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Best Things to Do in Auckland, with kids
Auckland Sailing Club is 72% Kids-Friendly
Sail & Play courses and Splash Landing festival provide 7-12s hands-on sailing, kayaks and bouncy castles. Bay lacks lifeguards or fencing, so parents must supervise closely and supply sun cover.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Piha Beach is 72% Kids-Friendly
Kids get surf lessons, playground and patrolled swim zone, yet rough undertow, hot black sand and basic toilets mean close supervision, sun tents and frequent safety breaks are essential.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Muriwai Gannet Colony is 71% Kids-Friendly
Children can watch gannets from fenced platforms and play at a nearby playground; lifeguarded beach and surf lessons help, but cliffs, strong waves and no staff supervision require vigilance.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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North Head is 71% Kids-Friendly
School-age kids love cannons and dark tunnels, but parents must supervise steep steps, bring torches and water, and note the lack of playgrounds or railings; still a fun 1–2 hr outdoor history lesson.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Muriwai Beach is 71% Kids-Friendly
School-age children enjoy rockpools, playground, junior surf lessons and fenced boardwalk bird viewing, yet powerful rip currents and cliff edges require constant close adult supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Muriwai Beach Dog Adventure! The best dog beach in Auckland
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Rangitoto Island is 71% Kids-Friendly
School-age children love tractor rides, lava tubes and beachcombing, yet parents must supervise on sharp basalt, pack all supplies and manage limited shade and zero retail or water.
Recommended visit duration: 4-6 hours
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Auckland Whale & Dolphin Tour is 71% Kids-Friendly
Children can spot mammals and join science games, crew provide child life-jackets, but 4.5-hour open-sea ride, cramped toilets, and possible seasickness demand prep and may tire under-12s.
Recommended visit duration: 4.5-5 hours
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Spark Arena is 70% Kids-Friendly
Events like Disney on Ice or Harlem Globetrotters welcome under-12s, group seating and free change tables help parents, yet loud volume, late finishes, and high ticket prices may tire children.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Saint Patrick's Cathedral is 70% Kids-Friendly
Children’s liturgy and free colouring sheets keep 4-12s occupied, yet the visit is mostly quiet worship space with no play area, so energy needs may remain unmet.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Lake Pupuke is 70% Kids-Friendly
Kids can feed ducks, watch rowing, picnic, and join supervised kayak events, yet the deep unfenced water and absence of a playground demand constant adult supervision and limit play variety.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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