Auckland, Family Activities

Combine the Auckland Bungy, Bridge Climb, SkyJump & SkyWalk in this action-packed adventure!  Choose your own combo to include just one or two, or all of these adventures.

The bridge bungy is a 40 metre jump over the ocean, offering the only ocean touch in New Zealand.  As well as jumping off it, you can choose to climb to the highest point of the bridge.

Experience SkyJump from Auckland's Sky Tower and finally take a walk around the Sky Tower along a 1.2 metre wide platform, 192 metres from the ground!

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This day tour is an absolutely perfect way to experience the amazing beauty of New Zealand. Departing from Auckland and travelling north, you will view the impressive scenery, including native forests, subtropical bush land and the beautiful foreshore of the Bay of Islands.

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Test your mental and physical abilities at Adrenalin Forest Auckland. The aerial obstacle course includes 100 features with 6 levels of difficulty to work through.  With a number of ways to tackle each obstacle your brain will also be put to the test as you swing, climb and jump your way through the course with a maximum of three hours to complete it. 

The course is a great group activity making it ideal for kids parties as well as a family day out.  Minimum height 140cm.

 

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The amazing Waiheke Explorer Tour combines your ferry journey to Waiheke Island with a scenic tour of this beautiful Island and unlimited bus travel (on the Island) for the remainder of the day. What a fantastic way to see this amazing area!

Boarding at the Auckland Ferry Terminal, you will enjoy a 40 minute scenic cruise through the gorgeous Hauraki Gulf, as you make your way to Waiheke Island. Once there, you will be greeted by your friendly and experienced driver as you board your comfortable tour bus.  Introducing you to Waiheke island’s best locations; hop on and off as much as you like at any of its 17 convenient stops which include vineyards, beaches and restaurants. If you prefer, stay on board and enjoy a 1½ hour scenic tour of the island. The double decker buses stop at some of the island’s iconic spots including Oneroa Village, Onetangi Beach, Batch Winery, the new Tantalus winery/brewery, Mudbrick Vineyard, Cable Bay Vineyard, Matiatia Wharf and more.

When the tour concludes, you can take advantage of the free day bus travel in order to explore every nook and cranny of the Island or visit some of the destinations you saw on the tour. Otherwise, you can return to Auckland, with more stunning scenery along the way.

Child rates, and under 5s go free.

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This amazing half-day Auckland tour will allow you to discover the iconic and most scenic areas of the city centre. Find out why so many people love the beautiful 'City of Sails' by experiencing it for yourself. Your adventure begins with a trip over the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Explore the Viaduct Harbour and do some people watching in Auckland's iconic Queen Street, before visiting the amazing Auckland Domain ~ the city's oldest park, situated on a 62,000-year-old extinct volcano!

Trip includes secret spots, famous sites and refreshments.  Optional extras include Kelly Tarlton's Antartic Encounter and Underwater World, and Sky tower.

Child rates for 3-12 year olds, under 3s are FREE>

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With golden beaches, volcanic islands, bushland at the water’s edge and all of this teeming with unique and beautiful wildlife – there’s no better way to explore this region of gorgeous natural beauty than by paddling gently along in a kayak.
Waitemata Harbour is a naturally sheltered area that is absolutely ideal for kayaking and close by, Rangitoto Island offers kayaking opportunities that are suitable for all skill levels.
After a quick safety and paddling briefing, you will begin your journey by paddling across the Waitemata harbour, which translates to ‘sparkling waters’ in Maori.

Next up is Rangitoto Island, the largest and youngest of Auckland’s many inactive volcanoes. A one-hour walk to the summit allows you to take in the breathtaking views of the NZ Christmas trees (pohutukawa), the volcanic scoria rocks and the amazing 360° views.

Before you jump back on your kayak for your ride home, you will be treated to a full Kiwi lunch and hot or cold beverages. You may even like to jump in for a swim before your return trip (time permitting)!

Your friendly, experienced guide will help you determine if the conditions allow for the use of a sail for your southern return trip to St Heliers Bay. Regardless, you will be positively beaming from your day on the water.

Minimum age is 14 years.

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Departing daily from downtown Auckland the Whale and Dolphin Safari is a unique tour to view a variety of wildlife living on Auckland's doorstep. Jumping on board the "Dolphin Explorer", a 20 metre purpose built catamaran, you will take a 4 hour cruise on the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park to experience the diverse marine wildlife.

From the large open deck you will absorb iconic views of the Harbour Bridge, North Head and Devonport as well as Rangitoto Island. But the main event is the wildlife and on your trip you will be on the look out for Orca and dolphins which frequent the city side waters. As this trip operates in a natural environment each cruise is different, with varying sightings each tour. Typically on the Whale and Dolphin Safari you will see Bryde's Whales and Common Dolphins but you could even see Pygmy Blue Whales, New Zealand Fur Seals, Sharks, Manta Rays, Turtles and up to 26 species of seabirds!

Child and family prices available.

