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…
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…
When you have children that need to burn some energy when the weather isn’t great, this rec centre is a great place to come. For toddlers and those 4 years and under, there’s Tinytown which is a fenced and gated area with a bouncy castle, ride ons and a range…
If you’re looking for a cafe that has both great food AND entertainment for the kids, look no further than this cafe on the waterfront in Petone. In the old rowing club building, the menu is stocked with all the popular breakfast staples including a full cooked breakfast, eggs benedict,…
Only operating on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, these steam or diesel hauled trains or sometimes a railcar have been lovingly restored and make you feel like you’re traveling back in time. The 1.5km track takes about 15 minutes as a return trip and you pay once,…
Right near the Upper Hutt City centre but also very close to SH2, this playground has something for kids of all ages, making it a great destination playground or stopping off point before or after a trip over the Rimutaka Hill Road! For older kids there’s one of the biggest…
If you have kids that need to get up and play when in a cafe, this Wellington institution is a good place to come. Although small and not fenced off, there’s an area between some of the tables that’s set up with toys and a little table and chairs for…
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! On a hot summer’s weekend day, with its position opposite the…
