Auckland family activities

Auckland family activities include the following.

Auckland Museum.

Auckland’s Museum is the cultural and spiritual touchstone for the many races that inhabit this beautiful land, and the first stop for anyone wishing to gain an insight into New Zealand and its peoples.
Priceless Maori treasures, amazing natural history, daily Maori cultural performances. So if you’re looking for Auckland family activities that are educational and can be done on a rainy day this is well worth considering.
Address: The Domain, Ak
Phone: 64 9 306 7067
Email: info@aucklandmuseum.com
www.aucklandmuseum.com

Auckland Stardome Observatory

Ak’s Observatory and Planetarium better known as Stardome, is New Zealand’s leading astronomical attraction for Auckland family activities.
Address: One Tree Hill Domain,
Entry is from 670 Manukau Road., Royal Oak, Ak.
Phone: +64 9 624 1246
Email: info@Stardome.org.nz
www.stardome.org.nz

Auckland Zoo

Includes a -Kiwi house where the nocturnal kiwi can observed during the day, in semi darkness. With an award-winning Native Fauna Encounter (2pm daily) at the Native Fauna Encounter Centre,
this is a unique opportunity to see native fauna species, including a kiwi, up close.
-Tuatara our ancient lizard.
-Other native birds including,Morepork (owl),Kereru,(wood pigeon).
-Watch the sea lions underwater viewing window provides a breathtaking view of the sea lions, Scuttle, Keel, Kipper, Rosey and Codie cavorting in their wonderful deep-water home.
Encounters take place daily at the Sea lion and Penguin Shores.
African Grasslands with lions, giraffe, zebra, rhino and springbok.
-Hippo River, Tarantulas, Cotton-Topped Tamarins, Spider Monkeys, Chameleons, elephants, Bornean orangutangs, lemurs, chimpanzees and more.
Address: Motions Road, Western Springs, Ak
Phone: 64 9 360 3800
Email: aucklandzoo@akcity.govt.nz
www.aucklandzoo.co.nz

Butterfly Creek.

Ak’s hottest new attraction one minute from Ak’s Airport hosts Australasia’s premier Tropical Butterfly house, with over 700 free flying butterflies from Asia and South America. The Butterfly House is temperature controlled to 28 degrees C with 80% humidity, streams, waterfalls and tropical vegetation.
Butterfly Creek also includes a walk through exhibit with some of New Zealand’s largest tropical aquaria and colourful bird aviaries, Buttermilk Farm, the Red Admiral Express Train, Curly’s
Playground, Flutterbuy’s gift shop and Papillon Bar & café.
Address: Tom Pearce Drive, Mangere, Ak Airport
Phone: +64 9 275 8880
Fax: +64 9 275 1110
Email: info@butterflycreek.co.nz
www.butterflycreek.co.nz

Crystal Mountain.

This purpose built gallery, houses New Zealand ’s largest selection of Crystals and Minerals from around the world.Many rare and beautiful specimens are available both on exhibit and for sale.
Set on several acres, in the foothills of the Waitakere Ranges it is a peaceful oasis just 20 km from Ak’s C.B.D.
Includes a miniature farm with pony rides (weather permitting) and various other activities.
Address : 80 Candia Road, Swanson, West Ak.
Phone : 64 9 833 5033
Fax: 64 9 833 5044
www.crystalmountain.co.nz

Fergskayaks

Hire a kayak from one of our sporting personalities Ian Ferguson (Ferg)’s business and paddle around the waterfront or hire in line roller skates and enjoy the waterfront scenery, where there’s a suitable footpath wide enough to accommodate skaters. Auckland family activities like this one would not suit all ages and abilities, so a parent or guardian would have to make a responsible decision, if this suits their children, as there are some risks of injury involved.
P.O. Box 55006, Mission Bay,
12 Tamaki Drive, Okahu Bay,
Phone: 09.529 2230
fax. 09.529 2236
Open 9am – 6pm weekdays and 8am – 6pm weekends
www.fergskayaks.co.nz/
Email:ak@fergskayaks.co.nz

Glenbrook Vintage Railway.

Experience the thrill of travelling on a genuine restored steam train through the senic Franklin countryside.
Also jigger rides, refreshments and Farm Park.
Address: Follow the Drury-Waiuku route and turn into Glenbrook Station Road (signposted)
Phone: 64 9 236 3546
Email: gvr@railfan.org.nz
Web: www.railfan.org.nz

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