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During New Zealand school holidays kids travel free with full fare paying adults on selected departures!*

FREEPHONE 0800 65 65 01 www.realjourneys.co.nz/kidsgofree

* Maximum two school-aged children (up to 18 yrs) per full fare paying adult. Conditions apply, see website for details.

QUEENSTOWN Travel on our vintage steamship to Walter Peak, and if you like, join a farm tour

TE ANAU Scenic cruise across Lake Te Anau for a magical glow-worm adventure

MILFORD SOUNDSee waterfalls, wildlife and spectacular Mitre Peak on our Scenic and Nature Cruises

DOUBTFUL SOUNDTravel across Lake Manapouri, coach over Wilmot Pass and experience true wilderness on a fiord cruise

STEWART ISLAND Cross Foveaux Strait on a modern catamaran to NZs third Island

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Your one-stop family guide to New Zealands stunning Southern Lakes region.

Queenstown and Arrowtown youll never run out of things to do in Queenstown but you may run out of time! With breathtaking scenery, activities, festivals, shopping and wineries plus five fantastic ski areas nearby, this lakeside alpine resort justifiably rates as one of the worlds top destinations for all ages and seasons. Just 20km away, the old-world ambience of Arrowtown, on the bank of the once gold-laden Arrow River, is also a must-visit, offering accommodation, restaurants, activities and fabulous family bike tracks.

Wanaka Lake Wanaka, surrounded by magnificent mountains, is a perfect year-round holiday spot with a laid-back feel. Wanaka offers stunning scenery, fabulous dining, festivals and plenty of family fun, making this a dream destination for families. Activities include jet boating, horse riding, kids climbing, the new Airshed trampoline centre and the famous Puzzling World. Nearby are three fantastic ski areas between half an hour and one hour from town.

Fiordland and Te Anau the peaceful lakeside town of Te Anau is the gateway to Fiordland National Park with the rugged wonders of Milford and Doubtful Sound just a short trip away. Te Anau offers fun family activities including lake cruises, biking, hiking tours and horse riding. Its also the perfect base from which to explore the glowworm caves and is the set-off point for walking the outstanding Milford or Kepler Tracks. Nearby Lake Manapouri is home to NZ's Pearl Harbour and Doubtful Sound departures.

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THE KIDS DIRECTORYChildcare, clubs, party ideas, annual passes plus lots more information for parents 56

FAMILY SHOPPING and SERVICESClothing, toys, books, sweet things, supermarkets and more 64

EATING OUT MADE EASY Family-friendly restaurants and cafs 60

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Local ski areas and snow activities 10Ski schools / childcare facilities 12Mountain transport Queenstown 14Hiring gear Queenstown 16The Wanaka snow scene 19

Queenstown and Arrowtown 82Wanaka 87Te Anau 87

Queenstown, Fernhill and Sunshine Bay 4Queenstown centre 6Frankton and Kelvin Heights 6Ski areas map 10Arrowtown 50Cromwell 55Wanaka 66Te Anau and Manapouri 75The road to Milford Sound 78Southern Lakes area 91

Te Anau walking/biking tracks 76Eating out made easy 76Te Anau activities 77Milford Sound 78Doubtful Sound 80

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Queenstown useful contacts 7Getting around 7A nugget of Southern Lakes history 8Winter events highlights 9The Legend of our Breathing Lake 40Meet the Locals ~ inhabitants of Fiordland 81Family deals and savings 88Index 90

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Useful ContactsEMERGENCY AND MEDICAL AID Police / Fire / Ambulance 111Queenstown Medical Centre 03 441 0500 9 Isle Street, Queenstown Remarkables Park Medical Centre 03 450 9199Level 2, Building12, Remarkables Park Town Centre, Frankton Wakatipu Medical Centre 03 442 228811 McBride Street, Frankton Arrowtown Medical Centre 03 442 1215cnr Buckingham/Berkshire Streets, Arrowtown Lakes District Hospital 03 441 0015Douglas Street, Frankton Mountain Lakes Medical 03 442 718838b Gorge Road, Queenstown Wakatipu Community Mental Health 03 441 001019 Douglas Street, Frankton

PHARMACIESUnichem Arrowtown Pharmacy 03 442 0975 20 Buckingham Street, ArrowtownQueenstown Pharmacy 03 441 0590Isle Street, QueenstownQT Pharmacy 03 442 6326OConnells Shopping Centre, QueenstownSummerfields Frankton Pharmacy 03 442 3467Frankton Roundabout, FranktonUnichem Remarkables Pharmacy 03 442 2800Remarkables Park Town Centre, FranktonLife Pharmacy Wilkinson's 03 442 73134 The Mall, Queenstown

DENTAL SERVICESFrankton Dental Surgery 03 442 2711Queenstown Dentist Ltd 03 442 7274Lakeside Dental Practice 03 441 8248Queenstown Dental Centre 03 442 8580Remarkables Dental Centre 03 442 3531 INFORMATION CENTRES & BOOKING AGENTS Discover Queenstown Info Centre 03 441 2979corner The Mall and Camp Street Dept of Conservation Visitor Ctre Stanley St 03 442 7935Info and Track Shotover Street 03 442 9708Lakes District Museum and Info Centre 03 442 1824 Buckingham St, Arrowtown QT Information Centre 03 442 7319 corner Shotover/Camp Street Queenstown i-Site Visitor Centre 03 442 4100corner Shotover/Camp Street Qbook Central 03 409 2969Lower Shotover Street Queenstown Local Sights 03 442 79362 Rees Street Southern Discoveries Info Centre 03 441 8038St Omer Wharf, 110 Beach StreetSouthern Lakes Info Centre 03 442 7640corner Shotover/Rees Street The Station corner Shotover/Camp Street 03 442 5252

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Getting Around SKI AREA TRANSPORTSee page 14 for ski area transport departing Queenstown and page 19 for ski area transport departing Wanaka.

DISCOUNT CAR RENTALSLocally owned and operated, long established Discount Rentals provide a great range of quality vehicles to suit any family! We offer budget cars, 4WDs, minibuses, touring vehicles and people-movers. Were reliable and consistent, plus theres no charge for those extras like child seats or airport transfers. 4WD car hire just $75 per day (based on one-day hire) or from $49 per day for multi-day hire. Includes ski racks and snow chains.Phone: 03 442 6039 Mobile: 027 432 7621Freephone: 0800 557 232 www.discountrentals.co.nz

QUEENSTOWN TAXISPersonal door-to-door transport!We get you door-to-door with total flexibility and convenience no schedules, no timetables you decide when you want to travel and well be there! Your safety, comfort and enjoyment are our priority. We have cars (seat 1-4) or minivans (seat 1-11) for everything from sightseeing to airport transfers and skifield transfers. Call for a quote today! Child seats available on request.Phone: 03 450 3000 (24 hours)Freephone: 0800 QT TAXI (0800 788 294)www.queenstowntaxis.com

Alpine Connexions 03 443 9120 Transport service between Queenstown and Wanaka (four departures daily), plus connections to Dunedin, Cromwell and Otago Central Rail Trail shuttle service.

Connectabus/Connect Wanaka 03 441 4471Local area bus service connecting all Queenstown suburbs, airport, Remarkables Park Town Centre, Events Centre, Arrowtown and daily service to Wanaka.

Intercity (Queenstown Agent) 03 441 1137 / 0800 264 536 Daily services to Te Anau, Milford Sound, Wanaka, Cromwell, Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Christchurch, Dunedin and Mount Cook.

Queenstown Water Taxis 03 441 1124Water transport from the centre of town to accommodation along the Frankton Arm, Kelvin Heights and Kawarau Village.

Supershuttle Airport Shuttle 0800 748 885

Tracknet 03 249 7777Daily services to and from Queenstown, Invercargill, Stewart Island (with Real Journeys boat link), Te Anau, Milford Sound. Charters to walking tracks available.

KT Sightseeing and Taxi, Wanaka 0800 272 700 Wanaka taxi service, Wanaka ski area transport, airport shuttle.See page 19 for more information.

Hell's Gate, Skippers Road circa 1910Photo courtesy of Lakes District Museum, Arrowtown, archive EL 209

A nugget of Southern Lakes historyIn 1862 gold was discovered in the Shotover River and over the ensuing two years thousands of miners came from around the world in search of gold and fortune.

Heres how it all began Way back, before white men had even set foot on Aotearoa the Mori lived in tribes around the South Island. They travelled through the area known today as the Southern Lakes on their journeys to the coast, hunting Moa and searching for pounamu (greenstone) for their tools and weapons.

Then one day just over 150 years ago, before there was one road, house or boat, two tired travellers emerged at a point high above the present-day Arrowtown. The Europeans had come searching for land to settle and use for agriculture and pasturing sheep. The view that greeted them must have taken their breath away William Rees (from Wales) and Nicholas von Tunzelmann (from Eastern Europe), gazed upon a broad valley, rich high country, glistening lakes, flowing rivers and rugged mountains. Surely this must be paradise!

