The best family-friendly activities in New Zealand for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Located within Auckland’s SkyCity Precinct, the Entertainment Capital of New Zealand. Unleashed is the city’s newest location-based experience. Unleashed launched in 2020 and has already...
$38

Wētā Workshop Unleashed is an immersive, guided experience at Auckland's SkyCity, created by five-time Academy Award-winning Wētā Workshop. On this interactive tour, you'll go behind...
$38

Driving Creek’s pottery classes offer an authentic, hands-on creative experience in one of New Zealand’s most iconic pottery settings. Built on the legacy of Barry...
$38

Māori Cultural Experience: Living Taonga Taonga is the Māori word meaning treasure, or something prized. Māori culture is a living taonga of Aotearoa New Zealand....
$38

The stories Gregor researches have rarely been heard before. They are the culmination of years of research and are exclusive to Tales From Darkest Dunedin....
$37

Leave your worries behind you, hire a bike, and spend the day touring around the beautiful, scenic Marlborough wine region. This bike hire will ensure...
$37

45Min Classic VR (max 3 games)
This is a cutting edge experience that everyone can enjoy. Not just Gamers. No experience required, take a leap and see what the future of...
$37

We are an experienced shuttle service providing transport for visitors to and from the Tongariro National Park since the 90's. Tongariro Expeditions operates out of...
$37

The best way to experience the Aquarium, this guided tour focuses on our wonderful native icons including the Kiwi and Tuatara. Your chance to view...
$37

Daily Scenic Cruises – Maori Rock Carvings Our Daily Scenic Cruises depart from Berth #4 at the Taupo Boat Harbour on Cruise Cat. You’ll love...
$37

The Bridge Pa Triangle and Gimblett Gravels wine growing regions of Hawkes Bay are home to the highest concentration of Cellar Doors in the region....
$37

Explore Oban Village and its surrounding bays on a modern minibus with a knowledgeable guide. A 60 minute tour with our friendly guides who will...
$37

Join this completely self-guided tour for an extraordinary geothermal experience! A unique natural geothermal attraction, situated between Rotorua and Taupo. View up close, geysers, mud...
$36

Auckland to Rangitoto Island Ferry
Rangitoto Island is Auckland's most iconic volcanic landmark, New Zealand's youngest and largest shield volcano, formed by eruptions around 600 years ago. It's also a...
$36

Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tours
Alpacas Farm is an unparalleled opportunity to get up close and personal with alpacas, learn about this loving animal, and create some memories with friends...
$35

Get ready to embark on a journey 13.8 billion years in the making. A treat for the senses, the Dark Sky Experience brings science, Māori...
$35

Garden and City tour
This is a short tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers but anyone can...
$34

Auckland Glowworm Tours
Looking for a unique Auckland adventure? This tour blends nature, education, and convenience, all in the heart of the city. Convenient & Accessible: Skip long...
$34

See up to 200 blue penguins returning from sea in the evening! (Generally more penguins are seen over the spring/summer than our autumn or winter...
$34

60Min Classic VR (max 4 games)
This is a cutting edge experience that everyone can enjoy. Not just Gamers. No experience required, take a leap and see what the future of...
$34

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to create a gruesome wound and use prosthetic effects to apply it to your arm? Learn...
$34

