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Family Attractions

Family Attractions

The BEST family attractions and activities to visit in Auckland, New Zealand for a fun day out with the kids.  Opening hours may differ as a result of COVID so please check before heading out to visit any of these family attractions with your family.

FEATURED FAMILY ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

Butterfly Creek

10 Tom Pearce Drive, Auckland Airport, South Auckland
www.butterflycreek.co.nz

Experience a fun day out for the whole family.  Travel back in time and see roaring and moving Dinosaurs in Dinosaur Kingdom. See Mermaids, unicorns and dragons in Mythic Creatures.  See kiwis, otters, eels, crocodiles, alligators, monkeys, butterflies, farm animals and more.  Book a train ride, grab a coffee and play in the free playground.

For full price and planning information for your visit to Butterfly Creek click here.

Snowplanet

91 Small Road, Silverdale, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand
snowplanet.co.nz

Make new memories at Snowplanet with all of the family. Grab your beanies and warm jackets for a fantastic day on Auckland’s indoor ski slope. Only 30 minutes north of the city you and the family can go skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing then relax in the restaurant afterwards.

Call 09 427 0044 | 0800 SNOWPLANET

Rainbow's End

2 Clist Crescent, Manukau City, South Auckland 
rainbowsend.co.nz

Rainbow’s End is the perfect place for those special family moments of magic! You never forget your first roller coaster or conquering your fears on a new ride. Kidz Kingdom is also at Rainbow’s End with lots of rides especially for kids 8 under and is fully covered.

If you love technology check out Rainbow Playlab, the state-of-the-art entertainment centre with Virtual Reality, Virtual Sword Fighting, E-Sports and Escape Room! Entry is free to the Playlab and charges apply for each game.

All Black's Experience

Level 4, 88 Federal Street, Sky City Precinct, Auckland
www.experienceallblacks.com

Come behind the scenes of one of the world’s most successful teams and see if you have what it takes to pull on the Black jersey at the All Blacks Experience. Hear real stories from players past and present, insights and tips from the coaches, and feel what it’s like to be in the changing rooms before the game, walk through the tunnel and experience the mighty Haka on the field!

With five interactive zones that let you get hands on, put your physical and mental skills to the test. The guided tour takes around 30 mins and then you’re free to stay and test your skills in the Step Up skill zone.

 

Paradice Entertainment

Auckland locations: Avondale, Botany and pop-up locations
www.paradice.co.nz

Enjoy fun activities with the kids on a family day out at Paradice Entertainment. Go Ice Skating on the rink, play a game of high-tech Laser Tag, challenge the family to an Escape Room adventure, or tee off for a round of mini golf at Putters Paradice.

Sculptureum

40 Omaha Flats Road, Matakana, North Auckland, New Zealand
Contact: 09 422 7375 | info@sculptureum.net
sculptureum.nz

Less than an hour’s drive from Auckland, a creative playground awaits! Designed to surprise and delight, works of art fill galleries and gardens bursting with colour and creativity.

The perfect place to inspire young minds, the gardens extend over 1.5km with sculptures, pre-historic rocks, reflective quotes and colourful plantings kids will love. 

Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari

Auckland cruise departs: Viaduct Harbour, 175 Quay Street, Auckland City Centre
whalewatchingauckland.com

Set off on a Hauraki Gulf safari, direct from downtown Auckland, for amazing encounters with whales, dolphins, seals, seabirds and more! Seeing dolphins and whales up close in their natural environment is an unforgettable adventure, and one that’s simply magic to experience with your kids.

During the interactive 4.5-hour eco-cruise, kids can help the crew with research projects and learn fascinating facts about marine life. And if you don’t see marine mammals, you can cruise again for FREE.

Thrillzone

Auckland locations: Takapuna and Auckland CBD
thrillzone.co.nz

Thrillzone offers the perfect family fun day out, with plenty of options to choose from there is something for the whole family. Immerse yourself into a Virtual World with either the Omni or Hologate VR and use your body to control your virtual self.

Why not explore Takapuna as you race against the clock to solve challenges in the Escape Adventure, a scavenger hunt-styled mission. Thrillzone Takapuna’s KidsClub means fun for everyone, kids get free to roam the activities while parents can relax.at 

VR Voom

389 Khyber Pass Road, Newmarket, Central Auckland 
www.vrvoom.co.nz

VR Voom is one of Auckland’s biggest and most family-friendly Virtual Reality (VR) centers. They have a lot of VR experiences and content to try out, from 4D cinema experiences and survival games to motorbike racing and player versus player games that can accommodate up to 6 players at one time. They even have an Escape Room in VR challenge too. There are some options for kids under 6 years old to keep young ones included and entertained. VR Voom have different pricing options and packages for everyone.

Rixen NZ Cable Wakeboarding Park

Onehunga Bay Lagoon, Beachcroft Avenue, Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand
rixen.nz

Fun for the whole family. Learn to wakeboard on Auckland’s only Cable Wakepark. From the absolute beginner to the seasoned professional. All equipment and expert tuition is provided for a fun filled family experience.

Also available on site are gazebos, BBQ, Fridge and paddle boards to cruise the safe shallow lagoon. An adrenaline filled family adventure!

