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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 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.

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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 and the famous Puzzling World. Nearby are three fantastic ski areas between half an hour and one hour from town.

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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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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, Building 12, 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 Street, 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 p16 for ski area transport departing Queenstown and p19 for ski area transport departing Wanaka. DISCOUNT RENTALS QUEENSTOWN Locally owned and operated for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on 70% repeat customers – a reflection of our friendly and personalised service that you can rely on. Discount Rentals offer a wide range of great value vehicles – cars, 4WDs, minibuses, touring vehicles and people-movers. We want to make organising your family holiday easy so are happy to advise on the best vehicle to suit your needs and will have it ready and waiting for you when you arrive in beautiful Queenstown – helping drive your adventure! 4WD car hire from just $59 per day (based on three day hire) – includes ski racks and snow chains, unlimited kms, GST, insurance and airport pick-up. Child car seats and ski boxes are also available for hire. Phone: 03 442 6039 Freephone: 0800 16 17 16 Email: info@discountrentals.co.nz 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. Ph: 03 450 3000 (24 hours) Freeph: 0800 QT TAXI (0800 788 294) www.queenstowntaxis.com YELLO! SKIFIELD TRANSPORT Wanaka's #1 taxi and ski field transport operator, running scheduled daily return ski shuttle services from Wanaka to Cardrona and Treble Cone ski fields. Includes complimentary pick-ups and drop-offs at your door in Wanaka. Our bus is comfortable, warm and with friendly, experienced drivers. Call us for general taxi service, airport transfers and sightseeing tours. Phone: 03 443 5555/0800 443 5555 www.yello.co.nz Alpine Connexions 03 443 9120 Connecting Queenstown, Wanaka, Dunedin, Cromwell and Clutha Gold and Roxburgh Trail shuttle service. Queenstown Water Taxis 03 441 1124 From town centre to accommodation along the Frankton Arm, Kelvin Heights and Kawarau Village. Supershuttle Airport Shuttle

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Tracknet 03 249 7777 Services between Queenstown, Invercargill and Te Anau. Charters to walking tracks in Te Anau.

8 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 good 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 two tired travellers emerged at a point high above the presentday 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 and Nicholas von Tunzelmann gazed upon rich high country, glistening lakes, flowing rivers and rugged mountains. Surely this must be paradise! 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.

There's gold in the rivers!

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.

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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.

The goldrush is on!

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, Seffertown 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! Discover more at Lakes District Museum in Arrowtown where you can hire gold pans and pan for gold in the Arrow River just like WIlliam Fox! See page 51. Or visit Escape Quest that will take you back in time to the goldrush while you solve a crime. See page 25. Can you find the statue of WIlliam Rees right in the middle of Queenstown?

Winter Events

Winter Events :: 2017 Highlights New Zealand School Holiday Dates 8th July to 23rd July 30th Sept to 15th October Scheduled skifield opening/closing dates (snow dependent) Cardrona Alpine Resort 10 June-15 October Treble Cone 22 June-1 October Snow Farm NZ 24 June-24 September Coronet Peak 17 June-1 October The Remarkables 10 June-8 October THROUGHOUT WINTER Remarkables Park Shopping Centre Featuring regular entertainment and events while you shop! Visit their Facebook page for 'what's on' this week. Mrs Woollys General Store – Great Glenorchy Getaway Days

July 22nd, August 19th, September 16th, October 22nd

FREE workshops, local artists, musicians, movies, fresh local produce, entertainment and inspiration for local and visiting families. Visit their Facebook Page for this once a month event.

7+8 & 14+18 Ice Hockey action with Southern Stampede Watch the fastest game on earth and support Queenstown's home team, The Southern Stampede. Book at queenstownicearena.co.nz 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 17 -21 Puzzling World Kids Week at Treble Cone including TC Cat's Birthday 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. Visit www.treblecone.com for a schedule of all the fun! AUGUST 25 Opening Ceremony Audi Quattro Winter Games Includes a dramatic Night Slalom contest staged under floodlights (featuring skiers from around the world) at Coronet Peak. Watch local kids ski with flags and flares and enjoy the great party atmosphere, live music and fireworks. Plus night skiing is open! www.wintergamesnz.kiwi

JUNE 3 Welcome to Winter Snow Jam – Wanaka All ages can play in the snow downtown (brought into Wanaka from Cardrona Ski Resort) and children's snowboards & skis will be available to try from 3pm-5pm. From 5pm the Grommets take over for a slip & slide session on boxes & ride-on rails. The evening wraps up with a Junior Jam along with spot prizes. Between Masonic Lodge & Bullock Creek.

25 August -10 September Audi Quattro Winter Games Its FREE to watch Winter Olympic, Paralympic and X Games stars compete for glory! www.wintergamesnz.kiwi

22-25 QUEENSTOWN WINTER FESTIVAL A four day extravaganza of Queenstown's unique culture and community with street parties, fireworks, international and local acts, comedy, family fun, and plenty of Mountain Mayhem. Family highlights include: 22 Monteiths Dog Derby Coronet Peak, noon. 22 Monteiths Dog Barking Competition Earnslaw Park, 3pm 23 Real Journeys Friday Night Party and Fireworks Earnslaw Park, 5.30pm (fireworks 7pm) 24 iHeart Radio Day on the Bay Earnslaw Park from noon 25 Auckland Airport Community Carnival Earnslaw Park, 4.30pm See full program at www.winterfestival.co.nz

7/8/9 Ice Hockey action Australia VS New Zealand Book online www.queenstownicearena.co.nz

23+26 Ice Hockey action with Southern Stampede Watch the fastest game on earth and support Queenstown's home team, The Southern Stampede. Book at queenstownicearena.co.nz

2-7 NZ Junior Freeski and Snowboard Nationals Hosted by Cardrona. www.snowsports.co.nz

JULY 30th June – 4th July (Wanaka), July 5th (Cromwell) + 6th- 8th (Queenstown) NZ Mountain Film Festival. Inspirational talks and a set of films to inspire and promote adventure. www.mountainfilm.net.nz

SEPTEMBER 2 Worldloppet Merino Muster Snow Farm's headline event. Includes a 1km Mini Merino for children 10 years and under – you can even enter something if it's your first day on snow! Register online. www.merinomuster.com

10 PUMP Mini Mountain Child-specific ski / snowboard competition. Plenty of prizes and lots of fun! www.treblecone.com 30 Kids and Family Day Closing Celebration – Treble Cone Lots of fun, frolics and entertainment to celebrate the end of the season. For more details see www.treblecone.com OCTOBER 1 Queenstown Ice Skating Club Championship Queenstown Ice Arena, Queenstown Gardens

15 The Fun Never Stops – Ski/Snowboard/Mountain Bike Enjoy this last day celebration at Cardrona! The fun begins at 4pm (register on the day by 2pm). Watch as participants complete a challenge in the snow and then onto the dirt and through a series of obstacles. www.cardrona.com 23 Labour Day (public holiday)

The Snow Scene :: Ski Areas

The Snow Scene Treble Cone Lake Wanaka

Wanaka Cardrona

Alpine Resort

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CARDRONA ALPINE RESORT Cardrona is the largest ski area close to both Queenstown & Wanaka, and is NZ’s favourite family mountain where Lake everyone’s a VIP! Hawea With a fun-filled atmosphere, wide, open runs and an abundance of intermediate terrain, Cardrona is welcoming and enjoyable to ride or ski. It’s the perfect place for beginners and intermediates; with easy-to use surface lifts, beginner packages and plenty of wide, open trails spread over 3 basins. NEW for 2017 – McDougall’s Express Chondola A combined lift of 8-person gondola cabins & 6-seater chairs – NZ’s first cabin-style lift on a ski area! Cardrona’s Ski Kindy and Snow Sports School have options on and off the snow for kids from 3 months to 14 years, offering care, lessons, food & FUN in flexible options. Shorter lesson and care options are available for families who’d like to spend more time skiing together. Phone: 03 443 8880 Freephone: 0800 440 800 Lifts: 1 x 8-person chondola, 3 quad chairlifts, 2 surface conveyor (with weather-proof gallery tunnel), 1 platter tow Facilities: NEW Snow Sports HQ: one, central location for all kids' facilities with extended/renovated ski kindy (3months-4years) and The Den for older kids (5 years and over). Plus 7 cafés, Cardrona’s alpine apartments, Cardrona shop, rental & workshop, medical centre. Terrain: beginners 25%, intermediate 25%, advanced 30%, expert 20% 8 Email: info@cardrona.com www.cardrona.com Kids 5 years and under receive FREE day lift passes.

TREBLE CONE Treble Cone is the South Island’s largest ski area offering the region's longest and most congestion-free slopes. Family-friendly – check out our FREE beginner lifts. Unlock new terrain 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. Relax in the FREE Family Chill Zone – a well-resourced area exclusively for those with babies and small children! Children’s Lessons – play with TC Cat in full- or halfday group lessons (4+ years for skiers, 6+ years for snowboarders). Also available for 2 to 4 year olds, is Kitty Cat Club designed to give the littlest ones a smooth introduction to skiing. Read more on page 18. Scenic Chairlift Rides 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 discounted day passes: family lift pass $297 per day, (2 adults & 2 children, extra children $35). Multi-day discounts available. Family scenic chairlift ride $60 Facilities: 3 cafés, kids' snow play area, snow sports school, family chill out zone, retail shop, rental 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 SNOW FARM – THE ULTIMATE SNOW FUN ZONE Snow Play * Snow Shoe * Snow Ski * Snow Fun! Come and play in the snow with fun activities for all ages and levels. Play – Build a snowman, go tobogganing and play in the fun zone. Explore – Our ‘winter wonderland’ on cross-country skis or snowshoes, with the option of tow-behind kids’ ski sleds for hire. Cross Country Skiing – social and fun – we have wide, groomed, trails, gently rolling hills and peaceful valleys to explore. This is the perfect terrain for beginners and families, plus lots to discover if you're experienced! Packages for skiing and snowshoeing include instruction before you set off. Stunning views and backcountry huts to discover. Relax – Check out the action and the scenery from the comfort of the café.

The Snow Scene :: Ski Areas

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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. 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.

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12 The Snow Scene :: Hiring Gear

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 pants, 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.

Hiring Gear

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$28 $16 $10

$35 $28 $21

GREEN TOAD 03 442 5311

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$28 $20

$22 $18

$16 $12

$20 $16

GO ORANGE SKI RENTAL 03 442 7340

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$40 $30

$30 $25

$31 $25

ONE STOP Adult 03 441 2085 Child (17 & 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)

$37.60 $23.20

$29.60 $19.20

$18.40 $12.80

$25.60 $20

SNOW RENTAL 03 442 4187

from $25 $20

$20 $15

BROWNS 03 442 4005

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49 Beach St Queenstown www.KidzGo.co.nz

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Snowsuit $15

Jacket + Pants $15

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 snow wear 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 waterproof 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 available. 49 Beach St, Queenstown Hours: daily, 9am-9pm Phone: 03 442 8153 Email: shopping@rockies.co.nz www.rockies.co.nz

d SNOWBIZ Ski and Snowboard Rental For the best family deal, present your Kidz Go 20% discount voucher in-store ! Book the kids into a full day lesson program at Snowbiz. Great package deals for everyone including your equipment rental, lift pass, lessons and transport all on the one “mypass” card. Hop aboard mountain transport at our front door and straight onto the lifts – no more queuing ! Rental: Make your ski/snowboard rental experience completely hassle-free with FREE hotel delivery. Brandnew 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. We have everything you need for a great day on the slopes ! 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 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 wrist guards 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 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 Street (next to Red Rock) Phone: 03 442 5311 Hours: open 7 days, 7.30am-9pm www.greentoad.co.nz See p19 for Green Toad, Wanaka

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GO ORANGE SKI RENTAL Located in central Queenstown, 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, Go Orange ski rental can be used on all local ski fields. For the experienced skier, 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. Go Orange also operates a large fleet of buses to and from all ski fields and offer packages for learners and lift pass and bus combos to give you everything you need for your Queenstown ski holiday. 35 Shotover Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 442 7340 Hours: open 7 days, 7.00am-8.00pm Email: info@GoOrange.nz www.GoOrange.nz See page 17 for Go Orange Snow Transport. ONE STOP Ski and Snowboard Rental For the best family deal, present your Kidz Go 20% discount voucher in-store ! We specialise in top gear for the whole family at truly affordable rates, plus we can organise awesome kids' lesson programs. Great package deals for everyone including your equipment rental, lift pass, lessons and transport all on the one “mypass” card. Hop aboard mountain transport at our front door and straight onto the lifts – no more queuing ! Our international team of experts is available to assist in all your ski, snowboard and winter clothing requirements. Glove, goggle, helmet and wristguard rental available. Child rates up to 17 years. Locally owned and operated. Personalised service ! The Station Building, Duke St, Central Queenstown Phone: (03) 441 2085 Hours: 7:15am to 9:00pm, 7 days Email: info@onestopsnowshop.com www.onestopsnowshop.com

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.snowhq.com d NZ snow scene www.snow.co.nz/snowreports d Weather reports www.metservice.com d Road reports www.aaroadwatch.co.nz

SNOW RENTAL Snow Rental is about providing excellent equipment and service at a great price – we’re family people and we've ensured that we stock a great range of equipment, selected with children's and family needs in mind. Child age is 12 years and under.

