Queenstown Events Centre (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Queenstown Events Centre?
What makes it 70% Baby-Friendly: Babies are allowed in the warm toddler pool, family change rooms have change tables, and post-natal fitness sessions welcome parents, yet no nursing room and most other areas suit older users.
Positives:
- Baby-Friendly Facilities: Heated toddlers’ pool and family change rooms make visits smooth with a baby.
- Free Educational Sessions: Water-safety talks and play pool sessions cost no extra beyond pool entry.
Challenges:
- No Dedicated Nursing Room: There's no formal nursing space; ask staff to unlock a private area.
- Pool Session Crowds: The toddler pool gets busy during peak times, so plan morning visits or weekdays.
What is Queenstown Events Centre?
- A multi-purpose sports and events complex operated by Queenstown Lakes District Council
- An indoor precinct comprising Alpine Aqualand aquatic centre, a fitness centre, an indoor climbing wall, gymnasiums, meeting and exhibition spaces, and a 700-seat auditorium
- An outdoor precinct featuring artificial turf fields, netball and tennis courts, and a golf driving range set against the Remarkables mountain backdrop
What is so special about Queenstown Events Centre for with baby?
- Heated 50 cm-deep toddler pool with fun water features.
- Monthly play sessions and safety talks give expert guidance.
- Family/accessible changing rooms with pram access.
- Free baby entry and no extra cost for play sessions.
- Staff can unlock private spaces for feeding or changing.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Gives time to enjoy the toddlers’ area, join safety talks, and rest without rushing.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Queenstown Events Centre
Toddlers’ Area at Alpine Aqualand:
Use the heated shallow pool (32 °C) with water features designed for under-5s.
Tip: Bring swim nappies and a spare towel. Always supervise your baby in the shallow area.
Monthly Play Pool Session:
Attend free parent-led play every first Monday, 12–2 pm in the learners’ pool.
Tip: Arrive 10 minutes early to secure a spot near the water features.
Water-Safety Talks:
Join free talks at 11 am on first Monday to learn baby water safety.
Tip: Combine this with the play pool session for a full morning of baby-friendly fun.
Universal Changing Rooms:
Use private family cubicles with baby-change tables and pram access.
Tip: Ask reception if you need extra privacy or an unlocked staff room for feeding.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Queenstown Events Centre
- Time Sessions on First Monday: Schedule your visit on the first Monday to combine safety talks and play pool into one trip.
- Pack Essentials: Bring swim nappies, a light change mat, and dry clothes to streamline pool visits.
Reviews of Queenstown Events Centre
Peter & Cathy Coppens
Clean and tidy, efficient service.Could do with more public seating at the entrance area.Better rates for ratepayers, especially seniors.
Jasmine H.
Love the rock climbing gym! Rhys was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, helpful and informative, helping me and my group to feel safer and smarter about climbing. Rhys provided a phenomenal experience that I would recommend to anybody at any level of climbing. Hope to see him here for years and years to come!
Spike Sampson
Now, this review is based on picking up race bags for the Queenstown Marathon (I'm fat and tired and did the 10km, don't judge but it's quicker to the pub and every time I do a Half Marathon I can't walk right for a few days!) Anyway, place us nice, has all the amenities and will be a lot better when eventually the finish the Francton roundabout!
Filip
Awesome place. Affordable membership you can easily cancel anytime. Gym has everything you need. It is usually very crowded after 4pm. There is a nice swimming pool and hot pool as well.
Amanda MacElroy
We visited the pools while on holidays in Queenstown. My 17.5 year old son was charged entry as an adult at the front counter, then not allowed in the hot tubs because he “looks too short for his age and doesn’t have ID.” My three children followed a group of other kids to the large pool, where a group of kids were bombing, jumping and doing flips. My kids tried to join in but an adult with the ot...
When is the best time to visit Queenstown Events Centre (Queenstown, New Zealand)?
Pool area can get busy during summer and school holidays. Visit on weekday mornings or during term time for fewer crowds. Check dates for monthly sessions as they may shift on public holidays.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult pool entry (two adults) | NZD 16.4 |
| Baby pool entry | NZD 0 |
| Total Estimated | NZD 16.4 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: Joe Oconnell Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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