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Auckland Family and Auckland Children's Attractions
(Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ)



Auckland has a huge choice of attractions for families and children in New Zealand. These popular family attractions in Auckland and other nearby areas of New Zealand's North Island include children's adventure playgrounds, indoor play areas, Auckland wildlife parks and zoos, Auckland water parks and aquatic centres, and Auckland farms, where children are able to handle and touch many of the friendly farmyard animals, such as sheep, cows and horses.

There are also numerous appealing museums in Auckland, with interesting demonstrations, workshops and hands-on exhibits designed for children. During school holidays in Auckland, many of the city's attractions feature additional activities for children. Here are the most popular attractions for children and families visiting Auckland and other nearby areas of New Zealand.





Auckland Children's Attractions: Auckland Zoo - Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland, 1002, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)9 360 3800
Auckland Zoo is probably Auckland's premier attraction for children and families, with more than 500 native animals and exotic creatures from around the world. Attractions at Auckland Zoo include a nocturnal house with kiwis, indigenous birds in a heavily planted aviary, giant tortoises, sea lions and penguins, together with all the usual zoo favourites, such as giraffes, zebras, tigers and lions in Auckland Zoo's 'Pridelands', large hippos in the 'Hippo River', monkeys, Tarmarins and Chameleons in the zoo's 'NewstalkZB Rainforest', and a group of large Asian elephants. Other attractions at Auckland Zoo include picnic spots, a café, play areas for children, and a well-stocked gift shop, full of zoo souvenirs.
Auckland children's attraction open: daily - 09:30 to 17:30
Auckland children's attraction admission: charges, discounts available for children, students and senior citizens, children under five years old are free

Auckland Children's Attractions: Glenbrook Vintage Railway and Farm - Glenbrook Station Road, Waiuku, Auckland, 1852, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)9 236 3546
Located in southern Auckland, the Glenbrook Vintage Railway and Farm is a popular attraction for children of all ages. With a lovingly restored steam locomotive, countryside train journeys, friendly farmyard animals, picnic facilities and a playground area for children, Auckland's Glenbrook Vintage Railway and Farm is within easy driving distance of the city centre.
Auckland children's attraction open: October to May, Sunday - 11:00 to 16:00
Auckland children's attraction admission: charge, charge, discounts available for children and families, children under five years old are free

Auckland Children's Attractions: Hamilton Zoo - Brymer Road, Hamilton, Auckland, 2001, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)7 838 6720
Hamilton Zoo is a popular excursion from Auckland and is full of exotic animals, such as cheetahs, tigers, bobcats, chimpanzees, lemurs, giraffes, camels, zebras, tapirs, rhinos, giant geckos, cockatoos, lorikeets, parrots, barn owls, and also brown teal - an extremely rare species of wildfowl. With impressive conservation programs and spacious enclosures, Hamilton Zoo also features a café area, a vast aviary and a gift shop.
Auckland children's attraction open: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Auckland children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children and families, children under two years old are free

Auckland Children's Attractions: Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World - 23 Tamaki Drive, Orakei, Auckland, 1005, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)9 528 0603
Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World is one of Auckland's most popular attractions for children and families. Home to a wealth of sealife, including huge sharks, colourful native fish, large stingrays and penguins, other attractions at the Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World include feeding demonstrations, interactive displays, a café area and a well-stocked shop, with many sealife-related gifts.
Auckland children's attraction open: daily - 09:00 to 21:00, winter months - 09:00 to 18:00
Auckland children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children and families, children under five years old are free

Auckland Children's Attractions: Philips Aquatic Centre - 38 Alberton Avenue, Mount Albert, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)9 815 7001
Philips Aquatic Centre, in central Auckland, is full of things to do for children, including fast water slides, a wave machine and indoor pools. Auckland's Philips Aquatic Centre is one of the largest and most popular water parks in the whole of New Zealand.
Auckland children's attraction open: Monday to Thursday - 06:00 to 20:00, Friday - 06:00 to 21:00, Saturday and Sunday - 07:00 to 21:00
Auckland children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children and students

Auckland Children's Attractions: Rainbow's End - Wiri Station Road, Manukau City, Auckland, 1702, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)9 262 2030
Rainbow's End, in southern Auckland, is a large theme park, featuring many fast and thrilling rides, including a rollercoaster. Popular with children of all ages, other attractions at Auckland's Rainbow's End theme park include log flumes, café areas and seasonal activities.
Auckland children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Auckland children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and familles, children under two years old are free

Auckland Children's Attractions: Rocket Park - New North Road, Mount Albert, Auckland, 1003, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)9 379 2020
Rocket Park is a large outdoor playground with a host of activities and attractions for children in Auckland. Attractions at Rocket Park include swings, slides, climbing equipment, seating areas and picnic spots.
Auckland children's attraction open: daily - 24 hours
Auckland children's attraction admission: free

Auckland Children's Attractions: Sheep World - State Highway One, Warkworth, Auckland, 1241, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)9 425 7444
Sheep World is located within easy driving distance of Auckland and features a number of attractions suitable for children, including a children's playground area, picnic spots, and of course the sheep themselves, which can be stroked and fed by hand.
Auckland children's attraction open: daily - 08:00 to 17:00
Auckland children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children, children under three years old are free

Auckland Children's Attractions: Stardome Observatory - One Tree Hill Domain, Manukau Road, Auckland, 1005, North Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)9 624 1246
The Stardome Observatory, in central Auckland, is a state-of-the-art attraction, with enormous, powerful telescopes and fascinating astronomy displays. Other attractions at Auckland's Stardome Observatory include a planetarium area, regular talks, seasonal activities and a well-stocked gift shop.
Auckland children's attraction open: Monday - 09:00 to 17:00, Tuesday - 09:00 to 20:00, Wednesday to Friday - 09:00 to 21:00, Saturday - 14:30 to 16:30, 19:30 to 21:00, Sunday - 12:30 to 16:00
Auckland children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children and families

 
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