids or delicious alcoholic cocktails for the parents. A family experience you will never forget! Bookings recommended. Jackets, gloves and warm footwear provided. Steamer Wharf, Beach Street, Queenstown Lakefront (next to the TSS Earnslaw). Phone: 03 442 6050 Hours: ICE BAR open 2pm-late (reception open from 12pm) Prices from: Adult $20 (entry only), Child $15 (includes mocktail). Family Pass $75 (2 Adults + 2 Children. Includes 2 cocktails and 2 mocktails). Cocktail refills from $6. Email: info@minus5icebar.com www.minus5icebar.com *KIDZ GO DEAL: One child goes FREE with each paying adult with colour ad on opposite page

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HIGHLANDS JURASSIC DINOSAUR SAFARIS AND JURASSIC BUGGY ADVENTURE Millions of years ago dinosaurs roamed New Zealand and in a forest behind Highlands Motorsport Park, you can discover a taste of the Jurassic Era on our fun Jurassic Safari (suitable for all ages from the littlest upwards) or with an exciting 'U Drive' Off Road Jurassic Buggy Adventure! The kids love being first to spot the next dinosaur or moa with a dinosaur map to help them and with interesting commentary from guide, Glendasauraus, older kids will learn new dinosaur facts. On Jurassic Safari there's time for a play in our forest adventure playground – with flying fox, frisbee golf and a photogenic dinosaur (kids love to climb in its mouth for an action picture!) Jurassic Buggy drivers can explore our forest with the added fun of driving their own buggy – following a guide on a skills-based dirt buggy track including a tipping bridge and dinosaur tunnel. While you’re at Highlands: have lunch, visit our Zany Cars Sculpture Park, enjoy the interactive Motorsport Museum and Exhibition Centre, race our go-karts or enjoy a family lap of thrills and speed in our famous, high-speed Highlands Porsche Taxi plus much more. Visit www.highlands.co.nz for our grown-up adventures! Departures: throughout the day Duration: one hour Jurassic Dinosaur Safari - $79 (2 adults and up to 3 children). Jurassic Dinosaur Buggy Adventure - $69 per two-seater buggy. Drivers must have a license. Passenger minimum age 8 years. Cnr SH 6/Sandflat Road, Cromwell (45 mins from Queenstown or Wanaka) Phone: 0508 HIGHLANDS (0508 444 452 637) www.highlands.co.nz Visit us on Facebook. QUEENSTOWN ICE ARENA A destination the whole family will enjoy! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first time skater we will provide an unforgettable ice skating experience and memories to last a lifetime. Comfy skates, ice sleds, ride-on-seals, penguin pals and learn-to-skate lessons ensure the kids will have a blast. If you’re not keen on skating you can relax by the warm fire in our alpine-style café and lounge with a view out to all the action on the ice. We have a full menu, free WiFi, video games and a big screen TV. Best of all no bookings are necessary, spectators are free and there are no time limits – skate as long as you like! Just show up with warm clothing, gloves and a camera! Queenstown Gardens. Free parking Phone: 03 441 8000 Hours*: Saturday to Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-9:30pm *Session times are subject to change, please check our website or call to avoid disappointment. Price: Ad $19, Student/Child $15, Preschool $7.50 Family $60 (2 ad + 2 ch). Seasons Passes available; see website for details Prices include skate hire. 20 minute starter lesson: $25 Kids' Parties: Contact the Arena for more info. www.queenstownicearena.co.nz

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SESSION TIMES AND PRICES Mon-Thurs: 10am-5pm Friday: 10am-9:30pm Sat/Sun: 10am-5pm * times subject to change please check our calendar on our website Adult: $19 | Student/Child: $15 | Preschool: $7.50 | Family: $60 (2 Adults +2 Children) All prices include skate hire unlimited skating and free parking! QUEENSTOWN ICE ARENA PH: 03 441 8000 | WWW.QUEENSTOWNICEARENA.CO.NZ

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SITE TRAMPOLINE Not just your normal trampoline experience! Come in to jump on the world’s best and most bouncy trampolines! You also have access to a foam pit and bounce boards, as well as a dedicated team of coaches to help you to get the most out of your time at SITE. Trampolining is great for kids and adults of any age, fitness or skill level – whether you are jumping to stay fit, practice tricks and improve aerial awareness or wanting to have fun and build confidence. An experience the whole family will enjoy! Check our Facebook page for updates. Bookings essential. We are moving – please ring to confirm location and other details. 153B Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown (until July ‘16) Off Hawthorne Drive, Remarkables Park, Frankton (after July‘16) Freephone: 0800 QT BOUNCE (0800 78 268623) Hours: 9.30am-9.30pm daily Price: over 6 years – $25 for 90 minute session 6 years and under – $15 for 90 minute session Birthday Parties/Group bookings: suitable for toddlers to adults, One hour of bouncing fun + one hour in party room (groups of 10+). After School Classes: one hour, phone for details. Mini Bouncers: Tuesdays 9.30-11am (under 3s) and Fridays 9.30-11am (under 5s) Email: info@sitetrampoline.co.nz www.sitetrampoline.co.nz READING CINEMAS QUEENSTOWN Reading Cinemas Queenstown screens the latest blockbusters in spectacular 2D and 3D, our cinemas feature wall-to-wall screens, stadium seating, valuepacked candy bar deals and Timezone™ games centre. SPIT THE DUMMY WEDNESDAYS Enjoy our Wednesday morning movie session for parents. We keep the lights dimmed so you can see what you’re doing and entry is free for children under five years (max two per paying adult). Not available during school holidays. 11-13 The Mall, Queenstown Movie Hotline: 03 442 9990 Price: Adult $16.20 (3D $19.30) Student $14.70 (3D $16.90) Senior (65+) or Child $10.50 (3D $13.20) Plus check website for weekly discount days. Family Pass: $42 (3D $55) for family of four P & PG movies only BOOK ONLINE: www.readingcinemas.co.nz or like us on Facebook for our weekly schedule and regular updates www.facebook.com/readingcinemasqueenstown ROCKATIPU CLIMBING WALL Min age 8 Give indoor climbing a go! We have a wide range of climbs catering for beginners through to advanced climbers. Our expert instructors will show you the ropes. Queenstown Events Centre, Joe O’Connell Drive, Frankton Phone: 03 450 9005 Price: Adult $12.50, Child $10, gear hire $5 Term classes available Instructor Supervised Sessions: Monday-Thursday 7pm-9pm, Friday 6pm-9pm http://sportrec.qldc.govt.nz/climb

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GAME OVER QUEENSTOWN Indoor Karting and Lazer Tag Queenstown's adrenalin destination and one-stop entertainment venue features Grand Prix Indoor Electric Karting, Lazer Tag, Lazer Web and a life-like sports simulator. Grand Prix Indoor Karting – race your mates on our 290m track with bridge and tunnel features. Junior karts run separately (minimum age 8 years). Lazer Tag – play in our purpose-built, Jurassic-themed Lazer Tag arena (minimum age 4 years). Also onsite is the fun Lazer Web and Arcade games to test your skills. Check out our website for awesome combo deals and birthday party packages. 14 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton, Queenstown Phone: 03 441 3139 Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm Karting: Ad $39 (14 lap race), Ch $35 (10 lap race) (child is 8-12 yrs) Lazer Tag: 1 mission $15, 2 missions $20 (minimum age 4 years, or at parents’ discretion) www.gameoverqt.co.nz HIGHLANDS GO KARTS Have a blast on the outdoor go-karts track at Highlands, or choose from 6 high-speed adventures on the circuit, visit the motorsport museum or have a go at mini-golf! See page 46 for more information. Corner SH6 and Sandflat Road, Cromwell Ph: 0508 HIGHLANDS www.highlands.co.nz Visit us on Facebook

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POWDERPAK PARKS Min age 5* New Zealand's first indoor dryslope ski and snowboard terrain park! Learn the basics of skiing or snowboarding, practice tricks and build confidence! It's perfect for all levels from firsttime skiers/boarders to experienced riders looking to progress from low boxes to rails and jumps. An activity for all the family, watch from the mezzanine – or jump in and have some fun! Practice makes perfect and by being able to go again and again – with staff to guide you and airbags to land on – in no time you will be able to perfect your style to take straight to the ski resorts! 3/15 Red Oaks Drive, off Hawthorne Drive, Remarkables Park, Frankton Phone: 022 432 9103 Hours: 7 days, 9.30am-9.30pm Session duration: 1 hour 20 mins Price: Adult $35, Child/Student $25 www.powderpaknz.com *Younger dependent on experience. www.KidzGo.co.nz

PAINT ‘N’ SIP STUDIO Min age 7 Join us for a fun and social step-by-step painting session led by one of our artists as you relax and create a masterpiece on canvas. No artistic skills are needed! We have a licensed bar in-studio with a range of drinks available – both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. After two hours of painting and sipping you will have created a masterpiece to take home and made some great memories. We also host kids' parties and run ‘kids only’ school holiday sessions. Great for girls' nights out, team building or if you just need some FUN! Ground Floor, 10 Athol Street, Queenstown Phone: 021 499 445 Hours: daily, 11am-10.00pm (last session starts at 7pm, book seats through website) Price (including your artwork to take home): Adult $65, Child $32 (minimum age 7) (child prices are for kid-friendly sessions only, refer to website) Email: info@paintnsip.co.nz www.paintnsip.co.nz/queenstown BELOW ZERO ICE BAR Kids Go FREE!* Kids and grown-ups will love visiting the biggest ice bar in Australasia! We'll make sure the family is toasty warm, then come inside and marvel at a room where EVERYTHING is carved from ice — our amazing sculptures constantly change, but include something to delight the kids and an awesome photo booth — intrigued?...come and see it for yourself! Vodka-based cocktail or non-alcoholic mocktail included (served in an ice glass of course!) Lots of fun and a great camera opportunity. Searle Lane, Queenstown Phone: 03 409 0040 Hours: daily from noon Price: Adult $32, Child $17 (child is 12 years and under) Family $85 (two adults + two children – including 2 standard vodka cocktails & 2 juice mocktails) E: info@belowzeroicebar.co.nz www.belowzeroicebar.co.nz *KIDZ GO DEAL: One child (12 and under) goes FREE with each full paying adult with colour ad on this page. ALPINE AQUALAND Our indoor swimming complex has something for everyone – a leisure pool, lazy river, two hydroslides, toddlers’ area, 25m lap pool, inflatables, adult hot pool and a swim school. Located at Frankton with plenty of parking on-site. Note: Children must be actively supervised by an adult and under 5s kept within arm's reach. Queenstown Events Centre, Joe O’Connell Drive, Frankton Phone: 03 450 9005 Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-9pm, Sat-Sun & Public Holidays 8am-8pm Price: Adult $8, Child $3, 1 Adult + 2 Toddlers (4 years & under) $6 15% discount for 5 or more people. Hydroslide Pass: $2 (Hydroslide open during certain hours – call for details.) Email: qec@qldc.govt.nz http://sportrec.qldc.govt.nz/swim

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There are plenty of ways to see and enjoy the natural beauty of Queenstown and the surrounding area – around nearly every corner is new scenery to take your breath away and you can discover it for yourself on a family-friendly cruise, by jet boat, canoe, bike or perhaps on horseback. Say g'day to the famous kiwi, visit a high country farm, or take part in one of Queenstown's famous, thrilling, adventure activities – this chapter has all the information on which ones you can experience with the kids, family deals and more! SKYLINE QUEENSTOWN LUGE Take a trip on the iconic Skyline Queenstown Gondola for a day of family fun! The Luge is a gravity-powered ride that is fantastic fun for all ages. The unique design of the braking and steering system gives the rider full control whilst twisting and turning down the specially designed Luge tracks. With a scenic and more relaxed Blue Track, as well as the thrilling Red Track, there is something for everyone and once is never enough! Height restrictions: Blue Track • Children under 110cm must ride tandem with an adult ($2 per ride for future Luge riders) • Children over 110cm can ride unaccompanied Red Track • Children over 135cm can ride unaccompanied Hours: 10am until dusk; check the website for daily closing times. Family deal: gondola and 8 luge rides to share $129 Family is 2 adults and up to 3 children, prices valid to March '17 Phone: 03 441 0101 Email: queenstown@skyline.co.nz www.skyline.co.nz/Queenstown

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SKYLINE STARGAZING Perched high above Queenstown, our location provides the perfect opportunity to access the hidden secrets of our galaxy. The Stargazing tour takes you to a specially-constructed platform high above the Skyline complex, allowing for an unbelievably clear view of the night sky. High powered telescopes reveal stunning sights not visible to the naked eye. Perfect for children, the commentary is informative with easy to understand explanations and plenty of cool facts. • Learn to navigate using the iconic Southern Cross • See over 6000 stars including the Alpha Centauri • Explore the Milky Way and be captivated by the constellations and planets that make up our galaxy • Spot satellites and shooting stars Tours run every night, weather dependent and start from 6:00pm in winter and 10:45pm in the summer months. Allow two hours in total, including Gondola transit time. A Canada Goose jacket will be provided for the duration of the tour. Please wear warm, comfortable walking shoes. Price: Adult $89, Child $47 (includes return Gondola ride) Phone: 03 441 0101 www.skyline.co.nz/Queenstown

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What’s a jet boat? Unlike a conventional propeller-driven boat, a jet boat utilises an internal propeller (impeller), drawing water up through an inlet in the bottom of the boat and driving it with great force through a moveable nozzle at the rear. This allows the jet boat to travel in water only inches deep, and it is so manoeuvrable it can perform a 360⁰ turn on the spot. The jet boat’s uses worldwide vary from passenger ferries to military and coastguard craft. Yet it was invented right here in the 1950s by Bill ‘Mad Irishman’ Hamilton, a farmer and selftaught engineer. He devised it as a means of getting around his Canterbury farm via shallow rivers without the propellers hitting rocks. Just over a decade later the world’s first tourist jet boat operation commenced in Queenstown.

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SHOTOVER JET Min height 1m For the ultimate family fun and unforgettable Queenstown family holiday, ‘Catch the Canyons’ with Shotover Jet – ‘The World’s Most Exciting Jet Boat Ride’ and the only company permitted to operate in the spectacular Shotover River Canyons. Our unique canyon location, unrivalled drive style and driver entertainment provide fun and thrills for the whole family. A major highlight, hold tight for the world famous Shotover Jet full 360° spins — excitement guaranteed! Shotover Jet River Base, Gorge Road, Arthurs Point, Queenstown RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL Freephone: 0800 SHOTOVER (0800 746 868) Departs: up to every 15 minutes FREE return transport available from ‘The Station’ Information Centre Duration: allow 90 minutes Queenstown return Price: Adult $135, Child $75 (child is 5-15 years) Family Pass: 2 Adults + 2 Children $345, (saving $75) Additional child $75 Rates valid to 30/09/2016 Email: reservations@shotoverjet.co.nz www.shotoverjet.com

Activities :: Discover Queenstown SKIPPERS CANYON JET Min age 3 years Experience a spectacular guided tour of Skippers Canyon followed by a thrilling jet boat ride through the narrowest canyons on the Shotover River. Discover a land rich in gold mining history and stunning scenery via the infamous Skippers Road, carved out of the vertical rock face over 120 years ago. On the jet boat you will travel deep into Skippers Canyon while our highly-skilled drivers manoeuvre the boat inches from the sheer canyon walls and keep the excitement levels high with a series of 360° spins. This is the only jet boat ride where you’ll see historic gold mining relics that still remain in the river plus Lord of the Rings locations. Phone: 0800 CANYON (0800 226 966) Departs: 9am and 1pm (winter hours) Pick Up:‘The Station’ Information Centre, cnr Camp and Shotover St Duration: 3 hours return trip from Queenstown Price: Adult $145, Child $85, Family $290* *FIRST CHILD GOES FREE WITH TWO PAYING ADULTS! Extra children are charged at the child rate. Email: info@skipperscanyon.co.nz www.skipperscanyonjet.co.nz

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SNOW EXPERIENCE TOUR You don't have to ski to have a snow experience. Our 3 hour return trip takes you up high to our local ski field, to play, stay and experience snow – with a whole hour to yourself to do what you like! Enjoy some lunch as you soak in the atmosphere, throw some snowballs and have fun playing in the snow. Our local guides are full of interesting facts and fascinating information about the ski fields, and the local area plus they know how to handle the snowy winter roads. Departs: The Station building, corner Shotover and Camp Streets Duration: 3 hours Times: 9am and 1pm Booking Essential: 03 442 6039 / 027 432 7621 Price: Adult $45, Child $29, Family (2 adults + up to 3 children) $120

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KJET You can step into a big yellow KJet every hour at the Main Town Pier, Queenstown. Travelling across the pristine waters of Lake Wakatipu and through the tranquil beauty of the willow-lined Kawarau River, the Jet boat then speeds into the shallow, fast-moving braids of the Shotover River. The 43km, hour-long adventure highlights the magnificent diversity of Queenstown’s waterways. This trip includes FREE entry into Queenstown’s Underwater Observatory. Main Town Pier, Queenstown Phone: 03 409 0000 Freephone: 0800 52 92 72 Departs: 7 days, every hour on the hour from 10am-4pm Duration: 1 hour Price:* Adult $125, Child $69 (child is 5-15 years), Family $307 Under 5 years ride FREE. *Rates valid until 30th September 2016 Email: bookings@kjet.co.nz www.kjet.co.nz Family Deal: $307 for two adults and two children with FREE entry into the Underwater Observatory! UNDERWATER OBSERVATORY Check out the underwater inhabitants of Lake Wakatipu – diving ducks, massive trout and slinky eels mix and mingle just metres from the lakeshore! Fascinating and informative entertainment for all ages in all weather. Informative story boards tell the Māori mythological history of the lake and the 56-year history of KJet while feeding the fish offers excitement for the fish as well as the viewers. Underwater Observatory is possibly the best value attraction available in Queenstown. Main Town Pier, Marine Parade, Queenstown Phone: 03 409 0000 Hours: daily, 8.30am-dusk Price: Family $20, Adult $10, Child $5 *Two children go free with two paying adults with Kidz Go.

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Activities :: Discover Queenstown QUEENSTOWN LAKE CRUISE Discover the hidden wonders of Lake Wakatipu on our Queenstown Lake Cruise. Escape the crowds on Queenstown's best value, small boat lake cruise on board Queenstown Discovery. Explore the crystal clear waters of Frankton Arm, cruise alongside Cecil Peak and find Hidden Island. Departing from the heart of Queenstown, discover secret waterfalls, sip crisp, refreshing water from the lake and check out all the best photo stops you can’t see or access from land. After your cruise, enjoy FREE entry to Queenstown Underwater Observatory to see the diving ducks, slinky eels and hungry trout waiting for you to feed them. Cruise includes FREE tea and coffee. Main Town Pier, Marine Parade, Queenstown Phone: 03 441 1137 Freephone: 0800 264 536 Departs: 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm Price: Adult $30, Child $20 (child is 4-14 yrs, under 4’s travel free) southerndiscoveries.co.nz FAMILY DEAL – Kids Go FREE during New Zealand school holidays (conditions apply).

