Crystal Mountain
A Waitakere hillside packed with a crystal-and-fossil mine museum, farm-animal park, pony and camel rides, mini-golf and gem gardens.
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80 Candia Road, Swanson, Auckland 0612
Planning a visit to Crystal Mountain
Is Crystal Mountain free?
No — Crystal Mountain charges around $12 per child. Adult and family pricing is on the venue's own website.
How long do families usually spend at Crystal Mountain?
Allow about 2 hours. That is the typical visit we plan around — younger kids often want to leave sooner, older ones later.
What ages is Crystal Mountain good for?
All ages. There is something here for toddlers through to teenagers.
Does Crystal Mountain have toilets, parking and somewhere to eat?
It has parking, toilets, a café and a picnic area.
Is Crystal Mountain pram and buggy friendly?
Yes — you can get a pram around Crystal Mountain without much trouble.
Is Crystal Mountain any good in bad weather?
Yes — Crystal Mountain is indoors, which makes it one of the rainy-day options in West Auckland.
Where to eat near Crystal Mountain
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