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Best places to take your kids in Auckland New Zealand (Under 5 years)

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Let me list for you my top places in Auckland to take my toddler!
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Auckland Activities-Under 5s

Looking for activities for your little ones in Auckland? These are all places we love to frequent and which my kiddo loves going back to time and time again. 

 
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Auckland War Memorial Museum is a great place for Under 5s. There are so many areas which might interest them including animals, dinosaurs, volcanoes and a whole ‘Weird and Wonderful’ section for them to explore. If you plan to go, take a picnic lunc...
Auckland War Memorial Museum
 
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Can you spot the hiding tigers? Do you want to walk with the wallabies? Or get up close and personal with the meerkats? Auckland Zoo has a lot to offer our Under 5s. With a playground and cafe in the centre of the park (with lots of food options), yo...
Auckland Zoo
 
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If you're looking for a shorter day out or something close by to Auckland Airport, then Butterfly Creek deserves a stop in for your little ones. From fish, butterflies, reptiles, to a dinosaur and mystical creature area, their imaginations will get a...
Butterfly Creek
 
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Something the big kids and little ones can enjoy. Rainbows End is New Zealand's only theme park. There is a whole section of rides for littles ones and a great indoor playground to keep them entertained, while bigger kids explore the scarier rides in...
Rainbow's End
 
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Does your little one love being up high and feeling like the king of the castle? Take a trip up Auckland's Skytower where (on good weather days) you will get the most insane views of the city and harbour. Based right in Central Auckland you can pair ...
Auckland Sky Tower
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If you've got a whole day, take your little one on the ferry out to Rangitoto Island. Not only will the love the ferry ride, Rangitoto has so much for them to explore. Check out the beaches or brave the walk up to the summit and take in some breathta...
Rangitoto Island, Auckland
 
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If you're in West Auckland, take a trip to Kiwi Valley Farm Park. There is bunny rabbits and ponies to interact with, tractor rides, and some fun play areas.
Kiwi Valley Farm Park
 
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Pair this with a trip to the Zoo or an activity all on it's own for your little transportation lovers. MOTAT has it's own Under 5s area for when they need a break and always has different events and activities running. Don't forget the tram ride arou...
Museum of Transport and Technology Auckland | MOTAT
 
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Located in South Auckland, this is a great place for kids to roam around and explore. There is a children's garden as a train which is sometimes running around the gardens. With a cafe on site and ample space to burn off energy this is a perfect low/...
Auckland Botanic Gardens