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Top 4 Family-friendly Attractions in Auckland - 2024

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Updated Apr 2024
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    󰺂8.6
    4.5/5
    187 Review
    From20.07
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 3074 reviews
    "In 1983, Kelly Tarleton proposed building an aquarium in unused sewage tanks underground on the Auckland waterfront. The fish could be viewed through a long acrylic tunnel.The aquarium opened in 1985 after 10 months of construction. Tarleton developed a new method for building an acrylic tunnel by taking large sheets of clear acrylic, cutting them to size and heating them in an oven until they took shape. Some of the sheets weighed more than a ton. Due to the refraction caused by light passing through the water and the acrylic sheets used to create the tunnel, the fish appear to be a third smaller than they actually are.The main features of the aquarium are "Meeting with Antarctica" and "Underwater World", but it also includes several other exhibits and several study rooms."
    Orakei
    4.8km from downtown
    Highlights: Kelly Tarton's Auckland is an aquarium converted from an abandoned sewage plant. It was completed by New Zealand marine archaeologist Mr. Kelly Tarton for 10 years. There are 8 major themes on display with its own characteristics. In the fascinating winter wonderland, you can take the Icefield Expedition Vehicle into the viewing area at minus 2 degrees Celsius and watch the colonies of King and Gentoo penguin walking on the artificial snow or diving underwater. You can also experience the excitement of big sharks and Stingrays swimming by in the transparent glass landscape tunnel of the underwater world, and witness how the mighty giant lobster coexists harmoniously with its neighbors. If you want to see it up close, you can put yourself in a cage into the shark viewing tank, or even dive directly into the shark viewing tank.△ Watch giant sharks up closely△ Learn more about marine life in the Southern Hemisphere△ Watch the adorable feeding process of the colonies of King and Gentoo penguins
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    󰺂7.5
    4.5/5
    128 Review
    From57.89
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 3586 reviews
    "The southern hemisphere is warm and comfortable in the anti-season, suitable for traveling. Take the time to go to the zoo. The zoo is divided into several areas according to the five continents, each with its own characteristics, as well as explanations and performances, and closer contact with animals. It takes more than half a day to have fun."
    Western Springs
    4.3km from downtown
    Highlights: Auckland Zoo is a well-known zoo in New Zealand, located west of Albert Park. The design of the park is very good, and it is also a paradise for photographers. 1. Six themed ecological areas The New Zealand animal display area is divided into six themed ecological areas, namely: beaches, islands, wetlands, nocturnal animals, forests and mountains. There are all kinds of local and foreign animals in the park, not only common animals such as elephants, giraffes and lions, but also rare animals such as white rhinos and ring-tailed lemurs. Among them, the Kiwi kiwi is famous. Due to its degenerated wings, it cannot fly, but its life span can reach 30 years. It is a unique species of New Zealand, and it is also the national bird and symbol of New Zealand. 2. Close contact with animals One of the more attractive points is that tourists can get close contact with animals, such as hand-feeding giraffes or parrots.
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    󰺂6.2
    4.3/5
    44 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 616 reviews
    "Rainbow Amusement Park is the largest playground in Auckland. It is more lively on weekends. Many cartoon dolls and some small shops can play the classic project Rainbow Bridge here. The price comparison is exciting. The queue is basically very small."
    Manukau
    19.4km from downtown
    Highlights: Retro wooden buildings, western cowboy and pirate-inspired themes, and moderately thrilling rides make this a great place to relax and unwind. Every weekend when the weather is fine, Puroland always welcomes tourists of different ages and even families. If you want to experience fun projects, you can play the 360-degree spinning roller coaster, the big pendulum, the pirate ship, the jumping machine, etc. For family trips, there are also lovely KidzKingdom and leisure facilities such as carousel, 3D movies, bumper cars and so on.
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    󰺂4.4
    4.3/5
    42 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 30 reviews
    "The sheep world is the most important export variety in New Zealand. The grassland and geographical location here are very suitable for raising sheep and cows and other varieties. The export of dairy products and sheep wool products is a very rich income-generating project, and the number of breeding is also very large."
    Dome Valley
    54.4km from downtown
    Highlights: The picturesque Sheep World is located north of Auckland, on National Highway 1. It is a very famous leisure place in Auckland. Local residents often take their children and families to the Sheep World on a full-day ranch tour during the holidays. Here you can watch cute sheep and sheepdog performances, experience a fun sheep shearing trip, and more.
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FAQ

What are some Family-friendly Attractions in Auckland?
Some Family-friendly Attractions in Auckland include:SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium|Auckland Zoo|Rainbow's End|Sheepworld
What are some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Auckland?
Some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Auckland include:SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium:4.5|Auckland Zoo:4.5|Rainbow's End:4.3|Sheepworld:4.3
At what locations in Auckland can Family-friendly Attractions in Auckland be found?
The Family-friendly Attractions in Auckland are mainly located in:SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium:Orakei|Auckland Zoo:Western Springs|Rainbow's End:Manukau|Sheepworld:Dome Valley