Crystal Mountain
A Waitākere hillside with a crystal mine museum, farm-animal park, train rides, Dinosaur Gully, indoor play area and crystal panning.
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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 $25 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 and a café.
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?
Partly — Crystal Mountain has indoor and outdoor areas, so a wet day still works but you will miss the outdoor parts.