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CHARGEABOUT QUEENSTOWN Electric Adventure Bikes Ride further and see Queenstown’s cycle trails on Electric Adventure Bikes – the ultimate way to keep everyone in the family happy and riding together. The smart pedalassist system is so easy to ride, the only difficulty will be hiding your grin as you power up the hills! If going on a big adventure, ChargeAbout have places to recharge in Arrowtown, Gibbston Valley and Jacks Point. Bikes are available for ages 9 years up, plus they have tag-along and trailer options for your younger ones. Departs: free delivery and pick up of your bikes. Phone: 03 442 6376 Freephone: 0800 324 536 www.chargeabout.co.nz KIWI BIRDLIFE PARK Kids Go FREE!* See a real live kiwi! The kids will love getting up close with over 20 species of native wildlife in our 5-acre breeding sanctuary. Come face to face with a kiwi at our kiwi feedings, experience birds flying overhead in our exciting free-flight Conservation Show, and meet our ‘living dinosaur’, the tuatara! We're an all-weather activity so any day is great to explore our sanctuary and experience conservation in action. Entry ticket valid all day. Gift shop and café onsite. See map p4. Brecon Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 442 8059 Conservation Show: daily, 11am and 3pm (allow 30 minutes) Kiwi Feeding Times: daily, 10am, 12pm, 1.30pm, and 4.30pm Price: Adult $45, Child $23* (Child is 5-14 yrs, under 5s FREE) Family $98 (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) www.kiwibird.co.nz *One child goes free with each paying adult on mention of Kidz Go (all day access, includes kiwi feedings, exciting free-flight Conservation Show and audio tour).

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www.kiwibird.co.nz

*Kids free with paying adult; see listing for conditions.

www.KidzGo.co.nz

Activities :: Discover Queenstown

Discover the heart of New Zealand An awe inspiring journey into the Te Wai Pounamu World Heritage Area. BOOK NOW! Visit our website or call 0800 327 853.

www.dartriver.co.nz

Go with the flow, leave with the memories An awe inspiring journey into the Te Wai Pounamu World Heritage Area. BOOK NOW! Visit our website or call 0800 327 853.

www.KidzGo.co.nz

www.dartriver.co.nz

DART RIVER WILDERNESS JET Min height 1m Journey deep into the World Heritage area of Mt Aspiring National Park. Learn from your guide about the area’s history, the Greenstone trail and lore of the Māori. Walk in the ancient beech forest, unchanged for 80 million years. Travel by locations used in the 'Lord of the Rings' movies to illustrate Middle Earth. An authentic New Zealand experience in an untouched world. RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL Queenstown Information Centre: corner Camp/Shotover Streets Dart Visitor Centre: Mull St, Glenorchy Freephone: 0800 DART JET (0800 327 853) Departs: up to twice daily Duration: Queenstown return 6 hours / Glenorchy return 3 hours Price: Adult $229, Child $129, Family $587 (save $129) Family is 2 adults + 2 children (age 5-15 years) Email: reservations@dartriverjet.co.nz www.dartriverjet.co.nz Rates valid until 30/09/16 DART RIVER FUNYAKS Min age 5/height 1m This is an amazing journey deep into the Mt Aspiring National Park. Jet boat up the Dart River then in your inflatable Funyak get immersed in nature and enjoy exploring the Dart River as well as hidden side streams, rock pools and dramatic chasms. Enjoy a delicious wilderness buffet lunch before continuing downstream to ‘Paradise’. Then travel a back-country route passing by locations used in the Lord of the Rings movies to illustrate Middle Earth. RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL Queenstown Information Centre: corner Camp/Shotover Streets Dart Visitor Centre: Mull St, Glenorchy Freephone: 0800 DART JET (0800 327 853) Departs: 8am daily Duration: Queenstown return 9 hours / Glenorchy return 7 hours Price: Adult $329, Child $229, *Family $887 (save $229) *Family is 2 adults + 2 children (age 5-15 years) Email: reservations@dartriverjet.co.nz www.dartriverjet.co.nz Rates valid until 30/09/16 Glenorchy sits at the northern tip of Lake Wakatipu, overlooked by the awe-inspiring Mt Earnslaw and Earnslaw Glacier. It's home to the Rees and Dart valleys (whose rivers are two main sources of Lake Wakatipu) and the starting point for the famous Routeburn Track. With less than 500 locals, this magnificent haven really is a slice of paradise, a stunning 45km lakeside drive from Queenstown.

Activities :: Discover Queenstown

The Lady of the Lake TSS Earnslaw was launched in 1912 – the same year as the Titanic. She was the largest boat ever to be built in New Zealand at the time and became known as the ‘Lady of the Lake’. Her original purpose was to transport sheep, cattle, goods and passengers to and from the high country stations. As more roads were built, steamers slowly disappeared from Lake Wakatipu until only the TSS Earnslaw remained. In 1968 she too, was almost scuttled. Rescued by Fiordland Travel (now Real Journeys) she would eventually become one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourism attractions – taking visitors across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm to see animals in the farmyard and the workings of a Kiwi sheep station. TSS EARNSLAW: TSS stands for Twin Screw Steamship. TSS Earnslaw is the oldest coal-fired passenger-carrying steamship in the Southern Hemisphere – a highlight of your trip is watching the stokers in action! Visit the fo’c’sle gallery for a glimpse of the vessel’s long and colourful past. The TSS Earnslaw travels 1½ times the circumference of the earth every year – not bad for a 103-year old!

TSS EARNSLAW & WALTER PEAK Experience Queenstown's heritage with a cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak. Departs: daily from Steamer Wharf, Queenstown TSS Earnslaw Cruises Adult $57, Child $22 Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Experience Adult $77, Child $22 Cruise, Farm Tour & Gourmet BBQ Lunch Adult $99, Child $44

KIDS TRAVEL FREE DURING ALL NZ SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WITH FULL FARE-PAYING ADULTS* * Maximum two school-aged children (up to 18 years) per adult. Conditions apply. See website for details.

From 21 May – 19 June the TSS Earnslaw will undergo annual maintenanace; during this time a launch will substitute for the Farm Tour experience.

FREEPHONE: 0800 65 65 01

www.realjourneys.co.nz

Real Journeys Visitor Centre Steamer Wharf, Queenstown

The Legend of our Breathing Lake

About our lake... Did you know that some parts of Lake Wakatipu are 380m deep and that it's 82km in length? The temperature of the water varies by only a few degrees from winter to summer. Wakatipu is NZ's longest lake and the third largest (after Taupo and Te Anau). But, the strangest fact of all is that the lake rises and falls by 12cm every 5 minutes. Here's one explanation. Wakatipu (măori) ~ 1. trough of the giant 2. hole of the giant

The Legend of our Breathing Lake A long time ago in the South of Aotearoa there lived a Măori chief. He had a fine looking daughter with glossy black hair and velvety brown eyes. The warrior, Matakauri, had fallen in love with her. But the Chief told Matakauri to stay away – he wasn’t good enough for her. The Chief’s daughter, Manata, was sorry she was not allowed to be with her love. Then, one morning, it was noticed that Manata was missing from her bed. The villagers searched everywhere they could think of, but found nothing. Then, one of the tribes people called, “over here!” Everyone rushed to the woodland he had been searching, and there, in the mud, was a footprint bigger than a house. “I remember the ground shaking in the night,” cried one man. “I thought it was an earthquake.” But everyone knew who owned the footprint – the mighty and feared giant, Matau. Matau was bigger than all the houses in the village put together. He was bigger than a mountain, and what was more, he had a terrible temper. So when the Chief said “who is going to rescue my beloved daughter?” everyone looked down, even the biggest, strongest warriors in the tribe. “Whoever rescues Manata may marry her” the Chief tried in desperation. Still, no one moved. No one believed you could come back from a fight with a giant. However, one warrior was missing. While the Chief had been pleading with his men, Matakauri was already packing his bags. Off he went with determination in his stride, heading for Matau’s lair. Suddenly, there he was, fast asleep, with Manata tied to his body by ropes made from nearby bushes. Her eyes lit up as she caught sight of her rescuer, but at the same time she cautioned him. “Be careful. If the wind changes www.KidzGo.co.nz

he’ll wake up. You’ll be killed!” she whispered. Matakauri was not to be put off. He crept up to the mountain of snoring flesh and grasped one of the ropes tied to his love. “You’re free!” he cried recklessly, as he swung his trusty axe, made from the finest pounamu. The axe did not make one mark on the rope. Again and again he swung it, but to no avail. Manata wept. “Go back,” she pleaded, “it’s useless!” But then a strange thing happened. The girl’s tears fell onto the rope and as they touched it the rope melted and broke away. Matakauri gasped in delight and gathered up Manata. The pair ran home to safety and when Manata’s father saw them he proclaimed the two must be married. Still, to make sure Manata stayed safe, Matakauri had to destroy Matau once and for all. Although he explained that while the northwest wind blew the giant would sleep, once more not one man stepped forward to help. So Matakauri was alone again, creeping up to the giant. Matau was curled up like a child, his enormous head and feet resting on mountain tops many miles apart. His very snore rumbled across the valley like an earthquake. Quietly Matakauri started gathering armfuls of flax and dried wood. It took many days to pile the scrub all around the huge body, but still Matau slept. Then, just before the wind seemed to be changing Matakauri lit the fire. He ran along the giant, from arm to leg, across hills and around stomach until it seemed the world was ablaze and Matau was devoured by the flames. The flames were so hot and so fierce that they burned a hole in the ground where the giant had been and what's more, they melted all the snow on the mountain tops. The streams swelled and the water flowed into the newly made hole, filling it right up until it became the Lake Wakatipu we know today. The water still lies in the giant-shaped hole that Matau left; his head was up in Glenorchy, his knees tucked up in Frankton, and his feet all the way down in Kingston. But there’s one strange thing. Legend has it you can never destroy a giant’s heart. Sure enough, the heart of Matau, deep in the lake, beats on and the waters of Lake Wakatipu rise and fall whilst Matau still sleeps. The Beating Heart There's a tiny island that sits off the far shore of the lake, near the base of Cecil Peak. It's only visible from some parts of Queenstown or from close up, on the lake itself. It's known as Hidden Island, and known to some as the heart of Matau the giant...

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Visit a truly authentic, family-run merino sheep farm supplying wool exclusively to Icebreaker Meet the local sheep, horses, pigs and Belle the sheepdog Watch sheep being moved by the farm guide and dog Journey deep into the heart of New Zealand’s high country in our 4WD vehicle Enjoy a hot soup and morning/afternoon tea at Mt Nicholas Virtual sheep shearing and colouring in packs available

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FIND US AT ONE OF OUR VISITOR CENTRES St Omer Wharf, 110 Beach Street Queenstown

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Activities :: Adventure Fun

Age 3

Jet boat*, Skyline Luge (Blue Track, accompanied), Vortex 12D Motion Theatre*. Age 4 Xtreme Laser Tag and Hero Blast*, Kidz Club*, Game Over Lazer Tag*, SITE Trampoline*, Off Road Queenstown 4x4 Buggy (passenger). Age 5 Dart River Fun Yaks (min height1m), PowderPak Parks*, Dark Ride, Backcountry Saddle Horseriding, 360° VR*. Age 6 Skyline Luge (Blue Track, unaccompanied – min height 110cm), Ziptrek Eco Tours (min weight to ride solo 30kg), G Force Paragliding* (min weight 20kg), Highlands Go-Karts (passenger), Off Road Queenstown Explorer Quad Bike Tour. Age 7 Escape Quest, 360° Drift*, Paint n Sip, Paintball Central*. Age 8 Kawarau Zipride (min weight 35kg), Game Over Gokarts, Highlands Jurassic Buggy Adventure (passenger). Age 10 Xtreme Indoor Reball*, Shotover Canyon Swing (min weight Ziptrek Ecotours 35kg) and Fox (min weight 45kg), Segway on Q, (min weight 35kg)*, AJ Hackett Bungy (Kawarau Bridge – min weight 35kg), Highlands Go-Karts (single kart driver), * may be suitable for younger children at the discretion of the Fear Factory* (recommendation – at your discretion). operator. Your child's participation in an activity may also be Age 11 Skyline Luge (Red Track, min height 135cm). dependent on factors such as confidence or weather. Age 13 AJ Hackett Bungy (Nevis Highwire – min weight 45kg). Please see individual listings for more information.

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The above guide gives you minimum age information for Queenstown's adventure activities. All activities are mentioned once, at the minimum age. Therefore read all activities up to and including the age of your child. Some activities will indicate a minimum weight or height in brackets. In these cases a child of any age must have reached this weight/height to participate. SEGWAY ON Q Min age 10* Discover a new sensation that's fantastic fun! The whole family will have a blast on these unique and easy to ride eco-friendly transporters! Segways are selfbalancing, which means they only move when you lean forward – so speed it up or go real slow. Smile your way through their 1 hour trip for a spin around Queenstown Bay. Extend the fun on their 2 hour tour for an adventure around Queenstown’s best locations. Departs: Queenstown, complimentary shuttle from town centre. Phone: 03 442 8687 (TOUR) Freephone: 0800 734 386 (SEG FUN) Bay Ride – 1 hour Adult $85, Child $75, Family $275 Queenstown Tour – 2 hours Adult $129, Child $115, Family $425 SAVE UP TO $63 WITH OUR FAMILY PACK! Child is 15 and under, family is 2 adult/2 child or 1 adult/3 child Email: info@segwayonq.com www.segwayonq.co.nz Minimum weight 35kg. *Slightly younger/smaller children may be permitted at operator's discretion.

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SHOTOVER CANYON SWING and CANYON FOX SHOTOVER CANYON SWING Min age 10 /35kg Jump from our immense 109m high platform, free-fall alongside the cliff face for 60m then swing in the canyon for 200m. We’ve over 70 jump styles to choose from so how about a tandem jump with your mum or dad? Gravity is a toy, come out and play! SHOTOVER CANYON FOX Min age 10 /45kg This is no ordinary flying fox, it’s a running, flying, dropping, screaming, foxing thing! You’ll jump from our 182m platform and experience a heart-pumping drop before you get scooped up and zipped 240m across the Canyon, and then back again, creating a foxy experience only Shotover Canyon Swing could dream up! Kids LOVE this! Shop location: 35 Shotover Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 442 6990 Freephone: 0800 2 SWING (279 464) www.canyonswing.co.nz One spectator FREE with each Canyon Swing or Canyon Fox purchased. Additional spectators $20. OFF ROAD QUEENSTOWN OFF ROAD ADVENTURES :: QUAD BIKE TOURS The best hands-on adventure for the family in Queenstown. Our kids' quads are super-easy to use and our friendly guides will ensure you have a fantastic time! Tailor-made for families on a stunning 11,000 acre playground with creek crossing and dirt bike track. Fun in the sun or the wetter the better. Departs: 9am and 1pm Duration: Allow 3 hours (1 hour riding) Price: $199 per person. Minimum age 6 KIDZ GO OFFER: $50 off for children under 12 years on 9am Family Tour with accompanying adult. FREE ACTION PHOTOS. OFF ROAD 4X4 QUEENSTOWN :: 4x4 SCENIC TOURS Amazing scenery – Fun River Crossings – Best Value On our exciting 4X4 adventure you'll splash through rivers, explore canyons and climb mountains! Our guides know how to navigate long-forgotten trails to abandoned gold-rush settlements, movie scene locations and stunning lookouts. Gold panning and iPad presentations included. Departs: on demand Duration: from 2½ hours Price: Adults $109, HALF PRICE for kids under 12 years! OFF ROAD EXPEDITIONS :: U-DRIVE and GUIDED BUGGY TOURS Our buggy tours give you exclusive access to fun-filled off road trails and stunning views. Experience the thrill with self-drive and guided tours and an exhilarating encore with thrill rides in our race buggies available as an add-on. Encounter Tour Duration: 1 hour (30 mins driving) Price: $248 per vehicle (up to 3 people) Min age 4 (passenger only) Shop: 61A Shotover Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 442 7858 Freephone: 0800 OFF ROAD (633 7623) www.offroad.co.nz Choose a combo of the above for 10% discount. www.KidzGo.co.nz

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QUEENSTOWN COMBOS: SHOTOVER HIGH FIVE Jet boat through the iconic Shotover Canyons with world-famous Shotover Jet before being transferred by helicopter to the summit of the Skyline Gondola. Take in the views before experiencing the excitement of the Luge, a gravity-fuelled fun ride suitable for all ages. Finally, sit back and relax while the Skyline Gondola carries you back down to Queenstown. Guaranteed to be fun, fun, fun! ∙ 5 Luge rides per person. ∙ Courtesy transfer from check-in location to activities. ∙ Children must be over 1m tall. ∙ Spaces limited so book ahead to avoid disappointment. Phone: 0800 423 836 Duration: 4.5 hours Freephone: 0800 423 836 www.combos.co.nz G FORCE PARAGLIDING Min weight 20kg* Exhilarating – Spectacular – Unforgettable Experience a safe, controlled Tandem Paragliding flight from the Skyline Gondola, flying over Queenstown and stunning Lake Wakatipu! We’ll make it an exciting, adrenalized trip or a relaxing scenic flight — it's your choice. Our friendly and experienced team will take care of everything. In-flight video and photos are available. Bring the whole family to watch; there is plenty for spectators to do! See display ad this page for huge savings with Kidz Go! *Min weight 20kg (subject to weather conditions). Phone: 03 441 8581 Freephone: 0800 759 688 Departs: from 10am on demand. Top of the Skyline Gondola Duration: 8-12 minutes flying, allow 1 hour round trip Price: $219, or ‘Early Bird’ $189 (10am departure) Email: info@nzgforce.com www.nzgforce.com KIDZ GO DEAL: 10% off advertised price with colour ad/ voucher this page (direct bookings only).

Activities :: Adventure Fun ZIPTREK ECOTOURS 2-3 hour tour Min age 6 NZ’s #1 original zipline tour is an exhilarating and fun adventure for the entire family! Ride the Skyline gondola to our tree-house, harness up and fly through the air as you traverse the forest with our guides, who take care of everything technical so you can sit back and enjoy the spectacular views of Queenstown from a unique angle as you 'zip' from tree to tree. Proud to celebrate 6 years of operation, Ziptrek is a fun, guided adventure for the whole family that’s unforgettable, rain or shine! Warm clothing and closedtoe footwear is essential, year-round. Booking Desk: 45 Camp Street (opposite The Station Building). Bookings essential as small personal groups of 10. Ph: 03 441 2102 Freephone: 0800 ZIPTREK (0800 947 873) Hours: daily, 10am ‘til 6pm Departs: The Ziptrek Treehouse, top of Skyline Gondola Duration: Allow 2 hours for Moa 4-Line Tour and 3 hours for Kea 6-Line Tour (not including Gondola travel) Price*: Adult $135 (Moa 4-line tour) $185 (Kea 6-line tour) Child (6-14yrs) and Seniors (65+) $85 (Moa) $135 (Kea) Family rates available during school holidays. *prices do not include Skyline gondola access. www.ziptrek.co.nz Note: min weight to ride alone is 30kg. Children over 6 years but under 30kg may ride the Moa 4-Line tour in tandem with a guide.

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DART RIVER FUNYAKS Min age 5/height 1m Jet boat up the Dart River, then in your inflatable Funyak get involved with nature and enjoy exploring the Dart River as well as hidden side streams, rock pools and dramatic chasms. Enjoy a delicious wilderness buffet lunch before continuing downstream. Travel home on a back-country route passing by locations used in the Lord of the Rings movies to illustrate Middle Earth. RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL Freephone: 0800 DART JET (0800 327 853) www.dartriverjet.co.nz See page 38 for more details.

