Things to do in New Zealand, New Zealand: The Best Game & Entertainment Centers

June 26, 2021 Mollie Coke

New Zealand (/njuːˈziːlənd/ ( listen); Māori: Aotearoa [aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses—the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui), and the South Island (Te Waipounamu)—and around 600 smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long period of isolation, New Zealand developed a distinct biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Restaurants in New Zealand

1. Fun Zone Adventure & Family Park

108 Kaimarama Road, Whitianga 3591 New Zealand +64 27 526 6228 [email protected] http://www.funzonewhitianga.co.nz
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5.0 based on 146 reviews

Fun Zone Adventure & Family Park

Open 10-4 Saturday & Sunday and ALL NZ School and Public Holidays. FREE entry, just pay for your choice of our 9 great activities in 1 most beautiful location. Just 7 kms from Whitianga township, 35 minutes from Tairua or Coromandel. We're not just the best Combat Paintball business this side of the black stump! We strive to provide activities for all ages 6yrs - Nana's and Poppa's, so that the whole family can enjoy a morning or afternoon out together doing fun stuff! You can't go past the Awesome Argo Ride to get the heart pumping! Fast and furious (or gentle by request) Eric will take you on a ride you won't forget through beautiful NZ native bush and forestry, farmland, through the river and finish off with a 360 or two!! Laser Tag is great family fun or get an archery lesson from staff trained by an on staff NZ Development Coach OR play 18 holes of Soccer Golf on NZ first ever course! The playground will keep the tiny tots happy and bring a picnic or crank up our free bbq.

Reviewed By Murray2003 - Dublin, Ireland

We headed here for something fun to do on a Sunday morning. For a great price we did archery, laser clay bird trap shooting and an Argo ride. The owners take the time to show you how to do the activities properly which is really appreciated. They also do other activities such as paintball. We had a great time. The place was virtually empty except for a young family. The owners were great and we were able to take the time to chat with them. highly recommended as a fun place to go.

2. Crossfire Wanaka

9 Mount Barker Road, Wanaka 9382 New Zealand +64 3-443 5995 [email protected] http://www.crossfirewanaka.co.nz/
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5.0 based on 332 reviews

Crossfire Wanaka

Crossfire Wanaka, located in Criffel Junction is just a short 10 minute drive from Wanaka. Claybird, miniput, a rifle range, golf driving range, archery- whether you're with your family or your friends, a day out at Crossfire will always hit the mark!

Reviewed By AmandaJP1970 - Auckland, New Zealand

Fantastic place - friendly - helpful - excellent customer service - Jamie was fantastic - thanks so much - we did golf, claybird shooting, rifle range and archery - totally worthwhile - excellent value for money

3. Velocity Karts

Pages Road Bexley Reserve, Christchurch New Zealand +64 3-388 8222 [email protected] http://www.velocitykarts.co.nz
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5.0 based on 431 reviews

Velocity Karts

Two great choices of outrageous fun on 3 wheels: -Wind powered blokart (land yachts) and Electric Driftkarts. We have two purpose built tracks in Christchurch where you can hire a kart and have some fun with family, friends and colleagues. Blokarts are an amazingly inclusive activity for all ages (8 to 80+) and abilities. We have 2 person karts for those who aren't quite able to go it alone or prefer to share the experience. Being powered by nature ticks the sustainability box for guilt free fun. Grab a group of 6-12 people and try our our unique Human Foosball, the only one of it's kind in Christchurch. Just like the table game except you are the players. Hilarious fun and as competitive as you want this complements our energy efficient activities, harnessing Human Power. Fun for all, individuals and groups.

Reviewed By malcolmmacbeth - Christchurch, New Zealand

Excellent outfit; very attentive, understanding (when the conditions during the holidays weren't up to scratch for the karts to really go - winds too light - they were more than happy to rebook the time for another day when there was more action free, which was great!). My 3 younger kids had an absolute blast, and loved it (second time around when there was enough wind to go properly!). I would highly recommend this to anyone - I consider it really good value for money. Really friendly and helpful staff; really good equipment and set up. Definitely going again!

