The best Queenstown school holiday deals in summer 2022

Queenstown is one of the most popular locations in New Zealand to spend the school holidays. With so many family activities on offer, it’s the perfect place to keep the kids entertained.

We all know the best things in life are free. That’s why we’ve put together an exclusive list of Queenstown and Fiordland experiences where kids go free during the Easter school holidays!*

• Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Explorer
• TSS Earnslaw Steamship - RealNZ
• TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
• Queenstown Jet Boat - RealNZ
• Spirit of Queenstown Cruise
• Milford Sound Nature Cruise - Southern Discoveries
• Milford Sound Day Cruise - RealNZ
• Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
• Te Anau Glowworm Caves
• Ruby Island Cruise & Walk - Wanaka
• Stevensons Island Cruise & Walk - Wanaka
• Mou Waho Island Cruise & Walk - Wanaka
• Happy Hour Cruise - Wanaka

Queenstown family activities

Whether you are looking for adrenaline, sightseeing or a combination of the two, Queenstown has a range of activities to suit all members of your family. Included in the top family things to do in Queenstown is exploring Lake Wakatipu. Race along the lake and experience thrilling 360 degree spins on an adrenaline-filled Queenstown Jet Boat ride with RealNZ. 

If you’re interested in something a little slower-paced, but with equally jaw-dropping views, opt for a Queenstown lake cruise instead. The TSS Earnslaw Steamship is one of the best family activities in Queenstown, with much more to see than ‘just’ the view. Families can explore the steamship throughout the cruise, see the coal-fired engine room at work and learn the history behind the 1912 TSS Earnslaw. Make the most of school holiday Earnslaw deals by combining the lake cruise with a fun interactive farm tour at Walter Peak station, or gourmet evening dining at the Colonel's Homestead.

Hoping to discover more of Lake Wakatipu? Spend a little more family time on the lake aboard the Spirit of Queenstown. Offering some of the best family deals in Queenstown, this scenic cruise even has a little extra something for parents, with the option to add a glass of wine and cheeseboard when booking.

Fiordland family activities

Queenstown is well known for being the gateway to Fiordland National Park. During your Queenstown family holiday, take a day (or two!) to visit Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound or Te Anau. Up there with the best family activities in Fiordland is a Milford Sound Day Cruise, with school holiday deals available on the RealNZ day cruise and Southern Discoveries nature cruise.

If Milford Sound isn’t on your family’s bucket list this holiday, there are plenty of other things to do with family in Fiordland National Park. Delve deep into the caves in Te Anau to find a beautiful display of glowworms, or spend a full day in the wilderness of Doubtful Sound with the children.

So the next question is, which activity should you choose? 

Get in touch with our local team for advice on the best family activities in Queenstown and a customised Queenstown activity package to suit your family. The travel experts at Everything Queenstown have access to the best deals in town, so contact us today to organise your next Queenstown family holiday.

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