Auckland Museum

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Motions Road, Western Springs, Central Auckland
Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo is home to 135 different species, over 1400 animals and has the largest diversity of wildlife in Aotearoa, New Zealand.  Set in 17 hectares of lush parkland There’s lots to see and do all year round at Auckland Zoo, including keeper talks, behind-the-scenes experiences, safari nights, junior keeper holiday experiences and more.

MOTAT - Museum of Transport & Technology

805 Great North Road & Meola Road, Western Springs, Central Auckland
www.motat.nz

MOTAT is New Zealand’s largest Museum of Transport and Technology. There are hands-on exhibitions and activities for kids of all ages to engage with and a multi-sensory play area for Under 5s. There is also a parent’s room with change table, a café, picnic tables and a play area.

New Zealand Maritime Museum

NZ Maritime Museum
Cnr Quay and Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland CBD, New Zealand
www.maritimemuseum.co.nz

The Maritime Museum is a place of stories, ambition, courage and exploration. It’s a place of amazing journeys where you can discover how our relationship with the sea has shaped the New Zealand identity. Through seven different galleries, find out how the first Polynesian people made the epic migration to Aotearoa, the early European exploration and settlement of New Zealand, right through to our modern-day yachting success. 

Sky Tower


86 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand

skycityauckland.co.nz/sky-tower

Soar to new heights at the Sky Tower, New Zealand’s tallest man-made structure at 328 meters. Enjoy breathtaking 80-kilometer views in all directions. During School Holidays, discover exciting themed experiences for children, included with the regular admission price

Auckland Zoo

The Auckland Domain, Parnell, Central Auckland, NZ
www.aucklandmuseum.com

Housed in one of New Zealand’s  finest heritage buildings, the Museum’s three floors tell the story of New Zealand. There is a Weird and Wonderful Discovery Centre that is great for the kids.  Family events are regularly held on weekends and during the school holidays. All galleries are accessible by pushchairs and there is a parenting room for feeding young babies.

AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump and SkyWalk

SkyTower, Auckland
Phone 09-525-0037

Experience the thrill of Skywalking around the edge of the Sky Tower, 192 metres above Auckland. With no handrails to separate you from the drop, this challenge will get your heart racing while you take in the stunning 360-degree views of the City of Sails. 

Jump from Sky Tower, New Zealand’s highest building with nothing but a wire between you and the ground 192m down.

Children must be a minimum of 10 years old and weigh at least 30kg to 45kg to partake in the SkyJump or SkyWalk.

Tree Adventures

Tree adventures AUCKLAND FOR KIDS

Boundary Road, Woodhill Forest, North-West Auckland

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled, high-flying escapade that will have you swinging like a true monkey! Embark on the ultimate high ropes adventure, boasting an incredible selection of 10 unique courses. Suspended between 3 and 14 meters above the ground, these thrilling challenges cater to all ages, from young baboons to seasoned primates. Unleash your inner daredevil and conquer the heights!
Age suitability: 5 years and up.

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki


Wellesley Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
www.aucklandartgallery.com

Immerse your family in a world of creativity and inspiration at Auckland Art Gallery. Discover the magic of art together with your children, as captivating exhibitions and interactive exhibits await.

 

AUCKLAND FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

EcoZip Adventures

150 Trig Hill Road, Onetangi, Waiheke Island, Auckland

EcoZip offers 3 unique flying fox ziplines and a native forest walk on breathtaking Waiheke Island! EcoZip adventures are fun for all ages. Complimentary pick-up & drop-off shuttle from the ferry terminal.  To participate children must weigh more than 30kg and adults less than 125kg.

Arataki Visitor Centre

Scenic Drive, Waitakere Ranges, West Auckland

The visitor centre is closed until further notice due to the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle.
The Arataki Visitor Centre is the gateway to the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park. Experience the forest, harbours and city from this Scenic Drive location. Enjoy the breath-taking panorama from the viewing decks. Discover the plants, animals, landscapes and histories of the Waitākere Ranges in the discovery centre exhibitions and nature activities.

Sheep World

324 State Highway One, Warkworth, New Zealand
Facebook: Sheepworld NZ

Sheepworld provides a unique insight into how sheep are farmed in New Zealand, then harvested and how their wool is used. Daily live shows with the dogs rounding up and bringing in the sheep, which are then sorted and shorn. Kids will enjoy seeing the wide variety of friendly farmyard animals, and the informative eco-trail through native bush.

Kiwi Valley Farm Park

308 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson Valley, West Auckland, New Zealand

Kiwi Valley Farm Park is a great place for the whole family to spend time together in a relaxed country fresh environment. Kids can interact with animals found on a classic kiwi farm.

Lilliputt Mini Golf

Lilliput Mini Golf Auckland Courses:
– Around the World – Sylvia Park, Mount Wellington
– Safari & T-Rex Alley – 3 Tamaki Drive
– Dragon Quest – Lynnmall, New Lynn

See the world in 18 holes mini golf experience.   Prepare for a fun journey to different countries of the world with the kids. Sight see around the Arc De Triomphe or Leaning Tower of Pisa but beware, as around the corner is the hungry king of all the beasts in Africa.