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L E T ’S G O SKIING!

Choose Snow Rental for: Value ~ best prices. Range ~ 3 levels of equipment. Flexibility ~ swap between snowboarding and skiing, take a day off … we’ll help make your holiday work the way you want it to. Quality ~ we use the best service machines in Queenstown. Location ~ central Queenstown. Safety ~ safer fitting software programmes plus friendly, experienced, family-orientated staff. 39 Camp Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 442 4187 Hours: 7.30am-8pm Email: info@snowrental.co.nz www.snowrental.co.nz

Snow Toys & Accessories TOBOGGANS & ACCESSORIES All listed ski stores rent toboggans. Snowbiz, One Stop, Go Orange Ski Rental and Browns also rent out snow boots – 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.

39 Camp Street 03 442 4187 7 days from 7.30am

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OTHER SNOW ACTIVITIES NZ SNOWSHOE – SNOW PLAY Min age 3 At Guided Walks New Zealand our goal is to create an unforgettable walking experience within our magnificent local surroundings. Let us make going to the mountains convenient and fun! Join us for an easy family snowshoe trip where we enjoy million-dollar views and get down to the fun business of enjoying the snow. With only a short walk this trip requires a low level of fitness. The fun truly begins when we start building snowmen, igloos and go sledding. Included is a hot drink and cookies, snowboots, waterproof clothing and snowshoes. Phone: 03 442 3000 Freephone: 0800 832 226 Departs: from your Queenstown accommodation, 8am and 1.30pm Duration: 2 hours on the snow, allow 4 hours total. Price: Adult $149, Child $99 (ages 3-14 years). Private Tours: please enquire for a private family tour departing at your convenience. Email: info@snowshoeing.co.nz www.snowshoeing.co.nz Family Deal: With every full paying adult ONE child will receive a 50% discount – save $49.50

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Mountain Transport

If you’re driving, be aware of road/weather conditions and carry chains (these can be hired from Green Toad). Remember, weather can deteriorate quickly while you are skiing. DISCOUNT RENTALS QUEENSTOWN Locally owned and operated for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on 70% repeat customers – a reflection of our friendly and personalised service that you can rely on. Discount Rentals offer a wide range of great value vehicles – cars, 4WDs, minibuses, touring vehicles and people-movers. We want to make organising your family holiday easy so are happy to advise on the best vehicle to suit your needs and will have it ready and waiting for you when you arrive in beautiful Queenstown – helping drive your adventure! 4WD car hire from just $59 per day (based on three day hire) – includes ski racks and snow chains, unlimited kms, GST, insurance and airport pick-up. Child car seats and ski boxes are also available for hire. Phone: 03 442 6039 Freephone: 0800 16 17 16 Email: info@discountrentals.co.nz www.discountrentals.co.nz

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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 7km 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 and 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/25 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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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

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SKI AREA ACCESS ROADS (see map p10)

While the ski area access roads are maintained regularly, road conditions can vary on a daily basis. If you’re not comfortable with fitting chains or mountain driving on Cardrona unsealed roads 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.

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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 TAXIS (0800 788 294) Bookings: bookings@queenstowntaxis.com Enquiries: enquiries@queenstowntaxis.com Note: Listed transfer prices based on pick up from within town centre. Fernhill and Millbrook prices on request. GO ORANGE SNOW TRANSPORT Easy transport to ALL the local ski areas from over 25 locations and accommodations around town makes your family day hassle-free! Go Orange are the only transport operator to service all resorts daily, all season: 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. Located in central Queenstown, all drivers are experienced and trained for the icy conditions and are friendly and passionate about Queenstown and the snow. Learner packages plus lift pass, rental & transport combos available to provide everything you need to enjoy your ski holiday. Their motto is to 'make it easy' for you to get the most out of your time in Queenstown so sit back and relax! 35 Shotover Street, Queenstown Hours: open 7 days, 7am-8pm Phone: 03 442 7340 Email: info@GoOrange.nz www.GoOrange.nz 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 $330 RETURN for up to 11 people (see chart opposite.) Email: sales@snowshuttles.co.nz www.snowshuttles.co.nz

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The Snow Scene :: Ski School and Childcare SNOW SPORTS HQ New in 2017: one, central location for all kids' facilities with Ski Kindy for littlies and The Den for older kids. Snow Sports HQ is now ski-in/ski-out on all three levels.

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KIDS’ CLUB ADD-ON Off-snow care, lunch and activities, from 8:30am at 'The Den' in Snow Sports HQ. Add to any group lesson or package: Full-day $45

SKI KINDY (3 months - 4 years) Fully-licensed Early Childhood Centre, with highly experienced and qualified teachers, sleep and infant areas, activities, meals plus snow exploration and under 5s lessons in our outdoor play zone. Full day care: $95 Full day care +1hour private lesson: $149 Full day care +2x2 hour group lessons: $172

KIDS ADVENTURE PROGRAMMES Skiwees & Lowriders – four days of lessons, lunch and activities in the same group, with the same instructor Monday-Thursday $440 Ride Tribe – four days of lessons for intermediate/ advanced skiers & snowboarders, with the same instructor (BYO lunch) Monday-Thursday $499

KIDS’ SNOW SPORTS SCHOOL (5+ years) First Timer Package: learner conveyor pass, rental equipment and two group lessons (2 hours and 2.5 hours): $115 Private lessons: from $125 (1 hour) 2-hour group lessons: Morning (10.20am) $59 Afternoon (2pm) $49 Full-day (am & pm) $95

Packages available to include lift passes

KITTY CAT CLUB (2-4 years) Kitty Cat one-hour ski lessons are for 2-4 year olds. The goal of this introduction to skiing is to give the smallest ones in your family a pleasant and smooth first experience to skiing. Price includes the use of skis, boots and helmet for the duration of the lesson. Lesson group numbers are limited to three children. Price: $110 (1 hour)

CHILDRENS SKI AND SNOWBOARD LESSONS (5-17 years for skiing and 6-17 years for snowboarding) Full- or half-day group lessons for children of all abilities. With small group sizes including a cap of just 5 children per beginner group (groups capped at 8 for intermediate lessons), lessons at Treble Cone offer plenty of assistance and support. For a little extra encouragement, kids also earn stickers – marking off skills tried and mastered on their kids-specific trail map. Half Day $59 Full Day $99, this price includes lunch

FREE FAMILY CHILL ZONE Exclusively for parents and babies/children of any age, providing a place to relax for a few minutes or a couple of hours, in a room specifically furnished as a child and parent-friendly environment. The room features under-floor heating and has armchairs, tables and chairs for drawing, children’s books, high chairs for feeding, bean bags and play toys such as a dolls' house and train set.

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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 (adult or child): 10.20am, Afternoon lessons 2pm (duration two hours). Treble Cone Morning lessons (child): 10.20am, Afternoon lessons 1.20pm (duration two hours). Note: Treble Cone 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 Kidz Club, Queenstown 03 441 1159. Read more on childcare options on page 56.

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

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v Arrowtown historical houses walk v Botanical gardens, Queenstown v 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 p52) v Saturday markets, Earnslaw Park v Skateboard halfpipe / skatepark v Ski the beginner slope at Treble Cone v Visit Chinese Settlement v Visit the new Cromwell bike park v Walks (see p53 and our maps)

v Alpine Aqualand or Wanaka Pool for swimming v Clip ‘N Climb, Wanaka v Design jewellery at The Bead Shop v Highlands Museum v Dorothy Browns family pass v Game Over – Lazer Tag v Glenorchy Animal Experience v KIds Spy Network : secret mission v Lakes District Museum v Minus 5° or Below Zero Ice Bar v Play Foot Golf at Frankton Golf Course - combo of soccer+golf! v Puzzling World, Wanaka v Queenstown Ice Arena v Queenstown Zoological Gardens v Reading Cinema family pass v Rent toboggans and visit the Snow Farm for snow play.

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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 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 Day Trip to Wanaka Visit Puzzling World, National Transport & Toy Museum, Warbirds and Wheels, 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. Below Zero Ice Bar, Queenstown Visit the biggest Ice Bar in Australasia!

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Odyssey Sensory Maze p22 Feel your way from one illusory room to another – each of the zones is different, exciting and unexpected. Off Road Adventures 4x4 Scenic Tours p36 Stay inside a warm vehicle on our exciting 4x4 adventure. Off Road Adventures Quad Bike or Buggy Tours p44 Even more fun in the wet! We have kids' quads, a tour that is tailor-made for families and wet weather gear. Paintball Central, Cromwell p55 It’s often dry in Cromwell when raining in town so come on out and enjoy some action adventure! Queenstown Ice Arena Comfy skates, sleds and other kids' accessories.

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SITE Trampoline Playground p30 Have fun & bounce! Try the trampoline snowboards!

Dark Ride p29 Award-winning, action-packed, multi-sensory experience! Strap in, grab your gun and try to survive!

Southern Discoveries Mt Nicholas Farm Experience A great boat trip combined with farm tour. p33

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

Te Anau Glowworm Caves p76 Boating and glowworms, all in an underground cave.

Fear Factory p25 New Zealand's scariest haunted house! Spine-tingling surprises and lots of fun – if you're brave enough!

Thrill Zone – a World of Thrills! p23 Fun and adrenaline with 360° Drift and 360° Battleground including Xtreme Reball, Laser Tag and Hero Blast. Thrill Zone – 360° VR! p23 Step into new dimensions and experience worlds without limits! The revolutionary magic cinematic experience.

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 p26 Journey through the forest in a warm, dry vehicle and discover a taste of the Jurassic era! Near Cromwell.

Underwater Observatory, Queenstown p28 See the trout, salmon and eels in their natural habitat.

Escape Quest p25 Unravel the mystery and escape the room in one hour.

Highlands Go-Karts p26 The latest day-out destination, FASTlaps Porsche rides available for adults, motorsport museum, mini golf, go-karting and café. Near Cromwell.

Kawarau Bungy Centre p32 Watch bungy jumpers, discover the history of bungy jumping, experience a thrilling Zipride and enjoy lunch. Kids Spy Network p24 Your child embarks on their very own Special Agent secret mission around Queenstown!

Vortex 12D Motion Theatre p23 State-of-the-art motion theatre; 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.

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Kiwi Birdlife Park, Queenstown p38 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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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) Family Pass: $90 (2 adults + 2 children) Annual Pass: $90 per person. 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 www.KidzGo.co.nz

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beadshopnz.com 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! Kids love selecting their favourite beads and creating something special with help and ideas if needed from our awesome staff, Ali and Kris. Birthday parties and groups welcome. Check out our amazing kids’ activity deals on Book Me! 2b Shotover Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 441 8466 Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-6pm Prices: from as little as $5 Email: beadshopqt@gmail.com www.beadshopnz.com

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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 this page. KIDS SPY NETWORK Come and join the Kids Spy Network, in what could quite possibly be one of the most fun, engaging and secretive missions in Queenstown – shh! Delivery is key, so parents, put your thinking caps on – leave their interactive, secret agent mission under their pillow, have hotel staff bring it to your room, ask a waiter to bring it to your table halfway through dinner… Next, prepare for the adventure and excitement that follows with activities involving problem-solving, eyespy, puzzles, adventure at the wharf and code-breaking! Order your Queenstown mission online today! Suitable for children aged 7+ years. Phone: 020 4100 1385 Price: $23 per mission (includes entry into Underwater Observatory) Purchase: missions available for purchase from Bound Bookstore, 3 Church Street, Queenstown. Or order your mission online for postage within 7 days. Email: missioncompleted@kidsspynetwork.com www.kidsspynetwork.com FEAR FACTORY Bring the kids to New Zealand's Scariest Haunted House! We've now had more than 10,000 people chicken out, but don't be fooled – it's lots of fun too! Enter the old Lockhart hotel and meet the ghosts, ghouls and monsters that lurk in our Haunted Hallways. This live and interactive maze will give you and your family the creeps! We recommend under 15s be accompanied by an adult. 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 15 years and under) Email: info@fearfactory.co.nz www.fearfactory.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 Queenstownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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! The Games Gold Heist in the Gold Bank The biggest gold heist Queenstown has ever experienced has just happened! Murder in the Prince of Wales Hotel A murder by poisoned wine in a luxurious Queenstown hotel! Ransom for Gold in the Miners Cottage (advanced) A Skippers Canyon miner and his wife discovered a large gold nugget â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now they have disappeared... 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