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HIGHLANDS MOTORSPORT PARK and HIGHLANDS GO KARTS Take the family on an action-packed adventure at Highlands Go Karts! Choose from single or tandem karts and race on our exciting outdoor track. (Drivers must be 10 years+, passengers from 6 years.) While you’re at Highlands: Highlands is also home to a 4.5km international standard motorsport circuit that you can experience at speed – the family can take a faaast ride in our famous Highlands Porsche Taxi or choose from 6 high-speed track adventures! Add to the outing with our interactive Motorsport Museum and Exhibition Centre, Zany Car Sculpture Park, café and tots' playground and of course our Jurassic Dinosaur Safaris and U-Drive Jurassic Buggy Adventures! Departures: throughout the day Go-Karts: choose single or tandem (single kart drivers min age 10 years+, tandem driver 16+, passengers from 6 years) 10-minute session: $39 Highlands Famous High-Speed Taxi (Porsche Cayenne): $120 for 1-4 people. Adrenalin Track Activity – FASTLaps in a Porsche GT3, Lamborghini or U-drive in a Radical or V8 Muscle Car. Prices Vary. Jurassic Safari and U-Drive Off Road Safari Buggy Adventure – see p28 for prices and details Cnr SH 6/Sandflat Road, Cromwell Phone: 0508 HIGHLANDS (0508 444 452 637) www.highlands.co.nz Visit us on Facebook. KAWARAU BUNGY CENTRE No Queenstown holiday would be complete without visiting "The World Home of Bungy’' – The Kawarau Bungy Centre. It’s free to enter and you can get up close to Bungy action – or if you’re feeling brave, take the leap yourself (we recommend booking ahead to jump). There are lots of other things to do as a family here – zipride, explore the bungy shop, watch our bungy movie or ease those hunger pangs at the bungy café. Kawarau Zipride – minimum age 8 years. The Kawarau Zipride consists of three 130m ziplines that take solo or tandem Zipriders alongside the scenic Kawarau River at speeds of up to 60kph. This exhilarating ride offers a variety of styles to Zipride: scenic sightseer, backwards, tandem, Superman-style or even Batmanstyle; the choice is yours! Up to 6 people can Zip at once, so why not round up the troops and race eachother. SH6, Gibbston Valley, 20 minutes drive from Queenstown Phone: 03 450 1300 Freephone: 0800 BUNGYJUMP (286 495) Hours: 7 days (except Christmas Day), 9.30am-4pm Kawarau Bungy Centre: FREE entry Single Zipride: Ad $50, Ch $40 (see ad for our Kids Zipride Special) Children 8+9 years must ride tandem with an adult and all children must fit the harness correctly to Zipride. Multi-Zipride discount: 3 Pack $105, 5 Pack $150 (Ideal for families, friends and groups – multi-zipride packs can be shared amongst several people). Bungy Jump: Ch $145*, NZ Student $165, Ad $195 *Child is10-14 years inclusive, min weight 35kgs.

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The Queenstown Trail

The Queenstown Trail unveils 100+kms of stunning vistas for you to explore by bike or on foot. Discover hidden ruins, spectacular suspension bridges, secret swim holes, cute cafés and wonderful wineries, all on easy bike or walking trails. The Queenstown Trail makes a perfect outing for families and below you'll find information on some of our favourite sections. You can pick up a trails map from information centres around town. Visit www.queenstowntrail.co.nz for more information.

Easy Rides Lake Wakatipu Ride Departs: Queenstown Distance: 15km one way The easiest section of The Queenstown Trail starts from the centre of town and follows the lake around the Frankton Arm to Kelvin Heights. There are café stops right on the track at Frankton Marina and Kelvin Heights. For a shorter ride (about 15km return), turn around at Frankton beach – a great place to picnic by the lake, otherwise catch a water taxi back from Kawarau Village. Highlights: Follows the lake shore with stunning views all the way, easy and social riding for all ages. Millennium Track Departs: Arrowtown Distance: 10km return Ride from Arrowtown alongside the Arrow River, over the little bridge and back along the far side. An easy ride

on a wide trail that's great for young bikers. This area of the trail does not get a lot of sun and can be extremely chilly on a cold winter morning! Arrow River Bridges Ride Departs: Arrowtown Distance: 16km one way Ride alongside the Arrow River, and through the Arrow Gorge to the Kawarau River and Gibbston Valley. The suspension bridges are fun to ride across and worth a stop in the middle to admire the view! The historic Kawarau Bungy Bridge has a café which makes a great lunch spot if you're riding back the same way. Highlights: Crossing the two suspension bridges, watching the bungy jumping at Kawarau Bungy Bridge. Gibbston River Ride Departs: AJ Hackett Bungy Bridge Distance: 18km return A gorgeous ride along Queenstown's famous 'valley of the vines'. Follow an easy bike trail with spectacular views down to the Kawarau River as it snakes its way towards the gorge. The route is dotted with wineries with cellar door tastings, a wine cave to visit and several great lunch options. If you only want to ride one way (8.7km) you can arrange bike pick-up with Arrowtown Bike Hire.

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Arrowtown Return via Lake Hayes Departs: Arrowtown Distance: 19 km loop A beautiful ride from Arrowtown, through Millbrook Resort and down to picturesque Lake Hayes. It's an 8km circuit around the lake on slightly undulating gravel path/boardwalk. Look out for the NZ native pukeko (Purple Swamphen). There's an excellent picnic beach with toilets at one end of the lake. Note: for a shorter ride, park at Lake Hayes and take the 8km loop around the lake. Highlights: Riding alongside beautiful Lake Hayes.

Family Bike Rides

Shotover Countryside Ride (Lower Shotover Bridge to Morven Ferry Road) Departs: near Frankton Distance: 24km return From the Old Shotover Bridge follow the willow-lined bank of the Kawarau River where you'll find lots of cool picnic and play spots. There are a few hilly sections until you climb away from the river and alongside a deer farm. This is a good spot to turn round for the return ride or you can arrange a shuttle pick up back to your starting point. Otherwise you can continue to Arrowtown (8km).

Advanced Rides Three Rivers Ride Countryside + Twin Rivers + Arrow River Bridges Trails Departs: Arrowtown Distance: 33km loop Ride from Arrowtown through Millbrook Resort then alongside the Shotover River to the Old Shotover Bridge. Follow the trail along the Kawarau River up to Morven Ferry Road, along the Arrow River and back to Arrowtown. Toilets and café at Millbrook Resort or in Arrowtown. Highlights: Riding alongside three rivers. Crossing the Southern Discoveries suspension bridge. Frankton to Jacks Point Departs: Frankton Beach Distance: 14km one way The first half is an easy trail along the Kelvin Heights Track. Leave this section at Bay View Road and pick up the trail at Jardines Park. This track is more technical; undulating with some short, steep climbs, making it more enjoyable for children 10 years + with reasonable fitness. Highlights: Riding alongside the majestic Remarkables mountain range. Jack's Point café and playground. JUMP PARKS WYNYARD FREESTYLE TERRAIN PARK A steeper park with flowy berms and big jumps! Fun to try some of the smaller stuff or go watch the action! Bike shuttle available to return you to top of park.

Bike Hire and Shuttle Services ARROWTOWN BIKE HIRE In the centre of Arrowtown and on the section of bike trail that Kidz Go recommends most often. Kids and adults' bike hire plus shuttle service. See ad below. Freephone 0800 22 44 73 CHARGEABOUT ELECTRIC BIKE HIRE Go further, see more with an electric mountain bike. Delivery and pick-ups by arrangement. Free bike charge stations along the Queenstown Trail. See ad opposite page. Phone 03 442 6376 QUEENSTOWN BIKE HIRE Family bike and accessories hire shop in the centre of Queenstown, easy riding to QT gardens & bike trail. Shuttle service available. Freephone 0800 161 716

GORGE ROAD JUMP PARK Well-maintained freestyle facility – hit jumps, work berms and grab some pump track action. The size of a rugby field with over 40 jumps and other features. Something for all riders – from 5 years to experts!

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Arrowtown Bike Hire provides quality front suspension bikes for all ages, plus tag-a-longs, trailers and child seats. Ride from our base right onto all-year-round, non-muddy, family bike trails. Explore Arrowtown and beyond either on your own or with a guide. Bike one way then take advantage of our quick and easy pick-up service! Bike Tours from $79 including wine tours, goldpanning, sightseeing and more! Arrowtown Bike Hire - the best place to start your ride! We pick up in Queenstown!

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Discover Arrowtown

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Only 20km from Queenstown, Arrowtown was born of the 1862 goldrush and is a step back in time with tree-lined streets, old miners’ cottages and a main street reminiscent of a ‘Wild West’ movie. The Arrow River, with the fascinating Chinese Settlement on its bank, was at one time worked by thousands of goldseekers who came from around the world in their quest for gold, good fortune and a better life.

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Discover Arrowtown 51 Arrowtown is a great destination for an inexpensive, chilled morning or afternoon with the kids. The Lakes District Museum is interactive and fun for all and they also hire out goldpans, so you can try your luck in the nearby Arrow River. Meanwhile some of the region's best biking/walking tracks start here, with Arrowtown Bike Hire offering bike rental as well as a shuttle service. You're also just a short drive from the famous Kawarau Bungy Bridge and Gibbston Valley, home to some of the region's best wineries. There are also dozens of great eating places in town, including ice creameries and a chocolate shop! GETTING HERE Arrowtown is 20km from Queenstown, either via Arthurs Point or Frankton. It's only 45 minutes from Wanaka and 30 minutes from Cromwell. Connectabus THEN NOW run regular services from Queenstown or Frankton.

LAKES DISTRICT MUSEUM AND INFO CENTRE A lively museum, filled with hands-on displays and plenty to entertain the kids! The museum has a code-cracking treasure hunt to entertain you as you explore the stories behind the gold rush that turned Queenstown and Arrowtown into a frenzy! Meet colourful characters from the past and discover how you and the kids would have lived through a gold rush. You can even hire a pan, and try your luck in the Arrow River just like the early miners (seriously – gold is still discovered there!) See exhibits from the lives of the early Māori and even artefacts from the extinct moa bird! The museum contains a fabulous bookshop and exhibition gallery that changes regularly. There are local walking and biking maps, internet access and an activity booking desk, all making the Lakes District Museum a must-visit! Buckingham Street, Arrowtown Phone: 03 442 1824 Hours: daily, 8.30am to 5pm (except Christmas Day) Price: Adult $10, Seniors $8, Child $3 (17 years and under), Family $20 (2 adults + 2 children) Museum treasure hunt $1 Gold pan hire $3 (plus a $10 refundable deposit) Email: info@museumqueenstown.com www.museumqueenstown.com KIDS LOOP ARROWTOWN Your one-stop children’s store! We carry a unique combination of everything you need for your kids from premature to 12 years. Kids Loop Arrowtown sources from leading designers and offers a selection of quality New Zealand-designed products and European brands that you would rarely find anywhere under the same roof. Stocking buggies, carriers, portacots, snowwear, rainwear, clothing, footwear and accessories, books, games, toys, teddies and so much more… 50 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown Phone: 03 442 0580 Hours: daily, 9.30am-5.30pm Email: kidsloopnz@gmail.com www.kidsloop.co.nz Mention this Kidz Go ad and receive a FREE Gift when you shop at Kids Loop Arrowtown

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A fabulous movie experience for the family! Enjoy Dorothy Browns gorgeous cinema, bar & bookstore. Films for all, latest releases and 3D. Open daily from 10.30am

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OLD FASHIONED COSTUME PHOTOGRAPHY Old-time family or child portraits from talented photographer, Karen Reid. We offer children's and adults' Victorian costumes from the years of pioneers and goldminers. Fuss-free, costumes fit all ages and sizes and go over your street clothes. Sittings by arrangement during winter months. Phone or text: 027 445 2569 Find us on Facebook for more information

The Chinese Settlement On the bank of Bush Creek is the partially restored Chinese Settlement (see map). The huts, each with its own character, are a reminder of some of the 3,500 Chinese miners and businessmen who lived in Otago during the goldrush. The last known inhabitants left in 1928. Two of the huts are original and the rest have been reconstructed. You can even go inside some of them. Parking and toilets are at the entrance to the Chinese Settlement. You can try goldpanning yourself – visit Lakes......... District Museum for......... goldpan hire and tips.

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The Arrowtown Bike Trails

The Queenstown Bike Trail runs right through Arrowtown with such exciting family tracks, if you've only got one day to explore, you can't go wrong starting from here! With gorgeous picnic spots, exciting suspension bridges, wineries, deer farms and the bungy bridge – all within an easy bike ride's reach – Arrowtown has it covered! Arrowtown Bike Hire Arrowtown Bike Hire, with quality front suspension bikes for all ages plus tag-a-longs, trailers and child seats, are right on the trail, making it easy to pick up your bike and get going! They also pick up in Queenstown and provide a convenient Bike Trail shuttle service if you only want to bike one way. www.arrowtownbikehire.co.nz See page 48 for our Queenstown Bike Trail feature including Arrowtown rides.

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Millennium Track Easy – 1 hour return Start from the carpark in Ramshaw Lane, centre of Arrowtown. Follow the Arrow River along the flat to the outskirts of Arrowtown. Cross the bridge and return most of the way along the other side, crossing a bridge once more and finishing in the carpark. Buggy-friendly. Easy biking. Lake Hayes Track Easy – 2 hour loop This easy walk takes you around Lake Hayes on a gravel path/boardwalk. There are a number of parking spots alongside the lake and you can join the walk at any point. The track has steep drop-offs at some points so keep small children with you. Excellent beach, picnic/play area and toilets with easy road access at one end. Buggy-friendly. Biking: some undulating terrain but a good family track. Tobins Track Med/Hard – 1 hour return for Tobins Track or 2 hour loop via New Chum A brisk walk to the top of Tobins Track will reward you with unsurpassed views of Arrowtown and the Wakatipu Basin. A straightforward, wide track; short and steep! For a longer loop walk, look out for the sign to New Chum track as you walk up the hill – this single track enters the bush and comes out along the Macetown Road. Arrow River - Macetown Road (Easy) and Sawpit Gully Trail Med/Hard – 2-3 hour loop Follow the Arrow River Trail towards Macetown on an easy path that sidles the river as you wander through unforgettable scenery. The track is above the river for the first 45 minutes before you hit the river crossings, so this is a good turnaround point in winter. For a harder, loop walk, look for the turn-off and steep path up to your left, to Sawpit Gully. You'll climb alongside an old water race and past gold-mining tailings before the walk back down towards Arrowtown with Lake Hayes in full view. Sawpit Gully track is susceptible to snow and ice in winter. Private farmland; strictly no dogs or mountain bikes. www.KidzGo.co.nz

Family Walks and Playgrounds

Family Walking Tracks Walk locations are shown on various maps. You’ll find the page number of the relevant map with the reference number of the walk alongside each description.

w4 ..Bob’s Cove Scenic Reserve Med – 1 hour return Gentle descent through bush to Bob’s Cove beach, then on past the old lime kiln and jetty. One of Queenstown’s prettiest inlets. Buggy-friendly. Beginner biking. Map p91

Note: Walks labelled ‘hard’ have been done so with a family in mind. The hard walks may be too much for children under 10 yrs. Times shown are indications for walking NOT biking.

w5 Sunshine Bay Track Easy – 1 hour return Lovely lakeside walk with waterfall and native bush. Intermediate biking. Map p4

w6 Arawata Track, Sunshine Bay Easy – 1 hour return Stunning lake views. Path descends to main road at end; so it's recommended to return along the track. Intermediate+ biking. Map p4

Frankton Arm Track Easy – 2 hours return A pleasant lakeside track with views across the Frankton Arm. Finish at Frankton Marina or continue to the main beach at Frankton. Buggy-friendly. Beginner biking. Map p4 w2 Queenstown Gardens

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Easy – 90 mins return Follow the lakeside track in front of the Hilton Hotel and stroll along this very scenic, easy track to the Kelvin Heights Yacht Club. Continue on to the end of the peninsula for a longer walk – look out for the sculptures! Buggy-friendly. Beginner biking, slight undulations. Map p6

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w7 Queenstown Hill Hard – 2 hours return Amazing views from the top of the hill. Not suitable for biking. Map p4 w8 Oxenbridge Tunnel Track Easy – 20 mins return Follow a wide dirt track to the beach opposite Shotover Jet and keep going along the signed footpath. Watch the jet boats and look out for rafters coming out of the tunnel! The track finishes at a viewing platform with a stunning view down the Shotover Canyon. Not suitable for biking. Map p91

Below we have listed all local playgrounds and detailed our favourites – these are public playgrounds, although many of our accommodation options also have their own playground. See maps for locations.

Main Beach entrance to Queenstown Gardens Features: slide, swing, climbing frame, see-saw, dedicated toddler area Nearby: lake, beach, Queenstown Gardens, café, toilets St Omer Park Lake Esplanade, Queenstown Features: slide, swing, climbing frame Nearby: lake, beach, picnic and BBQ area, toilets Man Street Queenstown Features: swing, climbing frames, slide Nearby: walking distance to town centre Fernhill Road Fernhill, Queenstown Features: slide, swing, climbing frame, see-saw, fenced area for ball play Nearby: BBQ area Williams Street Sunshine Bay Features: slide, swing, climbing frame Nearby: picnic bench, tennis courts, BBQ Waterfront Frankton Features: slide, climbing frame, tennis court Nearby: toilet, BBQ, bike track Remarkables Crescent Frankton Features: slide, swing, climbing frame, see-saw Nearby: basketball hoop and court Kelvin Grove entrance to golf course, Kelvin Heights Features: slide, swing, climbing frame Nearby: toilet, BBQ, picnic benches, beach

Bayview Reserve Kelvin Heights Features: slide, swing, climbing frame, see-saw Nearby: toilet, picnic benches, lake beach, bike track Jardine Park Kelvin Heights Features: slide, swing, climbing frame, playing field Nearby: kid-friendly mountain bike pump tracks, Jacks Point walking/biking track, croquet club, multi-purpose sports court Hope Avenue Lake Hayes Estate Features: slide, swing, climbing frame, see-saw, climbing boulder, flying fox Nearby: toilet, gas BBQ, tennis court, bike park, café Rose M Douglas Park Wiltshire St, Arrowtown Features: slide, swing, see-saw, fire engine climbing frame and water pump play feature, playhouse on the hill Goldfields Road Goldfields Heights Features: slide, swing, see-saw, climbing boulders Other playgrounds Dublin Street Queenstown McChesney Road Arthurs Point Queenstown Gardens (skatepark) Chalmers Place Arrowtown (in school grounds so not useable during school hours) Elva Dawson Place Arrowtown Ramshaw Lane Arrowtown (skatepark) Adamson Drive Arrowtown Jacks Point near golf club www.KidzGo.co.nz

Discover Cromwell

A 45-minute drive from Queenstown or Wanaka brings you to Cromwell, the gateway to Central Otago. On the shore of Lake Dunstan and the bank of the Kawarau and Clutha Rivers, Cromwell is one of Otago's top wine and fruit-growing regions with a funky 'old town' to explore and the region's exciting family attraction, Highlands Motorsport Park, along with the super-fun Paintball Central.