What lay before them, on the edge of the impenetrable mountains and glaciers of what is now known as Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks, filled them with excitement. It was no easy matter getting themselves and their horses through the spiky Speargrass (or Spaniard Grass) and thorny Matagouri bushes and it was a weary and bloody pair that finally emerged at the waters edge (where William Rees statue stands today). By early 1861 Rees was established as the first farmer of the Wakatipu, with a high-country farm near the mouth of the Kawarau River, whilst Von Tunzelman established a farm at the location of Mt Nicholas. Boats now provided transport and the population of Queenstown, the town that was considered fit for Queen Victoria, started slowly to grow.

However, Rees peaceful new life was soon to be disrupted gold was being discovered throughout Otago and the goldseekers were making their way towards the rivers of Queenstown

A sailor, William Fox, was one of the first men to find gold in the Arrow River, in 1862. It sparked an invasion of miners from the Australian and Californian goldfields and makeshift tent towns sprung up almost overnight as eager fortune-hunters set out to pan the Arrow and Shotover Rivers, willing to risk life and limb for their share.

Competition was fierce and on one supply run, Fox realised he was being followed by prospectors keen to discover where he was finding his gold. Desperate, 'every man for himself' times called for cunning measures he crept away in the middle of the night, leaving his tent standing, and managed to fool his stalkers for a short time.

Unbelievably, in the height of the rush, with 18,000 miners and supporting trades, the local population was similar to that of today and ghost towns like Macetown and Skippers, now just a deserted handful of old stone cottages, were flourishing with schools, bakeries, bars and churches.

Within just a few years, the frenzy was over. The days of plucking gold nuggets from the icy waters of the local rivers were gone. In two years alone over 40 tonnes of gold had been discovered, yet the surface had barely been scratched! There was still gold to be had but getting at it was to involve slightly more sophisticated methods than a pair of hands and a goldpan.

Commercial mining began in earnest until eventually it too fizzled out, but not without reputedly leaving more gold in the hills than has ever been mined from them.

So if you want to try your luck at making it big, theres still gold in them there hills!

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Winter Events :: 2016 Highlights

9Winter Events

New Zealand School Holiday Dates9th July to 24th July 24th Sept to 9th October

Scheduled skifield opening/closing dates (snow dependent)Cardrona Alpine Resort 11 June-9 OctoberTreble Cone 23 June-2 October Snow Farm NZ 18 June-25 September Coronet Peak 11 June-2 OctoberThe Remarkables 18 June-25 September

JUNE 10 Riglets Downtown Snow Park and Junior Jam All ages can play in the snow (brought into town from Cardrona Ski Resort) and children's snowboards & skis will be available to try from 1pm-3pm. From 3pm the Grommets take over for a slip & slide ski & snowboard session on boxes & ride-on rails. The evening wraps up with a Junior Jam on rail features, along with spot prizes from local retailers. Between Masonic Lodge & Bullock Creek.

10/11 + 25/26 Ice Hockey action with Southern Stampede Watch the fastest game on earth and support Queenstown's home team, The Southern Stampede. Contact Queenstown Ice Arena for tickets/times. Phone 03 441 8000

24 JUNE -3 JULY AMERICAN EXPRESS QUEENSTOWN WINTER FESTIVAL See feature below for great family fun events.

JULY1/2 + 29/30 Ice Hockey action with Southern Stampede Watch the fastest game on earth and support Queenstown's home team, The Southern Stampede. Contact Queenstown Ice Arena for tickets/times. Phone 03 441 8000

2 Dive in Movie Night @ Alpine Aqualand Ph 03 450 9005Double fun! Swim and watch a movie at the same time. Inside Out starts at 6pm. Standard pool prices apply.

3 The Kids Big Snow Dig Dig deep to find the treasure (ice block treats and other great prizes) in huge piles of snow. Pre-registration needed (10.30am 11.30am on the day).Venue: Remarkables Town Centre, from noon

4 (Wanaka) + 8 (Queenstown) NZ Mountain Film Festival Youth ProgrammeFree inspirational talk and a set of films to inspire youth and promote adventure. www.mountainfilm.net.nz

18 -22 Puzzling World Kids Week at Treble Coneincluding TC Cat's Birthday Welcome to the season's most fun week on snow!Puzzling World teams up with Treble Cone to bring you different adventurous, exciting and FREE on-mountain activities including puzzles, live music, adventure race, face-painting and fancy dress. Plus a birthday cake and tracking game for TC Cat's Birthday. Visit www.treblecone.com for a schedule of all the fun!

20 Cardrona Kids Cup Junior SlopestyleMini slopestyle competition for five-to-11-year-olds to show off their ski and snowboard skills. www.cardrona.com 30-31 Otago Figure Skating Championships From 7am-3pm both days. Entry: Gold coin donation.Queenstown Ice Arena, Queenstown Gardens Phone 03 441 8000

AUGUST14 Queenstown Invitational Figure Skating Tournament From 7am-3pm. Entry: Gold coin donation.Queenstown Ice Arena, Queenstown Gardens Phone 03 441 8000

SEPTEMBER3 Worldloppet Merino MusterSnow Farm's headline event. Includes a short distance race for children 10 years and under you can even enter something if it's your first day on snow! Register online. www.snowfarmnz.com

4 Fathers Day Dads ski free at the Snow Farm when accompanied by their child(ren)! www.snowfarmnz.com

18 PUMP Mini Mountain Child-specific ski / snowboard competition. Plenty of prizes and lots of fun! www.treblecone.com

OCTOBER 3-8 NZ Junior Ski and Snowboard Nationals Disciplines include Dual Giant Slalom, Gravity X, Slopestyle, Halfpipe & Big Mountain/Freeride for both skiers & snowboarders. Hosted by Cardrona. www.snowsports.co.nz

24 Labour Day (public holiday)

JUNE 24- JULY 3 FAMILY HIGHLIGHTS (see full program at www.winterfestival.co.nz)24 American Express opening party and fireworks. Earnslaw Park, 5.30pm. Fireworks 7pm25 American Express Festival Street Parade Downtown Queenstown from noon26 iHeart Radio Day on the Bay legendary Birdman competition, Jet Sprints, Mitre 10 Mega Raft Race and more! Earnslaw Park, noon28+29 Stars on Ice American Express Ice Rink, 12.30pm 30 DB Export Dog Barking Earnslaw Park, 3pm 2 Mountain Mayhem hilarious events on snow Coronet Peak from noon2 Dive In Movie Alpine Aqualand, 6pm3 The Kids Big Snow Dig Remarkables Town Centre, noon3 Auckland Airport Community Carnival Earnslaw Park, 4.30pm

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New Zealand has the best ski and snowboard areas in the Southern Hemisphere and if you base yourself in Queenstown or Wanaka youll be as little as half an hours drive from five fantastic ski areas, with a world of snow to ski, snowboard, snowshoe, tube, toboggan and play in.Find out all you need to know for a family day on the snow in this chapter.For ski area travel times and distances see page 14.

Cardrona loves kids!Adventure, learning, snow skills & fun!

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CARDRONA ALPINE RESORT Cardrona is the largest ski area easily accessed from both Queenstown and Wanaka, and is New Zealands favourite family mountain! Kids love Cardrona, thanks to its colourful base area, childrens programmes and mellow groomed runs. Cardrona is the perfect place for beginners and intermediates; with easy-to-use surface lifts, specialised beginner packages and plenty of wide, open trails spread over 3 basins. This year we have a new 'Gallery' tunnel over our main learners conveyer to protect beginners from the elements! Skiers & boarders of all ages and abilities will love the variety of exciting terrain, pristine groomers and world-class parks & pipes. Cardronas Early Childhood Centre & Ski School have options on and off the snow for kids from 3mths to early teens; offering care, activities, lessons & FUN in flexible full-day, half-day & multi-day options. Phone: 03 443 8880 Freephone: 0800 440 800 Lifts: 4 quad chairlifts, 2 surface conveyor, 1 platter tow Facilities: nursery & kindy (3mths-4yrs), ski kindy (3-4yrs), kids' ski & snowboard school (5yrs & over), high performance centre, 5 cafs, Cardronas alpine apartments, Cardrona shop, rental & workshop, medical centre. Terrain: beginners 25%, intermediate 25%, advanced 30%, expert 20% Email: info@cardrona.com www.cardrona.comKids 5 years and under receive FREE day lift passes

MEMORIES Start at Treble Cone!

