This is a chain restaurant with a branch in Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and 4 branches in Auckland. There’s a varied menu, with some typical and not so familiar Mexican dishes on offer. There are some smaller plates (‘snacks’) which would allow you to sample a few dishes if you wanted or…
It might seem strange to head to a Garden Centre for entertainment but Wals is a plant shop with a difference! The Fun Land and cafe make it a popular family destination with miniature golf and trains (running from September to April) both being very popular. There are 18 holes that…
While this cafe is suitable for all ages of kids because it’s light and spacious and has toys, those with little ones might be particularly interested in the indoor play area. This is a very family friendly cafe that should keep preschoolers happy within a fenced area and older kids…
The Rocket Park playground is so called because of the huge rocket shaped tower that dominates the equipment! Inside the rocket, there are 4 levels for kids to climb up and down. In addition there are swings (including an accessible swing), a climbing course, seesaws and exercise machines suitable for…
Whether you’re passing and looking to break your journey or spending time in and around Puhoi, the cheese factory makes a great place to visit. The cafe has a good range of tasty food, which not surprisingly feature Puhoi milk products. As well as being able to get a glimpse…
Many local Wellingtonians consider this to be the best ice cream in the city and with the awards they’ve won, it’s hard to argue otherwise although it’s actually gelato (milk rather than cream based) and sorbet that they serve! With 4 branches around the city centre, there’s sure to be…
If you have ice cream crazy kids like mine, it’s good to know where you can buy the best ones and in Wellington we’re somewhat spoilt for choice! Gelissimo sells gelato and dairy free sorbets in 2 waterfront locations. The main shop is near Te Papa and the Wharewaka (and…
The Southern Cross is well known amongst locals and visitors for being a very family friendly place to eat out with kids in tow. From the decent sized kids’ menu, to the baskets of toys, tolerance of staff and their ability to avoid run away kids, this is the place…
The cafe and feeding the eels have been recommended lots of times by Facebook followers – it’s definitely more than just a cafe with a nice garden although it is both of those things too… The cafe menu is full of seasonal, healthy, homemade food that has morning and afternoon…
If you’re looking to break a journey on the SH1 around the Kapiti Coast, and the weather isn’t good enough for a playground, this cafe is a good option because it has a covered shed that serves as a playroom for the kids to run around in and be occupied. The…
