Auckland
Things to Do with Kids in Auckland
204 family-friendly places across Auckland, hand-picked and regularly reviewed by our team, grouped by what you actually feel like doing. Every listing carries entry prices, the ages it suits and its Google rating.
Start with the weather — indoor or outdoor — or with the budget, since a good number of them are free. Looking for something on a particular day instead? Our Auckland events calendar covers what is on this week.
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Outdoor Activities in Auckland
Parks, beaches, farms and open-air adventures.
106 places
Indoor Activities in Auckland
Everything undercover, for when the weather turns.
98 places
Toddler Activities in Auckland
Places that genuinely work with under-3s.
91 places
Free Things to Do with Kids in Auckland
Everything on the list that costs nothing.
47 places
Adventure & Adrenaline Activities in Auckland
Paintball, high ropes, karting and big-thrill outings.
40 places
Water Activities in Auckland
Beaches, kayaking, sailing and boat trips.
23 places
Playgrounds in Auckland
Destination parks, flying foxes and water play.
21 places
Animal Parks, Zoos & Farms in Auckland
Zoos, aquariums, farm parks and petting zoos.
18 places
Indoor Playgrounds in Auckland
Ball pits, climbing frames and soft play, undercover.
13 places
Swimming Pools in Auckland
Public pools, hydroslides and toddler splash areas.
13 places
Museums & Galleries in Auckland
Hands-on exhibits, science centres and the planetarium.
13 places
Family Walks & Nature Trails in Auckland
Short bush tracks, boardwalks and coastal paths.
12 places
Arcades & VR in Auckland
Games arcades and virtual reality experiences.
11 places
Rock Climbing & Bouldering in Auckland
Indoor walls, bouldering and auto-belay routes.
10 places
Escape Rooms in Auckland
Locked-room puzzles for older kids and teens.
8 places
Mini Golf in Auckland
Glow-in-the-dark and traditional putting courses.
7 places
Boat Trips & Harbour Cruises in Auckland
Harbour cruises, sailing trips and glass-bottom boats.
7 places
Train Rides in Auckland
Miniature railways, steam trains and on-site rides.
7 places
Ten Pin Bowling in Auckland
Lanes with bumpers, arcades and party packages.
6 places
Laser Tag in Auckland
Multi-level arenas and birthday party packages.
6 places
Weekend Markets in Auckland
Farmers, night and Saturday morning markets.
6 places
High Ropes & Tree Climbing in Auckland
Aerial courses, ropes challenges and climbing walls.
4 places
Pottery & Craft Studios in Auckland
Paint-your-own pottery, ceramics and craft sessions.
4 places
Skateparks in Auckland
Bowls, ramps and beginner-friendly learner areas.
4 places
Trampoline Parks in Auckland
Wall-to-wall tramps, foam pits and dodgeball.
3 places
Golf & Driving Ranges in Auckland
Driving range bays, club hire and junior lessons.
3 places
Go Karting in Auckland
Kart circuits, junior sessions and race days.
3 places
Paintball & Archery in Auckland
Paintball fields, archery tag and clay targets.
3 places
Ice Skating in Auckland
Rinks, public sessions and learn-to-skate lessons.
2 places