Best Things To Do For Kids In Wanaka

Unique puzzle theme park set in seven acres of land, just two kilometres from Lake Wanaka.  Attractions include illusion rooms, a giant maze, tilted house, gift shop & cafe.  A great family day out. Puzzling World is one of New Zealand's most popular attractions, established in 1973 from a single maze, and now encompassing seven beautiful acres of mind-boggling puzzles, illusions ...

Basecamp Adventures provide exceptional guided rock climbing & alpine trips in the Southern Lakes region, along with indoor climbing & bouldering in Wanaka and Queenstown. Choose from a range of activities including: Rock Climbing - suitable for both beginners and more advanced climbers, Basecamp Adventure's rock climbing trips cover some of the area's most stunning scenery.  T...

Packraft Wanaka offers the adventure of a lifetime, paddling one of New Zealand’s most spectacular mountain rivers in fun, inflatable packrafts. Start your action packed day with a scenic shuttle drive beneath the towering mountains, glaciers and waterfalls of the Matukituki Valley.  You'll then make a stop in view of Avalanche Glacier to learn from your guide how these giants of ice car...

A thrilling half-day wilderness jet boat adventure, operating in the stunning landscape of World Heritage Mount Aspiring National Park.  The only jet boat company offering hanging glaciers, stunning views of Mount Aspiring and a breathtaking wilderness walk. Reaching exhilarating speeds on purpose built jet boats, your expert driver will twist and turn on the pristine waters of Matukitu...

Conceived 50 years ago, the National Toy and Transport Museum has developed from one man’s dream into a major Wanaka attraction. Over 50 years ago, a professional car and truck wrecker named Gerald Rhodes decided to create a museum to showcase iconic and nostalgic vehicles and toys. Thanks to his profession, he had access to classic automobiles, and his collection began. Among the beautifu...

First timers learn to ski or snowboard on our sunny sheltered Learners' slope and we GUARANTEE no more than 5 children or 8 adults in your first lesson! How's that for treating you as a person rather than a number! Just an integral part of our teaching culture here at TC. Group Lessons offer ski and snowboard options for all levels going out twice daily at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Private lessons fo...

Pembroke Park covers 10 hectares in Wanaka, commanding a lakefront setting and is a popular area with locals and visitors. The centrally located grounds include a skateboard park, picnic tables and sports fields.The park is the site for many events including weekly farmers' markets. After many years of controversy, over its use, the park has been retained as a recreational reserve for the en...