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TREBLE CONE Treble Cone is the South Islands largest ski area offering the region's longest, most congestion-free slopes. Family-friendly check out our FREE beginner surface lifts and protected beginner area. Unlock new terrain as a family with the kids-specific trail map. Enjoy the daily groomed Easy Rider or the Jazz Kids' Fun Trail featuring pint-sized jumps, bumps and thrills. New this season, relax in the FREE Family Chill Zone a well-resourced area exclusively for parents and children!Childcare and Lessons play with TC Cat in group lessons for children aged 3 years and up. Group sizes are capped at 5 children per beginner group, and the lessons offer plenty of support. For extra encouragement kids earn stickers and medals marking off skills tried and skills mastered on their kids-specific trail map.Scenic Chairlift Rides for those more interested in snow play, hop on a Scenic Chairlift Ride to the top of the Home Basin and enjoy lunch at the highest restaurant in Wanaka!Phone: 03 443 7443Lifts: 6-seater Home Basin express chairlift, Saddle Basin quad chairlift, Nice N Easy platter and magic carpet.Family Lift Pass: $291 p/day (2 ad + 2 ch). Multi-day discounts available. Family Scenic Chairlift Ride: $60Facilities: two cafs, adults' and kids' snow sports school, childcare, retail shop, rental equipment and repairs, medical centre.Terrain: beginners 10%, intermediate 45%, advanced 45% www.treblecone.com/families Qualmark Visitor Activity & Enviro-Silver.Kids 5 yrs & under receive FREE day lift passes

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KIDS CLUB ADD-ON Off-snow care, lunch and activities, from 8:30am Add to any group lesson or package: Half-day without lunch $28 Full-day with lunch $40 Full-day (incl. Kids Club, lift, lessons and rental) $200 SKIWEES & LOWRIDERS Four days of lessons, lunch and activities with the same instructor and same group of kids (Mon Thurs) $428 for all 4 days Packages available to include lift passesand rental.

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KITTY CAT CLUB (from 3-5 years*) Fully-supervised indoor area with a range of games, books, toys and craft materials. Maximum stay is two hours, or three hours when combined with a semi-private ski lesson. No food provided.1 hour: $20, 2 hours: $35 3 hours: $89 (includes 1-hour semi-private ski lesson). *New this season, relax in the FREE Family Chill Zone a well-resourced area exclusively for parents and babies/children of any age.KITTY CAT SEMI-PRIVATE LESSON Offered to 3 and 4 year olds in childcare to create a 3-hour indoor / outdoor programme. Includes 1-hour lesson with a maximum of 3 children, ski and boot hire, beginner lift pass and two hours of childcare. A perfect way to discover skiing in a friendly and fun mini group!$89 (includes skis, boots and beginner lift pass).

TC CAT KIDS CLUB (3-15 years) Full-day or half-day lessons. Treble Cone guarantees your kids will learn loads and have plenty of fun in the TC CAT KIDS CLUB. There are full-day (including lunch) and half-day programmes available for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities aged 3-15 years (minimum snowboard age 6 years). Early drop-off available from 9am $15.Half-day: $52Full-day: lessons + lunch $99 per day.Full-day: lessons, lunch, lift pass $140 Discounts for multi-day bookings.

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For bookings, prices and more information visit www.treblecone.com or phone 03 443 7443

CardronaMorning lessons 10.20am-12.20pm Afternoon lessons 2pm-4pm

Treble ConeMorning lessons 10.20am-12.30pm Afternoon lessons 1.20pm-3.30pmNote: adult lessons commence 10 minutes AFTER child lessons.

Casual Lessons All ski areas offer morning and afternoon lessons of approximately two hours duration, for both children and adults, and advance booking is not required. In all cases children will be in a separate group.

Skiing without childrenWhilst our ski areas offer great on-mountain facilities and children's programmes, you can also choose to have a nanny look after your children or even go skiing with them Around the Clock Childcare 027 643 2298or opt for a childcare centre, offering day rates for casual visitors Mamas Childcare 03 442 9440 orKidz Club, Queenstown 03 441 1159.

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dd efdef The Snow Scene :: Ski Areas and Snow Activities 13 POWDERPAK PARKS QUEENSTOWN Min age 5*New Zealand's first indoor dryslope ski and snowboard terrain park!Stay out of the weather while you learn the basics of skiing or snowboarding, practice tricks and build confidence! It's perfect for all levels from first-time skiers/boarders to experienced riders looking to progress from low boxes to rails and jumps. An activity for all the family, watch from the mezzanine or jump in and have some fun! Practice makes perfect and by being able to go again and again with staff to guide you and airbags to land on in no time you will be able to perfect your style to take straight to the ski resorts! 3/15 Red Oaks Drive, off Hawthorne Drive, Remarkables Park, FranktonPhone: 022 432 9103 Hours: 7 days, 9.30am-9.30pmSession duration: 1 hour 20 minutes Price: Ad $35, Ch/Student $25, season passes & multi-passes available.Rental: board and bindings $25, boots $10, helmet $5, wrist- guards $5 whole package $32 Note: You can use your own gearEmail: info@powderpaknz.com www.powderpaknz.com*Younger dependent on experience.

The place to play in the snow!

cross country ski snow fun zone snow tubes toboggan snow shoe fat bikes

SNOW FARM THE ULTIMATE SNOW FUN ZONESnow Play * Snow Shoe * Snow Ski

* Snow Bike * Snow Fun! Play in the snow with fun activities for all ages and levels.Play - Build a snowman, go tobogganing and play in the snow caves.Explore - Our winter wonderland on cross-country skis, snowshoes or fat bikes.Stunning views and backcountry huts to discover.Relax Check out the action and the scenery from the comfort of our caf/restaurant.Packages for skiing and snowshoeing include instruction before you set off.Snow Farm is New Zealands only Cross Country skifield - set high on top of the Pisa Range plateau with 55km of stunning tracks to explore. Snow Farm, Cardrona Valley Road, Cardrona Phone: 03 443 7542Facilities: caf, ski rental, ski school, accommodation, backcountry huts.Email: info@snowfarmnz.com www.snowfarmnz.comBring along your Kidz Go magazine and receive one child's ski rental free of charge.

TOBOGGANS & ACCESSORIES All listed ski stores rent toboggans. Snowbiz, Kiwi Discovery and Browns also rent out snowboots great for playing in the snow, and Browns Retail sell kids' harnesses and Edgie-Wedgies ideal for young skiers (around 3 years). Note: You are welcome to bring your own or rented toboggan to play at Snow Farm.GOGGLES AND GLOVES Can be rented from Green Toad, One Stop and Kiwi Discovery.HELMETS AND WRIST GUARDS Available for hire or often free with rental in ski rental stores listed.

Snow Toys & Accessories

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With the exception of Coronet Peak, the local ski area access roads are unsealed. While they are maintained regularly throughout winter, road conditions can vary on a daily

basis. If youre not comfortable with fitting chains or mountain driving in snow or icy conditions, youll be far better off letting someone else drive you to the slopes. Read on for our easy options to get you and your family quickly and conveniently to the snow.

If youre driving, be aware of road/weather conditions. Carry chains (these can be hired from Green Toad), a shovel, first aid kit, extra food, water and blankets. Remember, weather can deteriorate quickly while you are skiing.

Mountain Transport

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KIWI DISCOVERY03 442 7340

INFO AND SNOW03 442 9708

GREEN CABS03 441 2085

Cardrona

SNOW SHUTTLES03 442 5262

Private Charter $300(up to 11pax)

Private Charter $450(up to 11 pax)

Private Charter $430(up to 11pax)

Private Charter $400(up to 11 pax)

SKI AREATRANSPORT(ex Queenstown)

CORONET PEAK

THE REMARKABLES

CARDRONAALPINE RESORT

TREBLE CONE

SNOW FARM

QUEENSTOWN TAXIS 03 450 3000Note: price per vehicle, based on Queenstown departure.

Car (seats 1-4)$80 one wayVan (seats 5-11) $95 one way

Car (1-4)$200 one wayVan (5-11) $245 one way

Car (1-4)$300 one wayVan (5-11) $345 one way

Car (1-4)$200 one way Van (5-11) $245 one way

Car (1-4)$145 one wayVan (5-11) $175 one way

Adult $47Child $33

DISCOUNT CARRENTALS03 442 6039

4WD car hire just $75 per day (based on one-day hire) orfrom $49 per day for multi-day hire. Includes ski racks and snow chains.

