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Horse Riding in New Zealand

North Island

 

Horseride NZ  (Pakiri)

Small Farmer Farmstay  (Warkworth)

Farmyard Zoo and Pony Rides (Hawke's Bay)

South Island

Te Taunga Adventures (Horse riding)
	Location: 41 Newhaven Road, Owaka, The Catlins Phone: 027 629 2904 (anytime) or 03 415 8368 (may need to leave a message) Fax: 03 4158368 Email: classiccharm@hotmail.com Website: www.catlinshorseriding.co.nz
We take pride in providing a safe environment for families and their children. Every ride is tailored to suit your family requirements. We have special activities specifically tailored for children, with two great ponies and the majority of our larger horses are very child-friendly. Our emphasis is always on safety and enjoyment, in an atmosphere of great fun!  "Really lovely people, awesome tour guide and great views . . . Cara & Denise really looked after our little one who was really scared and finished happy'" McCaughan family of six .

Catlins Horse Riding (Catlins)

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Ski Fields

Coronet Peak Ski Area Queenstown P O Box 359, Queenstown. Ph: 03 442 4620 Email: service@coronetpeak.co.nz   Coronet Peak’s diverse terrain, superb facilities, views and proximity to Queenstown create an unparalleled winter experience for all.  Full base facilities include eateries, retail, rental and repair, Snowsports School and a licensed Skiwiland Crèche. Coronet Peak this year doubled the size of its dedicated beginner area, with a new Carpet and snowmaking guns in this area which will significantly improve the beginner’s experience. Try our night skiing Friday and Saturdays for a night out with a difference!  Children aged six and under ski free.  Web: www.nzski.com

The Remarkables Ski Area Queenstown P O Box 359, Queenstown.Ph: 03 442 4615 Email: service@theremarkables.co.nz   The Remarkables Ski Area is known for its alpine environment, relaxed atmosphere and sense of fun. The mountain’s varied trails, terrain parks and backcountry areas are very family friendly. Freestylers will love the brand new UP & GO Terrain Park– twice the size of the existing terrain park, whilst the novice can progress in the Fruju Beginner Park while not-so-serious can put skis and boards aside and enjoy the Ozone Tubing Park.  There's live music on the deck and children 10 and younger ski free. Web: www.nzski.com

Mt Hutt Ski Area Methven P O Box 14, Methven. Ph: 03 308 5074   Mt Hutt has some of the best facilities in the country including the Summit Six, six seater chairlift, a dedicated quad chair, a triple chair and a beginners’ Magic Carpet which offers access to a wide variety of trails and fantastic mix of terrain. The UP & GO terrain park and Dirty Dog Halfpipe cater perfectly freestylers of all levels. Mt Hutt is family and beginner friendly and features an award winning Snowsports School and a licensed Skiwiland Crèche. Children six and under ski for free.  Web: www.nzski.com

 

Snowplanet (Auckland) (new)

Mt Ruapehu Ski Field (National Park)

Whakapapa Ski Field (National Park)

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Trains and other things

 

North Island
Whangaparoa Rail (miniature ride -on train) (Whangaparoa)

Glenbrook Railway (Steam Train) (Glenbrook)

Driving Creek Railway (miniature ride on train) (Coromandel)

Monterey Park Model World (model trains and boats) (West Auckland)

Train World (model train railway) (Napier)

Southward Car Museum  (Paraparaumu)

 

South Island

Wanaka War Birds   (Wanaka)

Christchurch Gondola (Christchurch)

Christchurch Trams (Christchurch)

Weka Pass Railway (Train) (Christchurch)

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 Animals and Zoo

Orana Wildlife Park McLeans Island Road, Christchurch –  Open 10am – 5pm daily. New Zealand’s only open range zoo.  Experience unique encounters at scheduled times: hand feed Giraffe, meet Rhino “face-to-face”, see the Cheetah’s speed, watch the Tigers search, leap or climb a pole for their food and experience the unique Lion Encounter which takes visitors through the Lion Reserve for extremely close views of the “King of Beasts” (contact us for conditions).  An extensive native collection features Kiwi and a variety of birds and reptiles. Orana Wildlife Park provides the ultimate wildlife experience! www.oranawildlifepark.co.nz

Auckland Zoo (Auckland)

Butterfly Creek (Airport/Auckland)

Kiwi Valley (Henderson/Auckland)

Kelly Tarltons Antarctic Encounter (Auckland)

Waitomo Glowworm Caves (Waitomo)

Hamilton Zoo (Hamilton)

Stoneyoaks Wildlife Park (Taranaki)

Farmyard Zoo (Hawke's Bay)

National Aquarium Of New Zealand (Napier)

Wellington Zoo (Wellington)

Natureland Zoo (Nelson)