4. The Playground

Alan Reids Rd, Queenstown 9371 New Zealand +64 21 545 574 [email protected] http://theplayground.kiwi.nz
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5.0 based on 47 reviews

The Playground

The Playground offers Bubble soccer, Ropes Challenge, Archery Combat, Human Foosball & Paintball in Queenstown at an affordable rate in one location. To provide your group of mates, tour group, stag/ hen's do or staff do with a memorable and fun experience. Choose from one or multiple activities to suit your budget.

Reviewed By Shan-Oz

What a fantastic business in Queenstown. Our group of 25 teenagers absolutely loved it and rated it as the best activity they did on an 11 day tour of New Zealand. We did the Ropes Challenge and Archery Combat, perfectly suited to our group. Event the four adult managers could get involved (and get some payback with the Archery Combat)! Penny & Aaron are wonderful to deal with, lots of fun and laughs. They were so accommodating and nothing was a bother for them. The facility is great, lots of open space to do all the activities and their office has toilets, water and a few small snacks for purchase. We will be putting The Playground on our regular itinerary from now on.

5. Uprising

199 Ferry Road Waltham, Christchurch 8011 New Zealand +64 3-389 5061 [email protected] http://www.bouldering.co.nz
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5.0 based on 68 reviews

Uprising

Designed, built and run by a team of Kiwi climbers and yoga teachers, Uprising is home to a huge bouldering gym, yoga studio and a fitness gym all under one roof. There’s even a cafe serving our own signature blend of locally roasted coffee, and a pro shop for apparel and gear. Bouldering at Uprising is an indoor adventure sport activity. It’s fitness in disguise, challenging and fun for both the muscles and the mind.

Reviewed By kalenrainbow

A range of creative bouldering problems; there's something for everyone I would think - beyond the climb, there's yoga, a fitness gym, and massages available. If you sign up for 4 weeks' membership, it's just a dollar more per day than the day rate, and includes a yoga class and a discount on massage. I go to a pretty great climbing gym back home in the states, and Uprising definitely stands up (pun intended). Like any successful gym this has also got a well-loved community vibe, and staff that love climbing. There's a lounge above the kitchen with couches and tables, so you can work and fuel up on coffee between climbs, and they cook a mean thin-crust pizza.

6. Gravity NZ Mt Wellington

77B Morrin Rd Mount Wellington, Auckland Central, Auckland 1072 New Zealand +64 9-527 0524 [email protected] http://gravityNZ.co.nz
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5.0 based on 103 reviews

Gravity NZ Mt Wellington

Gravity Trampoline Park is the best place inAuckland for Kids to play. Sessions start on the hour every hour - Walk ins are welcome! We have 1000 square meters of fun with connected trampolines, a ninja course, extreme trampoline dodgeball, a foam pit, basket ball hoops, an under 5’s area and much more. All built around a central platform where spectators can watch all the action!

Reviewed By 1Hawkins

Great place and great fun for all the kids :) Lots of fun, my kids and friends kids were nicely tired by the end of their session, though they wanted to stay for longer.

7. Virtual Reality Studio

2a/161 Stoddard road Mt Roskill, Auckland Central, Auckland 1041 New Zealand +64 27 350 3554 [email protected] http://www.virtualrealitystudio.co.nz
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5.0 based on 432 reviews

Virtual Reality Studio

Presenting NZ's first virtual reality public experiences. Enter a world beyond the imagination and step into another dimension as we offer you the most premium VR on the planet. Take full advantage of room scale games and experiences Owned & operated by kiwis who care! We offer VR at a world-class level packaged up with small town customer service. Choose a session in our vibrant VR Play arcade or our more private VR Plus lounge!

