Ninja Valley – Christchurch

Ninja Valley, at Bush Inn Centre, is a 3,500 square metre indoor activity park giving Upper Riccarton families more than 35 physical activities and challenges under one roof, since opening in Christchurch on 28 November 2024.

What Ninja Valley offers Upper Riccarton families

The venue describes itself as the ultimate playground, with ninja courses, high ropes courses, climbing towers, trampolines, giant airborne slides, a zipline, dodgeball, wipeout, a Sky Rider, a leap of faith challenge, soft play for younger children, and dedicated party spaces. Zones are specifically designed for different age groups, including areas suited to children under six and under twelve, meaning families with a mixed-age group of children can all find something appropriate on the same visit. Led by trained coaches, the venue describes every ninja leaving feeling stronger, braver and ready for anything, and had welcomed more than 200,000 guests within its first year in Christchurch.

Beyond open play, Ninja Valley’s own party rooms give families a real option for a children’s birthday celebration, with the Ninja Fuel Café on site serving food, snacks and drinks so parents do not need to bring everything themselves, though families are welcome to bring their own food and drinks for a party to complement what the venue provides.

Visiting Ninja Valley

The venue is open seven days, with hours varying from 10am to 6pm on quieter weekdays through to 9am or 10am to 8pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Walk-ins are welcome with limited spots, though booking online is recommended to lock in a place, and a $10 trial session is available for families wanting to try before committing further.

For more on sports and activity options across Upper Riccarton, see our Sports, Fitness & Swimming page, and our Upper Riccarton suburb page for the fuller local picture. You can also visit the Ninja Valley Christchurch website directly to book.

Families comparing this against a standard indoor play centre often cite the sheer scale and variety of activities as the deciding factor, since few other Christchurch venues combine ninja courses, climbing, trampolining and party facilities in one 3,500 square metre space.

Given the venue’s own popularity, especially during school holidays, families are encouraged to book ahead for weekend visits rather than relying solely on a walk-in spot.