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Family-friendly Attractions
Top 10 Family-friendly Attractions in Otago [2025]
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TSS Earnslaw
4.7
/5
409 reviews
9.2
From AED 221.51
Based on 5,887 reviews
80.2 km from downtown
Phone +6432496000
Address: Steamer Wharf, Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Saved by 286 users300 positive reviews
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Fortunately, I chose lunch. Although the taste was not very good, the buffet of various meats was enough to fill me up!
I watched the wool shearing and the performance of puppies driving sheep. After all, I had never seen it before, so it was a bit interesting!
There is a small manor on the island, which is not big but beautiful!
The boat ride itself is just like that, the scenery is about the same!
You need to arrive at the scene half an hour in advance to queue up. You can see a long queue from afar at the pier in the town center. This is the only antique steamship still in operation in the world. After more than 100 years, the ship is still very beautiful
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Walter Peak High Country Farm - RealNZ
4.6
/5
12 reviews
6.7
From AED 221.51
80.2 km from downtown
Phone +6432496000
Address: 88 Beach Street, Queenstown, Walter Peak 9300, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
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The steamship is very unique and historical. You can see the operation of the steamship, enjoy the sea breeze and the scenery on the deck. You can see many small animals on the farm. Sheep shearing is especially popular with children. We also took the wool back as a souvenir.
In this farm i met highland cattles. This animal was so known here. i feed it. Its tougue rolled my hand while eating and it made me screamed haha. I love to see the sheeps too. Bye
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Queenstown Gardens
4.5
/5
128 reviews
6.5
Based on 3,457 reviews
80.1 km from downtown
Phone +6434410499
Address: Unnamed Road, 9300, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
34% positive reviews
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Queenstown Gardens is worth a visit! It is located on a small peninsula by Lake Wakatipu in the southeast of Queenstown🌊 Although it is a garden, it is actually a large public green space, and no entrance fee is charged🎫
As soon as you enter the garden, the towering ancient trees instantly bring tranquility, which is completely different from the bustle of the city. Strolling along the trail, there are surprises in all seasons: flowers bloom in spring, trees are shady in summer, forests are colorful in autumn, and winter is quiet and peaceful🍃 In addition to natural scenery, there are cultural imprints here, and you can see the bronze statue of William Gilbert Reece, the founder of the town🗿
If you want to relax, sunbathe on the lawn and have a picnic, which is very comfortable; if you want to move around, you can play frisbee golf, tennis, lawn bowls and other projects, and children can also play in the playground🎾 When you are tired of playing, go to the lake to watch ducks swimming, or admire the mountains and lakes in the distance, which is a visual feast.
Queenstown Gardens is located in the southeast of Queenstown, on a small peninsula by Lake Wakatipu. The garden is close to the city and the environment is quite quiet. There are towering ancient trees and not many people. The trails in the park are surrounded by trees and flowers. It is a good place for leisure strolls. The garden is not very big. It is a good choice to stroll along the lake after dinner.
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Puzzling World
4.4
/5
108 reviews
6.1
From AED 65.15
Based on 2,121 reviews
40.1 km from downtown
Phone +6434437489
Address: 188 Wanaka-Luggate Highway, Wānaka 9382, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Family fun at The Roman Theatre
Face Hall: Full of interactive fun
33% positive reviews
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The scenic boardwalk winds along the south shore. There are some winding walks starting from the camping area on the lakeside, which is a great place to spend a wonderful holiday. Sailing, swimming, windsurfing and fishing are popular activities in summer. Great place.
The Maze World on the shore of Lake Wanaka is definitely a place worth visiting. There are many strange buildings here, many of which are crooked and do not conform to the principles of physics. It gives people a very magical and mysterious feeling. The colors here are very bright, which is very suitable for taking pictures.
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Wānaka Lavender Farm
4.7
/5
21 reviews
5.0
Based on 410 reviews
37.9 km from downtown
Phone +6434436359
Address: 36 Morris Road, Wānaka 9382, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Interact up close with small animals
Stroll through the lavender fields and enjoy a winter sea of flowers
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The lavender farm was not planned on the way from Wanaka to Queenstown. Although it was not the best flowering season, it was still breathtakingly beautiful!
The ticket was 10 New Zealand dollars per person. After payment, a sticker was given as the entrance certificate. There were various lavender-related peripheral products in the store. We entered the garden first and waited to see them again.
Entering the scenic area, there were two large arc-shaped lavender areas, which were already blooming very lushly. The elegant and fresh lavender fragrance permeated the entire garden.
Inside, there were various colorful flowers. I was ashamed to only know lilies, and I couldn’t name the others~~~~~~ The colors and shapes of the flowers and plants were super nice, and I couldn’t help but want to keep them all in the camera.
Further in, there was a lavender farm planted in large areas. Perhaps because of the reason for blooming in batches to extend the viewing period, some lavenders have not bloomed yet, but they also witnessed the appearance of different growth periods.
At the end, there were two big flower pigs sleeping soundly. The appearance of these two pigs is completely different from the ones in China, with long hair and spotted spots, but in the end their fate is still the same...
I thought the large park was the end, but I found a purple lavender in another area. It is also very beautiful to pose here! The blue sky and white clouds on that day were also very impressive, and the photos were so beautiful~~~~~~~~
Back to the post station, I bought two cans of ice cream, the white one is Manuka honey flavor, and the red one is mixed berry flavor. The former is purer honey, recommended! There are also 5 kinds of honey for free tasting in the store. If you like it, you can take a bottle home! In addition to food, there are also daily necessities such as soap, essential oils, aromatherapy, etc. All the peripherals sold are related to lavender. It is a very meaningful stop!
Wanaka is a place that combines snow-capped mountains and lakes, and various extreme sports and entertainment. Little did I know that in addition to this, Wanaka also has a large lavender farm. Although the time is not right, you can imagine the scene of blooming lavender.
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