Reviewed By VinnyA97 - Titirangi, New Zealand

Having visited most virtual reality venues in both the north and the South island of New Zealand. Virtual reality studio is by a mile the most up to date awesome fun for all ages clean with the friendliest and most professional staff I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. I could not rave about them enough and I would give 10 stars if I could. I arranged very last minute my 10 year old sons birthday party contacting them on their days off they returned all my calls ( anytime of day or night) immediately, were very flexible and met my every need a day out from my son's birthday. I didn't need to worry about a thing the price is amazing for the gaming time you get way better than anywhere else.i honestly would not bother ever going to any other virtual reality venue because in my experience they have all been substantially lacking compared to this one. They make it all about the kids and making sure their experience is an unforgettable one. I couldn't thank Harry, Holly and the team enough for having the patience to first of all deal with my demands and secondly 6 screaming yelling ten year old boys who had the time of their lives. You guys rule. Thank you.

8. Dig This Invercargill

84 Otepuni Avenue, Invercargill 9810 New Zealand +64 3-217 0199 [email protected] http://www.transportworld.co.nz/dig-this/
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5.0 based on 388 reviews

Dig This Invercargill

Are you ready to step outside your comfort zone? Want to unleash your inner child? For a memorable experience, Dig This Invercargill is not to be missed. Learn to operate diggers, bulldozers and skid steers at New Zealand’s only heavy equipment playground. Fully instructed with a range of experiences to choose from, our friendly and approachable Dig This team is on hand to help navigate your way through a series of challenges like tyre stacking, earth moving and digger basketball. Suitable for young and young-at-heart, individuals and groups, you will be grinning from ear to ear. Tick it off your bucket list today!

Reviewed By TFrizz - Invercargill, New Zealand

Had my 6 year olds birthday party at Dig This. Just amazing, We had 20 kids on site and they were well entertained throughout. The party room was great, and Lex the junior digger instructor showed the patience of a saint getting all 20 kids through a great experience. We had a hidden treasure hunt in the sand pit and all the kids loved seeing the big diggers in action too, Just great fun, and a perfect venue for kids party's

9. The Aviator Experience

142 Aerodrome Road Hangar 13, Tauranga Airport, Tauranga 3116 New Zealand +64 21 648 699 [email protected] http://www.theaviator.co.nz
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5.0 based on 127 reviews

The Aviator Experience

Military Grade VR Flight Simulators. This is no game, it's as real as it gets. Try out your best Top Gun moves to take down your friends while flying WWII Warbirds or Modern Jets. Get a groups of friends together, bring along your business or come along for a private session. Spectators are welcome to watch the action on the big screens. Conveniently located at Tauranga Airport, our stunning hangar overlooks the runway offering an up close view of the real aviation action. Drop in to see us if you'd like to find out more.

Reviewed By jeffdouglas1000 - Auckland Central, New Zealand

The most exhilirating Flight experience that I could ever imagine. A true "Pilot " experience from the moment that I got strapped into the F18 Hornet ejection seat. The incredible highly detailed Cockpit as well as Virtual Reality scenery will overwhelm from the "Rookie" to the most advanced Pilot. Landing a fighter Jet aboard a pitching and rolling carrier deck is one of the most challenging exercises in all of aviation and this was all made possible for me by The Aviator Experience. Thank you to Graig and the team for this awesome flight experience and outstanding service, I will certainly be back for many 'More". Regards Jeff

10. Escape Masters MANUKAU

613 Great South Road entrance door is next to Snap Fitness Gym, Manukau, Auckland 2104 New Zealand +64 9-390 3939 [email protected] http://escapemasters.co.nz
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5.0 based on 50 reviews

Escape Masters MANUKAU

This internationally popular phenomenon promises a vivid experience where you can become the main character of a captivating mystery. An adventure, where teams are locked in a themed room with a common goal to break out within an hour. To escape, you will need to find clues and solve unique puzzles.

Reviewed By radeko112

William takes great care of the visitors and the Escape rooms. We felt very welcome, a briefing was on point without revealing too much to spoil the game. We played the submarine and managed to get through with couple of hints. You can definitely see the effort being put into the props in the rooms to really make you immersed in the experience. Will be back for the other rooms.

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