Fancy some family bonding with the kids in Auckland? Whether you’re a native or simply visiting from out of town, you won’t be disappointed with all the fun and exciting family activities in Auckland that your little ones are sure to enjoy.
From visiting the wildlife at SEA LIFE and Auckland Zoo to looking down from the city’s highest tower, we’ve curated the best things to do in Auckland with kids.
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Here are our top picks for truly memorable kids activities in Auckland:
- Meet the friendly sea creatures at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
- Befriend the sheep and farm animals at SheepWorld
- Visit Auckland Zoo
- Check out the butterflies and animals at Butterfly Creek
- Pet some ponies at Clevedon Animal Farm
- Dine up high at Orbit 360° Dining
- Go on the Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise
- Go sky-high at SkyTower
- Go on an educational trip to the Museum of Transportation and Technology
- Clip and climb at… Clip ‘n Climb!
- Skate in Paradice
- Bounce the day away at Uptown Bounce
- Visit the Auckland War Memorial Museum
- Enter the world of the Hobbits at the Hobbiton Movie Set
- Have sense-ational time at Odyssey Sensory Maze Entry in Auckland
- Visit Goat Island
- Explore Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Zipline and tour the forests of Waiheke Island
- Ski at Snowplanet—yes, even in the summer!
- Take a ferry trip from Auckland to Tiritiri Matangi Island
1. Meet the friendly sea creatures at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
Did you know that SEA LIFE has the largest penguin colony in the Southern Hemisphere?
From the rescued turtles at Turtle Bay to the largest colony of penguins in the Southern Hemisphere to the tanks filled with seahorses, stingrays, sharks and more, SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium is a haven for marine life and the perfect destination for lovers of sea creatures.
2. Befriend the sheep and farm animals at SheepWorld
Give the little ones a taste of the authentic NZ farm life at SheepWorld, New Zealand’s Sheep and Wool Centre. It’s a great way for the little ones to learn how sheep are fed and taken care of and how important they are in people’s lives. You can also catch a live show where all the sheep are rounded up by well-trained dogs.
3. Visit Auckland Zoo
Catch all kinds of animals at Auckland Zoo
After visiting the marine and farm animals, it’s now time to visit wildlife from various habitats—from the forests to the plains, even below the oceans and up the trees. With over 135 species, Auckland Zoo has a great display of wildlife diversity that will fascinate the whole family.
4. Check out the butterflies and animals at Butterfly Creek
With their beautiful and colourful fluttering wings, what kid doesn’t love butterflies? At Butterfly Creek, you can check out the Butterfly House, the largest butterfly sanctuary in New Zealand. They also have fun animal encounters with large crocs and Cotton-top Tamarin monkeys.
5. Pet some ponies at Clevedon Animal Farm
The kids will love meeting and petting the animals at Clevedon! Image credits @ash_cometti on Instagram
If you want to experience the wonders of farm life and make friends with the animals, then one of the best things to do in Auckland with kids is to visit Clevedon Animal Farm. You can feed and pet the ponies, and even let the kids have horseback riding lessons!
6. Dine up high at Orbit 360° Dining
Dine at the highest point in Auckland at Orbit 360° Dining, situated on the famous SkyTower 328 metres tall SkyTower. Your kids will love munching on the delicious food and dessert while looking out at Auckland and all its iconic landmarks.
7. Go on the Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise
Have some scrumptious food while sailing across the water on the Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise
Since it’s known as the City of Sails, one of the best things to do in Auckland with the kids is to go on a cruise. But don’t pick just any cruise—the Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise is inclusive of a 3-course meal so you could dine while taking in the gorgeous city skyline!
8. Go sky-high at SkyTower
Your kids will be in awe of the breathtaking view on top of the SkyTower, a 328-metre high tower with a 360° view of the entire city. Catch all the iconic landmarks, from the harbours to the volcanoes. You can also easily share your family pics with complimentary WiFi.
