If you’re in the CBD looking for a playground this is one option. It’s easily accessible from upper Queen St (see address). The playground has monkey bars, a basket swing, a swinging bridge, regular swings, sculptural pieces for walking over and balancing on. There are small slides and swings suitable…
This playground was upgraded towards the end of 2016 with new equipment going in. Slides still feature with 3 reasonably long tunnel slides stretching down the side of the hill. But in addition to slides, there are also swings, including a bucket swing, a seasaw, ropes for climbing along, a flying fox…
Matapouri Beach is a huge white sand beach in a natural cove that is very sheltered and great for kids. Rock pools and fishing from the rocks available from both ends of the beach. You can also walk over to Whale Bay which has a beautiful beach only accessible on…
This is a sheltered, beautiful white sanded beach. Good for kids paddling in the water. There’s a look out and small cove only accessible on foot at the end of Whangaumu St following the Ngunguru Walkway path which is narrow and high up in places, so watch little kids. Not…
There aren’t many playgrounds in the Tutukaka area but there is a fully fenced one in Ngunguru with a good range of equipment and a shade sail over part of it. There’s a grassy area outside of the fenced playground area which is good for running around, ball games etc…
Apparently ‘world famous’ there is often a queue for these fish and chips during peak periods! The view over the water is lovely when you’re waiting or if you’re eating at one of the outdoor tables (protected by roll up blinds if the weather isn’t so great). There’s a full…
This rink has been around for years and the staff are on hand to offer novices tips on how to gain balance and have a good time. At selected times of day, a section of the ice rink is available for either public ice hockey or ice bumper cars –…
This pub is regularly recommended as being extremely welcoming to families and their kids. The service gets a big thumbs up and the food is generally good too. There’s colouring and a kids’ menu but mostly the interaction by staff with the kids is what is especialy praised. TOP TIP: It…
This 26 metre by 56 metre ice rink has been on or near this site for over 20 years and has a good reputation. The minimum age for kids skating is 3 years old and the smallest skate size is roughly size 5. If you’re new to skating as a…
Playing mini golf can be fun for all the family and played indoors, this is a year-round activity. This particular indoor mini putt venue takes pride in the fact that each hole tells a story. Local and international sights such as Auckland’s Sky Tower make up the mini courses, so…