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HIGHLANDS MOTORSPORT PARK, GO KARTS & JURASSIC DINOSAUR ADVENTURES The ultimate destination for the whole family! Have a blast on the go-karts, take a Jurassic Dinosaur Safari, explore on a U-Drive Off Road Safari Buggy Adventure, choose from 6 high-speed circuit thrills, visit the Zany Cars Sculpture Park & Motorsport Museum. Go-karts choose single or tandem karts. 10-minute session: $39 (single), $49 (tandem). Single driver: min age10 years Tandem: min age16 years (height restrictions apply). Tandem passenger: min age 6 years (height restrictions apply). Jurassic Dinosaur Safari $79 (2 adults & up to 3 children) Jurassic Dinosaur Buggy Adventure $69 per two-seater buggy. Drivers must have a license. Passenger minimum age 8 years. Highlands Famous High-Speed Taxi sample the circuit at speed in our Porsche Cayenne taxi – great for the whole family! $120 for one to four people National Motorsport Museum Family $50 (2 ad + 3 ch) ‘Friends of the Museum’ Family annual pass $79. Adrenalin activity on track choose from FASTLaps in a Porsche GT3, U-drive in a Radical or a V8 Muscle Car or a Fast Dash in a McLaren Supercar. Prices vary. Corner SH6 and Sandflat Road, Cromwell Phone: 0508 HIGHLANDS (0508 444 452 637) www.highlands.co.nz Visit us on Facebook.

Discover Cromwell PAINTBALL CENTRAL Ultimate action adventure that can be played with a minimum of two players. With three exciting courses and 14 different games you can tailor your mission to suit your family. Paintball is fun, fast and as actionpacked as you want! Play on 10 acres of courses or make your way through Shantytown! Note: children under 18 years must be accompanied by adults at or on the field. We require a ratio of max four children aged 7-15 years to one adult, and younger children must be fully-supervised. Bannockburn, Cromwell Bookings Essential: 027 448 5399 Open: daily, 10am and 2pm (winter hours) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 per person for basic game (includes 100 shots, gun, overalls and mask) Email: paintballcentral@xtra.co.nz www.paintballcentral.co.nz OTHER ACTIVITIES * Paintball Central; games for 2+ players. See listing above. * Highlands Motorsport Park – a day out with exciting activities for all ages. See ad on opposite page. * Explore the Clutha River by kayak or boat – there are family-friendly options departing from nearby Clyde. * Explore Old Cromwell Town. * Visit Cromwell and Districts Museum. * See the famous and spectacular Clyde Dam. * Visit one of the many fruit outlets or try the delicious Benger Gold Juice for a taste of Central Otago! * Picnic by the river or take a family walk or bike ride. * Visit Bannockburn – including the old hotel and sluicings, numerous walks in 'Wild West' scenery and of course some of the country's best wineries, many serving lunch. * Visit Goldfields Mining Centre and pan for gold. * Visit Cromwell Mini Golf next to the giant 'fruit sculpture'.

Cromwell Old Town & The Clyde Dam Most of historic Cromwell is now underwater – as the Clyde Hydro Dam was constructed, the waters of the Clutha River and what is now Lake Dunstan, rose behind it, eventually submerging 280 homes, 6 farms, 17 orchards and 2 bridges. In 1985 a selection of historic buildings due to be submerged were rescued and relocated to where they stand now, on the banks of the Kawarau and Clutha Rivers, and so began Old Cromwell town. Well worth a visit, this historic shopping precinct provides an insight into the past along with cool cafés and unique shops to browse. Read more at cromwellheritageprecinct.co.nz Picnic spots and riverside walk or bike tracks start from Old Cromwell Town and from here you can also see the spectacular confluence of the Clutha and Kawarau Rivers. Head 15 minutes out of town towards Clyde and Alexandra and you can swing into a lookout point for the 100m high Clyde Dam – the result of 14 years of construction and controversy, completed in 1993 – and visit the attractive riverside town of Clyde just beyond it.

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The Kids’ Directory :: Childminding

The Kids' Directory For locals >> it's all about the kids – including childminding and nannies, clubs and hobbies, after-school care, school holiday programmes, annual activity passes and organisations that help make family life easier. For locals and visitors >> there are contacts for everyone – essential info for childminding, birthday party ideas, baby furniture rental and more. BABYSITTING / CHILDMINDING

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AROUND THE CLOCK CHILDCARE Childcare, Babysitting, Holiday Nannies Experienced babysitters are available 24/7 to care for your children at your hotel or holiday accommodation. From minimum 3 hours to multiple days or nights, we can ensure the same babysitter or nanny for your stay. They will bring books, games and age-appropriate activities while you enjoy an uninterrupted day or night out. Last-minute bookings are no problem. We have a capable team of carers, all personally interviewed, New Zealand police-checked and first-aid current. Our carers have support from our agency at all times whilst at a job. Rest assured, your children are in safe hands. Contact: Bridget Cameron Phone: 03 442 0409 Mobile: 027 643 2298 Email: aroundtheclock@xtra.co.nz www.aroundtheclock.co.nz KIDZ CLUB Kids-only entertainment – everyone wins! Treat the kids at our awesome Kidz Club, perfect for ages 4-13 years, while you enjoy Queenstown at your own pace! Our fun-filled program includes: * 12D motion rides at Vortex * 360° VR Cinematic Experience * 360° Battleground – Lasertag, Hero Blast games * 360° Drift * Green Screen fun * Nintendo Wii * Colouring plus fun games run by our fantastic & enthusiastic staff! Hours: 10am-10pm – hourly, 1/2 or full-day sessions available. Bookings are recommended but walk-ins welcome. Phone: 0800 KIDZ CLUB www.kidzclubqueenstown.co.nz MAMAS CHILDCARE Open 7 days - casuals welcome! Mamas Childcare Centre provides care for your child 7 days a week – it's a place you can leave your little ones (from infant to 5 year olds) knowing they will be safe and happy in a stimulating environment and with creative, caring teachers. This well-resourced, purposebuilt centre provides challenging equipment and activities suitable for every age and a huge outdoor area including a grassy lawn to play on. Just visiting or local and wanting some casual care? Call now for our attractive casual rates. 5 Mile Retail Centre, Level 1, above Countdown Supermarket. Phone: 03 442 9440 Hours: daily, 8am-5.30pm www.mamaschildcare.nz

The Kids’ Directory HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES/AFTER SCHOOL CARE City Impact Church after school care & holiday club 5-12 years. 03 442 3025 Lakes Leisure holiday programmes 5-7 years and 8-12 years. 03 450 9005 Local Library holiday programmes Limited space so bookings are essential. 03 441 0600 Paint 'n' Sip - Learn to Paint holiday programmes www.paintnsip.co.nz/queenstown sKids Remarkables 021 151 8688 Queenstown, Remarkables, Arrowtown and Shotover Schools. Shotover and Remarkables School is afterschool care only. Queenstown after school care 022 676 6700 5-12 yrs (3pm-5.30pm) Contact: Jane Schieb Remarkables Town Centre Free programme during school holidays for 2-3 hours per day and one fun activity each day! The Youth Booth 11-24 years. 03 442 8115 Youth Centre operated by Wakatipu Youth Trust. After-school activities and holiday programmes. 66 Stanley Street www.theyouthbooth.co.nz CHILD FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT HIRE ROCKIES Adventure Buggy – newborn to 4 years: $20 per day Backpack – from 3 months, or up to 16 kilos: $15 per day 49 Beach St, Queenstown Hours: daily, 9am to 9pm Phone: 03 442 8153 www.rockies.co.nz OTHER HELP FOR PARENTS The Buddy Programme 03 442 4470 For children aged 4-12 in need of additional adult support; 1-on-1 friendship with a specially-matched buddy. Happiness House 03 442 6531 Providing practical support for the community. Craft groups, legal and budgeting advice, second-hand clothes, free produce day and more. 4 Park St, Queenstown Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Donations welcome Hypno For Birthing Vicky, 027 329 0364 Gain techniques to manage tension and prepare for a relaxed birth. www.lifeunlimitedhypnotherapy.com Kidsline

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Queenstown Lakes Family Centre Professionally-trained clinicians work with children and teenagers to build empathy and self-esteem along with providing positive parenting advice. 03 441 4331 Wakatipu Toy Library 027 678 5593 Monday 9.30am-11am, Wednesday 1pm-2.30pm, Sat 9am-1pm. Man Street, near the playground. Wakatipu Youth Trust & The Youth Booth Supporting & advocating for Wakatipu youth ages 1124yrs. Mentoring, courses, holiday activities and youth group. www.wakatipuyouthtrust.co.nz

FACEBOOK US! Queenstown Kids Stuff Buy and sell secondhand clothes and kids toys, furniture – plus useful information and things going on locally. Bubhub Wakatipu Local information for families and caregivers of under 5s. Eat Share Love Local group sharing great ideas for eating real food. CLUBS AND HOBBIES Art Classes 5 -12 years 03 441 1458 Drawing, painting, printmaking, 3D work, mixed media. Aqualand Swim School 03 450 9005 For ages 6 months-16 years, plus adult classes. Arrowtown Cubs and Scouts Mark, 03 409 8823 Queenstown Scout Group Facebook: Queenstown Scouts Wakatipu Girl Guides Association Sharon, 027 246 8962 Climbing Classes 03 450 9005 Danceworks 2 years to adult 021 062 2939 Drama Queenstown 5-18 years 021 178 1669 Speech, musical theatre and drama classes. Junior Football www.queenstownfootball.com Fun French Club Natalie, 03 442 0075 Kidz Club Queenstown 0800 KIDZCLUB (543 925 82) Drop off the kids (4-13 years) and we'll entertain them. Hourly, half-day or full-day sessions. www.kidzclubqueenstown.co.nz Little Yogis Arrowtown Niki Goile, 027 866 7681 Mainly Music Arrowtown Amanda, 03 441 4900 For pre-schoolers. Mainly Music Queenstown Janetta, 03 442 3194 For pre-schoolers. PowderPak Parks 5 years to adult. 022 432 9103 An indoor ski/snowboard facility. Queenstown Chorus – Children's Choir Ages 7-12 years, Wed 4.15pm - 5.15pm, all welcome. queenstownchoir@gmail.com Queenstown Gymnastics Club 5-16 years. www.qtgymnastics.co.nz Queenstown Ice Skating Club Facebook: Queenstown Ice Skating Queenstown Ice Hockey www.queenstownicehockey.co.nz Queenstown Mountain Bike Club www.queenstownmtb.co.nz Singing Margaret O’Hanlon, 03 442 8696 SITE Trampoline 6 years-adult 0800 QT BOUNCE Practice skills in snowboarding, general aerial awareness, or just gain confidence and have fun! Small Seeds 03 442 8391 Parent and toddler music group, twice weekly. St John Youth Penguin and Cadet Programmes 6-18 years 10 Douglas St, Frankton 021 262 6026 Wakatipu Junior Golf Club www.wjgc.co.nz Wakatipu Ski Club www.wsc.co.nz Subsidized lessons for the whole family plus use of clubhouse facilities on the mountain. Polar Bear club for 4 years and under. Yoga for Kids - Nadi Wellness Centre 03 409 0318 Tues and Thursdays 4-8yrs@3.30pm, 8-12yrs@4.15pm www.KidzGo.co.nz

The Kids’ Directory :: Annual/Season Passes

ANNUAL & SEASON PASSES Skyline Gondola Annual Pass 03 441 0101 Unlimited gondola rides for you and one accompanying child, plus further discounts. Annual: Adult $79, Child $59

Game Over Locals Pass 03 441 3139 Enjoy 50% off mid-week karting and lazer tag and 10% off for your friends. Includes two free sessions – on joining day and your birthday. Annual: $99 (Local residents)

Kiwi Birdlife 'Friend of the Park' 03 442 8059 Enjoy unlimited annual visits to the Kiwi Birdlife Park. Annual: $49 (Local residents)

National Transport and Toy Museum ‘Locals Pass’ 03 443 8765 Pay full price 1st time, then go FREE for the first 6 months, and pay only $5 for the following 6 months.

Highlands Motorsport Museum 03 445 4052 'Friends of the Museum' Pass Annual: Family $79 (2 adults + 2 children, extra child $5)

The Airshed 021 255 5929 Winter Season Pass $249 – Unlimited access to bouncing, skateboarding and lounge area.

KJet 03 409 0000 Jet boat whenever you like, year round! Annual: Adult $50, Child $30. Proof of residency required.

BIRTHDAY PARTY IDEAS

PowderPak Parks 022 432 9103 Unlimited sessions for the 2016 winter season. Season: Adult $525, Student and under16s $375 Puzzling World Wanaka – Puzzports Unlimited access for 12 months. Annual: Adult $49, Child $34 (5-15 years)

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Queenstown Ice Arena 03 441 8000 Unlimited access to public sessions. Season: Adult $299, Student/Child $199, Family $599 Real Journeys Real Rewards Card 0800 65 65 01 Unlimited TSS Earnslaw steamship cruises and discounts across Real Journeys product range. Annual: Ad $125, Ch $65 (conditions apply). Southern Discoveries 'Locals Discovery Card' Unlimited travel on Spirit of Queenstown and discounts on Milford Sound Scenic Cruises. Annual: Adult $99. Conditions apply. 0800 264 536 Underwater Observatory 03 409 0000 'Friends of the Fish' annual membership: $40 per family, valid for 12 months. Main Town Pier

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PIZZA MAKING PARTY!

Visit Winniesʼ kitchen and make your own pizzas! Groups of 10 at $20 per child, includes activities, goody bag, food, drinks & free t-shirt for birthday child. THE MALL, QUEENSTOWN 03 442 8635 WWW.WINNIES.CO.NZ

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WINNIES + BELOW ZERO ICE BAR BIRTHDAY COMBO PARTIES

PARTY FUN WITH SEGWAYS For small or large groups – from 3-30!

0800 734 386 INCLUDES INSTRUCTION, PLAYTIME AND SEGWAY GAMES SUCH AS RELAY SLALOM, TIME TRIALS OR EVEN SEGWAY POLO!

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The Kids’ Directory :: Birthday Parties

Alpine Aqualand Pool Party 03 450 9005 Bring a birthday group and the birthday child swims free! Book ahead for exclusive use of the learner’s pool. Dark Ride – Awesome Locals Birthday Special Bring yourself and a friend on your birthday and enjoy a thrilling Darkride each absolutely FREE! Conditions apply, bookings essential. 03 441 8080 Dorothy Browns 03 442 1964 Hire either cinema exclusively at Dorothy Browns ... bring the birthday boy or girl, their friends and a birthday cake and celebrate!

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Game Over Queenstown 03 441 3139 Choose from a Lazer Tag or Karting party package, or book our deluxe package for even more fun! Parties run for two hours and include food. Highlands Motorsport Park 03 445 4052 Go-karts, dirt buggies, balance bikes and the Highlands Adventure Park. For more on party options contact: functions@highlands.co.nz. Paintball Central 027 448 5399 With three courses and 14 different games this is a brilliant and energetic birthday party group activity.

* Pick from our awesome range of activities

Paint 'n' Sip Studio 021 499 445 A two-hour birthday party where everyone comes away with a present they have painted! 1¼ hours of paint time plus 45mins for cake, social and presents.

own party room * Your Popcorn & slushies * Catering available * Packagesoptions available from just $25 per head *

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PowderPak Parks 022 432 9103 Ski, snowboard, play in our indoor dryslope terrain park for 1½ hours then carry on the party up in our mezzanine. Contact us for pricing. Min age 5 years. Queenstown Ice Arena 03 441 8000 Skating, skate hire, decorated party table and a meal – all for $25 per child! Plus free skating pass for birthday child's next visit. Rockatipu Climbing Wall 03 450 9005 Perfect for groups of 6-12. Birthday child climbs free. Ring for party, instruction and party room prices. Segway on Q 03 442 8687 Party fun for small or large groups. Instruction, playtime and Segway games such as relay slalom, time trials or even Segway Polo. Please ring for pricing. SITE Trampoline 0800 QT BOUNCE Suitable for toddlers to adults, 1 hour of bouncing fun + 1 hour in separate party room (with groups of 10 or more). Call for a personalised package. Snow Fun Zone – Snow Farm A playground of snow caves and sculptures, plus a perfect size tobogganing hill – bring your own toys or rent from us. Café and bar onsite. www.snowfarmnz.com

PH: 03 441 1159 53 Shotover St, QT

Thrill Zone 03 441 1159 One Location for a world of Thrills! We have an awesome range of activities to choose from and create the perfect combo birthday package ~ 12D Motion Theatre, 360° VR, 360° Drift and 360° Battleground with Xtreme Indoor Reball, Laser Tag and Hero Blast. 2 hours of entertainment run by our enthusiastic staff, popcorn and refreshments included, catering options available ~ packages from just $25 per head. Winnies Pizza-Making Party 03 442 8635 Visit Winnies' kitchen and make your own pizzas! Groups of 10 at $20 each, includes activities, goody bag, food and drinks. Free t-shirt for birthday child. NEW – Winnies + Below Zero Birthday Combos! See page 71 for Wanaka birthday party ideas www.KidzGo.co.nz

Eating Out Made Easy

Eating Out made easy

Dining with a family requires extra planning and with over a hundred eating places around Queenstown we’ve narrowed down your search. All establishments listed are family-friendly and will go the extra mile to ensure you have a great experience. All have either children’s menus or children’s portions. Sample Menu Items – these are selections from the restaurant’s menu at time of print. They are intended as a guide only and menus or prices may change. For locations see map p6. Open Daytime

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Brighten up your day with delicious kiwi food, located in Central Queenstown. All food is cooked fresh to order, in healthy rice bran oil. All options available gluten-free, including our adventurous desserts.

Family MealDeal $25 “Don’t wait in line, order online for pick-up or delivery” www.eriksﬁshandchips.co.nz or on our app

Find us at 13 Earl Street, opposite Novotel Hotel, central Queenstown

THE BALLARAT TRADING CO.

We pride ourselves on our relaxed and fun dining experience, located in the heart of Queenstown. Cosy booths inside, ideal for winter dining, or if it's sunny diners can enjoy the buzzing atmosphere of The Mall at our al fresco tables. Fun and family-friendly with varied children's menu.

KIDS MEALS

Sample Menu Items – all from $25 * Halloumi & quinoa salad, with feta, herbs, olive salsa and red pepper vinaigrette. * New Zealand pork ribs slow-cooked in a sticky BBQ sauce. * Marlborough Sound salmon, with chive butter, radish & fennel salad with caper beurre noisette. * Canterbury lamb rump, with creamy mashed potatoes, ratatouille & pinot noir pan jus. Served medium rare. * The Local Butcher's bangers & mash, with roasted peppers, onions, mashed potatoes, peas & real gravy. * New Zealand steaks; your choice of ribeye or fillet with potato gratin and sauté greens.