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QUEENSTOWN ICE ARENA Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first time skater we will provide an unforgettable ice skating experience. 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 fire in our alpine-style café and lounge with a view out to the action on the ice. We have a full menu, free WiFi, video games and a big screen TV. No bookings are necessary, spectators are free and there are no time limits – skate as long as you like! Queenstown Gardens. Free parking Phone: 03 441 8000 Hours*: 10am-5pm Mon-Sun, Friday Evening: 6:30pm-9:30pm *Session times are subject to change; please check our website or call to avoid disappointment. Price: single entry: $19, preschool: $7.50 Family: $68 (2 adults + 2 children). 20 minute starter lesson: $30 Seasons Passes are available – see website for details. All prices include skate hire. Kids Parties: contact the Ice Arena for more info. www.queenstownicearena.co.nz HIGHLANDS GO-KARTS & JURASSIC ADVENTURES The ultimate destination for the whole family! Have a blast on the Go-Karts, take a Jurassic Dinosaur Safari, choose from 6 high-speed circuit thrills, visit the Wacky Sculpture Park & interactive museum. Go-Karts – choose single or tandem Go-Karts. 10-minute session: $39 (single), $49 (tandem). Single driver: min age 10 years Tandem driver: min age16 years (height restrictions apply). Tandem passenger: min age 6 years (height restrictions apply). Highlands Jurassic Safari: Only $99 per family (2 adults & up to 3 children) Famous Highlands High-Speed Taxi Sample the circuit at speed in our Porsche Cayenne taxi – great for the whole family! $120 for one to four people. Highlands Museum Family $50 (2 adults + up to 3 children) ‘Friends of Highlands' Family annual pass $149 – over $230 of value plus unlimited Highlands entry. 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: 03 445 4052 Freephone: 0508 HIGHLANDS (444 452 637) www.highlands.co.nz Visit us on Facebook ROCKATIPU CLIMBING WALL Min age 5 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: Ad $12.50, Ch $10, gear hire $5 Instructor Supervised Sessions: Monday and Thursday 6.30pm9pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 7pm-9pm, Friday 3pm-9pm (belay licence required outside these times). E: climb@qldc.govt.nz http://sportrec.qldc.govt.nz/climb

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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! Even all our drinks are served in an ice glass! Lots of fun and a great camera opportunity. Searle Lane, Queenstown Phone: 03 409 0040 Hours: daily from noon Prices from: Adult $20 (Entry only), Child $17, non-alcoholic mocktail included. (Child is 12 years and under) 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. 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 59-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. DARK RIDE :: VIRTUAL REALITY FUN Virtual Reality + mad motion = the world’s best game ride, and Dark Ride is the Ferrari of multi-sensory simulators! Why choose Dark Ride? • Our award-winning motion technology and cuttingedge graphics are second-to-none – creating a unique, experience – you’ll be lost in our exciting adventures! • Dark Ride blends a competitive game into a motion ride. • Best of all …. It’s fun! Six experiences to suit all ages will have you fighting off zombie attacks, reptilian aliens, werewolves or robotic cowboy outlaws with your own laser gun or riding a runaway rollercoaster, while the special effects create 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 Price: $25 (for one ride – great discounts for combos and multi-rides) Combo: 1x Dark Ride and 1x XD Theatre $40 Bonus!! Buy any combo and get extra rides for only $15pp per ride (for up to 5 days!). Family Deal: buy combos and the fourth person goes free! Birthday parties/large groups please email for discount pricing. Prizes! Highest scorer in each group wins a prize! Email: info@darkride.co.nz www.darkride.co.nz

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SITE TRAMPOLINE Book online Not just your normal trampoline experience! Express yourself and jump, dive, twist and turn for the ultimate freedom of movement. SITE Trampoline's padded floors, super-soft foam pit and air bag, combined with the world’s best trampolines, gives you the opportunity to test out your freestyle moves in a safe and fun environment. An experience the whole family will enjoy. 1/15 Red Oaks Drive, Remarkables Park Town Centre, Frankton Freephone: 0800 QT BOUNCE (0800 78 268623) Hours: 9.30am-9.30pm / 7 days a week Price: over 6 – $25 for 60 minute session, 6 years and under – $15 for 60 minute session Multi-pass: 5 sessions $110, 10 sessions $200 (can be shared amongst family members). After School Lessons: one hour, phone for details. Birthday Parties: contact SITE for info. Private room available. Mini Bouncers (under 5s): Tuesdays and Fridays 9am-10:30am E: info@sitetrampoline.co.nz www.sitetrampoline.co.nz ALPINE AQUALAND Our indoor swimming complex has something for everyone – a leisure pool, lazy river, two hydroslides, toddlers’ area, 25m lap pool, 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 $4 (5 years and over) One Adult + two Toddlers (4 years & under) $6 15% discount for 5 or more people. Hydroslide Pass: $5 (open during certain hours – call for details.) E: swim@qldc.govt.nz http://sportrec.qldc.govt.nz/swim 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) 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

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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. Game Over Birthday Parties Check out our website for awesome combo deals and birthday party packages – birthday child goes free!* *terms and conditions apply. 14 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton, Queenstown Phone: 03 441 3139 Hours: daily, 10am-7pm Karting: Adult $39 (14 lap race), Child $35 (10 lap race) (Minimum age 8 years, child is 8-12 years) Lazer Tag: 1 mission $19, 2 missions $25 Combo: (1 x Lazer Tag + 1 x Go Karts) Adult $49, Child $45 (Minimum age 4 years, or at parents’ discretion) www.gameoverqt.co.nz For outdoor Go-Karting fun visit Highlands. See information and colour ad on page 26.

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Discover Queenstown 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, bike or perhaps on horseback. Say kia ora 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!

KAWARAU BUNGY CENTRE Keep the Family entertained for hours – for FREE! STOP! No Queenstown holiday would be complete without visiting ‘The World Home of Bungy’ – The Kawarau Bungy Centre. Absorb the stunning scenery and soak in the energized atmosphere! It is free to watch both Bungy Jumpers and Kawarau Zipriders and you can even walk along the historic Kawarau Bridge to see the action up close! Enjoy lunch, browse our awesome ‘bungy-themed’ souvenirs and get inspired watching our “History of Bungy” video, a sure way to leave with more bungy jumping knowledge than you arrived with! You may even get caught up in the excitement (no pressure!) and decide to experience one of our adrenaline-filled activities for yourself. Kawarau Bungy and Zipride bookings can be made on the day, although we advise booking ahead. For more on Kawarau Zipride and an awesome kids' deal see page 44. SH6, Gibbston Valley, 20 minutes drive from Queenstown Freephone: 0800 462 8649 Phone: 03 450 1300 Open: daily (except Christmas Day), 9:30am-4pm. Entry to the Kawarau Bungy Centre is FREE. Transport available from ’The Station' Queenstown Email: bungycentre@bungy.co.nz www.bungy.co.nz www.KidzGo.co.nz

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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, 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 $145, Child $75 (child is 5-15 years) One child goes FREE with our Family Pass – save $75! Family: 2 adults + 2 children $365 Rates valid to 30/09/2017 Email: reservations@shotoverjet.co.nz www.shotoverjet.com

Activities :: Discover Queenstown SKIPPERS CANYON JET Min age 3 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 movie locations. Phone: 0800 CANYON (0800 226 966) Departs: 9am and 1pm (winter hours) Pick Up: ‘The Station’ Information Centre, cnr Camp / 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. E: info@skipperscanyon.co.nz www.skipperscanyonjet.co.nz

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BACKCOUNTRY SADDLE EXPEDITIONS Min age 5 27 years in the Cardrona Valley Experienced riders or first-timers alike will love our friendly Appaloosa (spotted) horses 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. Our horses have a lovely, calm nature and we adjust each ride to the age, experience and ability of your family. NEW LOCATION – 2130 Cardrona Valley, Wanaka 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 $95, Child $75 E: nzbse@xtra.co.nz www.backcountrysaddles.co.nz

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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 Queenstownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waterways. This trip includes FREE entry into Queenstownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 9am-4pm Duration: 1 hour Price:* Adult $129, Child $69 (child is 5-15 years), Family $307* Children aged 2-4 years ride FREE. *Rates valid until 30th September 2017 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! PAINTBALL CENTRAL Min age 7 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 or group. Paintball is fun, fast and as action-packed 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: 7 days. Winter hours: 10am-2.30pm Duration: maximum 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

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Activities :: Discover Queenstown 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: 03 442 7318 Freephone: 0800 423 836 Duration: 4½ hours Freephone: 0800 423 836 www.combos.co.nz CHARGEABOUT QUEENSTOWN Electric Adventure Bikes Ride further and see Queenstown’s cycle trails on Electric Adventure Bikes – we have the smallest e-bikes available in New Zealand, suitable for ages 10 years up, plus we have tag-along and trailer options for your younger ones. Departs: free delivery and pick up of your bikes. Based at Hilton Hotel, right on the Queenstown cycle trail, plus agents in Queenstown and Arrowtown (please call for details). Phone: 03 442 6376 Freephone: 0800 324 536 www.chargeabout.co.nz

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

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 p6. 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 $48, Child $23* (Child is 5-14 yrs, under 5s FREE) Family $110 (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). ECO DOUBLE DEAL - ZIP AND KIWI Experience the perfect combination of adventure and education on this Ziptrek tour (see p45) and Kiwi Birdlife encounter. A perfect family excursion. Bookings essential. Freephone: 0800 ZIPTREK (0800 947 873) Kea Zip & Kiwi Birdlife - Adult $226, Child $149 (6-14yrs) Moa Zip & Kiwi Birdlife - Adult $176, Child $99 (6-14yrs)

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Protecting the Kiwi and other Natives

* The kiwi, New Zealand's national emblem, is a flightless bird with hair-like feathers and a long, slender bill which it uses to pull worms and insects out of the ground.

The Kiwi Birdlife Park is more than a tourist attraction – they assist the Department of Conservation with recovery efforts for, amongst others, brown kiwi, tuatara, brown teal, kea, weka, blue duck and black stilt. Captive breeding programs, together with rehabilitation and ultimately release into natural habitat, are the key goals of the park's programs. Kiwi are bred at the Park and cared for until they are 1kg in weight – big enough to fend off the predators that are killing them as hatchlings. They are then released into safe predator-controlled areas. Kiwi Birdlife Park have released kiwi into the Rimutaka Forest Park, Mt Bruce Sanctuary, and the Maungataniwha Sanctuary. They are also involved with the breed-for-release programme for critically endangered grand and Otago skinks. These lizards are NZ’s largest and rarest, sharing a threat rating with kakapo.

* The kiwi is nocturnal, so it is active only at night, in forest areas. * The kiwi is only found in New Zealand. There are five species: little spotted, great spotted, brown, rowi and tokoeka. * The tokoeka kiwi is found in Fiordland and literally means, 'weka with a walking stick'! * Only 10% of kiwi chicks make it to six months and fewer than 5% reach adulthood. * All species, apart from the little spotted, are in gradual or critical decline. * An average of 27 kiwi are killed by predators every week. A single roaming dog can wipe out an entire kiwi population in a matter of days. * The Kiwi Birdlife Park in Queenstown is devoted to conservation and rehabilitation of the kiwi and other native birds.

Kiwi Conservation As the park is self-funded, public visits and contributions have been vital to their efforts over the last 30 years, to ensure that our rare and beautiful native birds aren't lost forever. See more on visiting the Kiwi Birdlife Park above.

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 104-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 $59, Child $22 Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Experience Adult $79, Child $22 Cruise, Farm Tour & Gourmet BBQ Lunch Adult $105, Child $45 Cruise, Farm Tour & Gourmet BBQ Dinner (June and July; minimum numbers apply) Adult $129, Child $65

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 15 May –21 June the TSS Earnslaw will undergo annual maintenanace; during this time a launch will substitute.

FREEPHONE: 0800 65 65 01

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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...

Shotover Canyon Swing MINIMUM AGE GUIDE 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.

Age 3

Jet boating*, NZ Snow Shoe – Snow Play, Vortex 12D Motion Theatre, Clip 'N Climb

Age 4

Kidz Club*, Thrillzone Battleground, Thrillzone 360° Drift*, Game Over Lazer Tag*, SITE Trampoline*, Off Road Queenstown 4x4 Buggy (passenger), Go Jets Wanaka

Age 5

Dart River Fun Yaks (min height1m), Dark Ride, Backcountry Saddle Horse Trekking, Rockatipu Climbing Wall

Age 6

Ziptrek EcoTours (min weight to ride solo 30kg), Highlands Go- Karts (passenger), Off Road Quad Bike Tour, Thrillzone 360° VR

Age 7

Escape Quest, Kids Spy Network, Paintball Central*

Age 8

Kawarau Zipride (min weight 35kg), Game Over Indoor Karting

Age 10 Via Ferrata, Thrillzone Reball*, Shotover Canyon Swing (min weight 35kg) and Fox (min weight 40kg), Segway on Q, (min weight 35kg)*, AJ Hackett Bungy (Kawarau Bridge – min weight 35kg), Highlands Go-Karts (single kart driver), Fear Factory* (recommendation – at your discretion)

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ADVENTURE ACTIVITIE

*May be suitable for younger children at the discretion of the operator. Your child's participation in an activity may also be dependent on factors such as confidence or weather. Please see individual listings for more information.

