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Best Things to Do in Auckland, with kids
Auckland Botanic Gardens is 94% Kids-Friendly
School-age children can burn energy in Potter Children’s Garden, ride the Wiri Rambler and follow scavenger sheets, all free or cheap, with toilets nearby, so the venue suits them very well.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium is 93% Kids-Friendly
Children get hands-on touch pools, an indoor playground, bright penguin and shark zones, wide pram ramps, and frequent talks, so it rates highly; only thrill dives have age limits.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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US$ 18.03
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Auckland Art Gallery is 93% Kids-Friendly
Hands-on Creative Learning Centre, weekend art drop-ins and scavenger trails actively engage 5–12s; lifts, café and next-door park ease breaks, but remind kids to respect no-touch rules.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Auckland War Memorial Museum is 92% Kids-Friendly
Children under 15 enter free and can watch the volcano simulation, try Imaginarium science games, attend craft weekends, and picnic on Domain lawns, giving varied, low-cost fun with indoor breaks.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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US$ 16.65
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New Zealand Maritime Museum is 90% Kids-Friendly
Hands-on yacht-design screens, craft Sundays, the noon cannon and kid-priced sailings turn maritime history into a lively, safe 1–3 hour outing for 5- to 12-year-olds.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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US$ 13.87
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Mission Bay is 88% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can build sandcastles, splash in the shallow fountain, swing in the playground, and try beginner paddleboarding; however, caregivers must watch them closely near surf and roads.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Takapuna Beach is 88% Kids-Friendly
Castle theme playground, rock-pool critters, lifeguard-patrolled swimming, toilets, picnic barbecues and ice-cream shops keep 4-12 yr-olds busy; vigilance needed at tidal rocks.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Waiheke Island is 86% Kids-Friendly
Playgrounds, calm beaches, EcoZip and museums keep children busy, public toilets with change rooms exist, but hilly roads and limited bus frequency can tire kids and require car seats.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
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Sky Tower is 82% Kids-Friendly
Glass lifts, 360° views and a Level-53 ice-creamery excite children, strollers are allowed, and age-10+ may try SkyWalk; high prices and thrill-ride age limits reduce value for younger kids.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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US$ 25.97
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Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill is 81% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can burn energy on the flying-fox playground, meet sheep in Cornwall Park and watch kid-rated planetarium shows; paths are scooter friendly, but supervise near steep slopes and livestock.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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