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Children’s Menu $13 * Kids pasta * Classic Kiwiana fish & chips * Chicken nuggets & chips * Bangers & mash (or fries) * Kids burger *Sandwich of the day * Healthy lasagne * Grilled chicken with mash & vegetables (Side order of steamed vegetables $7.50)

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No.7 The Mall, Queenstown, NZ. (03) 442 4222. www.ballarat.co.nz

The Mall, Queenstown Phone: 03 442 4222 Hours: midday til late www.ballarat.co.nz

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STEAMER WHARF ~

ABSOLUTE LAKESIDE DINING TWO TOP FAMILY RESTAURANTS

PUBLIC KITCHEN AND BAR Serving good, honest kiwi fare that’s designed to be shared – our innovative menu offers so much choice you’ll have no worries pleasing the whole family! Sample and share an assortment of plates and ph 03 442 5969 enjoy our delectable desserts! noon-late 7 days What better way to bring the family together than steamer wharf around the table at Public Kitchen? queenstown

Sample menu items * sticky pork belly sticks * chickpea chips * squid rings * smoked cod croquettes * lamb kofta * Marty’s handmade sausage with lentil sauce * duck pancakes * char-grilled vegetable & filo tart * lemon and thyme chicken * chicken kiev * coconut ceviche * venison osso buco * braised beef cheeks with roasted cauliflower * pork loin with honey * green-lipped mussels and southern clams * Stewart Island blue cod * salmon and fried capers

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FINZ SEAFOOD AND GRILL Casual Relaxed Dining in the Heart of Queenstown Affordable, relaxed, very kid-friendly! Whilst offering some of the freshest seafood and fish in Queenstown, Finz will also tempt you with prime NZ beef, Southland lamb and free-range pork. Ingredients are selected by the chef owners from the wonderful array of premium produce on Queenstown’s doorstep. Finz has a great waterfront location where diners can watch the TSS Earnslaw head off on its evening cruise. Sample Menu Items * Fresh New Zealand oysters * Seafood chowder w/ smoked fish, mussels, cockles, squid $18 * Crispy battered blue-cod fish ‘n’ chips $29 * Steamed green-lipped mussels $30 * Chargrilled Stewart Island salmon $34 * Seafood platter for two $95 * Monkfish wrapped in bacon $32 * 400g prime Angus ribeye $38 * Slow roasted shoulder of NZ lamb $36 * Venison leg hotpot $30 * Parmesan gnocchi with pomodoro sauce $28 Children’s Menu $12 Choose from... fish ‘n’ chips, squid rings, spaghetti bolognese or mini hot dogs. $14 combo includes soft drink and ice cream sundae. ph 03 442 7405 5pm-late 7 days steamer wharf queenstown www.finzdownunder.co.nz

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MINAMI JUJISEI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

An award-winning restaurant, bringing the best of Japan to Queenstown for over 28 years. Our innovative chefs serve a wide range of delicious traditional cuisine, mixed with modern influences to create a unique menu. Small portions of all mains available. Our semi-private dining rooms are ideal for birthday dinners or special occasions.

KIDS SAMPLE MENU

KIDS PIZZA $10.95 KIDS PASTA $10.95 SPAGHETTI BOLOGNAISE $10.95 FISH & CHIPS $10.95 CHICKEN NUGGET & CHIPS $10.95 MINI HOTDOGS & CHIPS $10.95 BOWL OF STEAMED VEGETABLES $3.95 ICE CREAM SUNDAE $5.50

Sample Menu Items * Sushi and sashimi from $5 * Tempura – choose vegetables, prawns or fish from $12 * Teriyaki chicken $14 / $27 * Deep fried chicken drizzled with special sauce and served with Japanese mayonnaise $14 / $27 * Yakizakana – slices of NZ king salmon fillet grilled and served with salad $30 * Seared scallops, Japanese style $17 / $30 * Venison steak $30 * Lamb fillet and ginger $30 Children's Menu $10 Chicken sushi roll, egg omelette, salad, a choice of deep fried chicken or tempura fish or deep fried prawns. All kids’ meals include an orange, ice cream and soft drink. 45 Beach Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 442 9854 Hours: daily 11.30am til 2pm and 5.30pm til late www.minamijujisei.co.nz

The home of italian cooking in queenstown...

pastas, risottos wood-fired pizzas italian cheeses delicious desserts

OPEN FROM 5PM FOR DINNER 6 BRECON ST, QUEENSTOWN BOOKINGS PHONE 442 6762

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Eating Out Made Easy The Ballarat Trading Co. Cosy booths or outdoor Mall dining. The Mall, Ballarat Street Phone: 03 442 4222 www.ballarat.co.nz

Pedros House of Lamb The very best NZ lamb takeaway dish. Cnr Gorge Road/Hallenstein Streets Phone: 0800 695 262 www.pedros.co.nz

Eriks Fish n Chips Delicious food in Central Queenstown. Cooked fresh in healthy rice bran oil. Order online. Earl Street www.eriksfishandchips.co.nz Finz Seafood and Grill Absolute lakefront dining, affordable, relaxed and very kid-friendly! Steamer Wharf, Beach Street Phone: 03 442 7405 www.finzdownunder.co.nz Hell Pizza Gourmet pizzas with unique toppings. Also kids' pizzas, salads, pastas and awesome desserts. Dine-in, takeaway or order a delivery online. Searle Lane Phone: 0800 666 111 www.hell.co.nz

Winnies Gourmet Pizzas Relaxed, fun dining, gourmet pizza plus non-pizza options. The Mall, Ballarat Street Phone: 03 442 8635 www.winnies.co.nz

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Public Kitchen and Bar Lakeside dining ~ good, honest Kiwi fare that's designed to be shared. Steamer Wharf, Beach Street Phone: 03 442 5969 www.publickitchen.co.nz Queenstown Ice Arena Don't miss our legendary hot chocolate which you can enjoy by the fire while watching ice skating! Queenstown Gardens Phone: 03 441 8000 www.queenstownicearena.co.nz Minami Jujisei An award-winning Japanese restaurant, small portions of mains plus a kids' menu. Beach Street Ph: 03 442 9854 www.minamijujisei.co.nz O'Connells International Food Court with enough variety to please everyone! Great value dining. Beach Street, 6.30am-late

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Family Shopping and Services

KIDS LOOP ARROWTOWN

SWEET TREATS Cookie Time Homemade, warm choc chip cookies. Camp St, Queenstown Jelly Belly The gourmet jelly bean shop. Free samples! Skyline, Bob's Peak, Brecon Street, Queenstown Mrs Ferg Amazing gelato, awesome flavours. Also juices and desserts. Shotover Street, Queenstown Patagonia All things chocolate, including desserts and ice creams. Beach Street, Queenstown and Ramshaw Lane, Arrowtown The Remarkable Sweet Shop Largest selection of confectionery in New Zealand. Beach Street, Queenstown and Buckingham Street, Arrowtown ALL FOR KIDS Retail experts in Baby Equipment & Accessories All For Kids is proud to offer families some of the top market leaders in baby products at reasonable prices. Travel systems designed for ease of use, car seat options and advice and accessories for most occasions. Lay-by and price-matching available. Introducing Edwards & Co, Adventure, Diono, Safety 1st, Evenflo and more. Visit our website now for online shopping and our great introductory offers. Phone: 021 883 755 www.allforkids.co.nz

Your one-stop children’s store! We carry a unique combination of everything you need for your kids from premature to 12 years. Kids Loop Arrowtown sources from leading designers and offers a selection of quality New Zealand-designed products and European brands that you would rarely find anywhere under the same roof. Stocking buggies, carriers, portacots, snowwear, rainwear, clothing, footwear and accessories, books, games, toys, teddies and so much more… 50 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown Phone: 03 442 0580 Hours: daily, 9.30am-5.30pm Email: kidsloopnz@gmail.com www.kidsloop.co.nz Mention this Kidz Go ad and receive a FREE Gift when you shop at Kids Loop Arrowtown FRESH CHOICE :: FREE FRUIT FOR KIDS! Looking after you while you shop... parents and caregivers are welcome to help themselves to a piece of fresh fruit for their children from the basket located in the produce department, for while they are shopping ...no charge! 64 Gorge Road, Queenstown Phone: 03 441 1252 Hours: open daily from 7am to 11pm www.freshchoice.co.nz

The only full range supermarket in town, for everything you need during your stay. • Email your order and pick up or we can deliver to you (fees apply).

Open 7am - 11pm, 7 days. 64 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Phone (03) 441 1252. Email fc.queenstown@xtra.co.nz

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Family Shopping and Services

OTHER FAMILY SHOPPING ROCKIES Rockies is a children's boutique where children can channel their personalities and individuality through illustrious and niche fashion labels. Stocking brands such as Minti, Munster, Rock Your Kid, Huxbaby, Eve’s Sister and Billabong– it’s impossible to leave empty-handed. Rockies can not only adorn your kids in a perfectly chic outfit for any occasion with complimentary accessories, they can also provide them with the highest quality snow wear and accessories for the slopes. Find all you need for your little fashionista or prince charming from our enviable range of recognised footwear brands such as Converse, Vans, Skechers, Dr. Martens, Emu and Bobux. Check out the collection in store or shop online at www.rockies.co.nz 49 Beach St, Queenstown Hours: daily, 9am-9pm Phone: 03 442 8153 Email: shopping@rockies.co.nz www.rockies.co.nz

Check out our Facebook page to see whats on at Remarkables Shopping Centre!

Easy parking, on the bus route, close to Frankton, the airport and just 10 minutes from Queenstown!

Remarkables Park Town Centre Bigger and better than ever! Everything you need in one easy location! Excellent shopping, lots of eateries and plenty of parking. See ad this page. Hawthorne Drive, Frankton Salvation Army Family Store Second-hand clothing and shoes for children and adults, books, toys, furniture and other household goods. Gorge Road, Queenstown. Donations welcome. Phone: 03 442 9661 Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-4.30pm Whitcoulls Great range of children’s books, toys, games and puzzles, school stationary, arts and craft and more. Beach Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 901 0043 Remarkables Park Town Centre Phone: 03 901 0100 The Warehouse For kids’ books, arts and crafts, toys and games, clothing and shoes, all under one roof. Remarkables Park Town Centre, Frankton Hours: daily, 8.30am-8pm Phone: 03 441 4400 Lakes District Museum Stocking a diverse book selection for adults and children, from native New Zealand stories to cook books, activity books and more. Buckingham Street, Arrowtown Hours: daily, 8.30am-5pm Phone: 03 442 1824 O’Connells Shopping Centre This centrally-located complex includes fashion, souvenirs, sports apparel, hair and beauty, homewares, wine, outdoor gear, pharmacy and services such as internet, watch repairs and more…plus an international food court. Hours: daily, 9am 'til late O’Connells Shopping Centre, cnr Camp and Beach Street

Opening Hours 9am - 6pm Restaurants until 9pm kidz.remarkablesparktowncentre.co.nz

Your one-stop kids’ shop creative educational inspirational Huge range of toys Games and puzzles Art and craft supplies Books and magazines Cards, presents and wrapping Much more than just a bookstore 24 Beach Street, Central Queenstown Phone 03 901 0043

OUTDOOR AND SNOW SHOPS Visit one of the following stores to kit you out and gear you up for the slopes this winter. See pages 16-18 for details. Browns Ski Shop 03 442 4003 Green Toad 03 442 5311 Kiwi Discovery 03 442 7340 One Stop 03 441 2085 Rockies Childrenswear 03 442 8153 Snowbiz 03 441 2085 www.KidzGo.co.nz

Wanaka

Wanaka This perfect year-round destination is situated on the shore of Lake Wanaka (New Zealand’s fourth largest lake) with the magnificent mountains of Mount Aspiring National Park on its doorstep. Take in the breathtaking views with a road tour – stop for a picnic or scenic walk and make a day of it! Activities include jet boating, family-friendly walking & bike tracks, horseriding, climbing, the new Airshed trampoline park, a pool, the Transport and Toy Museum and the famous Puzzling World. Add the local ski areas – Cardrona Alpine Resort, Treble Cone and Snow Farm and you have a winter family paradise!

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STUART LANDSBOROUGH’S PUZZLING WORLD Welcome to Wanaka’s wonderful world of weirdness! For over forty years Puzzling World has been baffling brains in the Great Maze and challenging reality in the Illusion Rooms. Take amazing photos, enjoy the Puzzle Centre, café and gift shop and visit New Zealand’s most incredible public toilets! Offering a great day out for all ages, Puzzling World provides affordable, world-unique entertainment making it a “must-see” addition to your NZ itinerary. Main Highway, Wanaka, 3 minutes drive from town centre Phone: 03 443 7489 Hours: daily from 8.30am. Last admission 5pm Illusion Rooms PLUS Great Maze: Adult $20, Child $14, Family $61 (2 adults + 2 children) Illusion Rooms OR Great Maze: Adult $16, Child $12 (Child is 5-15 years) Email: info@puzzlingworld.co.nz www.puzzlingworld.co.nz CLIP ‘N CLIMB, BASECAMP WANAKA

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visit, explore, imagine... National Transport & Toy Museum Open Daily: 8.30am - 5pm Next to Wanaka Airport, State Highway 6 T: 64 3 443 8765, E: museum@lakewanaka.co.nz

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CARDRONA HORSE TREKKING Experience a high country horse ride on our spotted Appaloosas. Comfy western saddles are easy to hold on to! 26 years in the Cardrona Valley. find us on Trip Advisor

BACKCOUNTRY SADDLE EXPEDITIONS Adult $90, Child $70 Ph 03 443 8151 Freephone 0800 4 SADDLES backcountrysaddles.co.nz

Have a splash at Wanaka Pool! Our indoor heated pool is perfect for family fun!

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NATIONAL TRANSPORT AND TOY MUSEUM Prepare to be amazed! The whole family will be surprised and delighted by this unique and fascinating collection of over 70,000 items – from children’s toys, including a huge range of Barbies and an exciting Star Wars collection to unusual motorcycles and rare cars, bikes, fire appliances and aircraft. Kids will love our interactive pedal cars, plane and anti aircraft guns plus our HUGE toy shop (see p73), picnic and playground area. SH 6, Main Wanaka-Queenstown road (via Cromwell) (10 mins from town centre, beside Wanaka airport) Phone: 03 443 8765 Hours: daily, 8.30am-5pm Price: Adult $17, Senior 65+ $15, Child $5, under 5 years FREE Family $40 (2 adults + up to 4 children) Email: museum@lakewanaka.co.nz www.nttmuseum.co.nz BACKCOUNTRY SADDLE EXPEDITIONS Min age 5 26 years in the Cardrona Valley. Your horse trek adventure starts in the gorgeous Cardrona Valley – experienced riders or first-timers alike will love our friendly Appaloosa (spotted) horses fitted with comfortable western saddles (easy to hold on to!) and our rides that explore historic goldmining valleys, splash through streams, then climb up to the high country with towering mountains as your backdrop. Our horses’ calm natures have seen us carry children as young as five and we adjust each ride to the age, experience and ability of your family. NEW LOCATION – 2130 Cardrona Valley, Wanaka Directly opposite Snow Farm entrance Phone: 03 443 8151 (bookings essential) Freephone: 0800 4 SADDLES (0800 4 723 3537) Departs: 10am and 1.30pm year round (minimum 2 riders) Duration: 2 hours Price: 2 hour trek – Adult $90, Child $70 Email: nzbse@xtra.co.nz www.backcountrysaddles.co.nz WANAKA POOL Swim, relax and play at the Wanaka Pool. Open all year round, our 25m indoor pool is heated, perfect for having a splash, lap swimming or aquafit classes! Visit Wanaka Pool for affordable, family fun. Learn to Swim classes are available for pre-school and school-aged children, with free swim assessments. 121 Plantation Road (beside Mount Aspiring College) Phone: 03 443 9334 Hours: Monday-Friday, 6am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday, 12pm-6pm Pool admission price: Adult $5, Child $3, Family $14 (2 adults + 2 children) Email: wanakapool@qldc.govt.nz http://sportrec.qldc.govt.nz/swim

CLUTHA RIVER JET An unforgettable jet boat experience departing from Wanaka's waterfront, your one-hour jet boat trip includes a spectacular ride on Lake Wanaka, leading you to the Clutha River. Discover the fun and exhilaration of riding in a jet boat, skim across mere inches of water, enjoy the thrill of the famous Hamilton spin and marvel at the region's incredible scenery. Phone: 03 443 7495 Freephone: 0508 525 352 Departs: The Log Cabin, Lakefront, Wanaka Duration: one hour Hours: daily, 10am to 5pm Price: Adult $109, Child $55 (child is 5-14 years, under 5s FREE) www.lakelandadventures.co.nz LAKELAND ADVENTURES Lake Cruises explore the bays and islands of Lake Wanaka with a Lakeland Adventures cruise. Choose from our 2 hour or 3 hour excursions with island stop, short walk and amazing scenery. Water Taxi spend a half or full day on Ruby Island, or another secluded lake destination. We’ll drop you by water taxi and pick you up later. Ask for our recommended drop-off locations. Bike and Walking Tracks we provide a transport service for your family to access the local walking and biking tracks. Rent your bikes from us or bring your own. See us for family-favourite recommendations. Phone: 03 443 7495 Freephone: 0508 525 352 Lake Cruise Times: 10am and 2pm Prices from: Adult $85, Child $55 (child is 5-14 years, under 5s FREE) Rental Hours: daily, 9am-5pm www.lakelandadventures.co.nz AIRSHED It’s all in the way you bounce! Airshed is a custom-made indoor and outdoor 'Jump Centre' of trampolines and airbags. Wanaka’s newest family activity is the most fun you can have on two feet (or in the air). With our qualified air instructors you can learn the basics and progress to the next level of performance and tricks, or just have fun and play! No experience is required. Bring the family on our awesome value $50 pass and come bounce today! Reece Cresent, Wanaka Phone: 027 261 2211 Hours: Monday-Friday 12 noon-7pm or later on request, Sat/Sun 10am-7pm or later on request Price: 5 years+ 1 hour $16.50, 2 hours $25 Under 5 years 1 hour $10, 2 hours $16 Parent & Tot – 1 hour $14, 2 hours $20 Family Pass (4 people) – 1 hour $50 Multi-session discounts and season passes available. *Spectators and upstairs lounge area with games and WiFi are FREE! New facility with ramps coming this winter. Book online, ring for session times, or just drop in and check out our facility. Birthday Parties – call now for our great packages. E: wanaka@theairshed.co.nz www.theairshed.co.nz

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HIGHLANDS MOTORSPORT PARK, GO KARTS & JURASSIC DINOSAUR ADVENTURES The ultimate destination for the whole family! Have a blast on the go-karts, take a Jurassic Dinosaur Safari, explore on a U-Drive Off Road Safari Buggy Adventure, choose from 6 high-speed circuit thrills, visit the Zany Cars Sculpture Park & Motorsport Museum. Go-karts – choose single or tandem karts. 10-minute session: $39 (single), $49 (tandem). Single driver: min age10 years. Tandem: min age16 years (height restrictions apply). Tandem passenger: min age 6 years (height restrictions apply). Jurassic Dinosaur Safari $79 (2 adults & up to 3 children). Jurassic Dinosaur Buggy Adventure $69 per two-seater buggy. Drivers must have a license. Passenger minimum age 8 years. Highlands Famous High-Speed Taxi sample the circuit at speed in our Porsche Cayenne taxi – great for the whole family! $120 for one to four people. National Motorsport Museum Family $50 (2 ad + 3 ch). ‘Friends of the Museum’ Family annual pass $79. Adrenalin activity on track choose from FASTLaps in a Porsche GT3, U-drive in a Radical or a V8 Muscle Car or a Fast Dash in a McLaren Supercar. Prices vary. Corner SH6 and Sandflat Road, Cromwell (just 45 minutes drive from Wanaka) Phone: 0508 HIGHLANDS (0508 444 452 637) www.highlands.co.nz Visit us on Facebook. HAVE A SHOT SHOOTING & ACTIVITY VENUE Including Battlefield and Archery (minimum age 8), Cropool (minimum age 13), Smallbore Rifle Range (minimum age 14), Claybird Shooting (minimum age 17) plus locally-themed mini putt golf course for all ages. Mt Barker Rd, opposite Wanaka Airport www.haveashot.co.nz

MINI GOLF Ph. 03 443 9999 Child (5-14yrs) - $7.50 Adult (14+) - $10 Family - $30 Children under 5 free with a paying adult PUZZLING WORLD KIDS WEEK ~ JULY 18-22nd Welcome to the season's most fun week on snow! Every day, with the help of Puzzling World, Treble Cone will be hosting different adventurous, exciting and FREE activities including puzzles, live music, adventure race, face-painting, bir thday cake and fancy dress. Visit www.treblecone.com and click on Events Calendar for a schedule of all the fun! www.KidzGo.co.nz

PAINTBALL CENTRAL Ultimate action adventure that can be played with a minimum of two players. With three exciting courses and 14 different games you can tailor your mission to suit your family. Paintball is fun, fast and as actionpacked as you want! Play on 10 acres of courses or make your way through Shantytown! Note: children under 18 years must be accompanied by adults at or on the field. We require a ratio of max four children aged 7-15 years to one adult, and younger children must be fully-supervised. Bannockburn, Cromwell (just 45 minutes drive from Wanaka) Bookings Essential: 027 448 5399 Open: daily, 10am and 2pm (winter hours) Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 per person for basic game (includes 100 shots, gun, overalls and mask) Email: paintballcentral@xtra.co.nz www.paintballcentral.co.nz

Wanaka :: Birthday Parties

BIRTHDAY PARTY IDEAS Airshed 027 261 2211 Exclusive use of bounce facility for 1 hour plus 1 hour of party / mezzanine time – just $195 for up to 14 kids. Cakes of Wanaka

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The Cardrona Pony Parties 03 443 1228 Party activities include rides, games, brushing & braiding. Cheeky Chops Facepainting

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Clip ‘N Climb 03 443 1110 Get your wee one and their mates active on their next birthday at Clip 'n Climb. Prices from $10 per head. Highlands Motorsport Park 03 445 4052 Go-karts, dirt buggies, balance bikes, Jurassic Safari and museum make an exciting birthday party destination. For more on party options: functions@highlands.co.nz Lonestar Wanaka 03 443 6901 Awesome birthday party venue with loads of space, a party area, great kids' menu and outdoor playground. Mini Muscles birthdays

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Paintball Central 027 448 5399 With 3 courses and 14 different games this is a brilliant and energetic birthday party group activity.