SEGWAY ON Q Min age 10* 'Go Segway! Yayyy!!! Discover a new sensation, that's fantastic fun. With Segway's unique motion, see Queenstown's best locations. The family will have a blast, whether cruising or going fast; creating memories that'll last, so let your adventure start! Book the 1 hour ride, with your awesome guide; or the 2 hour tour, with more to see, hear and explore!' Shop Location: shop 5, 93 Beach Street Departs: town centre Ph: 03 442 8687 (TOUR) Freephone: 0800 734 386 (SEG FUN) Bay Ride – 1 hour Adult $89, Child $79, Family $299 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.

Activities :: Adventure Fun

VIA FERRATA QUEENSTOWN Min age 10 This fully-guided family adventure will find you clipped in and climbing routes constructed of rungs, ladders and wire ropes up the rocky cliffs and grassy ledges above Queenstown. Small groups, experienced guides and all equipment supplied apart from footwear. No experience is necessary – just moderate fitness, a bottle of water and a great attitude! There are climbs for all confidence and ability levels so give the kids a taster of climbing in the great outdoors. Just two minutes drive from our base at the Adventure Centre in downtown Queenstown. Adventure Centre, 39 Camp Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 441 3003 Departs: 9.30am and 1.30pm Duration: Approx 3½ hours Price: Adult $179, Child $99 (12 years and under) Email: info@viaferrata.co.nz www.viaferrata.co.nz 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 /40kg This is no ordinary flying fox, it’s a running, flying, dropping, screaming, foxing thing! You’ll launch 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. Kids LOVE this! Ask about our great value Family Deals.

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Shop location: 34 Shotover Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 442 6990 Freephone: 0800 2 SWING (279 464) www.canyonswing.co.nz One spectator FREE with each Swing or Fox purchased. Additional spectators $20.

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Activities :: Adventure Fun OFF ROAD QUEENSTOWN OFF ROAD ADVENTURES : QUAD BIKE TOURS The best hands-on adventure for the family! Our kids' quads are super-easy to use and this friendly, guided trip is tailor-made for families on an 11,000 acre playground with custom training area, creek crossings, fun range of trails and stunning views. Wet weather gear supplied if required. Min age 6 years. Departs: 9am and 1pm Duration: Allow 3 hours (1 hour riding) Explorer Quad Bike Tour Price: $199 per person. FAMILY SPECIAL: $50 off for kids under 12 yrs on 9am Explorer Tour with an accompanying adult. FREE ACTION PHOTOS INCLUDED. OFF ROAD 4X4 QUEENSTOWN : 4x4 SCENIC AND LORD OF THE RINGS TOURS Amazing Scenery – Fun Off Roading– Best Value Splash through rivers, explore canyons and visit LOTR movie scenes! Our guides know how to navigate longforgotten trails to abandoned gold-rush settlements, and stunning lookouts. Forward-facing window seats, iPad presentations and picnic lunch available plus gold panning, farm animal experience and wine tasting options. Departs: 8:15am & 1:15pm Duration: from 2½ hours to 4 hours Price: Adult $169 HALF PRICE for kids under 12 years! OFF ROAD EXPEDITIONS : SELF-DRIVE & GUIDED BUGGY TOURS New Zealand’s premium buggy experience utilising the best machines, guides and terrain, including steep mountain climbs, creek crossings and beautiful forest tracks leading to stunning viewpoints over Queenstown. Self-drive and guided tours available. Min age 4 years. Challenger Tour Duration: 1½ hours (60 mins off-road action) Price: from $348 per vehicle. 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. KAWARAU ZIPRIDE Min age 8* Grab the family and have a great time Zipriding at the World Home of Bungy! The Kawarau Zipride consists of three 130m Ziplines that take solo or tandem Zipriders alongside the Kawarau River up to 60kph. We offer a variety of Zipride styles: forwards, backwards, tandem, Superman-style or even Batman-style! Up to 6 people can Zip at once, so why not round up the troops and race each other for some competitive fun! SH6, Gibbston Valley, 20 minutes drive from Queenstown Freecall: 0800 BUNGYJUMP (286 495) Phone: 03 450 1300 Open: 7 days (except Christmas Day), 9.30am-4pm Single Zipride: Adult $50, Child $40 Multi Zipride discount: 3 Pack $105, 5 Pack $150 (Ideal for families, friends and groups – Multi Zipride Packs can be shared amongst several people). www.bungy.co.nz *Children 8 + 9 years must ride tandem with an adult and all children must fit the harness correctly to Zipride.

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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 on ziplines with our knowledgeable 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 7 years of operation, Ziptrek is a fun, guided adventure for the whole family that’s unforgettable, rain or shine! Warm clothing and closed-toe footwear is essential, year-round. Check out our combos! Booking Desk: 45 Camp Street (opposite The Station Building). Bookings essential as small personal groups of 10. Phone: 03 441 2102 Freephone: 0800 ZIPTREK (0800 947 873) Hours: tours 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 $139 (Moa 4-line tour) $189 (Kea 6-line tour) Child (6-14yrs) and Seniors (65+) $89 (Moa) $139 (Kea) Great 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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SNOW PLAY: THE MOST FUN IN THE SNOW!

Return transport from Queenstown Snowshoe gully walk Fun snow-based activities Hot drink and snack Suitable for children over 3 years of age.

Book now 0800 832 226 www.snowshoeing.co.nz

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ACTIVITIES & ACCOMMODATION IN QUEENSTOWN, WANAKA & FIORDLAND 皇后镇及瓦纳卡的家庭活动与住宿。扫描下面的二维码，访问皇后镇的中文网站。

访问WWW.KIDZGO.CO.NZ 了解更多创意！ KJET PHONE: 03 409 0000 卡瓦劳河上紧张刺激的喷气快艇！

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Main Town Pier, Queenstown

Departs The Station Information Centre, Queenstown

SOUTHERN DISCOVERIES PHONE: 0800 264 536 南部发现乘船及农场远足

乘坐喷气快艇探访著名的船长峡谷

THRILL ZONE PHONE: 03 441 1159 兴奋地带一个充满大量室内景点的地方！

St Omer Wharf Queenstown

53 Shotover Street Queenstown

DART RIVER SAFARIS PHONE: 0800 327 853

REAL JOURNEYS TSS EARNSLAW PHONE: 0800 65 65 01

达特河探险之旅喷气快艇及河流远足 Corner Camp/Shotover St Queenstown

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SKIPPERS CANYON JET PHONE: 0800 226 966

真实旅程公司 TSS厄恩斯劳号蒸汽船之旅农场游览及蒸汽船湖面巡游

Steamer Wharf, Queenstown

MINUS 5 ICE BAR PHONE: 03 442 6050

ZIPTREK ECOTOURS PHONE: 03 441 2102

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高空滑索生态旅游适合全家、紧张刺激的索道之旅！

Steamer Wharf, Beach St Queenstown

The Ziptrek Treehouse top of Skyline Gondola

SHOTOVER JET PHONE: 0800 802 804

OFF ROAD ADVENTURES PHONE: 03 442 7858

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Gorge Road, Arthurs Point, Queenstown

61a Shotover Street Queenstown

Chinese language websites AJ HACKETT BUNGY PHONE: 0800 462 8649

SCENIC SUITES APARTMENTS PHONE: 03 442 4718

AJ哈克特蹦极参观“蹦极跳世界之家”

皇后镇风景套房镇中心附近设有一间和两间卧室的套房

Kawarau Bungy Centre Gibbston Valley

27 Stanley Street Queenstown

MITRE PEAK CRUISES PHONE: 03 249 8110

HEARTLAND HOTEL PHONE: 03 442 7700

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Milford Sound. Departures from Queenstown and Te Anau REAL JOURNEYS MILFORD SOUND PHONE: 0800 65 65 01 真实旅程公司米尔福德峡湾之旅

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27 Stanley Street Queenstown BLUE PEAKS LODGE PHONE: 03 441 0437 蓝峰乡间小屋设有一间和两间卧室可供选择，位于宁静的中心位置

Milford Sound Departures from Queenstown and Te Anau

11 Sydney Street Queenstown

REAL JOURNEYS GLOWWORM CAVES PHONE: 0800 65 65 01

BLUE PEAKS APARTMENTS PHONE: 03 441 0438

真实旅程公司萤火虫洞之旅乘船探寻地下洞穴中的萤火虫！

蓝峰公寓设有两间和三间宽敞卧室的公寓

Departs Lakefront Drive, Te Anau

8 Coronation Drive Queenstown

REAL JOURNEYS DOUBTFUL SOUND PHONE: 0800 65 65 01

PLATINUM VILLAS PHONE: 03 746 7700

真实旅程公司神奇峡湾之旅乘船探访神奇峡湾

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Departures from Te Anau, Manapouri and Queenstown PUZZLING WORLD WANAKA PHONE: 03 443 7489 奇幻世界，瓦纳卡游览大迷宫，感受神奇的幻觉！

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QUEENSTOWN BIKE TRAILS

The Queenstown Trail unveils 100+kms of stunning vistas for you to explore by bike or on foot. Discover spectacular suspension bridges, cute cafés and wonderful wineries, all on easy bike or walking trails. Why not travel just one way and go further, and then grab a bus shuttle for you, the kids and your bikes back to your starting point? Short on time or just want to choose one ride? Don't miss this!

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Easy Rides Arrow River Bridges Ride Departs: Arrowtown Distance: 16 km 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 Trail Departs: AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre Distance: 18km return A gorgeous ride along Queenstown's famous 'valley of the vines'. Follow an easy bike trail from Kawarau Bungy Centre 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 and great lunch options. If you only want to ride one way (8.7km) you can arrange bike pick-up with Around the Basin. Highlights: Riding through and alongside the vines plus stunning views of Kawarau River. Lake Wakatipu Ride Departs: Queenstown Part I: Queenstown to Frankton Distance: 15km return The easiest section of The Queenstown Trail starts from the centre of town and follows the lake around the Frankton Arm to Frankton Beach – a great picnic or rest spot before you turn around for the ride back.

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Part II: Frankton to Kelvin Heights Distance: 16km return From Frankton keep riding alongside the lake and over the Kawarau Falls Bridge – an exciting view and photo spot! Ride past Kawarau Village, and look out for the stunning sculptures on the Kelvin Heights Peninsula Loop section of the track. Note: a small part of this track rides alongside the Kelvin Heights golf course. There are café stops right on the track at Frankton Marina, Kawarau Village and Kelvin Heights golf course. Highlights: Follows the lake shore with stunning views all the way, easy and social riding for all ages.

Family Bike Rides

Intermediate Rides

Arrowtown Return via Lake Hayes Circuit Departs: Arrowtown Distance: 19km 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. 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). Highlights: Riding alongside the Kawarau River.

Advanced Rides Three Rivers Ride Countryside + Twin Rivers + Arrow River Bridges 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 restaurant and playground.

BIKE HIRE AND SHUTTLE SERVICES 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 AROUND THE BASIN Bike Tours ~ Rental ~ Transport We offer premium adult and child bike rental, trail shuttle service plus full or half-day supported trail tours. See ad below. Freephone: 0508 78 29 253

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AROUND THE BASIN Bike Tours ~ Rental ~ Transport Around The Basin specialise in mountain biking adventures on the Queenstown Trails. We love kids and we're eager to make a biking adventure easy and enjoyable for your family. We offer premium adult mountain and electric bike rental and child mountain bikes as well as child-friendly accessories. We can deliver and pick up from your accommodation and also offer a shuttle service on the trails. We also specialise in half or full-day supported trail tours – explore the trails by yourselves with the assurance of full vehicle support and pick up should you need it for those tired children! Fully-guided tours also available. Browse or book our services online at: www.aroundthebasin.co.nz Freephone: 0508 78 29 253 (QT CYCLE) or +64 27 952 5801 E: info@aroundthebasin.co.nz www.aroundthebasin.co.nz

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JUMP PARKS WYNYARD FREESTYLE TERRAIN PARK, FERNHILL 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. 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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Discover Arrowtown 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 day out with the kids. The Lakes District Museum is interactive and fun for all and they also hire out goldpans. Meanwhile some of the region's best biking/walking tracks start here, with Around the Basin 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. While in town discover the unique Dorothy Browns with daytime and evening screenings. 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 run regular services from Queenstown or Frankton. THEN NOW

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 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) E: 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 16 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, car seats, 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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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 riverside swim holes, stunning picnic spots, suspension bridges, wineries and the bungy bridge – all within an easy bike ride's reach, Arrowtown has it all covered. See page 48 for our Bike Trail feature and mountain, family and electric bike hire.

Playgrounds – queenstown & arrowtown 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

ARROWTOWN CHINESE SETTLEMENT On the bank of Bush Creek is the partially restored and well-interpreted chinese settlement from the 1880s (see map p50). Discover how the Chinese immigrants lived during the gold rush; explore inside their restored huts and Ah Lum’s store that was central to their community. The settlement is 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. Parking and toilets are at the entrance to the Chinese Settlement in central Arrowtown. Try goldpanning for yourself in the nearby Arrow River – visit the Lakes District Museum for goldpan hire. We have listed local playgrounds and detailed our favourites! See maps for locations.

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

Family Walking Tracks

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. 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.

