Things to Do with Kids in North Shore, Auckland
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.
Covering Takapuna, Milford, Devonport, Albany, Browns Bay, Long Bay and nearby.
4.8Rug up for a wild coastal walk and explore the rock pools at low tide.
4.8Rug up for a coastal headland walk and watch the surf roll in.
4.7Rug up for a sheltered bushwalk and a calm wander along the estuary.
4.7Rug up for a coastal cliff walk and spot rock pools at low tide.
4.6Bundle up for a long shore walk and let kids play at the splash pad area.
4.6Climb Mt Victoria for views, then warm up in cosy village cafes.
4.6Rug up for a shore walk, explore rock pools and watch the surf.
4.5Rug up for a brisk shore stroll, then warm up with hot chips nearby.
4.5Warm indoor climbing for wet winter days, hours of cosy challenge.
4.5Rug up for a sheltered native bush walk on quieter winter trails.
4.5Rug up for harbour views, hot chocolate, and a climb up Mount Victoria.
4.3Rug up for a windswept shore walk and watch the waves roll in.
4.3Cosy indoor pools for cold rainy days, swim laps or let the kids play.
4.2The star winter soak: warm thermal pools and slides while it's cold outside.
4.2Wrap up to explore the muddy rock pools and watch boats on the harbour.
4.2Historic thermal site, currently closed — check ahead for reopening updates.
Cosy indoor playland for cold rainy days, energy burned off in the warm.
Warm indoor courts for wet winter days, run and play out of the cold.
4.0Cosy indoor pool for cold rainy days, family swim out of the weather.
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