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Birthday Parties
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Is your child about to have a birthday? Let us help you celebrate their special day in a fun, relaxed environment with swimming, rock climbing and party room for celebrations.
Pool Parties
Have a blast with friends and family at Alpine Aqualand or the pools at Wānaka Recreation Centre.
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Either pay for our standard casual pool entry fee of $4.00 per child (but the birthday person gets to swim for free!) and $8.00 per adult; or
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Hire the learners' pool at Alpine Aqualand for $150.00/hour (please note exclusive hire of the learners' pool is not available at Wānaka Recreation Centre).
Bookings
Queenstown:
To book or make an enquiry please contact Brittany Race:
Wānaka:
To book or make an enquiry please contact Sarah Ellmer:
Contact us in advance as use of the pools is subject to availability.
Please read our supervision policy which applies to pool parties.
Party Rooms
Want to bring your own food, drinks and birthday cake? Why not hire one of our rooms.
Bookings
To make an enquiry please contact Bailey Henderson:
Climbing Parties
Take your child's birthday party to new heights! Rockatipu Climbing Wall at Queenstown Events Centre is perfect for groups of 6-12 people, and the birthday boy or girl climbs for free. Participants must be a minimum of 8 years of age.
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$6.00 per child
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$10.00 per adult
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$50.00 per hour for belaying and instruction with our qualified instructor
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Birthday boy or girl climbs for free.
Bookings
To book a party please contact Denise Lockhart:
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