Fun Activities in Auckland with Kids

Fun things to do in Auckland with Kids

Discover fun things to do in Auckland with your tamariki — from free nature adventures to exciting attractions and local favourites. Whether you’re planning a family day out, school holiday activity or rainy day rescue, this page links to the best Auckland for Kids articles to help you make the most of your time together.

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Kraken at Butterfly Creek

Mythic Creatures Exhibition at Butterfly Creek

Auckland for Kids visits the new Mythic Creatures permanent exhibition at Butterfly Creek in the school holidays. See the world’s legends come to life around the park and inside the Mythic Creatures building. Our children’s favourite mythical creature was the life sized blue dragon.

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Japanese Salmon Sushi

5 Best Sushi Train Restaurants in Auckland

Taking the kids out to eat at a sushi train restaurant (also know as Kaiten sushi) is a fun and quick way to eat out as a family. Here are Auckland for Kids recommendations of the BEST sushi train restaurants in Auckland.

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All you need to know about Capoeira

Capoeira is a unique Afro-Brazilian martial art that blends movement, music, and culture. Great for kids aged 5 and up, it builds confidence, coordination, and a strong sense of community. With its playful, dance-like moves and uplifting rhythms, Capoeira is a fantastic way for tamariki in Aotearoa to stay active, express themselves, and have fun!

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Chinese Lantern Festival Dragon

Visiting the Auckland Lantern Festival with Kids

Auckland Lantern Festival is a free family friendly annual event held at the end of the Chinese New Year festivities and is celebrated on the 15th day of the Chinese lunar month. This is a popular New Zealand event with hundreds of handmade Chinese lanterns, food, music and dance performances and Chinese art.

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