QUEENSTOWN w1 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 Views right around the peninsula. Buggy-friendly. Beginner biking. Map p4

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w3 ..Frankton–Kelvin Heights 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 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 w5 Sunshine Bay Track Easy – 1 hour return Lovely lakeside walk with waterfall and native bush. Start from Fernhill roundabout or park in Sunshine Bay carpark at far end of track. 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

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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

ARROWTOWN – see map page 50 for locations. 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. 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 an interesting 'old town' to explore and the region's exciting family attraction, Highlands, along with the super-fun Paintball Central.

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HIGHLANDS GO-KARTS & JURASSIC ADVENTURES The ultimate destination for the whole family! Have a blast on the Go-Karts, take a Jurassic Dinosaur Safari, choose from 6 high-speed circuit thrills, visit the Wacky Sculpture Park & interactive museum. Confluence of Clutha and Kawarau Rivers, Cromwell

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Go-Karts – choose single or tandem Go-Karts. 10-minute session: $39 (single), $49 (tandem). Single driver: min age 10 years Tandem driver: min age16 years (height restrictions apply). Tandem passenger: min age 6 years (height restrictions apply). Highlands Jurassic Safari: Only $99 per family (2 adults & up to 3 children) Famous Highlands High-Speed Taxi Sample the circuit at speed in our Porsche Cayenne taxi – great for the whole family! $120 for one to four people. Highlands Museum Family $50 (2 adults +up to 3 children) ‘Friends of Highlands' Family annual pass $149 – over $230 of value plus unlimited Highlands entry. 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: 03 445 4052 Freephone: 0508 HIGHLANDS (444 452 637) www.highlands.co.nz Visit us on Facebook

Discover Cromwell PAINTBALL CENTRAL Min age 7 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 or group. Paintball is fun, fast and as action-packed 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: 7 days Winter hours: 10am-2.30pm Duration: maximum 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

old cromwell 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, Cromwell Old Town 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.

OTHER ACTIVITIES * Paintball Central; games for 2+ players. * Highlands Go-Karts and Jurassic Adventures – a day out with exciting activities for all ages. * Ride at the new Cromwell bike park, Ortive Street, with BMX, learn-to-ride area and jump tracks. * Explore the Clutha River by kayak or boat – there are family-friendly options departing from nearby Clyde. * Explore Old Cromwell Town. * Hire bikes and explore the easy tracks around Cromwell or between Clyde and Alexandra. * 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. * Visit Bannockburn – including the old hotel and sluicings, numerous walks in 'Wild West' scenery and of course some of the country's best wineries. * Visit Cromwell Mini Golf next to the giant fruit sculpture. * Visit Goldfields Mining Centre and pan for gold.

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The Kids’ Directory :: Childminding

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

BABYSITTING / CHILDMINDING 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 while at a job. Rest assured, your children are in safe hands. We also have a wide range of quality baby equipment available for hire. Contact: Lucy Wilkinson Phone: 03 442 0409 Mobile: 027 643 2298 Email: info@aroundtheclock.co.nz www.aroundtheclock.co.nz

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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 or 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: 03 441 1159 www.thrillzone.co.nz

CHILD FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT HIRE TOTS ON TOUR Offering portacots, bassinets, linen, baby monitors, buggies, backpacks, car seats, stair gates, toys, glide bikes and more! We also have a secure online booking system where you can view the equipment and check availability. Phone: 021 293 7125 Email: info@totsontour.co.nz www.totsontour.co.nz 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

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS/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 sKids Remarkables 021 251 8688 Queenstown, Remarkables, Arrowtown and Shotover Schools. Shotover and Remarkables School is afterschool care only. Queenstown after-school care 027 438 3645 5-12 years (3pm-5.30pm) Contact: Jane Schieb Remarkables Park Shopping Ctre: find us on Facebook 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. Facebook: The Youth Booth

The Kids’ Directory :: Clubs and Hobbies

CLUBS AND HOBBIES

Art Classes 6 -12 years 03 441 1458 www.queenstownartscentre.co.nz Aqualand Swim School baby to adult 03 450 9005 Arrowtown Cubs and Scouts Karen, 021 493 498 Arrowtown Circus School 022 017 2046 Circus lessons for boys and girls aged 6-12 years. Learn juggling, tumbling, handstands, acro-balance, trapeze, hoops and silks! Every Thursday, casuals welcome. Ballet Classes 5 years to adult 021 062 2939 Cheerleading Classes 021 062 2939 Cutie Crew 021 062 2939 Music and movement dance classes 2-4years Climbing Classes 03 450 9005 Danceworks 2 years to adult 021 062 2939 Sign up now for a free taster lesson and choose your style! See ad this page. www.danceworksqueenstown.co.nz Drama Queenstown 5-18 years 021 178 1669 Jazz Classes 5 years to adult 021 062 2939 Junior Athletics www.remarkablerunners.co.nz Junior Football www.queenstownfootball.com Foot Golf 03 442 3584 Fun French Club Natalie, 03 442 0075 Hip Hop Classes 5 years to adult 021 062 2939 Kidz Club Queenstown 0800 KIDZCLUB (543 925 82) Drop off the kids (4-13 years) and we'll entertain them. Hourly, half or full-day sessions www.thrillzone.co.nz Little Yogis Arrowtown Niki Goile, 027 866 7681 Mainly Music Arrowtown Amanda, 03 441 4900 Mainly Music Queenstown - for preschoolers Facebook: Mainly Music Queenstown Musical Theatre Classes 021 062 2939 Music Lessons Facebook: Lakes Community Music School Queenstown Gymnastics Club www.qtgymnastics.co.nz Queenstown Ice Skating Facebook: Queenstown Ice Skating Club Queenstown Ice Hockey www.queenstownicehockey.co.nz Queenstown Mountain Bike Club www.queenstownmtb.co.nz Queenstown Scout Group Facebook: Queenstown Scouts Singing Margaret O’Hanlon, 03 442 8696 SITE Trampoline 6 years-adult 0800 QT BOUNCE(78 268623) 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 Girl Guides Association Sharon, 027 246 8962 Wakatipu Ski Club www.wsc.co.nz Subsidized lessons for the family, use of clubhouse on the mountain. Polar Bear club for 4 years and under. Yoga for Kids - Nadi Wellness Centre 03 409 0318

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OTHER HELP AND CONTACTS FOR PARENTS The Buddy Programme 03 442 4470 For children 4-12yrs in need of additional adult support. Happiness House Practical support for the community.

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Hypno For Birthing Vicky, 027 329 0364 Gain techniques to manage tension and prepare for a relaxed birth. www.lifeunlimitedhypnotherapy.com Queenstown Lakes Family Centre We work with children and teenagers along with providing positive parenting advice. 03 441 4331 Wakatipu Toy Library Man Street, near the playground.

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Wakatipu Youth Trust & The Youth Booth For Wakatipu youth ages 11-24yrs. Mentoring, holiday activities and youth group. www.wakatipuyouthtrust.co.nz www.KidzGo.co.nz

The Kids’ Directory :: Annual/Season Passes

ANNUAL & SEASON PASSES Alpine Aqualand 03 450 9005 Annual: ad $399, ch $179, family $709 (2 adults + dependants). Friends of Highlands 03 445 4052 Unlimited Highlands entry plus over $230 of value! Annual: Family $149 (2 adults + up to 3 children). KJet 03 409 0000 Jet boat whenever you like, year round! Annual: Adult $75, Child $55. Proof of address required. 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 visits to the Kiwi Birdlife Park, plus perks & discounts for friends. Annual: $49 (local residents). National Transport and Toy Museum Locals Pass Pay full price 1st time, then go FREE for the first 6 months, and pay only $5 for the following 6 months (or go free with any full-paying fare). 03 443 8765 Odyssey Sensory Maze Unlimited access.

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Puzzling World Wanaka – Puzzports 03 443 7489 Unlimited access to all attractions for 12 months. Annual: Adult $49, Child $34 (5-15 years) Queenstown Ice Arena 03 441 8000 Unlimited access to public sessions. Season: Adult $199, Student/Child $150, Family $499. Real Journeys Real Rewards Card 0800 65 65 01 Unlimited TSS Earnslaw steamship cruises and discounts across Real Journeys product range. Annual: Adult $125, Child $65 (conditions apply). www.realjourneys.co.nz

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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 SITE Trampoline 0800 (QT BOUNCE) 78 268623 Great value multi-passes available. 5 sessions $110 (12% off) 10 sessions $200 (20% off). Underwater Observatory 03 409 0000 'Friends of the Fish' annual membership: $50 per family, valid for 12 months. Main Town Pier

BIRTHDAY PARTY IDEAS Alpine Aqualand Pool Party 03 450 9005 Bring a birthday group and the birthday child swims free! Book ahead for exclusive use of the learners' pool. Arrowtown Circus School 022 017 2046 Who wants to join the circus! Book a party and learn a mix of circus skills with your friends! See ad page 57. The Bead Shop 03 441 8466 Fun, social atmosphere, catering by arrangement. Dark Ride – Locals Birthday Special 03 441 8080 Bring yourself and a friend on your birthday and enjoy a thrilling Dark Ride each FREE! Extra friends $15. Conditions apply, bookings essential. Danceworks 021 062 2939 Book your child's next birthday party with us and we'll ensure it's stress-free and memorable as well as active and fun! www.danceworksqueenstown.co.nz 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! Game Over Queenstown 03 441 3139 Choose from a Lazer Tag or Karting party or book our deluxe package for even more fun! Birthday child FREE! Parties run for two hours and include food. Highlands 03 445 4052 Go-karts, dirt buggies, balance bikes and more. For party options contact: functions@highlands.co.nz.

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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The Kids’ Directory :: Birthday Parties Kids Spy Network – Birthday Mission 020 4100 1385 Awesome group activity as children work together to solve our latest case! Approx one hour, $23 per head. Paintball Central 027 448 5399 With three courses and 14 different games this is a brilliant and energetic birthday party group activity. 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 bookings, info and 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 Segway Polo. Please ring for pricing. SITE Trampoline 0800 QT BOUNCE Suitable for toddlers to adults, 1 hour of bouncing fun plus one hour in separate party room (with groups of 10 or more). Call for a personalised package.

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. Warbirds & Wheels Retro Diner – Wanaka 03 443 7010 Fun, bright and very spacious, this is a great birthday party venue and you are welcome to bring your own birthday cake. A great location to finish your child's party after a visit to Warbirds and Wheels or other local activity. Transport and Toy Museum – Wanaka 03 443 8765 Amazing deal for locals – a $43 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! Clip ‘N Climb – Wanaka 03 443 1110 Get your wee one and their mates active on their next birthday at Clip 'n Climb. One hour of fun, funky climbing for ages 3 years and up. Prices from $10 per head. Read more on Wanaka birthday ideas on page 67. - 1 or 2 hours of great group activity! - Kids ride their own Segway! - Unique birthday experience!

Snow Fun Zone – Snow Farm A big snow playground of snow to play in, go for dog sled rides and learn cross country skiing. Bring your own toys or rent from us. Café and bar onsite. www.snowfarmnz.com 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.

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Eating Out made easy All establishments listed are family-friendly and will go the extra mile to ensure you have a great experience. Sample Menu Items – these are selections from the restaurant’s menu at time of print – menus or prices may change. For locations see map p6. Open Daytime

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THE BALLARAT TRADING CO.

We pride ourselves on our relaxed and fun dining experience, located in the heart of Queenstown. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Ballarat is ideal whatever the weather; if it's sunny diners can enjoy the buzzing atmosphere of The Mall at our al fresco tables. Fun and family-friendly with a varied children's menu.

KIDS MEALS

Sample Menu Items – from $25 *Linguini, grilled courgette, oven-roasted cherry tomato sauce, garlic and chilli, crème fraîche, parmesan and rocket. * 250g Wakanui beef burger, bacon, cheese, jalapenos, onion rings, smokey BBQ sauce and beer fries. * Marlborough Sound salmon, with buttered baby potatoes, sautéed leek and cabbage and caviar buerre blanc. * Braised pork ribs, smokey BBQ glaze, coleslaw and fries. * A classic, the local butcher's bangers & mash. * New Zealand steaks; your choice of ribeye or fillet with potato gratin and sauté greens.

