Things to Do with Kids in South Auckland, 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.
Covering Manukau, Papakura, Botanic Gardens, Ambury, Totara Park and nearby.
4.7Take a brisk garden walk among camellias and warm up indoors after.
4.7Rug up for a rugged bushwalk and quiet trails after winter rain.
4.6Pull on muddy boots for a quiet farm walk past sheep and cattle, fewer crowds.
4.6Rug up for hot drinks and hearty market food at the outdoor Clevedon stalls.
4.5Rug up to see the falls thunder down after winter rain.
4.4Muddy but rideable in winter — rug up for fresh tracks and fewer riders.
4.3Rug up for a brisk reserve walk and a quick playground run-around.
4.3Stay warm in the indoor butterfly house with dinosaurs and animals, a top rainy-day pick.
4.3Theme-park thrills year-round, with indoor rides for the rainy spells.
4.2Rug up for a sheltered bushwalk on the park quieter winter trails.
4.1Rug up for a quick dry-day play right in the heart of Manukau.
Cosy indoor pool for cold wet days, family swim and play in the warm.
3.9Cosy indoor pools for cold rainy days, splash and swim in the warm.
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