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Pembroke Putt 03 443 9999 18 holes of fun, outside tables and food trailers on-site. Only $7.50 per child and the birthday child goes free!

Snow Fun Zone - Snow Farm A big snow playground of snow caves and sculptures, snow to build with – plus a perfect size tobogganing hill – bring your own toys or rent from us. Café and bar onsite. www.snowfarmnz.com

Puzzling World 03 443 7489 Special rates for the birthday group, large party booth, snack packs and plenty of birthday fun! Download your party invites free from the Puzzling World website.

Transport and Toy Museum 03 443 8765 Amazing deal for locals – a $40 family pass price will cover you for for up to 15 party people (children or adults). Plus you can bring your own food and cake!

Wanaka Walks and Family Biking Note: times are based on walking WANAKA LAKESIDE TRACKS Millennium Track to Waterfall Creek Carpark Easy – 2 hours return Starting from town, follow the walking track with the lake on your right. This track is perfect with littlies, completely flat and quite wide. Buggy friendly. Easy biking. Wanaka Lakefront to Lake Outlet Easy – 3 hours return This flat and wide track follows around the back of the yacht club to Eely Point. Continue along the beach to Bremner Bay and you’ll see the start of the Clutha River – Lake Wanaka’s outlet. Easy biking.

LAKE OUTLET TO ALBERT TOWN Easy/Med – 2 hours return This is one of our favourite sections simply because the Clutha river is so beautiful and such different scenery from the lake. You can park right at the start of the track near the Lake Outlet Holiday Park along Anderson Road. The track is slightly more narrow than the lakeside tracks but certainly fine for bikers of all ages. ALBERT TOWN TO LAKE HAWEA Easy/Med – 4 hours return A well-formed 10km track that follows the Hawea River to Lake Hawea. Beautiful riverside riding and overall very easy walking and biking for all ages. MOUNT IRON TRACK Moderate – 1½ hour loop Mount Iron is a glacier-carved hill, visible from anywhere in Wanaka. Worth the climb, the summit provides panoramic views. The access track is well signposted 2km from Wanaka, near Puzzling World, along State Highway 6. Not suitable for bikes.

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CINEMA PARADISO CAFÉ Cinema, Café, Bar A perfect hang-out spot whether or not you’re off to the movies! Serving scrumptious cakes and slices, great coffee, irresistible ice cream (try our ‘fish and chips’ ice cream – really!), wedges, salads, gourmet burgers, seriously good pizza and lots more! Open every day and central enough to make a great meeting spot. Sit back and enjoy the Paradiso Café and Cinema experience. Fully-licensed, serving local beers and wines. 72 Brownston Street, Wanaka Phone: 03 443 1505 Hours: daily from 10am www.paradiso.net.nz PUZZLING WORLD CAFÉ Sandwiches, wraps, salad and other savoury or sweet treats put together with puzzles galore are here to sustain and entertain you! Main Highway, Wanaka, 3 minutes drive from town centre Phone: 03 443 7489

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LONESTAR Wanaka's favourite family restaurant! Fabulous menu & fantastic food with generous portions. Interesting and varied kids' menu, toybox, playground and highchairs. 50 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka Phone: 03 443 6901 RED STAR BURGER BAR Specialising in gourmet, handmade burgers and local craft beers. Over 25 awesome burgers to choose from plus creative daily specials and a kids' burger menu. Also serving delicious salads, shakes and real fruit smoothies. 26 Ardmore Street, Wanaka Phone: 03 443 9322 (phone orders welcome) Hours: daily from 11.30am www.redstarburgers.co.nz

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Wanaka :: Shopping and Useful Contacts

Wanaka Shopping PUZZLING WORLD SHOP Puzzling World offers one of the largest puzzle gift shops in the country. With NZ-made wooden puzzles, string puzzles, brain teasers and metal creations plus the latest family games, all ages and stages are covered. A wide range of Illusion postcards, posters and books are available, along with tourist collectables, illusion t-shirts and oddities found only at Puzzling World! We offer a world-wide postage service and a large online gift shop for those with no room left in their suitcases. Main Highway, Wanaka, 3 minutes drive from town centre Phone: 03 443 7489 See ad page 67. Email: info@puzzlingworld.co.nz www.puzzlingworld.co.nz NATIONAL TRANSPORT AND TOY MUSEUM SHOP Find Wanaka’s biggest toy shop at the entrance to the Transport and Toy Museum. Stockists of a large selection of collectable car and tractor models, as well as a wide range of toys and souvenirs, diecast car models and remote control cars, boats and helicopters. Discover plastic model kit sets, Playmobil, a large Sylvanian Families range, Barbie, Thomas the Tank Engine, Siku, Tonka and Bruder toys – and quality birthday presents under $20. See ad page 68. SH 6, Main Wanaka-Queenstown road (via Cromwell) (10 mins from town centre, beside Wanaka airport) Phone: 03 443 8765 Hours: 7 days, 8.30am-5pm www.nttmuseum.co.nz SKI / SNOWBOARD RENTAL AND RETAIL See page 19 for detailed information. Base Ultimate Rental 03 443 6620 12 Helwick Street Green Toad Wanaka 03 443 4315 6 Pembroke Mall, behind the Bakery Rocket Rental 03 443 7625 39 Helwick Street

Wanaka Useful Contacts Police / Fire / Ambulance Police Station 5 Ballantyne Rd Library Bullock Creek, Dunmore St Post Office Ardmore Street Wanaka Lakes Health Centre 23 Cardrona Valley Road

Dial 111 03 443 7272 03 443 0410 03 443 8211 03 443 0432

CHILD FURNITURE / ACCESSORIES HIRE Wanaka Baby 03 443 9224 Your one-stop hire shop for quality baby hire equipment. A huge selection of age-specific toys, backpacks, prams, car seats, portacots, baby monitor, high chairs and more. www.wanakababy.co.nz Plunket car seats / baby equipment hire

03 443 8799

OTHER HELP FOR PARENTS Plunket 51 Ardmore Street 03 443 8799 Wanaka Library 03 443 0410 Regular pre-schooler sessions Bullock Creek, Dunmore Street Wanaka Toy Library Toys for 0-6 years. 027 777 4252 Hours: Tues 7.30pm-8.30pm & Fri + Sat 9.30am-11am 3 Reece Crescent Kahu Youth Providing programs, activities, events and a fun, safe, base for young people aged 11 to 24 years in Wanaka. After-school and school holiday sessions. www kahuyouth.org CLUBS AND HOBBIES Adventure Club www kahuyouth.org Wednesdays (girls), Fridays (boys) 11years+ 3.30-5.30pm Airshed 027 261 2211 Trampolining progressive classes, for bounce beginners up to advanced ariels. Aspiring Gym Sports www.aspiringgymsports.co.nz Gymnastics classes for children from 4 years. Bike Wanaka Jamie, 021 539 931 Mtb coached cross-country group rides, 11-16 years. Climbing Classes 03 443 1110 Dance Out Loud Rachel Erichsen, 021 915 573 Dance Wanaka Anna Thomas, 021 575 569 Disc Golf Wanaka Martin Galley, 027 226 5343 Drama Gillian Pugh, 03 443 9226 Junior Football Club For 5 years+ www.wanakafootball.org.nz Kahu Youth drop-in sessions 11yrs+ www kahuyouth.org Pool, free internet access, table tennis, football, comfy couches, cook a shared meal and more! Check website for holiday programmes. Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat 3-10pm Karate Club Trevor, 03 443 2993 Keyboard and Piano Dave Strang, 03 443 5364 Kindermusik Liz Ritchie, 021 209 1355 Small classes, big smiles. Mainly Music Pauline, 03 443 8044 For pre-schoolers and their caregivers. Mini Muscles Play gym (0-4) & gymnastics. www.mini-muscles.co.nz Pony Club Hawea/Wanaka Facebook: Hawea Wanaka pony club Skateboard progressive classes www.theairshed.co.nz Skate beginners up to level 2. Airshed 027 261 2211 Waterfall Equestrian 027 210 9098 Weekly lessons, quick ‘taster’ lessons also offered and riding for the disabled. Wanaka Golf Club 03 443 7888 Free lessons with initial membership. Wanaka Scouts, Cubs, Keas Huw, 03 443 4033 Wanaka Ski and Snowsports Club www.wanakasnowsports.co.nz www.KidzGo.co.nz

Fiordland

Fiordland National Park Named for the 14 fiords that carve into its western coastline and the three freshwater fiords of Lake Te Anau, Fiordland is the work of over 500 million years of constant sculpting by glaciers and water. Fiordland contains some of the most dramatic scenery in the world, including Milford and Doubtful Sound, and is home to the Milford, Routeburn and Kepler Great Walks. At 12,500 square kilometres, Fiordland is New Zealand’s largest National Park and has been designated a World Heritage Area for its unique landscapes.

Te Anau

The name Te Anau is of Mâori origin (Te Ana-au), meaning ‘rushing waters in a cave’. Te Anau’s actual caves were lost in Mâori legend until being rediscovered by a European explorer in the 1940s. At 12,000 years old, they are relatively young and are still being formed by water action. These days they’re famous for the glowworm grotto deep inside which you can explore with Real Journeys.

Te Anau is a perfect place to ‘stay and play’ for a few days whilst exploring Fiordland National Park. Situated on the shore of Lake Te Anau only two hours’ drive from Queenstown, this pretty lakeside community bustles with cafés, shops and accommodation. Local activities include jet boating, fishing, visiting the magical world of the glowworm caves, taking a cruise on gorgeous Lake Te Anau and discovering the inland fiords, horseriding and exploring numerous family-friendly walking and biking tracks. If you want to trek further afield you'll find the 'Great Walks' – Milford, Kepler and Routeburn multi-day tracks depart from here, while the world-famous Milford and Doubtful Sounds are just a day trip away.

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Originally called Roto-au (the rainy lake) by early Mâori and then Moturau (many islands), Lake Manapouri (Lake of the Sorrowing Heart) is the second deepest in New Zealand and the gateway to Doubtful Sound. Dotted with over 30 small islands, it also has the enviable reputation as New Zealand's prettiest lake. Manapouri township is a 20 minute drive from Te Anau. Pearl Harbour, Manapouri

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Fiordland and Te Anau

A Sound or a Fiord? Fiord (also spelled fjord): a long, narrow inlet caused by glacial erosion. A fiord forms when, over millions of years, a glacier has carved a U-shaped valley through abrasion of surrounding bedrock. When the glacier melts, the resulting valley fills with seawater and a fiord is formed.

Milford Sound (is a fiord)

Sound: a large sea inlet, often formed by the sinking of a river valley below sealevel and subsequent flooding. This produces a long inlet with sloping sides, such as the Marlborough Sounds, in the north of the South Island. Freshwater Fiords of Lake Te Anau: sometimes a freshwater lake has formed in a glacially-carved valley, resulting in freshwater fiords. Our local examples are the inland fiords of Lake Te Anau (which can be explored with Cruise Te Anau). The naming of these is not very creative: North Fiord, Middle Fiord and South Fiord! They are NZ's only inland fiords â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the other 14 are on the coast.

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Fiordland :: Walking and Biking Tracks

Walking and Biking Tracks Te Anau – Control Gates Easy 1½ hours return Follow the lakefront path with the lake on your right to walk around to the start of the Kepler Track, passing the DOC centre and the Te Anau Wildlife Centre. Buggy-friendly.

Key Summit Hard 3-4 hours return A more strenuous outing – with a constant climb to the summit, this walk departs from the Te Anau-Milford Road and joins up with the Routeburn Track.

Rainbow Reach – Shallow Bay Moderate 3-4 hours return Gently undulating forest walk that takes you on part of the Kepler Track. Includes stunning river views and bridge crossings, and you come out on the shores of Lake Manapouri where there are trampers' huts with toilet facilities.

Te Anau Lakefront Track Easy 3 hour loop Follow the lakeside path with the lake on your left. The path is wide and ideal for family biking (the above tracks have a lot of walkers so this one is better with the bikes). Fantastic views of the lake and mountains and endless beaches to stop and play at. The track passes the boat harbour at Bluegum Point and the mouth of the Upukerora River. From here you can return the same way or loop back into town via a gravel road leading to the Te Anau – Milford highway. Ivon Wilson Park Easy Attractive 35 hectare park with lots of walking tracks and Lake Henry in the middle – the lake, stocked with brook trout, has been developed as a children’s fishery. Mountain Biking: there is a dedicated mountain bike park with around 8.5kms of loop tracks. There are green (beginner), blue and black trails to follow, so this is ideal and fun for all levels of biker.

TOP END OF TOWN CENTRE, TE ANAU OPEN DAILY, NOON - LATE HAPPY HOUR 9PM-10PM EVERY NIGHT TEL 03 249 8801 e: theranch@xtra.co.nz

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Sample Menu Items * Sunday roast with trimmings just $15 (Monday – Saturday roast $19.50) * All day breakfast $20 * Chicken schnitzel $19.50 * Rump steak $25.00 * Steak, egg and chips $22.50 * Beef rib eye * Lamb shanks * Breast of chicken * Blue cod fillet * Salmon * Wild venison * Lamb steaks Homemade Desserts from $10.50

Superb family dining – delicious and hearty, good value Kiwi meals with our traditional Sunday roast a specialty at only $15. Friendly service and excellent atmosphere are complemented by a cosy open fire or sunny outdoor dining. FREE WIFI. Mention KIDZ GO for a free kids’ or adults’ drink with your main meal.

Children’s Menu (12 years & under) *meals include standard non-alcoholic drink and ice cream sundae

* Chicken tenders w fries $13 * Bangers and mash $13 * Battered fish with fries $13 * Kids’ roast $13 * Pork ribs with fries $15 * Ham/cheese toastie with fries $13 * Kids’ nachos with beef & beans $13 * Mini hotdogs $12.50

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Fiordland :: Te Anau Activities

Te Anau Activities TE ANAU GLOWWORM CAVES Visiting the Glowworm Caves on the isolated western shores of Lake Te Anau is a fascinating experience. Join our Nature Guide to explore a mysterious underground world of sculpted rock and rushing water, before drifting into a cavern of silence beneath the shimmering glowworms. Departs: daily from Lakefront Drive, Te Anau Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes Price: Adult $79, Child $22 Phone: 0800 65 65 01 www.realjourneys.co.nz Ask about our KIDS GO FREE promotion during NZ School Holidays. CRUISE TE ANAU – DISCOVERY CRUISE Discover South Fiord – Lake Te Anau! Leave the crowds behind, bring the family aboard and explore Lake Te Anau with your own knowledgeable guide and get truly close to nature. Your guide will take you to hidden corners of NZ’s second largest lake and exploring on a gentle bush / nature walk to the hidden lakes. There’s nothing quite like life on the water on this personalised tour (maximum 12 passengers) and when the lake is in stunning Fiordland the experience is unforgettable! Ask about our wilderness adventures with jet boat and float plane combinations. Phone: 03 249 8005 Departs: Lake Te Anau waterfront, main wharf Departure Times: 10am and 1pm (minimum passenger numbers may apply) Duration: 3 hours Price: Adult $90, Child $25 (child is 5-14 years) Email: info@cruiseteanau.co.nz www.cruiseteanau.co.nz MV Carousel is available for private charter for fishing, picnic, customised or overnight cruises. OTHER ACTIVITIES Kepler Horse Treks Offering stunning scenic rides alongside Lake Te Anau and the Waiau River, plus pony rides with farm tour or horseriding lessons. Phone: 03 249 9346 www.teanaunz.com Te Anau Wildlife Centre View the rare, flightless Takahē along with Kea, Tui and other New Zealand natives. Entry is free. Ten minutes lakeside walk from the DOC Visitor Centre. Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre (DOC) Movies, interactive displays, conservation gift store and advice on local walks. Lakefront Drive Phone: 03 249 7924

KEPLER HORSE TREKS

* Scenic Trail Rides * Pony + Farm Tour Kepler Oaks oﬀers stunning scenic rides along Lake Te Anau, pony and farm visits and riding lessons. Call today 03 249 9346

WWW.TEANAUNZ.COM Blue Mountain Farm Tour and Shop Visit our farm and interact with the animals – alpaca, sheep and lambs, cows and calves, hens (you can collect the eggs!), dogs, and a pig. Large gardens. Farm Shop. Te Anau - Manapouri Highway Phone: 021 175 7046 Luxmore Jet Join us for a thrilling ride on the Waiau River between Lake Te Anau and Lake Manapouri. See 'Lord of the Rings' locations and experience an hour's worth of fun. Freephone: 0800 25 38 26 www.luxmorejet.com Fiordland Cinema Daily screenings of Ata Whenua, an incredible movie set in Fiordland, as well as regular movies. 7 The Lane Phone: 03 249 8844 Takitimu Tiki Tours Discover the secret spots of Te Anau with a fun, friendly and superb value tour. Phone: 0800 342 342 PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Ivon Wilson Park 35 hectares of park land planted with native and exotic trees, with a lovely lake in the middle and plenty of paths and benches. Ivon Wilson Park also has a fantastic mountain biking trail and a frisbee golf course. Lions Park Lions Park is where you go if you like swings and slides. It's also right on the lakefront and just round the corner from the main street if you are walking north. If you keep going north around the lakefront you get to the marina where Te Anau folk park their boats. Here there is another set of swings and slides, also on the lakefront. Memorial Park Skate Park Lots of variety in this local skatepark. www.KidzGo.co.nz

Fiordland :: Milford Sound

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Milford Road Information Kiosk (8.5km from Te Anau)

Cruises to Caves (35–45 mins)

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Places of Interest Mirror Lakes A five-minute walk alongside these pools is well worth it on a still day – the reflections are quite stunning. Pop's View Lookout A viewing platform looks down over the spectacular panorama of the Hollyford Valley. Homer Tunnel This incredible feat of workmanship was completed in 1953 and cuts 1200 metres through the Darran Mountains. Both the entrance and exit to the tunnel provide awe-inspiring views. The Chasm A 20-minute return bush walk; the chasm itself, with its huge volume of water pounding over incredible rock formations, is mesmerising.