KIWI DISCOVERY SKI LINK03 442 7340

Adult $29Child $19

Adult $29Child $19

Adult $52 Child $40 n/a

Above are Kiwi Discovery Adult and Child return prices

SKI AREA ACCESS ROADS (see map p10)CARDRONA The Crown Range is the shortest route between Queenstown and Wanaka, but the winding road requires great care in snow or icy conditions. It is sealed but twisty and steep in parts. The 10km Cardrona ski area access road is unsealed. You may be able to park close to base if you arrive early. Otherwise courtesy car park shuttles run throughout the day.Distance and driving times: ex Queenstown 58km/60 minutes ex Wanaka 34km/45 minutes

TREBLE CONE The closest ski area to Wanaka, drive 22km along the Mt Aspiring Road to the Treble Cone turnoff. The access road is only 7km but steep and unsealed. Parking close to base building.Distance and driving times: ex Queenstown 100km/95 minutes ex Wanaka 30km/35 minutes

SNOW FARM Take the Crown Range road to the Cardrona Valley. If you're coming from Queenstown, the sealed road is twisty and steep but well-maintained. The access road is 13km, well-graded but unsealed.Distance and driving times: ex Queenstown 58km/60 minutes ex Wanaka 34km/45 minutes

CORONET PEAK Access road is 9km, sealed. Car parks fill up quickly so be prepared for a 5-10 minute walk or catch the regular courtesy car park shuttle.Distance and driving times: ex Queenstown 18km/20 minutes ex Wanaka 80km/70 min

THE REMARKABLES Access road is 13km and partly unsealed. Distance and driving times: ex Queenstown 28km/45 mins ex Wanaka 83km/90 mins

Private Charter $430(up to 11 pax)

Above are Snow Shuttles private charter return prices

DISCOUNT CAR RENTALSLocally owned and operated, long established Discount Rentals provide a great range of quality vehicles to suit any family! We offer budget cars, 4WDs, minibuses, touring vehicles and people-movers. Were reliable and consistent, plus theres no charge for those extras like child seats or airport transfers. 4WD car hire just $75 per day (based on one-day hire) or from $49 per day for multi-day hire. Includes ski racks and snow chains.Phone: 03 442 6039 Mobile: 027 432 7621Freephone: 0800 557 232Email: regsbikes@xtra.co.nz www.discountrentals.co.nz

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queenstowntaxis.com

YOUR EASY FAMILY SNOW TRANSPORT

Door-to-door service. We can take up to eleven passengers and gear. Safe and comfortable. No driving/parking hassles. We go where and when YOU want.

SKI AREATRANSPORT

* Door-to-door service to/from any ski area with your own private transport.* Choose your own pick-up and return times.* Modern and comfortable vans with experienced drivers.* On-ski eld assistance and orientation.

your own private transport

12 seater vanQueenstown > all ski fields

Why travel with us:

0800 SERIOUS 0800 737 468

SNOW SHUTTLES

snowshuttles.co.nz

QUEENSTOWN TAXIS Personal door-to-door transport!We get you door-to-door with total flexibility and convenience no schedules, no timetables you decide when you want to travel and well be there! Your safety, comfort and enjoyment are our priority. No need for buses or tours we have cars (seat 1-4) or minivans (seat 1-11) for everything from sightseeing to airport transfers and of course, ski area transfers, all tailored to your needs. Call us for a quote today! Child seats available on request.Taxi Base: Level 1, 37 Shotover Street, QueenstownPhone: 03 450 3000 (24 hours)Freephone: 0800 QT TAXI (0800 788 294)Enquiries: enquiries@queenstowntaxis.comBookings: www.queenstowntaxis.comNote: Listed transfer prices based on pick up from within town centre. Fernhill and Millbrook prices on request.

SNOW SHUTTLES PRIVATE TRANSPORTFriendly and personalised private transport to ALL the Queenstown and Wanaka Ski areas.Our door-to-door service will pick you up from Queenstown and surrounds and we operate like a taxi, so our transport is just for you and your family and friends. No waiting for others, and we pick up and return when YOU want! We even provide on the ski field assistance and orientation so you can find your way around and make the most of your day.Our experienced drivers are focused on safety and comfort to ensure your day is Serious Fun! Phone: 03 442 5262 (Bookings essential)Freephone: 0800 SERIOUS (0800 737 468)Times: Queenstown pick-ups from 7amPrice: from $300 RETURN for up to 11 peopleEmail: sales@snowshuttles.co.nz www.snowshuttles.co.nz

KIWI DISCOVERY SKI LINKEasy transport to ALL the local ski areas from over 25 locations and accommodations around town makes your family day hassle-free! Kiwi Discovery Ski Link are the only transport operator to service all resorts daily: Cardrona, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone. Book one of our services before 7pm the night prior to departure and youll have a guaranteed seat right to the snow; no chain-fitting or carrying skis (and kids) to and from the car park. Just sit back, relax and enjoy your holiday.Located in central Queenstown and operating for over 25 years, all drivers are experienced and trained for the icy conditions and are friendly and passionate about Queenstown and the snow. Their motto is to 'make it easy' for you get the most out of your time in Queenstown. 37 Camp Street, Queenstown Hours: open 7 days, 7am-8pm Phone: 03 442 7340 Email: info@kiwidiscovery.com www.kiwidiscovery.com

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Discount Rates: All listed stores offer family deals or excellent discount rates for multi-day hire.Prices quoted are based on one-day, standard equipment but in general the more you pay, the better the gear. If you want to try the latest and best, ask for executive or performance rental prices. Listed outlets also rent clothing with ski trousers, jackets and suits for children and adults. Accessories such as gloves, hat, goggles and sunglasses are available in all listed stores for rental or purchase.

SNOWBIZ03 441 2085 (w/ Kidz Go discount)

KIWI DISCOVERY03 442 7340

GREEN TOAD03 442 5311

ONE STOP03 441 2085(w/ Kidz Go discount)

BROWNS03 442 4005

AdultYouth (10-17 yrs)Child (under 10 yrs)

Adult

Child (15 & under)

Adult

Child (17 & under)

Adult

Child (3-17 years)

Adult

Child (15 & under)

$48 $48 $39 $22 $35$30 $30 $24 $16 $28$21 $21 $16 $10 $21

$24 $24 $20 $14 $18$18 $18 $16 $10 $14

$36 $36 $28 $18.40 $25.60 $22.40 $22.40 $18.40 $12.80 $20

$25.60 $25.60 $20 $12.80 $20 $16 $16 $12.80 $9.60 $14.40

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$45 $45 $28 $28 $36$28 $28 $23 $23 $27

SKIS + BOOTS + POLES

SKIS +POLES

BOOTS ONLY(SKI / SNOWBOARD)

SNOWBOARD+ BOOTS

JACKET+ PANTSHIRING GEAR

ROCKIES03 442 8153 Child (1-16 years) $10 $15$15

Jacket/Pants/Overall Snowsuit Jacket + Pants

ROCKIES Hoping to introduce your kids to the slopes of Queenstown this year? Rockies childrens boutique is not only an Aladdins Cave of fashion, we also specialise in ski and snowboard gear for children aged 1-16 years. With an array of the highest quality snowwear to buy or hire and a range of leading labels such as Spyder, Burton, North Face, Roxy, Quiksilver and DC, your child will be the warmest and most stylish on the mountain a blur of winter excitement in our merino thermals from Mons Royale & Icebreaker, with must-have accessories; gloves, mittens, goggles, helmet, beanies, socks and snow boots, as they take over the slopes and Emu Ugg Boots for the well-deserved breaks.Rental: Visit Rockies for your childs ski rental clothing with prices from just $10 a day. Toboggan hire also available.49 Beach St, Queenstown Hours: daily, 9am-9pm Phone: 03 442 8153Email: shopping@rockies.co.nz www.rockies.co.nz

Head for the slopes with Rockies!

Retail or Rental gear for ages1-16 years03 442 8153www.rockies.co.nz

49 Beach St Queenstown

Rentalfrom $10!

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17The Snow Scene :: Hiring Gear dd efdef GREEN TOAD The Family Rental SpecialistsThe Ski and Snowboard rental specialists offer great equipment at great prices for all gear including child rentals. Free wristguards with snowboard hire and great, friendly, helpful staff. Jackets, pants, helmets and toboggans available for hire as well as all your winter accessories including hats, gloves and goggles. Discounts for multi-day hire. Chain hire now available.Child is 15 years and under.The Station Building, 48 Camp St (next to Red Rock)Phone: 03 442 5311Hours: daily, 7.30am-9.00pmEmail: rentals@greentoad.co.nz www.greentoad.co.nz See p19 for Green Toad, Wanaka

www.greentoad.co.nz

The best prices in town!Family-friendly staLots of new rental gearToboggans and other toysWide range of jackets and pants for hireFree wristguard rental with snowboard rentalHelmets availableHeaps of accessories: hats, gloves & goggles

SNOWBIZ Ski and Snowboard RentalAll you need for a great day on the slopes in one place! Get the kids into a full-day lesson program. Great package deals for kids and adults; including equipment rental, lift pass, lesson and transport products issued in-store with mypass ticketing. Mountain transport departs from our front door. Make your ski/snowboard rental experience completely hassle-free! FREE hotel delivery. Brand new skis and snowboards, including Twin-Tips for children and adults. Try out the latest and greatest. Our Sport and Performance lines cater for all abilities. Child rates up to 17 years. Large range of accessories for sale. Locally owned and operated. Come in and see the experts! The Station Building, Duke St, Central QueenstownPhone: (03) 441 2085 Hours: 7.15am to 9.00pm, 7 daysEmail: info@snowbiz.co.nz www.snowbiz.co.nz For a great family deal, present your Kidz Go 20% discount voucher in-store PLUS RECEIVE THE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE DAY TOTALLY FREE!

