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

Katikati Avocado Adventure
This authentic experience will provide interesting insights into the seasonal activities that keep the orchard thriving and make our avocados so delicious. You'll discover why...
$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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Step into the world of movie special effects at Wētā Workshop Unleashed in Auckland and discover how artists bring film magic to life. In this...
$38

Step into the world of movie special effects at Wētā Workshop Unleashed in Auckland and discover how artists bring film magic to life. In this...
$38

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

In the heart of 350 acres of lush farmland, only 10 minutes from the Rotorua city centre, you’ll find the Agrodome — a real working...
$39

Step aboard Tiua, Taupō Sailing Adventures’ luxurious sailing catamaran and cruise Great Lake Taupo in comfort and style.. Our sailing experience offers a quiet and...
$39

Learn how we make the finest New Zealand Manuka Honey. Join us on this exciting experience. The journey follows the full process from hive to...
$39

Surfing is a fantastic activity for all the family and once you’ve experienced the thrill of riding your very first wave you’ll be hooked! Our...
$40

Strapped into your seat with helmet and protective gear on, brace yourself for the power and brute force of an all-terrain monster 4X4 truck. No...
$40

The ultimate way to experience Aotearoa New Zealand's rare and amazing wildlife! Enjoy an engaging and informative walk through the picturesque eco-sanctuary on this 2-hour...
$40