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Described by Rudyard Kipling as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’, Milford Sound is one of the jewels in the Fiordland crown. It’s actually a fiord – created by rivers of glacial ice and flanked on both sides by sheer rock face, rising up to aweinspiring heights. An experience on the Sound is enhanced by the abundance of wildlife; fur seals, rare Fiordland crested penguins and bottlenose dolphins. Dolphins frequently lead the cruise boats, playing in the bow waves.

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Milford Sound

About Milford Sound (Piopiotahi) Milford Sound's first settler (Donald Sutherland) arrived in 1877 having sailed there from Dunedin. The original route to Milford weaved around the Darran Mountains and over the McKinnon Pass. This track is now known as the Milford Track (approx. 52km long) and it was the only way to get to Milford other than via the sea. Milford Sound is 16kms long and it rains approximately 180 days a year, with an average annual rainfall of over 6½ metres! Drive Times Queenstown to Milford Sound 4½ hours Te Anau to Milford Sound 2½ hours Wanaka to Milford Sound 5½ hours Note: coaching or driving both ways from Queenstown makes for a 12 hour day, so why not break up the journey with a stay in Te Anau? See p87 for accommodation options. Trip Options Coach-Cruise-Coach The road to Milford Sound is one of the most stunning in NZ. There is nothing quite as awe-inspiring as the approach to the Homer Tunnel! Fly-Cruise-Fly Take a 30 to 40 minute flight over glaciers, lakes and waterfalls. Weather dependent. Flights depart Queenstown, Wanaka and Te Anau. Fly-Cruise-Coach or Coach-Cruise-Fly The ultimate trip! Around 7½ hours return from Queenstown. Drive Yourself See map this page for this spectacular 120 km stretch of road. Cruises can be purchased before you leave, in Te Anau or at Milford Sound.

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Freephone 0800 744 633 mitrepeak.com Doubtful Sound Captain Cook sighted Doubtful Sound on his first voyage to NZ in 1770. He called it Doubtful Harbour because he was doubtful about whether he would be able to turn around and exit back to sea. In fact Doubtful Sound is a staggering 10 times bigger than Milford Sound, and like Milford it is a fiord. It is home to fur seals, Fiordland crested penguins and dolphins. The journey to Doubtful Sound is an experience in itself, crossing the beautiful, islandstudded Lake Manapouri to the West Arm then over Wilmot Pass and finally down to the shores of Doubtful Sound. www.KidzGo.co.nz

MITRE PEAK CRUISES Mitre Peak Cruises operate smaller vessels that will get you up close and personal with Milford Sound. Sheer rock faces, glacial hanging valleys, thick native forest and local wildlife such as fur seal colonies, Fiordland crested penguins or pods of dusky dolphins will delight you and the kids. Mitre Peak Cruises is the only cruise boat that goes past St Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lighthouse and ventures into the Tasman Sea so you can experience a return into the fiord just like the first sealers did. This cruise is fun, educational and enjoyable for the whole family. Phone: 03 249 8110 Freephone: 0800 744 633 Price: Adult from $70, Child from $17, Under 5s FREE (cruiseonly). Add-on visit to the Underwater Observatory is available on most cruises. Please enquire for our tours departing Queenstown or Te Anau. Departures: throughout the day Duration: 2 hours Email: info@mitrepeak.com www.mitrepeak.com REAL JOURNEYS MILFORD SOUND DAYTIME CRUISES In Milford Sound youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see wildlife, towering cliffs, waterfalls and the much photographed Mitre Peak. Once there, join a Scenic Cruise or go on a more leisurely and informative Nature Cruise. Delicious lunch options available. Departs: daily from Milford Visitor Terminal, Milford. Nature Cruise (2 hours) from Adult $88, Child $22 Scenic Cruise (1 hour 40 minutes) from Adult $80, Child $22 Coach connections from Queenstown and Te Anau. Scenic flight options from Queenstown available. Phone: 0800 65 65 01 www.realjourneys.co.nz Ask about our KIDS GO FREE promotion during NZ School Holidays. REAL JOURNEYS DOUBTFUL SOUND WILDERNESS CRUISES When you discover Doubtful Sound with us you will be struck by its silence, broken only by birdsong or the rushing of a distant waterfall. Home to abundant wildlife you may see dolphins and fur seals at play, or catch a glimpse of a rare penguin. Delicious picnic lunches available. Departs: daily from Manapouri. Queenstown and Te Anau coach connections available. Wilderness Cruises (7 hours 15mins) from Adult $230, Child $65 Freephone: 0800 65 65 01 www.realjourneys.co.nz Ask about our KIDS GO FREE promotion during NZ School Holidays

New Zealand's Favourite Bird

SELF-DRIVE TRAVEL IN FIORDLAND : IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER ✔ Fuel up in Te Anau – there are no shops or fuel stops between Te Anau and Milford Sound. ✔ The Te Anau-Milford Sound road is 120km long but allow 2 hours (without stops) or up to 4 hours (with stops). ✔ Milford Road is a scenic highway; if you are holding up other drivers please be courteous by pulling over at safe sites and allowing traffic to pass. ✔ WARNING! The road to Milford Sound is an Alpine Route. It is compulsory to carry snow chains in winter and if you are planning on driving yourself, it's essential that you check road and weather conditions as these can deteriorate rapidly. The route may even be impassable at certain times. ✔ For road information see www.milfordroad.co.nz

Meet the locals... THE CHEEKY KEA You can't visit Fiordland without meeting one of the most intelligent and endangered birds in New Zealand. With bags of personality, meet the world's only alpine parrot, the kea! They are a protected species and there are thought to be just 1000-5000 left, but you can meet the kea almost anytime you get into the South Island's alpine environment. In winter they love to visit The Remarkables or Treble Cone ski areas - they'll be hanging around the car park or outdoor dining areas! Keas just love eating and destroying rubber – while they are beautiful birds that are fun to watch, given half the chance they will tuck into your car or bike and can cause a lot of damage. In Fiordland your best viewing spots are at the Hollyfood Valley lookout, The Chasm, and the entrance to the Homer Tunnel as you drive into Milford Sound.

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THE TAKAHẼ What bird is the size of a large chicken with blue and green feathers, short, stout legs and a red bill? The endangered and flightless takahē! The takahē was once thought to be extinct, but in 1948 it hit world headlines when an Invercargill doctor, Geoffrey Orbell, rediscovered the bird high in the tussock grasslands of the remote Murchison Mountains, Fiordland. Even today, despite years of conservation effort, the takahē remains critically endangered. Visit some local residents at the Te Anau Wildlife Centre. NEW ZEALAND FUR SEALS These guys dive deeper and longer than any other type of Fur Seal (up to 200m, holding their breath for up to 11minutes!) Fur seals are covered in two layers of fur. The outer layer is used to trap air bubbles and keep the inner layer dry and warm. Imagine how cosy they must be when they swim! See them at Milford or Doubtful Sound sunning on a rock or swimming. FIORDLAND CRESTED PENGUINS The Fiordland crested penguin or tawaki, is one of the rarest of New Zealand’s mainland penguins. Although the pairs separate when not breeding, females return each year to the same beach in search of their mate from the previous season! You may be lucky enough to see them during breeding, or moulting season on a Fiordland beach.

DOLPHINS There are three species of dolphins in Milford and Doubtful Sound – Bottlenose, Dusky and Hectors Dolphins. Where to see them? Look out for them playing in the bow waves as you cruise Milford or Doubtful Sound. GLOWWORMS The NZ glowworm isn’t even a worm; it’s a fungus gnat and it loves damp caves! The Māori call them titiwai, meaning 'projected over water'. Visit them on a Real Journeys trip across Lake Te Anau.

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Accommodation :: Queenstown and Arrowtown Family Amenities Free WiFi (limits may apply)

Family Accommodation

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This chapter lists accommodation options in and around Queenstown, Arrowtown, Wanaka and Te Anau. All options welcome families and most offer a range of other services and goodies to make your family’s stay as pleasant and fun as possible. We advise you to personally contact establishments for up-to-date information to suit your family’s needs. Email Fresh Choice your grocery order and have it delivered before you arrive or anytime during your stay! See page 64.

QUEENSTOWN & ARROWTOWN FRANKTON MOTOR CAMP Idyllically situated, right on the beach, water fun, family biking and walking tracks start here! Tourist flats sleeping up to five, with kitchenette, bathroom and TV, plus lakefront powered sites. Modern kitchens, laundry facilities and playground on-site. Close to shops, restaurants, golf course and bus route. We’re 5 minutes drive from Queenstown and one of the closest accommodations to The Remarkables ski area. IAC wireless on-site. Yewlett Crescent, Frankton, Queenstown Office Hours: 9am-9pm, 7 days Phone: +64 3 442 2079 Email: g.orourke@xtra.co.nz www.franktonmotorcamp.co.nz HEARTLAND HOTEL QUEENSTOWN A welcoming property just 200m from town centre, offering interconnecting and family rooms. Its elevated position provides spectacular views over Lake Wakatipu. The on-site restaurant, The Hillside Brasserie, features a kids’ menu to tempt the fussiest of palates. Other amenities include SKY TV, guest laundry, complimentary parking, activities desk and luxury spa. 27 Stanley Street, Queenstown Phone: +64 3 442 7700 Freephone: 0800 80 77 00 E: zqn@heartlandhotels.co.nz www.heartlandhotels.co.nz/ hotels/heartland-hotel-queenstown Qualmark 3 star+, Enviro Silver www.KidzGo.co.nz

QUEENSTOWN TOP10 HOLIDAY PARK More than your average holiday park! Stunning alpine setting, close to Coronet Peak ski area – yet only 5 mins drive to central Queenstown. Luxury, self-contained motels and a great selection of cosy units and cabins. Plus lots for the kids to do onsite, including a playground with Queenstown’s only jumping pillow, kitchen/dining area with TV & log burner plus an undercover BBQ area. Restaurants, 10pin bowling, and hot pools within a few minutes walk. 70 Arthurs Point Road, Queenstown Phone: +64 3 442 9306 Freephone: 0800 462 267 Email: info@qtowntop10.co.nz www.qtowntop10.co.nz Qualmark 4 star+ Holiday Park, Enviro Silver SCENIC SUITES QUEENSTOWN A desirable location 200m from the town centre, offering superior double rooms and one or two bedroom suites that can be interconnected. Kitchen and laundry facilities, SKY TV and on-site restaurant, The Hillside Brasserie, featuring a kids’ menu to tempt the fussiest of palates. Added features include 24-hour room service, complimentary covered parking and tourist information with booking service and luxury spa. 27 Stanley Street, Queenstown Phone: +64 3 442 4718 Freephone: 0800 80 77 00 Email: zqn@scenichotels.co.nz www.scenichotels.co.nz/hotels/ scenic-suites-queenstown Qualmark 4 star, Enviro Silver

1st Choice for Families 8 Coronation Drive, Queenstown p 03 441 0438 info@bluepeaksapartments.co.nz * Spacious 2 and 3 bedroom apartments * Fully-equipped, designer kitchen * Full laundry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; washer and dryer * Dishwasher * Large balcony/courtyard * Prepaid wireless * SKY TV and DVD player * Stereo with ipod dock * Underfloor heating in bathrooms * Under cover/off-street parking * Cots and highchairs on request * Babysitting arranged * 2 minute stroll to centre of Queenstown

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Your home from home 11 Sydney Street, Queenstown p 03 441 0437 info@bluepeaks.co.nz * Studio, 1 or 2 bedroom options * Bright, modern and welcoming * Rooms with full kitchens * Continental breakfast on request * Dry-cleaning service * Guest laundry onsite * Prepaid wireless * SKY TV and DVD player * Off-street parking * Cots and highchairs on request * Babysitting arranged * Friendly, quiet location, close to park * 5 minute stroll to centre of Queenstown

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Accommodation :: Queenstown and Arrowtown

apartments & penthouses

Corner Stanley and Beetham Streets, Queenstown Phone: +64 3 441 0310 Freephone: 0800 484 345 Email: stay@theglebe.co.nz www.theglebe.co.nz See display ad this page.

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THE GLEBE APARTMENTS AND PENTHOUSE SUITES One, two, three and four-bedroom suites with lake, mountain or courtyard views. Spacious living areas, private balcony, underfloor heating, fully-equipped kitchen, laundry, SKY TV (50+ channels), CD, free WiFi gym, sauna and underground parking. We have a toy cupboard and library of kids’ DVDs, plus a babysitting service is available (extra cost).

TURNER HEIGHTS TOWNHOUSES Located a three-minute walk from Queenstown, the views overlook the town, lake, mountains and up to the Skyline Gondola. One or two-bedroom apartments – two-bedrooms with full kitchens, laundry, flat screen TV, DVD, bathroom with shower over bath, balconies and private carport. One-bedroom with kitchen, on-site laundry, flat screen TV, DVD, shower, off street parking. BBQ and communal spa available. 5GB WiFi per day FREE. Top of Turner Street (P.O.Box 435), Queenstown Phone: +64 3 442 8383 Freephone: 0800 804 333 E: turnerh@queenstown.co.nz www.turnerheights.co.nz See display ad this page. KINROSS COTTAGES GIBBSTON VALLEY At Kinross Cottages you'll be close to the activities of Queenstown whilst enjoying life amongst the vineyards with Queenstown Bike Trail on your doorstep! Skiers can get to Coronet Peak in half an hour and Cardrona in 45 minutes. Our cottages, with fully-equipped kitchens, have interconnecting doors so you can join them to make a cosy home for any size family. Facilities include free WiFi, general store (serving lodge style meals), guest laundry, ski drying and storage. 2300 Gibbston Highway, Queenstown Freephone: 0800 131 101 E: info@kinrosscottages.co.nz www.KinrossCottages.co.nz See display ad this page.

Accommodation :: Queenstown and Arrowtown

PLATINUM QUEENSTOWN Stunning three-bedroom villas; 135sq metres of designer living space with two bathrooms, designer kitchen, spacious lounge and dining areas with attractive schist stone gas fireplace, separate laundry, most with lock-up garage and Queenstown's world-famous lake views! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love the ease of the kids having their own rooms to sleep or play in, and their own bathroom. Choose from lake or alpine view villas and unwind into paradise! 96 Fernhill Road, Queenstown Phone: +64 3 746 7700 Freephone: 0800 422 442 Email: reservations@ platinumqueenstown.co.nz www.platinumqueenstown.co.nz See display ad this page. HERITAGE QUEENSTOWN Our deluxe family rooms offer fantastic space to accommodate the whole family with a super king and 2 single beds plus ensuite bathroom with separate bath and shower. Studio suites and two-bedroom suites with kitchenette, laundry plus interconnecting rooms available. Enjoy our heated indoor/outdoor pool, spa, sauna and gym, restaurant and bar. Kids stay and eat free (conditions apply). 1000mb FREE WiFi daily. 91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown Phone: +64 3 450 1500 Freephone: 0800 424 988 E: reszqn@heritagehotels.co.nz www.heritagehotels.co.nz Qualmark 4 star+, Enviro Gold See display ad this page. LAKEFRONT APARTMENTS Absolute lakefront location with a stunning view of lake and mountains from every apartment and only a two-minute, flat stroll into Queenstown centre. We offer fully-equipped, immaculate and spacious two and three-bedroom apartments, SKY TV, internet access, laundry, balconies, BBQ, babysitting service and more! Undercover parking, relaxed and friendly family atmosphere. 18 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown Phone: +64 3 441 8800 Freephone: 0800 160 600 Email: lakefront@xtra.co.nz www.lakefrontqueenstown.co.nz

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Accommodation :: Queenstown and Arrowtown

CRANBURY COURT APARTMENTS

"Excellent accommodation, exceptional hospitality" 1, 2 and 3 bedroom self-contained apartments Sky TV (Disney channel), DVD, stereo, free wifi Easy walk to town centre(400m), 100m to supermarket Full kitchen / laundry facilities Portacot and highchair hire All apartments are smoke free Ski locker and drying room NZ Tourism Gold Member ENJO Chemical Free Cleaning

Enjoy our spacious and warm one, two and three-bedroom self-contained apartments with full kitchen, laundry, living and dining areas, plus fabulous alpine views. Free WiFi (download limits apply), ski locker and drying room on-site. Supermarket located across the road and we’re an easy 5 minute walk to the town centre, offering a superb holiday location.

