Indoor Playground

HIPPO Playground & Cafe

HIPPO Playground & Café in Botany brings together an indoor play space and a sit-down café, so parents can eat and drink well while the kids burn through their energy. The two sides of the venue run in parallel, making it a practical choice for families who want more than a quick visit.

How muchTe utu: $5–$19.90
Ages: 0–34–8
WhereKei hea: Botany
Rating: 4.2; 387 on Google

Get directions Their websitehippoworld.co.nz

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LocationTe wāhi

Botany

451 Ti Rakau Drive

Directions Website

What it is

The café serves food from a dedicated menu, and the venue also offers party room bookings, group bookings, and private venue hire — useful for birthdays or gatherings that need a bit of organisation behind them.

It runs seven days a week, which makes it a reliable wet-weather option or a straightforward weekend destination when the family needs somewhere to land.

What other parents say

Mai Nguyen4 months ago

We’ve had such a lovely experience with Hippo Playgroup. The environment is warm, welcoming, and very child-friendly, making both parents and children feel comfortable from the moment they arrive. The activities are fun, engaging, and perfect for helping little ones build confidence, social skills, and creativity through play. The staff and volunteers are caring, patient, and genuinely passionate about supporting children and families. It’s also a wonderful place for parents to connect with the community and meet other families. My child always looks forward to attending, and I’ve seen such positive growth in their confidence and interaction with others. Highly recommend Hippo Playgroup to any family looking for a supportive, friendly, and fun playgroup environment for their little ones!

Maria Adriana Rodanilla2 months ago

Our favourite indoor playground! ❤️ Our daughter started coming here when she was 2, and now she's 5—she still gets just as excited every visit. The play area is always fun, clean, and well maintained, and the staff are friendly too. It's a great place for kids to play, explore, and burn off some energy. Highly recommend!

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M Ja month ago

The kids had such a great time here! The play area was clean, spacious, and had lots of fun activities to keep them entertained. The staff were friendly and helpful, and everything was well organised. It’s a great place for parents to relax while the kids play and have fun. We really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend!

kanchan heena2 months ago

I recently went to Hippo with family. Nice place for little kids. We ordered meal and cheese cake. The quality of the food is good with nice ambience. I will definitly visit there again.

Purnima Bawa4 months ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hippo Playground & Cafe is such a fantastic place for families! My son absolutely loved the playground — it’s well maintained, safe, and full of fun activities. The café has great food and coffee, and the seating area makes it easy to relax while keeping an eye on the kids. The staff were welcoming and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend this place for a fun family outing! 🛝☕😊

Reviews from Google.