BROWNS SKI SHOPYou need us! Kids are our thing most of us have our own and we know what it takes to make a family holiday work. We have what you need great kids rental gear, FREE helmets for kids, FREE wristguards with snowboards, FREE delivery and pick-up, FREE gear insurance, FREE baby-sitting sorry, just kidding... Really though, all those extras add up to LOTS OF SAVINGS, check around and check us out. Child rates for under 10s plus special youth rates available for ages 10-17 years.Retail exclusive range of kids (from 6 months) and adults snowwear and accessories from around the world. We import it ourselves so you wont find it anywhere else in NZ!Browns Ski Rental: 4 Brecon Street, 03 442 4005 Browns Ski Shop Retail: 39 Shotover Street, 03 442 4003 Hours: daily, 7.30am-8pm (we close earlier early/late season)Email: info@brownsnz.com www.brownsnz.com

www.snowbiz.co.nzStation Building, Duke St, Queenstown7:15am to 9:00pm, 7 days. Ph: (03) 441 2085

SKI & SNOWBOARDRENTAL

mypass

present this to claim20% OFFski, snowboard &clothing rental!

DEAL!

* Proceed direct to lift no more queuing!

* Winter clothing for the whole family* Great package deals

* Child rates up to 17yrs!* Helmet rental

* FREE hotel delivery

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USEFUL SNOW INFORMATION Find out the latest weather and road conditions, which ski lifts are operating plus current snowfall information. Queenstown is 300m above sea level, so if snows forecast down to 300m, itll be white in town!FIND OUT ABOUT SNOW & ROAD CONDITIONS d Ask at reception (they receive a report each day)d Visit ski field websites for the day's snow reportd Snow reports www.snowreports.co.nzd NZ snow scene www.snow.co.nzd Weather reports www.metservice.comd Road reports www.aaroadwatch.co.nz

SNOW PACKAGESALL FOUR MOUNTAINS . LIFT PASSES BUS TRANSPORT . EQUIPMENT RENTAL

37 CAMP ST, QUEENSTOWN - 03 442 7340

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ONE STOP Ski and Snowboard RentalWe specialize in top gear for the whole family at truly affordable rates!Get the kids sorted with a lesson programme and get skiing or boarding yourself. Great package deals, including equipment rental, lift pass, lesson and transport products issued in-store with mypass ticketing. Youll love the convenience of mountain transport departing from our front door. Our international team of experts is available to assist in all your ski, snowboard and winter clothing requirements. Gloves, goggle, helmet and wristguard rental available. Child rates up to 15 years.Locally owned and operated. Personalised Service!The Station Building, Duke Street, Central QueenstownPhone: (03) 441 2085 Hours: 7.15am to 9.00pm, 7 daysEmail: info@onestopsnowshop.comwww.onestopsnowshop.com For a great family deal present your Kidz Go 20% discount voucher in-store!

KIWI DISCOVERY RENTALLocated in central Queenstown and operating for over 25 years, Kiwi Discovery are the experts for your perfect ski holiday. The staff are passionate about snow and will kit you and the family out with gear as well as offer advice and information.Offering a large range of children's skis/snowboards, clothing from infants upwards and free delivery to all major accommodations, Kiwi Discovery also have the largest range of women-specific skis. For the experienced skier or rider, choose from an extensive range of performance equipment. Gloves, goggles and warm snow boots for play in the snow occasions are also available for hire or purchase.Kiwi Discovery operate a large fleet of buses to and from the ski fields and offer packages for learner packs, lift pass combos and bus transport.37 Camp Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 442 7340 Hours: daily, 7.00am-8.00pm Email: info@kiwidiscovery.com www.kiwidiscovery.comSee page 15 for Kiwi Discovery Snow Transport.

RENTAL RATES(w/deal)Skis Boots & PolesSnowboard & BootsJacket & PantsJacket OR Pants

ADULT CHILD$25.60 $16$25.60 $16$20 $14.40$16 $10

Affordable ski & snowboard rental for the whole family

mypassProceed direct to lift no more queuing!Great package dealsChild rates up to 15 yrsGlove, Goggle, Helmet and Wristguard rental

Station Building, Duke St, QueenstownOpen: 7:15am to 9:00pm, 7 daysPh: (03) 441 2085www.onestopsnowshop.com

DEAL!

Note: prices above are with Kidz Go deal.

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Wanaka Snow

KIWI DISCOVERY03 442 7340

INFO AND SNOW03 442 9708

GREEN CABS03 441 2085

GREEN TOAD03 443 4315

Adult

Child (15 & under)$24 $24 $20 $14 $18$18 $18 $16 $10 $14

ROCKET RENTAL03 443 7625

Adult (good)

Adult (better)

Child (9 & under)

$24 $27 $20 $13 $20$29 $32 $25 n/a n/a $15 $20 $12 $7 n/a

BASEULTIMATE RENTAL03 443 6620

Adult

Youth (12-16)

Child (11 & under)

$39 $39 $34 $18 $29$31 $31 $26 $18 $29 $26 $26 $21 $18 $29

SKI AREA TRANSPORT CARDRONAALPINE RESORTTREBLE CONE

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HIRING GEAR SKIS + BOOTS + POLESSKIS +POLES

BOOTS ONLY(SKI / SNOWBOARD)

SNOWBOARD+ BOOTS

JACKET+ PANTS

GREEN TOAD WANAKAThe Family Rental SpecialistsThe Ski and Snowboard rental specialists offer great equipment at great prices for all gear including child rentals. Free wristguards with snowboard hire and great, friendly, helpful staff. Jackets, pants, helmets and toboggans available for hire as well as all your winter accessories including hats, gloves and goggles. Discounts for multi-day hire. Chain hire now available. Child is 15 and under. For more information see colour ad p17. 6 Pembroke Mall, behind the bakery, Wanaka Hours: daily, 7.30am-9pm Phone: 03 443 4315 Email: rentals@greentoad.co.nz www.greentoad.co.nz

ROCKET RENTALCheap ski hire? Cheap snowboard hire? We are Wanakas fun family-friendly ski and snowboard rental option. Our experienced and friendly crew is dedicated to getting your family on the hill for less dollars in less time. We endeavour to get you on the snow for the best price and best value. That doesnt mean compromising on service, and it doesnt mean gear that wont do the job. Located in the centre of Wanaka, our specialist store can kit you out in everything you need for a fun day on the snow. 39 Helwick Street, Wanaka Phone: 03 443 ROCK (7625) Hours: daily, 7.30am-7.30pmEmail: info@rocketrental.co.nz www.rocketrental.co.nz

BASE ULTIMATE RENTALWe guarantee you the ultimate rental experience with the largest range of 2016 skis and snowboards whether it's new, up-to-date beginners equipment, or the latest in high-tech, top-end skis and snowboards. Base Ultimate Rental has three levels of equipment which means that no matter what your ability, from beginner to all-mountain ripper, children or womens- specific, we have the gear to suit your needs. With top quality service and a comfort boot-fit guarantee, Base Ultimate Rental is the best choice for ski & snowboard hire in Wanaka. Come and see us or book your gear online before you arrive! FREE hotel delivery and multi-day discounts available.12 Helwick Street, (inside BASE2) Wanaka Phone: 03 443 6620 Hours: daily, 7.30am-8pmEmail: rentals@basenz.com www.BaseNZ.com

KT MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT Ski Transport to Cardrona Snow Farm - Treble ConeSpecializing in personalized luxury mountain transport with years of local experience. Our drivers know how to handle the mountain roads, and can recommend the ski area best suited to your family requirements. Leave when you want, take away the stress and come down when the kids have had enough. Just sit back in the safety of our luxury, 7 seater vehicles your four-wheel drive transport that can handle the rugged mountain roads. Bookings essential.Phone: 021 159 3085 Freephone: 0800 272 700Hours: 7 daysPrice: Ad $45, Ch $29, Fam $120 (2 ad+2 ch, additional child $20)Note: minimum transport numbers apply (2 paying adults per bus.)Email: info@ktsightseeing.co.nz www.ktsightseeing.co.nz

Mountain Transport

KTMOUNTAIN TRANSPORT0800 272 700

SNOW FARM

$120 $120 $120Above are return prices for a family of 4. Additional child $20 each

Hiring Gear

FREEv Arrowtown historical houses walkv Botanical gardens, Queenstown v Explore one of Queenstowns family-friendly bike tracks (p48)v Feed the ducks at the lakefrontv Free walking tour of Queenstown operates daily, donations-only v Frisbee golf, Queenstown gardens (hire discs from QT Ice Arena)v Kawarau Bungy Centre v Playgrounds (see p53)v Saturday markets, Earnslaw Park v Skateboard halfpipe / skateparkv Visit Chinese Settlementv Walks (see p53 and our maps)

