Things to Do with Kids by Area
Auckland is big — pick your side of town. Each area guide lists the best family-friendly parks, beaches, museums and play centres near you, with ages, prices and facilities.
From Takapuna and Milford beaches to Long Bay Regional Park and the play centres around Albany, the North Shore is packed with family-friendly spots. Here are the best places to take the kids — with ages, prices, and facilities.
Explore North Shore →East Auckland — Pakuranga, Botany, Howick and the Pohutukawa Coast — has some of the city's best parks, calm beaches and rainy-day play centres. These are our favourite family outings on this side of town.
Explore East Auckland →Central Auckland puts world-class museums, the Domain, harbour beaches and waterfront playgrounds within easy reach. Here's where to take the kids in the city and the eastern bays.
Explore Central Auckland →West Auckland is wild and green — the Waitākere Ranges, black-sand surf beaches, kauri walks and family aquatic centres. These are the best west-side spots for a weekend with kids.
Explore West Auckland →South Auckland has the Botanic Gardens, regional parks, thermal pools and big play centres — plenty of affordable family fun. Here are our picks for a great day out down south.
Explore South Auckland →