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Children’s Menu – from $5 * Spaghetti pasta * Classic Kiwiana fish & chips * Soup of the day * Kids' burger *Sandwich of the day

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

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MINAMI JUJISEI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

An award-winning restaurant, bringing the best of Japan to Queenstown for over 30 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. 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

Open Daily 11.30am-2pm and 5.30pm til late

Children’s Menu $10 Chicken sushi roll, egg omelette, chips, a choice of deep-fried chicken or tempura fish or deep-fried prawns. Kids' ice cream $2.50, Kids' soft drink $2.50 45 Beach Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 442 9854 Hours: daily 11.30am til 2pm and 5.30pm til late www.minamijujisei.co.nz

45 Beach Street, Queenstown Bookings: 03 442 9854 See full menus at www.minamijujisei.co.nz

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

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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

Divine bites and tempting choices for the whole family

O'Connells International Food Court with enough variety to please everyone! Great value dining. Beach Street, 6.30am-late Pedros House of Lamb The very best NZ lamb takeaway dish. Cnr Gorge Road/Hallenstein Streets Phone: 0800 695 262 www.pedros.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

RESTAURANT

OPEN 11am - late 15 Ballarat St, The Mall Queenstown 03 442 8439

The Ballarat Trading Co. Cosy booths or outdoor Mall dining. Great value kids' menu. The Mall, Ballarat Street Phone: 03 442 4222 www.ballarat.co.nz Eriks Fish & Chips Delicious food in Central Queenstown, Frankton and Wanaka. Cooked fresh in healthy rice bran oil. Order online. Earl Street or Ladies Mile, Frankton www.eriksfishandchips.co.nz

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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

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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

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

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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 $30 * Steamed green-lipped mussels $30 * Chargrilled Stewart Island salmon $34 * Seafood platter for two $105 * Sesame rolled tuna loin $30 * Smoky BBQ beef short ribs $34 * NZ rack of lamb $45 * Slow-cooked pork belly $32 * Pumpkin gnocchi with blue cheese $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

Family Shopping and Services

Family Shopping and Services SWEET TREATS Cookie Time Homemade, warm choc chip cookies. Camp St, 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 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! Kids love selecting their favourite beads and creating something special with help and ideas if needed from our awesome staff, Ali and Kris. Birthday parties and groups welcome. Check out our amazing kids’ activity deals on Book Me! 2b Shotover Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 441 8466 Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-6pm Prices: from as little as $5 Email: beadshopqt@gmail.com www.beadshopnz.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 16 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, car seats, 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).

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Everything you need to know for your family ski holiday in and around Wanaka! * Ski areas p10 * Ski/snowboard hire p19

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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 CINEMA PARADISO Cinema – Café – Bar This is how all cinemas should be and a must-do during your stay in Wanaka. This twin-screen, classic movie theatre is a Wanaka icon – seating includes comfy old sofas, lazy-boys and even a Morris Minor! The atmosphere is friendly and very relaxed with onsite licensed café serving delicious meals, pizza, homemade ice cream and warm cookies – all available to enjoy before, during or after your movie. Showing new and latest releases, call us now or check our website for current features. 72 Brownston Street, Wanaka Reservations/Enquiries: 03 443 1505 Hours: 7 days from 11.30am www.paradiso.net.nz CLIP ‘N CLIMB, BASECAMP WANAKA Min age 3 BOOK ONLINE! These colourful, funky climbing walls are awesome entertainment for kids and adults – our automatic belays mean no one has to manage the rope – just clip in and climb, then let the machine lower you gently back down! Everyone can climb at the same time and no experience is necessary. Staff supervise each session, but children require an adult to be present and help clip them in. Sessions start on the hour and bookings are required. No minimum number is required so if you’re not climbing yourself come and watch the kids have fun! Ideal for birthday parties. We also have a sport climbing wall onsite. 50 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka Phone: 03 443 1110 Hours: 12pm-8pm weekdays, 10am-6pm weekends From 10am daily during school and public holidays. Prices for Clip ’N Climb: 18 years and up $20, 5-17 years $16, preschool $10 E: climb@basecampwanaka.co.nz www.basecampwanaka.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! 27 years in the Cardrona Valley. find us on Trip Advisor

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BACKCOUNTRY SADDLE EXPEDITIONS Min age 5 27 years in the Cardrona Valley Your horse trek adventure starts in the Cardrona Valley – experienced riders or first-timers alike will love our friendly Appaloosa (spotted) horses 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 have a lovely, calm nature and we adjust each ride to the age, experience and ability of your family. If sitting in a saddle is not for the whole family, ask about our quad bike tours (minimum age 16). NEW LOCATION – 2130 Cardrona Valley, Wanaka 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 $95, Child $75 E: nzbse@xtra.co.nz www.backcountrysaddles.co.nz 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 antiaircraft guns while the nearby picnic and playground area also features swings and play equipment. Don't miss our HUGE toy shop (see p73). 891 Wanaka–Luggate Highway (10 mins from town centre, next door to Wanaka airport) Phone: 03 443 8765 Hours: daily, 8.30am-5pm Price: Adult $18, Senior 65+ $15, Child $5, under 5 years FREE Family $43 (2 adults + up to 4 children) Email: museum@lakewanaka.co.nz www.nttmuseum.co.nz WARBIRDS AND WHEELS Don’t miss this unique chance to discover a world-class collection of over 30 American classic cars and incredible vintage warbirds aircraft! Immaculate and beautifully presented, this famous Wanaka collection – alongside stories and photography of the daring escapades of wartime pilots – will enthral and impress everyone. Our warbirds-themed retail shop offers memorabilia, toys and souvenirs you and the kids will love and to top it off the child-friendly licensed diner at Warbirds & Wheels features a 1950s themed décor, great food, famous Warbirds pies and the best milkshakes in town! Lloyd Dunn Avenue, Wanaka (10 mins from town centre, at Wanaka airport) Phone: 03 443 7010 Hours: daily, 9am-5pm (diner open from 8am) Price: Adult $20, Child $5 (5-15 years), Family $45 (family is 2 adult + unlimited children of the same family) Under 5s go FREE. www.warbirdsandwheels.com

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GO JETS Min age 4 The Ultimate Clutha River Jet Boat Experience Let us take you on an exhilarating jetboat ride down the mighty Clutha River. Go further and see more on our exciting trip down the mighty Clutha River to the spectacular Devil's Nook. World-renowned scenery, fast-flowing waters, old goldmining sites, riding under the historic 'Red Bridge' plus numerous thrilling 360Â° spins make this an unforgettable jet boat river journey that's Wanaka's 'must do' family attraction. Bring your camera as there's plenty of photo stops along the way. Great family rates! Freephone: 0800 46 5387 (GO JETS) Departs: outside Wanaka iSite, 99 Ardmore Street Duration: 1Â˝ hours Price: Adult $125, Child $59, Family $299 (family is 2 adults + 2 children) Email: info@gojetswanaka.co.nz www.gojetswanaka.co.nz WANAKA RECREATION CENTRE Brand new centre for sports and play! Let off steam at Wanaka's community sports hub whatever the weather! Our state-of-the-art centre features indoor courts and outdoor turf for family, casual or club recreation. Shoot a few hoops, grab some hockey sticks, or challenge each other to a game of tennis or badminton. Good, healthy, family fun. Sir Tim Wallis Drive (Three Parks), off Ballantyne Road Phone: 03 443 9334 Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun & Public Holidays 10am-6pm Casual entry: Adult $5, Child $2 (if a court is empty and no set-up is required). Equipment if needed: Adult $5, Child $2 Email: wrc@qldc.govt.nz http://sportrec.qldc.govt.nz/sport/wanaka-recreation-centre

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WANAKA POOL Swim, relax and play at the Wanaka Pool. Open all year round, our 25m, 6-lane, heated indoor pool is 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. Swimwear retail onsite. Large outdoor grassy picnic and BBQ area available for you to use and enjoy! 121 Plantation Road (beside Mount Aspiring College) Phone: 03 443 9334 Hours: Monday-Friday, 6am-8pm, Weekends and Public Holidays, 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

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Bannockburn Inlet, Near Cromwell

Cromwell PAINTBALL CENTRAL Min age 7 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 or group. Paintball is fun, fast and as action-packed 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: 7 days. Winter hours: 10am-2.30pm Duration: maximum 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

A 40-minute drive from Wanaka brings you to Cromwell, the gateway to Central Otago. Cromwell is one of Otago's top wine and fruit-growing regions with an interesting 'old town' to explore and the region's exciting family attraction, Highlands, along with the super-fun Paintball Central. Read more on page 54. HIGHLANDS GO-KARTS & JURASSIC ADVENTURES The ultimate destination for the whole family! Have a blast on the Go-Karts, take a Jurassic Dinosaur Safari, choose from 6 high-speed circuit thrills, visit the Wacky Sculpture Park & interactive museum. See page 54. Go-Karts – choose single or tandem Go-Karts. 10-minute session: $39 (single), $49 (tandem). Single driver: min age 10 years Tandem driver: min age16 years (height restrictions apply). Tandem passenger: min age 6 years (height restrictions apply). Highlands Jurassic Safari: $99 per family Famous Highlands High-Speed Taxi Sample the circuit at speed – $120 for one to four people. Highlands Museum Family $50 (2 adult +up to 3 children) 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 Freephone: 0508 HIGHLANDS (444 452 637) www.highlands.co.nz Visit us on Facebook Cheeky Fox Photobooth

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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.

BIRTHDAY PARTY IDEAS 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 03 445 4052 Go-karts, dirt buggies, balance bikes, Jurassic Safari and the Highlands Adventure Park. For more on party options: functions@highlands.co.nz Mini Muscles Play Gym birthdays www.mini-muscles.co.nz Cakes of Wanaka Cheeky Chops Facepainting www.KidzGo.co.nz

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Snow Fun Zone – Snow Farm A big snow playground of snow to play in, go for dog sled rides and learn cross country skiing. Bring your own toys or rent from us. Café and bar onsite. www.snowfarmnz.com Transport and Toy Museum 03 443 8765 Amazing deal for locals – a $43 family pass price will cover you for up to 15 party people (children or adults). Plus you can bring your own food and cake! Warbirds and Wheels Retro Diner 03 443 7010 Fun, bright and very spacious, this is a great birthday party venue and you are welcome to bring your own birthday cake. Call to discuss your party food requirements. A great location to finish your child's party after a visit to Warbirds and Wheels or other local activity. Other party venues: head over to Arrowtown or Queenstown for your child's next birthday - find dozens of ideas on page 58.

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Wanaka Walks and Family Biking WANAKA LAKESIDE TRACKS You can bike or walk all the way from Glendhu Bay to Lake Hawea or Luggate via Wanaka township, along well-formed and very scenic tracks. Choose a section of track (some are completely flat and others more challenging), take a family walk or bike ride, and dip down into one of the hundreds of beautiful coves and picnic spots along the way. Note: times are estimated walking times with children. WANAKA LAKEFRONT TO GLENDHU BAY Millennium Track to Waterfall Creek Carpark Easy – 2 hours return (walk) 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 Waterfall Creek Carpark to Glendhu Bay Part I: Med – 2 hours return (walk) Part II: Med/Hard – 3 hours return (walk) The first section is more undulating as you follow the lake round to a secluded bay. Mountain bikers will find this just slightly harder going but not technical and definitely still great for families. You reach a turn off where you can choose to dip down to the lake shore, or follow the track to Glendhu Bay. From here the track becomes more technical in places with several steep ups and downs with switch-backs, but the views are stunning as you climb above the lake, then dip down to the shore!

WANAKA LAKEFRONT TO LAKE HAWEA Wanaka Lakefront to Lake Outlet Easy – 2 hours return (walk) This flat and wide track skirts the marina and then 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. Finish up at the Outlet near the campground (where you can buy ice creams) – a great picnic spot. Lake Outlet to Albert Town Easy/Med – 2 hours return (walk) This is one of our favourite sections simply because the Clutha River is so gorgeous and such different scenery from the lake. Park right at the start of the track near the Lake Outlet Holiday Park along Anderson Road. The track is slightly more narrow and undulating but certainly fine for bikers of all ages. Albert Town to Lake Hawea Easy/Med – 4 hours return (walk) An easy, well-formed 10km track that follows the Hawea River to Lake Hawea. Slightly undulating but overall very easy walking and biking for all ages. MOUNT IRON TRACK Moderate – 1½ hour loop walk Mount Iron is a glacier-carved hill, visible from anywhere in Wanaka. Well 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. ROB ROY TRACK Moderate – 3-4 hours return walk Start from the Raspberry Flat carpark, an hour’s drive from Wanaka on the Mount Aspiring Road. Fifteen minute flat walk to a swing bridge then a moderate climb to the head of the valley and see great views of Rob Roy Glacier. Not suitable for bikes. DIAMOND LAKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN WALKING TRACK Hard – 1½-3 hrs 25 mins drive west of Wanaka, along the Mount Aspiring Road. The entire track takes around 3 hours return and the views from the summit are stunning. For a shorter walk take the return track to the Lake Wanaka viewpoint. Not suitable for bikes. Note: the track is steep and uneven in parts – not suited to poor weather conditions.