$79 OR UNDER for familyv Airshed, Wanakav Clip N Climb, Wanaka

v Design jewellery at The Bead Shopv Highlands Motorsport Museumv Dorothy Browns family passv Game Over Lazer Tagv Goldfields Mining Centre v Highlands Jurassic Dinosaur Safari v Lakes District Museum v Mini golfv Minus 5 or Below Zero Ice Barv Puzzling World, Wanakav Queenstown Ice Arenav Reading Cinema family passv Rent toboggans and visit the Snow Farm for snow play.v Rockatipu Climbing Wallv Ride the Skyline Luge, Queenstownv Swimming at Alpine Aqualand v Transport & Toy Museum, Wanakav Underwater Observatory town pier

$125 OR UNDER for familyv Rent bikes: Arrowtown Bike Hire v Dark Ride, Queenstownv Fear Factory, Queenstownv Highlands Motorsport Park Highlands Taxi Porsche Cayennev Ice skating at QT Ice Arena v Kiwi Birdlife Parkv Odyssey Sensory Mazev Paintball Central, Cromwellv PowderPak Parks indoor dryslopev SITE Trampoline ($15-$25 pp) v Skyline Gondola v Snow Experience Tour v Southern Discoveries Queenstown Lake Cruisev Vortex 12D Motion Theatre/360VR

On a budget?bright ideas toentertain the family

QUALMARK is New Zealand tourisms official mark of quality. All businesses that carry the Qualmark have chosen to be independently assessed and have been found to be professional and trustworthy, so you can book and buy with confidence. You will find the Qualmark logo next to those activities that have been assessed and licensed by Qualmark.

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM Qualmark Enviro-Gold, Silver or Bronze recognises those businesses that are actively participating in energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation or community activities.Please note: It is not mandatory to apply for a Qualmark assessment. While this guide acknowledges those businesses that have done so, this is not in any way intended to negatively implicate non-Qualmark rated businesses.

Note: prices based on cost for family of four at time of print.

20 Activities :: On a Budget

On a budget 20Rainy day ideas 21Family attractions 22Discover Queenstown 33 Adventure activities 42Family bike rides 48Discover Arrowtown 50Family walking tracks 53Playgrounds 53Discover Cromwell 54Annual & season passes 58Birthday party ideas 58

Queenstown Activities

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21 Activities :: Rainy Day Ideas

Rainy Day Activities and Trips Off Road Adventures 4x4 Scenic Tours p43Stay inside a warm vehicle on our exciting 4x4 adventure. Paintball Central, Cromwell p55 Its often dry in Cromwell when raining in town so come on out and enjoy some action adventure! Paint 'n' Sip p32 Come and create your own masterpiece on canvas!

PowderPak Parks Indoor Dry Slope p13 New Zealand's first indoor dry slope ski and snowboard terrain park. Learn the basics or practice tricks!

Queenstown Ice Arena p28 A covered ice rink in Queenstown Gardens. Comfy skates, sleds and other kids' accessories, LED lighting.

SITE Trampoline Playground p30Have fun and build confidence check out the trampoline snowboards!

Skyline Queenstown p33 The trip in the iconic gondola is a Queenstown must do.

Southern Discoveries Mt Nicholas Farm Experience A great boat trip combined with farm tour. p41

Te Anau Glowworm Caves p77Boating and glowworms, all in an underground cave.

Thrill Zone a World of Thrills! p24Fun and adrenaline with 360 Drift and 360 Battleground including Xtreme Reball, Laser Tag and Hero Blast.

TSS Earnslaw / Walter Peak High Country Farm p39Combined with a farm tour, this is a great trip, rain or shine.

Underwater Observatory, Queenstown p36Life under the surface of the lake; see the trout, salmon and eels in their natural habitat.

Vortex 12D Motion Theatre/360 VR p24State-of-the-art motion theatre; a white-knuckle adventure with wind, smoke, rain, snow, speed and a few surprises!

Ziptrek Flying Fox Ecotours, Queenstown p45 Harness up and fly through the air while keeping dry under the tree canopy a guided ecological adventure.

Day Trip to Milford Sound It may be fine at Milford Sound even if its raining in town. Otherwise the waterfalls are spectacular in the rain. p78 Day Trip to Wanaka Visit Puzzling World, Airshed, National Transport & Toy Museum, Clip N Climb and Cinema Paradiso or have a play at the Wanaka Pool. p66 Alpine Aqualand, Frankton Leisure pool, lazy river, hydroslide, lap pool, hot pool. p30

The Bead Shop, Queenstown Design your own wearable art. p26

Below Zero ICEBAR, Queenstown p32 Visit the biggest Ice Bar in Australasia!

Dark Ride Interactive Game Ride p23Award-winning interactive game ride; incredible, action-packed, multi-sensory experience!

Dorothy Browns Cinema, Arrowtown p51Gorgeous boutique cinema, open from 10.30am daily.

Escape Quest p22Unravel the mystery and escape the room in one hour.

Fear Factory p27New Zealand's scariest haunted house! Spine-tingling surprises and lots of fun if you're game enough!

Game Over Queenstown p31Grand Prix indoor karting, Lazer Tag and much more!

Highlands Jurassic Safaris & Buggy Adventures p28 Journey through the forest in a warm, dry vehicle and discover a taste of the Jurassic era! Near Cromwell.

Highlands Motorsport Park & Go Karts p46 The latest day-out destination, FASTlaps Porsche rides available for adults, motorsport museum, mini golf, go-karting and caf. Near Cromwell. Kawarau Bungy Centre p46 Watch bungy jumpers, discover the history of bungy jumping, experience a thrilling zipride and enjoy lunch.

Kiwi Birdlife Park, Queenstown p37Lots to see under cover, cosy caf, umbrellas available. `Lakes District Museum, Arrowtown p51A lively museum with a kids' treasure hunt.

Minus 5 ICEBAR, Queenstown p26 Come inside and marvel at a room where EVERYTHING is carved from ice.

Odyssey Sensory Maze p26Feel your way from one illusory room to another each of the zones is different, exciting and unexpected.

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P: +64 3 441 8080 or 0800 DARKRIDE

7 Earl Street Queenstown

darkride.co.nz

OPEN 7 days 10am to 10pm for thrill seekers aged 5 to 75!

Queenstown has never had as many fun, family attractions on offer as now! With so much entertainment with appeal to grown-ups and children, you can take a break from the winter chill and challenge your senses, explore mazes, interact with multi-D motion pictures, take a dinosaur safari, dare to visit the Fear Factory, discover the ice bar, go trampolining, indoor snowboarding and more! Note: map above shows family attractions in the centre of Queenstown only. See map p6 for location of SITE Trampoline, PowderPak Park, Game Over and Alpine Aqualand & map p55 for Highlands Jurassic Safari.

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Odyssey Sensory Maze

Kidz Club Queenstown

Vortex 12D Motion Theatre

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Escape Quest

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DARK RIDE Min age 5Dark Ride is the worlds most exciting movie ride simulator game, not only because your seats move in synchronized harmony with the curved screen and various effects (eliminates motion sickness normally associated with platform simulators) but youre also fighting off zombie attacks, reptilian aliens or robotic cowboy outlaws with your own laser gun! To top it off its competitive as each player runs up their own score. Dark Rides thrilling cousin, XD Theatre, sees your seat move up to 400 times per second, generating 2Gs of acceleration accompanied by special effects, creating an immersive experience where you will genuinely believe whats happening on screen is happening to you! Dark Ride is a must-do experience!7 Earl Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 441 8080 Hours: daily, 10am-10pmCombo 1: 1x Dark Ride and 1x XD Theatre $40Combo 2: 2x Dark Ride $45 Bonus!! Buy any combo and get extra rides for only $15pp per ride. Family Deal: when a family all book a combo, one rides FREE! (family is minimum 4 persons) Bir thday parties/large groups please email for discount pricing.Email: info@darkride.co.nz www.darkride.co.nz

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ESCAPE QUEST QUEENSTOWN Min Age 7* Can you escape the room in time? Escape Quest is a fun, bonding family experience. Embrace kiwi ingenuity and teamwork to hunt for clues and solve the puzzles. As time travelling detectives, Escape Quest will take you back to Queenstowns 1860s gold rush with a mission: solve the crime and escape the room in 60 minutes! Race the clock or compete in teams to solve the mysteries ... then dress the part for your fun, family photo. New, exciting and incredibly fun!1st Floor, 32 Rees Street (above Kathmandu)Phone: 03 442 4948Hours: daily, 10am-10pm (last session star ts at 8:30pm)Price: $38 - $44 *We suggest the puzzles would be too hard for under 7 year olds, though they may accompany you at no cost.Adult supervision for children under 15 recommended.Email: queenstown@escapequest.co.nz BOOK ONLINE: www.escapequest.co.nz

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NOT TO BE MISSED!! EXCITING FOR ALL AGES 5-75~ Worlds rst simulator to blend a competitive game into a ride~ Buckle up for a 3D multi-sensory experience~ Grab your gun, take a breath and dive into a wild, fantasy shoot em up world~ Family combos and group discounts~ Phone to book your next party

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NOVOTEL QUEENSTOWN

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Open 7 days 10am to late. www.ThrillZone.co.nz PH: 03 441 1159, Email: info@thrillzone.co.nz53 Shotover st, Queenstown

360 VRStep into new dimensions and experience worlds without limits! 360VR is THE revolutionary magic cinematic experience, from fighting intergalactic wars on alien planets, to casting spells in the darkest of dungeons. With 360VR you will live the adventure. 360VR is the fully-realized future of entertainment and more. Our integrated Virtual-Reality technology allows you to see, move and feel 360VR dimensions of imagination in a completely immersive and realistic way.