YHA QUEENSTOWN LAKEFRONT Comfortable, fully-equipped lakefront hostel, 10 minutes flat walk from Central Queenstown. A quiet hostel offering rooms with 2-6 beds so you can keep the family together in privacy. There's also a self-contained 2 bedroom family apartment with kitchen, lounge and bathroom. Hostel facilities include WiFi, lounge, TV room, kitchen, library and laundry. Opposite lakeshore, BBQs and playground. 88-90 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown Phone: +64 3 442 8413 E: Queenstownlakefront@yha.co.nz www.yha.co.nz

HOLIDAY HOUSES – QUEENSTOWN WAKATIPU HEIGHTS One, two, three, four or five bedroom holiday villas. Phone: +64 3 442 7211 www.vacationvillas.co.nz RELAX ITS DONE A boutique portfolio of luxurious holiday homes and villas. Phone: +64 3 441 1510 www.relaxitsdone.co.nz JEWEL ON SPEARGRASS Charming country home sleeping 7 guests. Phone: +64 3 441 1510 www.relaxitsdone.co.nz

OTHER OPTIONS – QUEENSTOWN QUEENSTOWN LAKEVIEW HOLIDAY PARK Easy walking distance to Queenstown centre, with variety of accommodation options. Upper Brecon Street, Queenstown Phone: +64 3 442 7252 www.holidaypark.net.nz HOTEL ST MORITZ Alpine lodge hotel with one and two b/r apartments. Phone: +64 3 442 4990 www.stmoritz.co.nz MERCURE QUEENSTOWN RESORT Family hotel, swimming pool, stunning lake views. Phone: +64 3 442 6600 www.accorhotels.com TANOA ASPEN HOTEL Family-friendly, spectacular views, restaurant on-site. Phone: +64 3 441 0097 www.tanoaaspen.com

Cranbury Court Apartments Gorge Road, Queenstown Phone +64 3 442 6483 Freephone 0800 269 666 info@cranbury.co.nz

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VIKING LODGE MOTEL, ARROWTOWN One and two b/r family units. Swimming pool. Phone: +64 3 442 1765 www.vikinglodge.co.nz YHA QUEENSTOWN CENTRAL Family rooms with ensuites. Very central location. Phone: +64 3 442 7400 www.yha.co.nz

Accommodation :: Wanaka and Te Anau ACCOMMODATION – WANAKA WANAKA TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK Just 3km from central Wanaka with easy bike tracks from the door and on the road to Treble Cone ski area. Swimming pool with threelane slide (summer only), spa pool, playground, sports field and bikes for hire. Accommodation includes camping, cabins, self-contained units and park motels with up to two bedrooms, sleeping up to seven. All motel units include kitchen, bathroom and lounge area with TV. WiFi and internet onsite. 217 Wanaka-Mount Aspiring Rd Phone: +64 3 443 7360 Freephone: 0508 WANAKA (0508 926 252) Email: info@wanakatop10.co.nz www.wanakatop10.co.nz Qualmark 4 star, Enviro Bronze HOLIDAY HOUSES – WANAKA APARTMENTS ON UPTON One, two, three or five-bedroom apartments. Modern and sophisticated, large outdoor area. Upton St, Wanaka Phone: +64 3 443 9224 www.wanakaselection.co.nz CORYAN COTTAGE Three-bedroom, two-bathroom, fully-equipped, quiet, immaculate, with fenced garden. Hedditch St, Wanaka Phone: +64 3 443 9224 www.wanakaselection.co.nz MCDOUGALLS HOLIDAY HOME Two-bedroom, modern, in and outdoor living; toys, trampoline, bikes and kayaks. Terranova Place, Wanaka Phone: +64 3 443 4678 www.wanakaholidays.com ACCOMMODATION – TE ANAU KEPLER OAKS CHALET Two-bedroom, cosy, self-contained chalet with panoramic views from every window. Situated on 13 acres of rural land – enjoy horse riding, feeding chickens or cuddling our pets, all on-site! Phone: +64 3 249 9346 www.teanaunz.com ALPINE VIEW MOTEL One- to three-bedroom fully-equipped units. Close to lake and town centre. Phone: +64 3 249 7459 www.alpineviewmotel.co.nz TE ANAU TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK Central location, powered campsites, family cabins and self-contained motel units. Phone: +64 3 249 7462 www.teanautop10.co.nz

WANAKA KIWI HOLIDAY PARK & MOTELS Formerly Aspiring Holiday Park & Motels, just 2km from town centre with acres of space to play. Free unlimited WiFi. Bike hire for the whole family; ‘tag along’, wee ride seat & child carriers. Two playgrounds with sun shades and a trampoline. Mountain buggy pram & backpack available to hire. Dedicated parents' room with change table. Free family spa pools & kids DVDs. Campervan sites, motel units and three bedroom house with full cooking facilities. 263 Studholme Road North, Wanaka Phone: +64 3 443 7766 Freephone: 0800 229 8439 E: stay@wanakakiwi.nz www.wanakakiwiholidaypark.nz Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Qualmark 4 star+ FAIRWAY MOTEL Comfortable, affordable............ family motel/apartments. Just a short walk from the lakefront, Fairway Motel is a great base offering two-bedroom apartments with fully-equipped kitchen and laundry, or self-contained studios with kitchenettes plus one or two-bedroom motel units. Facilities include bike/ski storage and outdoor swimming pool (1 Dec-31 March) and BBQ. Winner Trip Advisor 2015 – Certificate of Excellence. 2 MacPherson Street, Wanaka Phone: +64 3 443 7285 Freephone: 0800 324 792 Email: info@fairwaymotel.co.nz www.fairwaymotel.co.nz

RED TUSSOCK MOTEL Spacious one, two and three-bedroom family units, quiet garden, playground. Phone: +64 3 249 9110 www.redtussockmotels.co.nz BLUE MOUNTAIN COTTAGES Idyllic and private family cottages on a small working farm. Spotless and modern, rural and mountain views. Mobile: 021 175 7046 www.bluemountaincottages.co.nz EXPLORER MOTEL AND APARTMENTS Studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments sleeping up to six. Playground and trampoline. Phone: +64 3 249 7156 www.explorermotel.co.nz YHA TE ANAU Unique, homely atmosphere and cosy accommodation. Phone: +64 3 249 7847 www.yha.co.nz www.KidzGo.co.nz

88 Family Deals and Savings

FAMILY DISCOUNTS AND DEALS Most of the Kidz Go family deals below are redeemable whether you book directly or with an agent*. For more information please visit the booking desk at your accommodation or one of the information centres around town and mention your Kidz Go deal when booking. *Very occasionally you may need to book directly to receive the discount on this page.

TREBLE CONE SKI FIELD

FAMILY DISCOUNT DAY PASS $291 (2 adults + 2 children). Mutli-day discounts available. Kids 5 years & under ski FREE! See page 11

CARDRONA ALPINE RESORT Kids 5 years and under receive FREE day lift passes. See page 11

KIDZ CLUB

Get a free awesome Green screen photo plus fourth child goes free when you mention Kidz Go! See page 24

MINUS 5째 ICE BAR

Kids go FREE! One child goes free with each paying adult with colour ad voucher on page 26

UNDERWATER OBSERVATORY FAMILY DEAL: $20 (2 adults + 2 children, kids go FREE). See page 36

FEAR FACTORY

Family Deal: $99 (2 adults and 2 children). Child is under 15 years. See page 27

JURASSIC DINOSAUR SAFARI FAMILY DEAL: $79 for the family (two adults and up to three children). See page 28

SNOW FARM

Receive one child's ski rental FREE when you show a copy of this magazine. See page 13

SNOWBIZ SNOW RENTAL

20% discount off ski, snowboard and clothing rental. Plus 6th consecutive day's hire FREE. Present Kidz Go voucher, page 17

ONE STOP SNOW RENTAL

20% discount off ski, snowboard and clothing rental with Kidz Go voucher. See page 18

DARK RIDE

Family Deal: when a family all book a combo, one rides FREE! (minimum 4 persons). See page 22

VORTEX 12D MOTION THEATRE & 360째 VR

Free popcorn, slushy, coffee or hot chocolate with each ticket purchase when you mention Kidz Go. See page 24

360째 BATTLEGROUND / 360째 DRIFT Free popcorn, slushy, coffee or hot chocolate with each ticket purchase when you mention Kidz Go. See page 24

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QUEENSTOWN ICE ARENA FAMILY DEAL: $60 (2 adults and 2 children) Includes skate hire. See page 28

BELOW ZERO ICE BAR

Kids go FREE! One child (12 years and under) goes free with each paying adult with Kidz Go colour ad voucher on p32

SKYLINE QUEENSTOWN

Gondola + 8 luge rides to share amongst the family $129 (Family is 2 adults + up to 3 children). See p33

SHOTOVER JET

Family Pass $345 (2 adults + 2 children) Save $75. See page 34

SKIPPERS CANYON JET

First child goes FREE with two paying adults! Save $85. See page 35

KJET

FAMILY DEAL: $307 for 2 adults + 2 children (save $81) plus FREE entry into Underwater Observatory. See p36

Family Deals and Savings

SOUTHERN DISCOVERIES LAKE CRUISE OR FARM EXPERIENCE

Includes FREE entry to Underwater Observatory plus kids go FREE during NZ school holidays. See page 37 + 41

KIWI BIRDLIFE PARK

Kids go FREE! One child goes free with each paying adult when you mention Kidz Go. See page 37

DART RIVER WILDERNESS JET and DART RIVER FUNYAKS

Dart River Wilderness Jet: SAVE $129 on family deal Dart River Funyaks: SAVE $229 on family deal See page 38

REAL JOURNEYS KIDS GO FREE

Kids travel FREE during NZ school holidays with full fare paying adult (max 2 per adult) on selected trips & departures. See p2 & p39

SEGWAY ON Q

KIDZ GO DEAL: save up to $63 with our family pack! Child is 15 and under. See page 42

SHOTOVER CANYON SWING and CANYON FOX

Mention Kidz Go for FREE spectator seat with every Swing or Fox purchased (worth $20). See p43

OFF ROAD ADVENTURES

$50 discount for kids under 12 years on our 9am Quad Bike Tour and ½ price on our 4x4 Highlights Tour! See page 43

G FORCE PARAGLIDING

10% off advertised price on presentation of Kidz Go colour ad voucher. See page 44

HIGHLANDS HIGH SPEED TAXI

DOROTHY BROWNS

FAMILY PASS: $50 for 2 adults and 2 children. See page 51

KIDS LOOP ARROWTOWN

Mention Kidz Go and receive a FREE gift when you shop at Kids Loop Arrowtown. See page 51

THE BALLARAT TRADING CO.

$5 kids' meal (inc. fizzy drink) between 5pm and 6.30pm with any main meal purchased. Conditions apply. See page 60

ERIKS FISH AND CHIPS FAMILY MEAL DEAL: $25 See page 60

PUZZLING WORLD

Illusion Rooms + Great Maze Family Pass: $61 (2 adults + 2 children, child is 5-15 years) See page 67

TRANSPORT & TOY MUSEUM FAMILY DEAL: $40 for 2 adults and up to 4 children. Save up to $14. See page 68

AIRSHED

FAMILY DEAL: 4 people bounce for one hour – just $50! See page 69

THE RANCH BAR AND GRILL

FREE kids' or adults' drink with your main meal when you mention Kidz Go. See page 76

SOUTHERN DISCOVERIES

Family of up to four people ride 2 circuits together for one price of $120 in our high speed Porsche Cayenne. See page 46

MILFORD SOUND: Kids go FREE on selected Southern Discoveries Cruises and Milford Discovery Centre during NZ school holidays. Conditions apply. See page 79

KAWARAU ZIPRIDE

REAL JOURNEYS 20% MULTI SAVER

LAKES DISTRICT MUSEUM

HERITAGE QUEENSTOWN

Kids zipride for $35 (normally $40). Includes FREE lunch of burger and fries! PLUS multi-zipride packs – 3 Pack $105, 5 Pack $150 to share amongst a family. See p46

FAMILY PASS: $20 (2 adults + 2 children, Kids Go FREE!) See page 51

Buy 2 or more different experiences at the same time at full retail rate & SAVE 20% off all lower priced tours. Conditions apply, see www.realjourneys.co.nz

Kids stay and eat FREE at HERITAGE! Conditions apply. See page 85

www.KidzGo.co.nz

90 Kidz Go Index SNOW INFORMATION Ski Fields Cardrona Alpine Resort Snow Farm Treble Cone Snow Transport Discount Car Rentals Queenstown Taxis Kiwi Discovery: Ski Link KT Mountain Transport – Wanaka Snow Shuttles Hiring Gear Base Ultimate Rental Browns Ski Shop Green Toad – Queenstown Green Toad – Wanaka Kiwi Discovery One Stop Ski & Snowboard Rental Rocket Rental Rockies Childrenswear Snowbiz Ski & Snowboard Rental ACTIVITIES Queenstown AJ Hackett – Kawarau Bungy Bridge and Zipride Alpine Aqualand Arrowtown Bike Hire Backcountry Saddle Expeditions Bead Shop Below Zero Ice Bar Chargeabout Electric Bikes Dark Ride Dart River FunYaks and Wilderness Jet Dorothy Browns Cinema, Bar & Bookstore Escape Quest Fear Factory Game Over Queenstown G Force Paragliding Highlands Jurassic Safaris and Buggy Adventure Highlands Motorsport Park and Go Karts KJet Kiwi Birdlife Park Lakes District Museum and Information Centre Minus 5° ICEBAR Mt Nicholas Farm Experience - Southern Discoveries Odyssey Sensory Maze Off Road Adventures – 4WD and Quad Bike Tours Paint 'n' Sip Paintball Central PowderPak Parks Queenstown Combos Queenstown Ice Arena Queenstown Lake Cruise - Southern Discoveries Segway on Q Shotover Canyon Swing and Canyon Fox Shotover Jet Site Trampoline Skippers Canyon Jet Skyline Queenstown Luge Skyline Queenstown Stargazing Snow Experience Tour Thrill Zone - a world of thrills! TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak High Country Farm Underwater Observatory Vortex 12D Motion Theatre and 360° VR Xtreme Reball, Laser Tag and Hero Blast + 360° Drift Ziptrek Ecotours

11 13 11 14 15 15 19 15 19 17 17 19 18 18 19 16 17

47 32 49 35 26 32 48 22 38 51 22 27 31 44 28 46 36 37 51 26 41 26 43 32 55 13 44 28 37 42 43 34 30 35 33 33 35 24 39 36 24 24 45

Wanaka Airshed Backcountry Saddle Expeditions Cinema Paradiso Clip ‘N Climb, Basecamp, Wanaka Lakeland Adventures and Clutha River Jet National Transport and Toy Museum Pembroke Putt Puzzling World Wanaka Pool

69 68 67 67 69 68 70 67 68

Fiordland Cruise Te Anau Kepler Horse Treks Mitre Peak Cruises Real Journeys Doubtful Sound Cruises Real Journeys Milford Sound Cruises Real Journeys Te Anau Glowworm Caves Southern Discoveries and Milford Discovery Centre

77 77 80 80 80 77 79

ACCOMMODATION Queenstown / Arrowtown Blue Peaks Apartments Blue Peaks Lodge Cranbury Court Apartments Frankton Motor Camp The Glebe Apartments and Penthouse Suites Heartland Hotel Heritage Queenstown Kinross Cottages, Gibbston Valley Lakefront Apartments Platinum Queenstown Queenstown TOP 10 Holiday Park Scenic Suites Queenstown Turner Heights Townhouses Wanaka Fairway Motel Wanaka Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels Wanaka TOP 10 Holiday Park

83 83 86 82 84 82 85 84 85 85 82 82 84 87 87 87

CAFÉS / RESTAURANTS Queenstown / Arrowtown Ballarat Trading Co. 60 Erik's Fish n Chips 60 FINZ 61 Hell Pizza 63 Minami Jujisei 62 Pedros House of Lamb 62 Public Kitchen and Bar 61 Winnies Gourmet Pizza Bar 62 Wanaka Lonestar 72 Red Star Burger Bar 72 Te Anau The Ranch 76 THE KIDS’ DIRECTORY Around the Clock Childcare Kidz Club Mamas Childcare

56 56 56

FAMILY SHOPPING AND SERVICES All For Kids 64 Fresh Choice Supermarket 64 Kids Loop Arrowtown 51 Rockies Childrenswear 65 Remarkables Park Town Centre 65 Whitcoulls 65

The Southern Lakes

Tasman Sea

Milford Track 3-4 day walk

Te Anau Downs

See p78

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Homer Tunnel

Milford Sound

To Milford Sound (120 km / 2 hours)

Mavora Lakes

Lake Sylvan

Glenorchy

Dart River Wilderness Jet & Funyaks

Kinloch

Lake Wakatipu

Mt. Nicholas High Country Station

To Mt Aspiring (3033 metres)

Skippers Canyon Jet

Treble Cone Ski Area

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Glendhu Bay

Cardrona Alpine Resort

See p66

Wanaka

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Cardrona Valley

Puzzling World

The Snow Farm

Lake

To Hawea Lake The West Coast Hawea Wanaka 6

Backcountry Saddle Horseriding

To Mt Cook and Christchurch

Cromwell See p55

Paintball Central

Clyde

Clyde Dam

Alexandra

To Dunedin

Roxburgh

Bannockburn

Gibbston Valley

Crown Highlands Range Motorsport Park, Road Go Karts and Jurassic Safaris Kawarau Bungy Centre

The Remarkables Ski Area

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Queenstown Airport

See p50

Arrowtown

Garston

Kingston

Lake Hayes

Skippers Canyon Road (4WD only)

Athol

Frankton

Coronet Peak Ski Area

Shotover Jet

See p4

Walter Peak High Country Farm

Five Rivers

Kelvin Heights

Queenstown

Moke Lake

Ben Lomond (1748 metres)

Unsealed Road Alpine Route: Expect ice and snow in winter.

In Kilometres From Queenstown to... Arrowtown.................................... 19 Christchurch................................. 486 Cromwell........................................ 57 Dunedin......................................... 283 Fox Glacier..................................... 380 Franz Josef.................................... 365 Glenorchy...................................... 45 Invercargill.................................... 187 Kingston......................................... 50 Milford Sound.............................. 291 Mount Cook.................................. 328 Te Anau........................................... 170 Wanaka (via Route 6).................. 117 Wanaka (via Crown Range)....... 75

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To Invercargill

tan

Mitre Peak (1692 metres)

Lake Te Anau Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Cruises to caves (35 - 40 mins)

Te Anau

To Queenstown (170 km / 2 hrs 15 mins)

See p75

Manapouri

22km / 20 mins from Te Anau

Doubtful Sound departures Mossburn

skiing with kidS at a glance Cardrona Alpine Resort 58km/60 mins from Queenstown 37km/45 mins from Arrowtown 34km/45 mins from Wanaka

Lifts: 4 quad chairlifts, 2 surface converyors (covered), 1 platter tow. Terrain: beginners 25%, intermediate 25%, advanced 30%, expert 20%

NURSERY / KINDY * Licensed Early Childhood Centre * Age 3 months-4 years SKI KINDY * Age 3-4 years * Childcare, activities and ski lessons SKI / SNOWBOARD SCHOOL * Age 5 years+ * Full-day lessons + lunch * Flexi half-day options BOOKINGS & INFORMATION 03 443 8880

www.cardrona.com

TREBLE CONE Lifts: 6-seater express, quad chair, 100km/95 mins from Queenstown 1 platter tow (free), 1 magic carpet 75km/75 mins from Arrowtown (free) Terrain: beginners 10%, 30km/35 mins from Wanaka intermediate 45%, advanced 45% KITTY CAT CLUB * Age 3-5 years * 3 hour childcare with semi-private lesson * Under 3 years with parental supervision TC CAT KIDS’ CLUB – age 3-15 years Guaranteed small class sizes = maximum fun * Full-day lessons + lunch * Half-day lessons FREE Family Chill Zone A well-resourced area exclusively for parents and children! BOOKINGS & INFORMATION 03 443 7443

www.treblecone.com SNOW FARM

58km/60 mins from Queenstown 37km/45 mins from Arrowtown 34km/45 mins from Wanaka

Lifts not Required: no lifts, just 55km of scenic trails, perfect for crosscountry skiing or snowshoeing. Terrain: suitable for all levels.

LESSONS and BEGINNERS PACKAGES Casual lessons available daily for children and adults. MINI MERINOS (3-6 years) Every Saturday for six weeks, focusing on games, fun and fitness. Includes day pass, equipment and tuition. MIDI MERINOS (6+ years) Every Saturday for six weeks, focusing on technique, exploring the mountain and looking after eachother. BOOKINGS & INFORMATION 03 443 7542

www.snowfarmnz.com

see page 12 for more information

winter 2016