No matter what the weather is like, these thermally heated pools will keep everyone busy and use up some energy! There’s lane swimming, a separate leisure pool with 2 toddler areas, 2 hydroslides, a tarzan swing and private pools available within this complex. There is also a sauna but for…
Splash Planet is fairly well known by summer visitors to the Hawkes’ Bay region and is generally a firm favourite with locals. It’s most talked about for the slides and water features but there’s also a whole section of the park dedicated to ‘dry rides’ which is great for younger kids who might…
Italian food is often a good ‘go to’ for families with pizza or pasta being enjoyed by lots of kids. The food at La Bella is authentic, tasty and generally comes quickly. Add to this the staff who are friendly and happy to have children dining, it all makes for…
This pub, right in the heart of the business area of Wellington CBD, is surprisingly child friendly if you choose the time you’re visiting carefully! Activities in the form of colouring in help to keep the kids occupied and there’s a small but reasonable kids’ menu which you can look…
Just over an hour from Dunedin and half an hour from Oamaru, this cafe/restaurant is worth a day trip from either and even more so if you planned to visit the Moeraki Boulders anyway! This is predominantly a fish restaurant that favours local produce, cooked well. Kids are catered for…
Opening in late 2016 after a major upgrade (that has seen only 2 pieces of ‘old’ equipment remaining), Avalon Playground now boasts some of the most diverse and interesting equipment of any playground in the Wellington region. Equipment is spread out over quite a wide area making keeping track of several…
This playground, situated right near the beach in Seatoun, was upgraded in 2016 and now has a nautical theme. The biggest piece of equipment is a pirate ship with a wobbly bridge, slide, rope ladders and hiding holes. It’s surrounded by sand which kids can also play in. Other equipment…
This indoor pool in the Nelson region is a good place to come on a wet day or if you want to escape the heat of summer. While there are no hydroslides at this pool, there is a wave pool with lazy river, 2 spa pools and a separate toddlers’…
This is the largest swimming pool complex in the area and if you can’t get out to the beach for any reason, it makes a good alternative. There’s a lap pool, leisure pool with waves, toddlers’ pool with waterfall feature and a beach area. There’s also a hydroslide, although it…
This is a fully fenced playground with lots for younger kids to do – both toddlers and crawlers. There’s a bucket swing, regular toddler swings, short slides and a sand pit. There’s also a xylophone, inground trampolines and a small cycle track. There’s a grassy area and plenty of seating.…