VORTEX 12D MOTION THEATREStimulate your senses when you visit the most thrilling 12D state-of- the-art motion theatre! A white-knuckle adventure with snow, rain, bubbles, wind, fog and a few surprises! With over 80 MOVIES to choose from in your very own theatre, we have themes to suit all ages. Choose everything from wild roller coasters, cyber races, haunted houses, space adventures or even a visit to the land of dinosaurs. LOADS OF FUN FOR EVERYONE!

360 DRIFTDrive, spin, or drift like a pro! Drive like a go cart or lift the drift bar to turn into 360VR Drift mode. The 360VR Drift system allows you drive and drift forward, backward, sideways, diagonally and everything in between! ITS FAST, FUN AND LOTS OF ACTION!

360 BATTLEGROUND LASERTAG HEROBLAST REBALL Forget everything you previously knew about traditional lasertag and paintball! We have the most exhilarating indoor shooting activities with your very own referees for action-packed fun!Reball is the newest way to play paintball without the mess but still packs that paintball punch when you hit! Our Lasertag and Heroblast offers the most interactive experience! This is all the action with none of the impact! Take your weapon of choice and blast into the future with our revolutionary gear and exceptionally different gaming modes!

KIDZ CLUB age 4-13 yearsLeave the kids with us and well indulge them with fun and entertainment! Our Kidz Club includes access to all our products, plus fun and games conducted by our enthusiastic staff! Bookings recommended but walk-ins are welcome from one hour - all day!

Come and see us! Prices: starting from $24 child, $29 adult. Family and multi-activity passes available.

THRILL ZONE : ONE LOCATION FOR A WORLD OF THRILLS!

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Open 7 days 10am to late. www.ThrillZone.co.nz PH: 03 441 1159, Email: info@thrillzone.co.nz53 Shotover st, Queenstown

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THE BEAD SHOPRelax in our friendly, colourful shop. Have fun designing your own wearable art or choose from our ownbeautifully handcrafted jewellery selection. Hundreds of colours and styles of pieces to choose from to make your wardrobe unique! Birthday parties and groups welcome.2b Shotover Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 441 8466 Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-6pmPrices: from as little as $5Email: lee@beadshopnz.com www.QTgem.nz

ODYSSEY SENSORY MAZEA family must-do, the kids will love exploring Odyssey! Its hands- (and feet!) on; a sensory experience of discovery and illusions that will challenge and delight! Feel your way from one illusory room to another each zone is different, exciting and unexpected. Nothing is quite what it seems, you wont always travel on foot and you wont always be where you think you are! Weave through obstacles, get lost in the Mirror Maze, transport yourself into Native NZ bush and much more!57 Shotover Street, Queenstown Phone: 03 441 3313Hours: daily, 10am-10pm Duration: allow 30 minutesPrice: Adult $29.50, Child $19.50 (aged 5-15 years)Second Go: $10.50 (must be taken on the same day as full price ticket purchased)Email: info@odysseysensorymaze.co.nzwww.odysseysensorymaze.co.nz

UNDERWATER OBSERVATORYCheck out the underwater inhabitants of Lake Wakatipu diving ducks, massive trout and slinky eels mix and mingle just metres from the lakeshore! Fascinating and informative entertainment for all ages in all weather. Main Town Pier, Marine Parade, Queenstown Hours: daily, 8.30am-dusk Price: Family $20, Ad $10, Child $5*Two children go free with two paying adults with Kidz Go.

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FEAR FACTORYNew Zealand's scariest haunted house is not for the faint-hearted! Will you survive the dark hallways or will you join the ever-growing 'Chicken List'?! Watch out for spine-tingling surprises around every corner as you follow the trail of red lights. You are surrounded by live, interactive theatre and no two adventures in Fear Factory are ever the same!This scary but super-fun experience is best enjoyed in a group under 15s MUST be accompanied by an adult. We recommend this activity for brave 10 year olds and above.54 Shotover Street, QueenstownPhone: 03 4428 666Freephone: 0800 FEAR FACTORYHours: daily, 11am-late Duration: allow 30 minutesPrice: Adult $35, Child $20, Family $99 (2 adults + 2 children) (Child is under 15 years)Email: info@fearfactory.co.nz www.fearfactory.co.nz

MINUS 5 ICE BAR Kids Go FREE!*A FROZEN ADVENTURETake a step into our Winter Wonderland and experience life like a penguin in extreme temperatures of -5 and colder! Dressed like an Eskimo, you get to explore this Antarctic World created by over 18 tonnes of crystal clear ice architecture, ice furniture, and hand-made ice carvings. Drink from ICE glasses filled with our famous yummy non-alcoholic cocktails for the kids or delicious alcoholic cocktails for the parents. A family experience you will never forget! Bookings recommended.Jackets, gloves and warm footwear provided. Steamer Wharf, Beach Street, Queenstown Lakefront (next to the TSS Earnslaw). Phone: 03 442 6050 Hours: ICE BAR open 2pm-late (reception open from 12pm)Prices from: Adult $20 (entry only), Child $15 (includes mocktail). Family Pass $75 (2 Adults + 2 Children. Includes 2 cocktails and 2 mocktails). Cocktail refills from $6.Email: info@minus5icebar.com www.minus5icebar.com *KIDZ GO DEAL: One child goes FREE with each paying adult with colour ad on opposite page

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HIGHLANDS JURASSIC DINOSAUR SAFARIS AND JURASSIC BUGGY ADVENTUREMillions of years ago dinosaurs roamed New Zealand and in a forest behind Highlands Motorsport Park, you can discover a taste of the Jurassic Era on our fun Jurassic Safari (suitable for all ages from the littlest upwards) or with an exciting 'U Drive' Off Road Jurassic Buggy Adventure! The kids love being first to spot the next dinosaur or moa with a dinosaur map to help them and with interesting commentary from guide, Glendasauraus, older kids will learn new dinosaur facts.On Jurassic Safari there's time for a play in our forest adventure playground with flying fox, frisbee golf and a photogenic dinosaur (kids love to climb in its mouth for an action picture!) Jurassic Buggy drivers can explore our forest with the added fun of driving their own buggy following a guide on a skills-based dirt buggy track including a tipping bridge and dinosaur tunnel.While youre at Highlands: have lunch, visit our Zany Cars Sculpture Park, enjoy the interactive Motorsport Museum and Exhibition Centre, race our go-karts or enjoy a family lap of thrills and speed in our famous, high-speed Highlands Porsche Taxi plus much more. Visit www.highlands.co.nz for our grown-up adventures!Departures: throughout the day Duration: one hourJurassic Dinosaur Safari - $79 (2 adults and up to 3 children).Jurassic Dinosaur Buggy Adventure - $69 per two-seater buggy. Drivers must have a license. Passenger minimum age 8 years.Cnr SH 6/Sandflat Road, Cromwell (45 mins from Queenstown or Wanaka)Phone: 0508 HIGHLANDS (0508 444 452 637)www.highlands.co.nz Visit us on Facebook.

QUEENSTOWN ICE ARENA A destination the whole family will enjoy! Whether youre a seasoned pro or a first time skater we will provide an unforgettable ice skating experience and memories to last a lifetime. Comfy skates, ice sleds, ride-on-seals, penguin pals and learn-to-skate lessons ensure the kids will have a blast. If youre not keen on skating you can relax by the warm fire in our alpine-style caf and lounge with a view out to all the action on the ice. We have a full menu, free WiFi, video games and a big screen TV. Best of all no bookings are necessary, spectators are free and there are no time limits skate as long as you like! Just show up with warm clothing, gloves and a camera!Queenstown Gardens. Free parking Phone: 03 441 8000Hours*: Saturday to Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-9:30pm *Session times are subject to change, please check our website or call to avoid disappointment.Price: Ad $19, Student/Child $15, Preschool $7.50 Family $60 (2 ad + 2 ch). Seasons Passes available; see website for details Prices include skate hire. 20 minute star ter lesson: $25 Kids' Parties: Contact the Arena for more info. www.queenstownicearena.co.nz

EXPLOREWITH THE FAMILY

JURASSIC BUGGY ADVENTURE

JURASSIC SAFARI

The Highlands Motorsport Museum, Wacky Sculpture park, mini golf, balance bikes, restaurant & cafe.

