Filter by area, age and weather. Free and paid family spots across Tāmaki Makaurau — all in one place.
Meet Peep, Pop, Zig, Bloop, Mmph and Oof. Each POP has its own colour, pattern and personality, from sunny and smiling to charmingly grumpy. Dressed in candy stripes and polka dots, they stand watch over the square by day and transform after dark, glowing from within like giant night-lights. There's no right way to experience POPS! Wander among them, find the one that matches your mood…
Find the feast in our new park wide scavenger hunt! From māra kai to bustling market gardens, from wartime veggie patches to the park’s much-loved food spots today, you will uncover stories of innovation, community and the flavours that have shaped the park over time and fed generations of people. Collect a limited-edition Cornwall Park trading card from Huia Lodge by counting all the mystery…
Aotea Square is the place to be for the creatives, the curious, the adventurous Families can enjoy a mix of creative and interactive experiences. You will also find outdoor picnic tables and umbrellas, so whānau can relax, enjoy lunch, and soak up the city’s atmosphere before, after, or in between shows. Plus, more OUT THERE IN THE SQUARE activities and experiences to be announced soon.
Cornwall Park trading cards are back these school holidays! Alongside many of your favourite card types, we're introducing brand-new limited-edition cards created with our friends across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Collect cards featuring Cornwall Park's plants, animals, farm, heritage and activities. Build your collection, learn something new and challenge your friends to a game of Snap or Top…
These school holidays, Auckland Museum is coming alive after dark in an all-new family adventure, and it’s Top Secret. Do you accept your mission to protect the Museum’s secrets? Grab your torch and join us for Night at Auckland Museum: Top Secret, an evening of storytelling, live performance, hands-on activities, games and challenges as the Museum transforms after hours. Professor Maven Sage…
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Keep the kids busy these holidays — trusted programmes by region, many OSCAR-approved.
See newborn lambs and listen for native birds on a fresh spring walk.
Spot fresh ferns and birdsong on a green walk around the falls.
Wander among spring blossoms and catch keeper talks, the zoo star pick of the year.
Picnic by the waterfront and explore the charming village this spring.
Fly a kite and picnic by the bay as spring days grow warm.
A Waitākere hillside with a crystal mine museum, farm-animal park, train rides, Dinosaur Gully, indoor play area and crystal panning.
High-rated, kid-friendly spots in the area
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