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Best Things to Do in Auckland, with kids
Auckland Town Hall is 70% Kids-Friendly
Children are admitted and there are all-ages organ shows and occasional kids theatre, but no hands-on exhibits, so interest may fade after about an hour if no family event is on.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Holy Trinity Cathedral is 69% Kids-Friendly
Children can join Sunday Cathedral Kids, Mainly Music and splash by the courtyard fountain, yet the reverent setting, breakable art and lack of playground restrict noisy or extended playtime.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Auckland Harbour Bridge is 67% Kids-Friendly
Kids 7-12 may do the Bridge Climb with an adult and use nearby playgrounds, yet heavy traffic noise, height exposure, and no dedicated family toilets or change tables reduce comfort.
Recommended visit duration: 1-1.5 hours
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Otara Flea Market is 67% Kids-Friendly
School-age children like sweet treats and cultural dances, but there are no play areas and the tightly packed aisles require constant supervision to avoid getting separated.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park is 67% Kids-Friendly
Open lawns suit picnics, kite days, and treasure hunts; parking is free and paths are safe, but there is no playground, limited shade, and few structured activities, so some children may tire quickly.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Downtown Terminal is 67% Kids-Friendly
Children can ride short ferries and reach Maritime Museum or Silo Park play zone within minutes, but the terminal itself lacks play equipment or interactive displays.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Aotea Square is 66% Kids-Friendly
Children enjoy lawn games, free family shows and a seasonal ice rink, but there is no fenced playground, traffic borders one side, and toilets are inside the Aotea Centre across the plaza.
Recommended visit duration: 1-1.5 hours
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Holey Moley Golf Club Auckland is 65% Kids-Friendly
Family bundles, cartoon-style holes and party rooms entertain children, yet required adult supervision, loud bar ambience and a 7 pm under-18s curfew shorten flexibility for parents.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk is 63% Kids-Friendly
Kids 10–12 who weigh 30 kg+ may join with a signed adult, gaining a unique thrill and city lesson, but height fear, gear fit checks, and no play or rest areas limit family comfort.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Albert Park is 62% Kids-Friendly
Wide lawns allow ball games and a ‘statue scavenger hunt’, but there is no playground or splash area; supervision needed near steep paths and festival setup equipment.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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