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The Polish Heritage Trust Museum is a great place to visit with the family.  They offer workshops and classes along with educational programmes designed for adults, children and families. Here you will learn - the story of the Pahiatua Children, see costumes, tapestries and embroidery, view ‘Stefania Dancing Slippers’ book original artworks, Wycinanki paper cut-outs, dolls in regional costume, war memorabilia, history displays and lots more. Open to the public.

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Brain Play is a new and innovative technology company that aims to introduce students aged 5 - 15 of all abilities to technology fields such as coding/computer programming and robotics. At Brain Play we offer afterschool courses in coding or robotics. These run from 3:30pm - 6:30pm Monday - Friday. Our holiday programmes run alongside NZ primary school terms. The two weeks students have off school Brain Play is open from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Keep an eye out for our upcoming holiday programme timetable to see which courses we will be running.

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From fully licensed early learning centres that give children the best start in life, to term programmes for pre-school and school age children that support co-ordination, motor skill and social skill development, holiday programmes and before and after school care, every day can be a new adventure for kids at YMCA.

 

 

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Experience all the fun you can handle at Rainbow's End - a full day of fun for the whole family! Kidz Kingdom is brand new, fully covered and the ultimate place to visit for children 8 years and under. For a fun day out or a birthday party it’s a kids paradise with fun rides, lots of activities and cool places to explore. Big kids and parents will love thrill rides like the Stratosfear, Fear Fall and Invader and everyone will enjoy family rides like the Dodgems, Gold Rush and Log Flume.

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Whoa! Studios opened in December 2016 in Henderson Valley. Whoa Studios is home to  a state-of-the-art movie set where live pantomime-style shows, based on a movie now in development, will be performed, including an impressive urban park, with a huge inflatable obstacle course, water slide, and a one of a kind in Australasia crochet play net.  If that’s not enough, Whoa! Studio’s will offer some of NZ’s best food offerings with a new restaurant - The Grounds, by Ben Bayly, executive chef of The Grove, Baduzzi and from the TV2 show MKR.  Auckland is about to have a new and exciting destination, offering the magic of a kids and family live studio experience to the people of NZ, with plenty on offer to make a great day out.

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Within 1 hour from Auckland CBD and just over the hill from Matakana Village you will find an animal petting park, adventure playground, pony rides, sit and ride-on express train, carriage rides and much, much more! Brumbles cafe is open daily during summer and school holidays, The Stables Restaurant is open Weds-Sunday from 4pm and Sundays from noon.  There is also a craft shop, art gallery, remedy room, children's riding lessons and every Sunday the Indie Market from 9.30am-2.30pm.

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12 full size Tenpin Bowling lanes, that are uniquely split into 3 areas. The absolute latest in sound and lighting is featured throughout the venue. Full bar and restaurant onsite.

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Full day family entertainment on the North Shore. Natural thermal water hot pools, heated from beneath the earth. Indoor and outdoor pools and two hydro-slides have been the main attractions for decades. BBQ and picnic areas are situated throughout the park and there's a gentle sloping beach area for small children. Cafe onsite.

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Prepare for an 18 hole journey through some key events in the history of New Zealand. From the battlefields of World War One to the Gold Mines of Waihi, to the lush forests of pre colonised New Zealand and back to the day where the Dinosaur ruled the earth. Lost in Time is an indoor venue.

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Indoor ice skating including Learn to Skate, Ice Hockey, Figure Skating, Birthday Parties. 
Avondale 09 828 3800 or Botany 09 273 2999.

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Theme park meets climbing wall! Designed for children, this is great fun for kids and adults alike. No experience necessary, just wear loose clothes and trainers, and tackle our 36 walls of fun. The walls are themed to be easy and appealing for anyone from tots to adults. Simply clip into our safety rope, tackle one of our funky challenges and then gently lower back down.

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MOTAT is New Zealand's largest transport, technology and social history museum. Spread across 40 acres, MOTAT will take you on an interactive journey to explore and discover the achievements that have helped shape New Zealand, from the 1800s to today. School visit programmes from early childhood upwards.

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Paintball in Auckland – Delta Force Paintball’s amazing Woodhill Forest centre just outside of Auckland is a short 45 min drive and ready to give you the best paintballing adventure of your life. Minimum age: 10 years.

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Only twenty minutes from downtown Auckland, this attraction gives children a great opportunity to see farm animals close-up. Children will enjoy hand feeding the animals, visiting the nursery shed, walking round the farm or discovering the animal pens, aviary and hidden caves in the outdoor maze.

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Pins offers a friendly, safe and inexpensive environment for friends and family to spend a fun time together. Go bowling at Pins then relax and enjoy our bar, cafe and other entertainment options.

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Escape Masters is an adventure, where teams are locked in a themed room and their common goal is to break out within an hour. To escape, they have to use objects from around the room, find clues and solve puzzles! It is a room filled with brainteasers, tricky riddles, locks, keys and a lot of fun. Choose your own difficulty level, select one of the themed rooms and bring a team of 2-8 people per room. Suitable for all ages.

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