9. Go on an educational trip to the Museum of Transportation and Technology
The kids will love meeting and petting the animals at Clevedon! Image credits @motatnz on Instagram
If your kids love plains and trains then you should definitely visit MOTAT or the Museum of Transportation and Technology. Check out their displays of modern aviation marvels as well as interactive exhibits of the machine and technology that innovate transportation.
10. Clip and climb at… Clip ‘n Climb!
One of the most unique things to do in Auckland with kids is taking on Clip and Climb’s numerous climbing challenges. With over 50 climbing courses to choose from each with its quirky concepts such as the Big Cheese and Jungle Vines, your kids will want to spend their whole day climbing here!
11. Skate in Paradice
Take your kids out on the ice and skate in Paradice! Image credits @paradicebotany on Instagram
Ice skating is always a guaranteed fun family activity, no matter the skill level (sometimes, the struggles on ice can make for great family entertainment!) The best place to go skating with the fam is Paradice Ice Skating, which offers lessons and a slew of ice-related activities!
12. Bounce the day away at Uptown Bounce
Uptown Bounce has trampolines, but cooler! You and the kids will love bouncing off walls, airbags, and even shooting hoops while making the biggest jumps. Who knew bouncing can be one of the best things to do in Auckland with kids?
13. Visit the Auckland War Memorial Museum
Take your kids out on the ice and skate in Paradice! Image credits @aucklandmuseum on Instagram
Whether you’re a true blue NZ local or a visiting tourist, it’s always great to learn about the country’s rich history. Learn about the culture and heritage of Tāmaki Makaurau through the Auckland War Memorial Museum’s outstanding exhibits of artwork and artifacts.
14. Enter the world of the Hobbits at the Hobbiton Movie Set
The Lord of the Rings franchise is top of mind to many fans around the world when you say New Zealand, and the franchise was entirely shot in the majestic sites of the country. Whether you and the kids have grown up here or not, if you’re a fan of the franchise then going on the Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour is definitely one of the best things to do in Auckland with kids.
15. Have sense-ational time at Odyssey Sensory Maze Entry in Auckland
Take your kids out on the ice and skate in Paradice! Image credits @odysseysensorymaze on Instagram
Weave through the craziest, quirkiest, and mind-blowing mazes at Odyssey Sensory Maze! You and the little ones will enjoy all the rooms filled with mirrors, tunnels filled with lights, and even tanks filled with balloons!
16. Visit Goat Island
Goat Island, a.k.a. Cape Rodney/Okakari Point Marine Reserve, is a marine and nature reserve that’s perfect for a stroll and a scenic picnic with the fam. You can also go snorkelling and kayaking on the crystal clear waters of the reserve.
17. Explore Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Take your kids out on the ice and skate in Paradice! Image credits @waitomoglowwormcaves on Instagram
One of the most fascinating things to do in Auckland with kids is exploring the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. You and the little ones will marvel at the captivating blue-green light of the glowworms at Ruakuri Cave, the biggest cave in the area.
18. Zipline and tour the forests of Waiheke Island
With the Waiheke Island Zipline and Native Forest 3-Hour Tour, you and little ones can zipline, tour around Waiheke, go on a relaxing woodland walk. You and the fam will learn a lot from the experienced and friendly guides that will take you around the best spots.
19. Ski at Snowplanet—yes, even in the summer!
Take your kids out on the ice and skate in Paradice! Image credits @snowplanetnz on Instagram
Snowplanet Ski Slope is NZ’s only indoor snow park, where you can ski, snowboard, snowtube, and more! It’s completely unaffected by the outside weather, so If you and the family want to escape the summer heat, then skiing at Snowplanet is definitely one of the best things to do in Auckland with kids.
20. Take a ferry trip from Auckland to Tiritiri Matangi Island
At Tiritiri Matangi Island lies Hobbs beach, New Zealand’s oldest Pohutukawa trees, and more. Your trip begins by riding the Tiritiri Matangi Island Ferry from Auckland, where you can sit back, relax, and watch the waves lap against the ferry with the little ones.
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