Kids in Auckland

Dove Myer Robinson Park (Parnell Rose Garden)

Recreation area featuring 2 colorful rose gardens, plus an observation deck overlooking the water.

Archie Brothers Newmarket

Bowling lanes, dodgem cars & video games at an indoor complex with a cocktail bar & restaurant.

Butterfly Creek

A mix of zoo exhibits, including a butterfly house, plus a dinosaur area, playground & train.

Auckland Domain

Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano.

Rainbow's End

Popular theme park with many rides & roller coasters for kids, costumed characters & concessions.

Cornwall Park

This tranquil, grassy park with a cafe & creamery is popular with runners, bikers & picnickers.

Shakespear Regional Park

Bayside sanctuary with a boat ramp, 3 beaches & campgrounds, plus paddocks with farm animals.

Zone Bowling & Timezone Wairau

Silo Park

Public park incorporating parts of a former industrial site, with outdoor concerts, films & markets.

Ambury Regional Park

Camping & hiking are popular at this farm park with wildlife, pastured animals & lava flows.

Auckland Zoo

New Zealand's largest zoo, with 130+ species & nearly 900 animals in a range of exhibits.

Lloyd Elsmore Park

Sports hub with cricket pitches, a BMX park & a rugby club, plus swimming pools & a small museum.

Albert Park

Historically significant, tree-filled park with flowerbeds, a Victorian fountain & statues.

Crystal Mountain

Crystal/mineral store & museum, plus an animal park, small roller coaster & a cafe.

Long Bay Regional Park

Clifftop walking trails plus swimming & kite flying in a beach park with BBQ & picnic sites.

Browns Bay Beach Reserve

Wide beach for walks & swimming, with nearby eateries & an adjacent park for picnics.

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium

Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site.

Sky Tower

Landmark 60-storey tower with panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant.

Weta Workshop Unleashed

Selwyn Reserve (Mission Bay)

Tree-studded green space with a large fountain, benches & a playground adjacent to the beach.