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WARBIRDS AND WHEELS RETRO DINER A unique dining experience the whole family will love! Step back in time when you enter our sunny licensed diner with its 1950's themed decor, imported retro furniture, a Wurlitzer juke box and 1959 Harley Davidson Panhead motorbike. Explore in the Warbirds and Wheels museum or browse for a quirky gift. Great food, great atmosphere and the best milkshakes in town! 11 Lloyd Dunn Avenue, Wanaka Airport, 10 mins drive from town centre. Phone: 03 443 7010 Hours: daily, 8am to 5pm www.warbirdsandwheels.com ERIK'S FISH AND CHIPS Now in Wanaka! Delicious fish and chips for your family. Opening early July. Ardmore Street, Wanaka For more details or online ordering visit: www.eriksfishandchips.co.nz

Step back in time with our 1950’s American Diner Atomic coffee / Freshly baked goodies / Pies / Full diner menu / Local wines and beers Wanaka Airport, 9km from Wanaka on SH6 Ph: (03) 443 7010 www.warbirdsandwheels.com

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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 11.30am www.paradiso.net.nz PUZZLING WORLD CAFÉ Sandwiches, wraps, salad and other savoury or sweet treats along with puzzles galore are here to sustain and entertain you! Main Highway, Wanaka, 3 minutes drive from town centre Phone: 03 443 7489 www.puzzlingworld.co.nz 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 See our menu and order online at: www.redstarburgers.co.nz

Wanaka :: Shopping and Useful Contacts

OTHER HELP FOR PARENTS

Wanaka Shopping 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 the new “Our Generation” Dolls and accessories. 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. 891 Wanaka–Luggate Highway (10 mins from town centre, beside Wanaka airport) Phone: 03 443 8765 Hours: 7 days, 8.30am-5pm www.nttmuseum.co.nz 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 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

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Wanaka Library 03 443 0410 Regular pre-schooler sessions and holiday programmes. Bullock Creek, Dunmore Street Wanaka Toy Library Toys for 0-6 year-olds. Hours: Tues 7.30pm-8.30pm & Fri + Sat 9.30am-11am 3 Reece Crescent Facebook: Wanaka Toy Library Kahu Youth Providing programs, activities and a fun, safe, base for young people 11 to 24 years in Wanaka. After-school and school holiday sessions. www kahuyouth.org Wanaka Kids Club www.waspwanaka.co.nz After school care, school holiday adventures, babysitting.

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Acting Workshops www.willsactingworkshops.weebly.com Art Classes Inky Fingers Art School. www.inkyfingersartschool.com Hollie, 021 535 217 Adventure Club www kahuyouth.org Wednesdays (girls), Fridays (boys) 11years+ 3.30-5.30pm Aspiring Gym Sports www.aspiringgymsports.co.nz Gymnastics classes for children from 4 years. Bike Wanaka Jamie, 021 539 931 Climbing Classes 03 443 1110 Dance Out Loud Rachel Erichsen, 021 915 573 Dance Wanaka Anna Thomas, 021 575 569 Disc Golf Wanaka Facebook: disc golf Wanaka 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 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 Music lessons www.flyingcoloursmusic.co.nz Vocals, guitar, piano/keys, song writing. Pony Club Hawea/Wanaka Facebook: Hawea Wanaka pony club Waterfall Equestrian Centre www.waterfallequestrian.com Rides, lessons and school holiday programmes. Wanaka Golf Club 03 443 7888 Free lessons with initial membership. Wanaka Recreation Centre 03 443 9334 Come and play at Wanaka's brand new community sports hub. Wanaka Scouts Facebook: Wanaka Scouts Wanaka Ski and Snowsports Club www.wanakasnowsports.co.nz Wanaka Swim School 03 443 9334 www.KidzGo.co.nz

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.

Fiordland National Park

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, 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 familyfriendly 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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Interestingly, the freshwater fiords are the only correctly named ones â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all the rest were named Sounds over 100 years ago in error. Although this has never been corrected, the region was named Fiordland to recognise the true nature of its amazing fiords.

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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 from $81, Child $22 Phone: 0800 65 65 01 www.realjourneys.co.nz Ask about our KIDS GO FREE promotion during NZ School Holidays. 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) Watch the 20-minute movie, "Stepping into Fiordland", and explore the museum showing the natural and human history and features of Fiordland. Conservation gift store plus advice on local walks and track information. Lakefront Drive Phone: 03 249 7924 TOP END OF TOWN CENTRE, TE ANAU OPEN DAILY, 8am - LATE HAPPY HOUR 9PM-10PM EVERY NIGHT TEL 03 249 8801

www.theranchbar.co.nz Open breakfast, lunch and dinner * Breakfast $9-$26 * Sunday roast with trimmings just $15 (Monday – Saturday roast $19.50) * 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 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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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, 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.

Fiordland :: Te Anau Activities 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 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 mountain biking trails 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.

CRUISE TE ANAU – DISCOVERY CRUISE Discover South Fiord – Lake Te Anau! Bring the family aboard and explore Lake Te Anau with your own knowledgeable guide and get truly close to nature. Discover 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! 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 $105, Child $35 (child is 5-14 years) Family Deal: one child travels FREE with each paying adult! www.cruiseteanau.co.nz MV Carousel is available for private charter for fishing, picnic, customised or overnight cruises.

Walking and Biking Tracks Te Anau – Control Gates via Te Anau Wildlife Centre 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. Easy biking.

Control Gates – Queens Reach Easy 3-4 hours return This is a new section of track that follows alongside the Waiau River from Te Anau and when completed will link to Manapouri. The track is easy and wide for walking or biking with previously unseen views of the beautiful waters of the upper Waiau River. Buggy-friendly. Easy biking.

Control Gates – Brod Bay Easy 3 hours return Experience an easy introduction to one of NZ's great walks on the start of the Kepler Track. The track from the Control Gates follows the lake shore through mountain and beech forest and you pass through Dock Bay where there are toilet facilities. Buggy-friendly. No biking.

Lake Gunn Nature Walk Easy 45 minutes return This easy loop walk is suitable with small children. It takes you through dense, green, mossy red beech forest to the shore of Lake Gunn. Access is from the Cascade Creek campsite on the Milford Road. Buggy-friendly. No biking.

Key Summit Hard 3-4 hours return Enjoy panoramic views across Fiordland on this spectacular Alpine nature walk. Starting from The Divide on the Te Anau-Milford Road it takes you onto the Routeburn Track for an hour before you turn off for the 20 minute climb to Key Summit. No biking.

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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. 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. Buggy-friendly. Easy biking. Ivon Wilson Park Easy Entrance opposite Te Anau Wildlife Centre. Lake Henry is stocked with rainbow and brown trout as a children's fishery. Mountain Biking: there are around 8.5kms of fun loop tracks in the forest including beginner and intermediate trails. An easy 5 minute ride from town into the park. Buggy-friendly. Easy-intermediate biking.

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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. 52 km 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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GO ORANGE MILFORD SOUND CRUISE You'll get a Go Orange grin when you discover incredible Milford Sound with our friendly team looking after you! Our large vessel gives you plenty of space, seating, viewing areas – and the opportunity for you and your family to have a relaxed interaction with Milford Sound without being shoulder to shoulder with others! Not only that but we have frequent specials plus free food offers on ALL our departures – bacon rolls or fish n' chips, depending on time of day. Queenstown: 35 Shotover St Te Anau: 21 Town Centre Milford Sound: Visitor Terminal Phone: 03 249 8585 Freephone: 0800 24 66 72 Price: from $45! Coach connections from Queenstown and Te Anau available (extra cost). Departs: 10.30am and 12.45pm daily Duration: 2 hours Email: info@GoOrange.nz www.GoOrange.nz Kids Go Free – School aged children travel free all winter! T&C’s apply (ie, max 2 per full fare-paying adult). REAL JOURNEYS MILFORD SOUND DAYTIME CRUISES In Milford Sound you’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 $79, Child $22 Scenic Cruise (1 hour 40 minutes) from Adult $82, Child $22 Coach connections from Queenstown and Te Anau. Scenic flight options from Queenstown available. Freephone: 0800 65 65 01 www.realjourneys.co.nz Ask about our KIDS GO FREE promotion during NZ School Holidays.

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

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Fiordland :: Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound 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 an entry 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 4s FREE (cruise-only). 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 Ask about our KIDS GO FREE promotion during NZ School holidays. Valid on 9.55am & 2.55pm cruises only. Must be with full fare-paying adult (Max 2 per adult). CRUISE & KAYAK MILFORD SOUND Double the adventure with Southern Discoveries Cruise & Kayak Milford Sound experience. Kayak through crystal clear waters in one of the most majestic places in the world. The trip includes a Milford Sound cruise, FREE picnic lunch, entry to the Milford Discovery Centre & Underwater Observatory and one hour of kayaking around tranquil Harrison Cove. The trip is suitable for all experience levels and double kayaks are available so kids can paddle round with mum or dad. Min age is 4. State Highway 94, Milford Sound Phone: 03 441 1137 Freephone: 0800 264 536 Visit southerndiscoveries.co.nz for winter departure times.

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 Lake Manapouri and into the heart of Fiordland.

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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 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 ARROWTOWN HOLIDAY PARK This Arrowtown holiday park assures you modern amenities, fabulous kids’ playground and a picturesque location. We’re only 40 minutes drive to Cardrona Alpine Resort and central to all the region’s ski areas while Queenstown’s exciting festivals and hundreds of activities are within 15 minutes. Family accommodation includes self-contained studios, one bedroom tourist flats, lodge bunk style rooms, and powered and unpowered campsites. 12 Centennial Avenue, Arrowtown Phone: +64 3 442 1876 E: info@arrowtownholidaypark.co.nz www.arrowtownholidaypark.co.nz

FRANKTON MOTOR CAMP

Lakefront family accommodation

Family flats, powered sites, kitchen, laundry & playground onsite. We’re one of the closest accommodations to The Remarkables ski area! Phone 03 442 2079

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QUEENSTOWN TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK Alpine setting, only 5 minutes drive to central Queenstown, offering 1 & 2 b/r motels, plus cosy cabins. Newly-renovated toilets & showers with underfloor heating, family bathrooms, kitchen/ dining with TV plus undercover BBQ area, brand new hot tub, drying room, playground with jumping pillow, fun bike & mountain bike hire, free WiFi and courtesy shuttle into town. Local attractions include Coronet Peak ski area and Shotover Jet. 70 Arthurs Point Road, Queenstown Phone: +64 3 442 9306 Freephone: 0800 462 267 www.qtowntop10.co.nz Qualmark 4 star+ Holiday Park Enviro Silver FRANKTON MOTOR CAMP Ideally situated right on the beach and the Queenstown Bike Trail! Family biking and walking tracks start here! Tourist flats sleeping up to 5, with kitchenette, bathroom and TV, plus lakefront powered sites. Modern kitchens, laundry facilities and playground onsite. Close to shops, restaurants, golf course, swimming pool and bus route. We’re 5 minutes drive from Queenstown and one of the closet accommodations to The Remarkables ski area! IAC wireless onsite. Yewlett Crescent, Frankton Office Hours: 9am-9pm, 7 days Phone: +64 3 442 2079 Email: g.orourke@xtra.co.nz www.franktonmotorcamp.co.nz

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 * Free WiFi * 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 * Ski and bike storage * 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 * Free WiFi * SKY TV and DVD player * Off-street parking * Cots and highchairs on request + babysitting arranged * Ski and bike storage * Friendly, quiet location, close to park * 5 minute stroll to centre of Queenstown

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Accommodation :: Queenstown and Arrowtown

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Private, family apartments, in the heart of Queenstown, superb views and garden setting. 41 Frankton Road, Queenstown Tel +64 3 442 9713 Bookings 0800 427 336 stay@gardencourt.co.nz

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GARDEN COURT SUITES AND APARTMENTS Ideal for ski groups and only 5 minutes stroll to town centre. Quality, self-contained one, two or three-bedroom apartments (sleeps 1–8) to suit your family’s needs and budget. Includes kitchen, laundry, spa bath, SKY TV, DVD, CD, free WiFi, courtyard/balcony, and free parking. Games, internet and tour desk at reception, private spa and breakfast room serving continental breakfast. 41 Frankton Rd, Queenstown Phone: +64 3 442 9713 Freephone: 0800 GARDEN (427 336) Email: stay@gardencourt.co.nz www.gardencourt.co.nz Qualmark 4 star+, Mainstay See ad this page and map page 4. 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 library of kids’ DVDs, plus a babysitting service is available (extra cost). We’re only two minutes walk to the buzzing centre of downtown Queenstown. 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 ad this page and map page 4.

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Minutes walk to town centre

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b/r apartments

Freephone 0800 484 345

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Superb view or courtyard apartments

Top of Turner Street, off Shotover Street, Queenstown phone: +64 3 442 8383 Freephone: 0800 804 333 www.turnerheights.co.nz turnerh@queenstown.co.nz

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! You’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 ad this page and map page 4. CRANBURY COURT APARTMENTS Enjoy our spacious and warm 1, 2 and 3-bedroom self-contained apartments with full kitchen/laundry, living/dining area, SKY TV (Disney channel), DVD, stereo, free internet kiosk, free WiFi (download limits apply) and fabulous alpine views. The supermarket is located across the road and we’re an easy five minute walk to the town centre (400m), offering a superb holiday location. 19-23 Gorge Road, Queenstown Phone: +64 3 442 6483 Freephone: 0800 269 666 Email: info@cranbury.co.nz www.cranbury.co.nz NZ Tourism Gold Member, ENJO Chemical Free Cleaning See ad this page and map page 4. TURNER HEIGHTS TOWNHOUSES Located a three-minute walk from Queenstown, one or two-bedroom apartments, most with views overlooking the town, lake, mountains and up to the Skyline Gondola. Two-bedrooms with full kitchens, laundry, 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 ad page 84 and map page 4.