Navigate the Jurassic tracks ups & downs, bridges, terrains & test your ability in an off-road vehicle.

Journey through the forest, visit the adventure playground & meet creatures large & small.

$69PER BUGGY

$79FAMILY PASS

JURASSIC SAFARIS & BUGGY ADVENTURES

HIGHLANDS.CO.NZ

CROMWELL ONLY 45MINS FROM QUEENSTOWN

ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS

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LETS SKATE

Mon-Thurs: 10am-5pmFriday: 10am-9:30pm Sat/Sun: 10am-5pm * times subject to change please check our calendar on our website

Adult: $19 | Student/Child: $15 | Preschool: $7.50 | Family: $60 (2 Adults +2 Children)

QUEENSTOWN ICE ARENA PH: 03 441 8000 | WWW.QUEENSTOWNICEARENA.CO.NZ

FUN FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. NO BOOKINGS NECESSARYLETS SKATEFUN FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. NO BOOKINGS NECESSARY

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Queenstown Events Centre, Joe OConnell DriveT 03 450 9005 | qec@qldc.govt.nz

Visit Alpine Aqualand for hours of family entertainment.

Hydroslide Leisure Pool Lazy River Toddlers Area Water Features Adult Hot Pool 25m Lap Pool Swim Lessons

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SITE TRAMPOLINENot just your normal trampoline experience! Come in to jump on the worlds best and most bouncy trampolines! You also have access to a foam pit and bounce boards, as well as a dedicated team of coaches to help you to get the most out of your time at SITE. Trampolining is great for kids and adults of any age, fitness or skill level whether you are jumping to stay fit, practice tricks and improve aerial awareness or wanting to have fun and build confidence. An experience the whole family will enjoy! Check our Facebook page for updates.Bookings essential.We are moving please ring to confirm location and other details. 153B Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown (until July 16)Off Hawthorne Drive, Remarkables Park, Frankton (after July16)Freephone: 0800 QT BOUNCE (0800 78 268623)Hours: 9.30am-9.30pm dailyPrice: over 6 years $25 for 90 minute session 6 years and under $15 for 90 minute sessionBirthday Parties/Group bookings: suitable for toddlers to adults, One hour of bouncing fun + one hour in party room (groups of 10+). After School Classes: one hour, phone for details.Mini Bouncers: Tuesdays 9.30-11am (under 3s) and Fridays 9.30-11am (under 5s)Email: info@sitetrampoline.co.nz www.sitetrampoline.co.nz

READING CINEMAS QUEENSTOWN Reading Cinemas Queenstown screens the latest blockbusters in spectacular 2D and 3D, our cinemas feature wall-to-wall screens, stadium seating, value-packed candy bar deals and Timezone games centre.SPIT THE DUMMY WEDNESDAYS Enjoy our Wednesday morning movie session for parents. We keep the lights dimmed so you can see what youre doing and entry is free for children under five years (max two per paying adult). Not available during school holidays.11-13 The Mall, Queenstown Movie Hotline: 03 442 9990Price: Adult $16.20 (3D $19.30) Student $14.70 (3D $16.90) Senior (65+) or Child $10.50 (3D $13.20) Plus check website for weekly discount days.Family Pass: $42 (3D $55) for family of four P & PG movies onlyBOOK ONLINE: www.readingcinemas.co.nz or like us on Facebook for our weekly schedule and regular updateswww.facebook.com/readingcinemasqueenstown

ROCKATIPU CLIMBING WALL Min age 8Give indoor climbing a go! We have a wide range of climbs catering for beginners through to advanced climbers. Our expert instructors will show you the ropes.Queenstown Events Centre, Joe OConnell Drive, FranktonPhone: 03 450 9005Price: Adult $12.50, Child $10, gear hire $5Term classes available Instructor Supervised Sessions: Monday-Thursday 7pm-9pm, Friday 6pm-9pmhttp://sportrec.qldc.govt.nz/climb

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GAME OVER QUEENSTOWN Indoor Karting and Lazer TagQueenstown's adrenalin destination and one-stop entertainment venue features Grand Prix Indoor Electric Karting, Lazer Tag, Lazer Web and a life-like sports simulator.Grand Prix Indoor Karting race your mates on our 290m track with bridge and tunnel features. Junior karts run separately (minimum age 8 years).Lazer Tag play in our purpose-built, Jurassic-themed Lazer Tag arena (minimum age 4 years).Also onsite is the fun Lazer Web and Arcade games to test your skills.Check out our website for awesome combo deals and birthday party packages.14 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton, Queenstown Phone: 03 441 3139 Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm Karting: Ad $39 (14 lap race), Ch $35 (10 lap race) (child is 8-12 yrs)Lazer Tag: 1 mission $15, 2 missions $20 (minimum age 4 years, or at parents discretion) www.gameoverqt.co.nz

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HIGHLANDS GO KARTSHave a blast on the outdoor go-karts track at Highlands, or choose from 6 high-speed adventures on the circuit, visit the motorsport museum or have a go at mini-golf!See page 46 for more information.Corner SH6 and Sandflat Road, Cromwell Ph: 0508 HIGHLANDS www.highlands.co.nz Visit us on Facebook

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Searle Lane, Queenstown

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BELOW ZERO ICE BAR Kids Go FREE!* Kids and grown-ups will love visiting the biggest ice bar in Australasia! We'll make sure the family is toasty warm, then come inside and marvel at a room where EVERYTHING is carved from ice our amazing sculptures constantly change, but include something to delight the kids and an awesome photo booth intrigued?...come and see it for yourself! Vodka-based cocktail or non-alcoholic mocktail included (served in an ice glass of course!) Lots of fun and a great camera opportunity.Searle Lane, Queenstown Phone: 03 409 0040 Hours: daily from noonPrice: Adult $32, Child $17 (child is 12 years and under)Family $85 (two adults + two children including 2 standard vodka cocktails & 2 juice mocktails)E: info@belowzeroicebar.co.nz www.belowzeroicebar.co.nz*KIDZ GO DEAL: One child (12 and under) goes FREE with each full paying adult with colour ad on this page.

PAINT N SIP STUDIO Min age 7Join us for a fun and social step-by-step painting session led by one of our artists as you relax and create a masterpiece on canvas. No artistic skills are needed! We have a licensed bar in-studio with a range of drinks available both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. After two hours of painting and sipping you will have created a masterpiece to take home and made some great memories. We also host kids' parties and run kids only school holiday sessions. Great for girls' nights out, team building or if you just need some FUN!Ground Floor, 10 Athol Street, QueenstownPhone: 021 499 445Hours: daily, 11am-10.00pm (last session star ts at 7pm, book seats through website)Price (including your artwork to take home):Adult $65, Child $32 (minimum age 7) (child prices are for kid-friendly sessions only, refer to website)Email: info@paintnsip.co.nz www.paintnsip.co.nz/queenstown

ALPINE AQUALANDOur indoor swimming complex has something for everyone a leisure pool, lazy river, two hydroslides, toddlers area, 25m lap pool, inflatables, adult hot pool and a swim school. Located at Frankton with plenty of parking on-site. Note: Children must be actively supervised by an adult and under 5s kept within arm's reach. Queenstown Events Centre, Joe OConnell Drive, Frankton Phone: 03 450 9005 Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-9pm, Sat-Sun & Public Holidays 8am-8pm Price: Adult $8, Child $3, 1 Adult + 2 Toddlers (4 years & under) $615% discount for 5 or more people. Hydroslide Pass: $2 (Hydroslide open during certain hours call for details.) Email: qec@qldc.govt.nz http://sportrec.qldc.govt.nz/swim

POWDERPAK PARKS Min age 5*New Zealand's first indoor dryslope ski and snowboard terrain park!Learn the basics of skiing or snowboarding, practice tricks and build confidence! It's perfect for all levels from first-time skiers/boarders to experienced riders looking to progress from low boxes to rails and jumps. An activity for all the family, watch from the mezzanine or jump in and have some fun! Practice makes perfect and by being able to go again and again with staff to guide you and airbags to land on in no time you will be able to perfect your style to take straight to the ski resorts! 3/15 Red Oaks Drive, off Hawthorne Drive, Remarkables Park, FranktonPhone: 022 432 9103 Hours: 7 days, 9.30am-9.30pmSession duration: 1 hour 20 mins Price: Adult $35, Child/Student $25www.powderpaknz.com *Younger dependent on experience.

PAINT N SIP STUDIOfun & social painting sessions

kids birthday parties | school holiday sessionsGround Floor, 10 Athol Street, Queenstown 9300

info@paintnsip.co.nz | 021 499 445www.paintnsip.co.nz

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