Relax in pure luxury and experience the best of our alpine and lake wonderland platinumqueenstown.co.nz

CRANBURY COURT APARTMENT ACCOMMODATION

"Excellent accommodation, exceptional hospitality" www.cranbury.co.nz www.KidzGo.co.nz

Accommodation :: Queenstown and Wanaka

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 free WiFi, 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: queenstown@heartlandhotels.co.nz www.heartlandhotels.co.nz/ hotels/heartland-hotel-queenstown Qualmark 3 star+, Enviro Silver

WANAKA ACCOMMODATION 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. 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. Swimming pool, spa pool, playground & bikes for hire. 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

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, luxury spa and tourist information with booking service. 27 Stanley Street, Queenstown Phone: +64 3 442 4718 Freephone: 0800 80 77 00 E:queenstown@heartlandhotels.co.nz www.scenichotels.co.nz/hotels/ scenic-suites-queenstown Qualmark 4 star, Enviro Silver

WANAKA KIWI 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. 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+ Holiday Park Qualmark 3 star+ Motels

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 this is your perfect choice! We offer fully-equipped, immaculate and spacious two and three-bedroom apartments, SKY TV, WiFi, laundry, balconies, BBQ, babysitting service and more! Undercover parking, relaxed and friendly family atmosphere.

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 WiFi, bike/ski storage and outdoor swimming pool (1 Dec-31 March) and BBQ. Winner Trip Advisor 2016 – Certificate of Excellence.

18 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown Phone: +64 3 441 8800 Freephone: 0800 160 600 Email: lakefront@xtra.co.nz www.lakefrontqueenstown.co.nz

www.KidzGo.co.nz

2 MacPherson Street, Wanaka Phone: +64 3 443 7285 Freephone: 0800 324 792 Email: info@fairwaymotel.co.nz www.fairwaymotel.co.nz

Accommodation :: Te Anau

TE ANAU ACCOMMODATION ALPINE VIEW MOTEL Situated on a quiet ............ corner with spacious grounds, free guest BBQ and playground. One to three-bedroom fully-equipped units, close to lake, town centre, cinema and park. Freeview plus free WiFi. We are pet-friendly and can offer competitive rates with nightly specials and long stay discounts. Booking for all local tours. Safe guests' lock-up facility and car parking whilst away on overnight treks or tours. 15 Quintin Drive, Te Anau Phone: +64 3 249 7459 Freephone: 0800 116 123 Email: info@alpineviewmotel.co.nz www.alpineviewmotel.co.nz

YHA TE ANAU Unique, homely atmosphere and cosy accommodation. There's plenty to entertain with our overflowing games cupboard, book exchange, free DVD hire, WiFi and SKYPE access. Accommodation includes doubles, small share dormitories and rooms with ensuites. YHA Te Anau also has a self-contained two bedroom house that is ideal for families. Book the whole house or just one room.

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29 Mokonui Street, Te Anau Phone: 03 249 7847 Email: teanau@yha.co.nz www.yha.co.nz Qualmark rated 4+star backpackers Enviro Gold

Spacious One & Two Bedroom Apartments large lawn and garden area for kids’ fun, bbq, free WiFi, just 3 mins to town Book direct & quote KIDZ GO for a 10% discount off website advertised price!

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New Zealand 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.

FEAR FACTORY

Family Deal: $99 (2 adults and 2 children). Child is 15 and under. See page 25

QUEENSTOWN ICE ARENA FAMILY DEAL: $68 (2 adults and 2 children) Includes skate hire. See page 26

CARDRONA ALPINE RESORT

JURASSIC DINOSAUR SAFARI

TREBLE CONE SKI FIELD

BELOW ZERO ICE BAR

Kids 5 years and under receive FREE day lift passes. See page 10

FAMILY DEAL: $99 for the family (two adults and up to three children). See page 26

FAMILY DISCOUNT DAY PASS $297 (2 adults + 2 children). Mutli-day discounts available. Kids 5 years & under ski FREE! See page 11

Kids go FREE! One child (12 years and under) goes free with each paying adult with Kidz Go colour ad voucher on p28.

SNOW FARM

UNDERWATER OBSERVATORY

Receive one child's ski rental FREE when you show a copy of this magazine. See page 11

SNOWBIZ RENTAL

FAMILY DEAL: $20 (2 adults + 2 children, kids go FREE). See page 28

DARK RIDE

Present Kidz Go voucher to receive 20% discount off ski, snowboard and clothing rental. See page 13

Family Deal: when a family all book a combo, one rides FREE! (minimum 4 persons). See page 28

ONE STOP RENTAL

SOUTHERN DISCOVERIES FARM EXPERIENCE OR LAKE CRUISE

20% discount off ski, snowboard and clothing rental with Kidz Go voucher. See page 14

NZ SNOWSHOE – SNOW PLAY

Family Deal: With every full paying adult ONE child will receive a 50% discount – save $49.50. See page 15

THRILLZONE

Free popcorn, slushy, coffee or hot chocolate with each ticket purchase when you mention Kidz Go. See page 23

KIDZ CLUB

Get a free awesome green screen photo plus fourth child goes free when you mention Kidz Go! See page 23

MINUS 5° ICE BAR

Kids go FREE! One child goes free with each paying adult with colour ad voucher on page 24.

www.KidzGo.co.nz

Kids go FREE during NZ school holidays plus year-round family discounts. Conditions apply. See page 33 & 37

SHOTOVER JET

Family Pass $365 (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 $89) plus FREE entry into Underwater Observatory. See page 36

KIWI BIRDLIFE PARK

Kids go FREE! One child goes free with each paying adult when you mention Kidz Go. See page 38

Family Deals and Savings

REAL JOURNEYS KIDS GO FREE

THE BALLARAT TRADING CO.

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

Kids' meals from $5 (inc. fizzy drink) all day every day. See page 60

DART RIVER WILDERNESS JET

ERIKS FISH AND CHIPS

FAMILY DEAL: SAVE $139 on family deal See page 41

SEGWAY ON Q

FAMILY MEAL DEALS: $25 See page 60

PUZZLING WORLD

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

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

SHOTOVER CANYON SWING and CANYON FOX

TRANSPORT & TOY MUSEUM

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 Scenic and Lord of the Rings Tour! See page 44

KAWARAU ZIPRIDE

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 p44

ZIPTREK ECOTOURS

Family Rates available during NZ school holidays. See website or contact us for more details. See p45

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

KIDS LOOP ARROWTOWN

FAMILY DEAL: $43 for 2 adults and up to 4 children. See page 68

WARBIRDS AND WHEELS

FAMILY DEAL: $45 for 2 adults and unlimited children from the same family. See page 68

GO JETS

FAMILY DEAL: $299 for 2 adults and 2 children. Save $69. 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

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

GO ORANGE

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

MILFORD SOUND: School aged children travel FREE ALL WINTER! Conditions apply, max. two per fare-paying adult. See page 80

DOROTHY BROWNS

REAL JOURNEYS 20% MULTI SAVER

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

HIGHLANDS HIGH-SPEED TAXI

Family of up to four people ride 2 circuits together for one price of $120 in our high speed Porsche Cayenne. See page 54

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

MITRE PEAK CRUISES

Ask about our KIDS GO FREE promotion during NZ School holidays. Valid on 9.55am & 2.55pm cruises only. Must be with full fare-paying adult (Max 2). See page 81

www.KidzGo.co.nz

90 Kidz Go Index SNOW INFORMATION Ski Fields Cardrona Alpine Resort Snow Farm Treble Cone Snow Transport Discount Rentals Queenstown Queenstown Taxis Go Orange Snow Transport Snow Shuttles Private Transport Yello! Mountain Transport – Wanaka Hiring Gear Base Ultimate Rental Browns Ski Shop Go Orange Ski Rental Green Toad – Queenstown Green Toad – Wanaka One Stop Ski & Snowboard Rental Rocket Rental Rockies Childrenswear Snowbiz Ski & Snowboard Rental Snow Rental

10 11 11 16 17 17 17 19 19 13 14 13 19 14 19 12 13 15

ACTIVITIES Queenstown AJ Hackett – Kawarau Bungy Centre 32 AJ Hackett – Kawarau Zipride 44 Alpine Aqualand 30 Around the Basin Bike Tours - Shuttle - Rental 49 Backcountry Saddle Expeditions 35 Bead Shop 24 Below Zero Ice Bar 28 Chargeabout Electric Bikes 48 Dark Ride 28 Dart River Wilderness Jet 41 Dorothy Browns Cinema, Bar & Bookstore 51 Escape Quest 25 Fear Factory 24 Game Over Queenstown 31 Glenorchy Animal Experience 41 Highlands Jurassic Safaris 26 Highlands Go-Karts 54 Kids Spy Network 24 Kiwi Birdlife Park 38 KJet 36 Lakes District Museum and Information Centre 51 Minus 5° ICEBAR 24 Mt Nicholas Farm Experience - Southern Discoveries 33 NZ Snowshoe Snow Play 15 Odyssey Sensory Maze 22 Off Road Adventures – 4WD and Quad Bike Tours 44 Paintball Central 36 Queenstown Combos 37 Queenstown Ice Arena 26 Reading Cinema 30 Rockatipu Climbing Wall 26 Segway on Q 42 Shotover Canyon Swing and Canyon Fox 43 Shotover Jet 34 Site Trampoline 30 Skippers Canyon Jet 35 Thrill Zone - a world of thrills! 23 TSS Earnslaw & Walter Peak High Country Farm 39 Underwater Observatory 28 Via Ferrata 43 Ziptrek Ecotours 45

Wanaka Backcountry Saddle Expeditions Cinema Paradiso Clip ‘N Climb, Basecamp, Wanaka Go Jets National Transport and Toy Museum Puzzling World Wanaka Pool and Recreation Centre Wanaka Warbirds and Wheels

Fiordland Go Orange Milford Sound Cruise 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 ACCOMMODATION Queenstown / Arrowtown Arrowtown Holiday Park Blue Peaks Apartments and Lodge Cranbury Court Apartments Frankton Motor Camp Garden Court Apartments The Glebe Apartments and Penthouse Suites Heartland Hotel 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 Te Anau Alpine View Motel Explorer Motel and Apartments CAFÉS / RESTAURANTS Queenstown / Arrowtown Ballarat Trading Co. Erik's Fish & Chips FINZ Minami Jujisei Pedro's House of Lamb Public Kitchen and Bar Winnies Gourmet Pizza Bar Wanaka Red Star Burger Bar Warbirds and Wheels Diner Te Anau The Moose The Ranch

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60 60 63 61 61 63 61 72 72 76 76

THE KIDS’ DIRECTORY Around the Clock Childcare Arrowtown Kids Circus Classes Danceworks Kidz Club

56 57 57 56

FAMILY SHOPPING AND SERVICES Fresh Choice Supermarket Kids Loop Arrowtown Remarkables Park Town Centre Rockies Childrenswear

64 51 65 65

Tasman Sea

See p78

Homer Tunnel

Milford Sound

To Milford Sound (120 km / 2 hours)

Te Anau Downs

Milford Track 3-4 day walk

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 Doubtful Sound departures Manapouri

22km / 20 mins from Te Anau

❄ Caples Track

Routeburn Track

Hollyford Track

Greenstone Track

Mavora Lakes

Lake Sylvan

Dart Track To Mt Aspiring (3033 metres)

See p6

Treble Cone Ski Area

Skippers Canyon Road (4WD only)

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Lake

To Mt Cook and Christchurch

Lake 6 Dunstan

The Snow Farm

Puzzling World

To Hawea Lake The West Coast Wanaka Hawea 6

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See p66

Wanaka

Backcountry Saddle

Cardrona Valley

Crown Range Road Highlands Go-Karts and Jurassic Safaris Kawarau Bungy Centre

Cromwell See p55

Paintball Central

Clyde

Clyde Dam

Alexandra

To Dunedin

Roxburgh

Bannockburn

Gibbston Valley

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Cardrona Alpine Resort

Glendhu Bay

Arrowtown

Queenstown Airport

The Remarkables Ski Area

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See p50

Lake Hayes

Garston

Kingston

Jacks Point

Frankton

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Coronet Peak Ski Area

Athol

Kelvin Heights

Queenstown

Shotover Jet

Skippers Canyon Jet

Ben Lomond (1748 metres)

Moke Lake

To Invercargill

Five Rivers

Walter Peak High Country Farm

Bobs Cove W4

Rees Track

Glenorchy See p41

Dart River Wilderness Jet & Funyaks

Kinloch

Lake Wakatipu

Mt. Nicholas High Country Station

DISTANCES

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 Gibbston Valley) 117 Wanaka (via Crown Range)....... 75

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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: 1 x 8-person chondola, 3 quad chairlifts, 2 surface converyors (covered), 1 platter tow. Terrain: beginners 25%, intermediate 25%, advanced 30%, expert 20%

SNOW SPORTS HQ One, central location for all kids’ facilities and education. SKI KINDY * age 3 months-4 years * fully-licensed childcare * indoor activities and ski lessons in outdoor play zone. KIDS’ SNOW SPORTS 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 2-4 years * one-hour ski lessons * maximum 3 children per group CHILDREN’S SKI AND SNOWBOARD LESSONS * 5-17 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 babies/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 18 for more information

winter 2017