Children's entertainment in Auckland

“I would highly recommend Neemo daycare. My now 6yo son started there when he was a 1yo, and my 3yo son is currently there. The staff are friendly, dedicated, supportive, accomodating and caring. They treat my boys like their own. I have got to know their staff well over the last 5 years so I know my son is well looked after, loved and in a thriving environment. Thank you Neemo for all that you do for our family.”

“First time visit and I will return, great arts centre, well laid out with some great options. They also run various art classes throughout the year, I highly recommend a visit.”

“Absolutely cannot fault the service we received here! I emailed earlier in the week to enquire about the duration of a sale and they responded promptly. We went in today to purchase three car seats in order to fit three across in our vehicle. Jen served us and went absolutely above and beyond. She helped us to pick the right seats, talking us through pros and cons of a few seats, she then helped us to trial the fit for the three and then properly install all of them. All this on a stinking hot day, while being lovely to our two preschoolers. Thank you Jen for your amazing service, and thank you Babies NZ for your range of affordable, high quality carseats that enabled us to solve our three across dilemma without compromising on safety or having to remortgage the house! Highly, highly recommend!”

“Nicely renovated community centre for 50-75 people . Not enough parking though. Well designed kitchen. Neat and clean.”

“My daughter loves MERC, we have been using them for about the last 6/7 years. The activities offered are always varied and exciting, my daughter comes home with lots to talk about and excited to go back. The staff are so friendly and helpful. This has to be the best holiday program we've used over the years. I cant rave about MERC enough! Best valve for money as well!”

“Lovely park. Nice shade in the summer in between the trees.”

“We have visited PINS 10 pin bowling many times. Always friendly staff who are knowledgeable and helpful. Our most recent visit was on fathers say 2025, I think they let me win! Haha. We had the most enjoyable time and everyone was happy, the refreshments were delicious and prices are reasonable! I would recommend a visit to PINS 10 pin bowling on Lincoln rd Henderson To any one wanting a nice family enjoyable fun time! Arthur C. Charlton west Auckland NZ”

“Great for bikes and scooters. Basically a large West Auckland park that runs alongside Henderson and a creek. Ends up at the cycleway into town CBD alongside the Norwestern Motorway (in between Lincoln and Te Atatū South on-ramps). Fun walk/ ride. Interesting trees in the international garden area!”

“Friendly, accommodating staff. Just the basic rooms for use, parking, kitchen, toilet but clean and functional. I teach hand drumming there Fridays 10 - 11.30 am.”

“Great way to spend time with the kiddo. Aviation museum was a feast for eyes and other exhibits in Bldg 5 and 6 were very educational and fun. Highly recommended!”

“We have had 2 boys through this centre. Will be sad to say goodbye once our youngest leaves. Fantastic staff & the manager is great. Highly recommended. Thanks team.”

“Absolutely lovely to wander around. Calming and natural. Also great to see locals making use of the facilities. The monarch butterflies and caterpillars were a treat to see!”

“Impressive complex. The Surf Club should be allowed to serve meals if they so wish. The local cafe doesn't operate after 5pm & shouldn't have the monopoly on this busy beach area. There are enough customers to share.”

“I love Mt Eden village it's tranquil beautiful and full of life through the years I have been here many times it has many interesting quirky places some nice restaurants and cafes and it feels very homely”

“A great space to chill, meet, talk, craft, read.”

“Nice kids playground. Even has basketball court and public toilet. Awesome place.”

“Nice place, big playground for kids.”

“Wesley Community Centre and RYZ youth center cafe has delicious barista coffee. A safe and communal environment for cafe consumers. RYZ youth Café grand opening was excellent and colourful.”

“Great facility, very helpful staff. Big thank you to Sofie who helped us book a room last minute when our other venue fell through!”

“One of the best spots to take photos of the city. Came at night to enjoy the views prob my favourite view of the whole city.”

“Hi. I've worked voluntarily here for 8 months. This op shop is by far the best. The shop is beautifully presented and the wide range of items that are available are simply outstanding and of excellent quality. I would recommend to anyone looking for preloved items to shop here. I'm speaking from a customers perspective not because I work here. Come and take a look. Claire”

“Very nice hall, spacious, plenty of natural light, well maintained, ample parking”

“The cricket ground is in great shape and is perfect for playing. It has two well-kept pitches that are in excellent condition, providing a smooth surface for both batting and bowling. The field is flat and the grass is evenly cut, which makes the game more enjoyable without any unexpected bounces or surprises. There’s also plenty of parking on both sides of the ground, making it easy for players and spectators to park their cars. The surrounding area is green and open, adding to the nice atmosphere of the place. Overall, it’s a great spot for cricket matches, practice sessions, or even just a casual game with friends.”

“Quite a big park/playground area with some shaded walkways. It connects to opuneke stream walk if you want to do a longer stretch- not much shade in summer on the long stretch but should be good when it’s evening or a bit cloudy. The Henderson park itself has got some good parking, walkways, picnic benches and frisbee playing facilities. You can watch piwakawa, tui here as well.”

“This huge park offers a breathtaking view of the sunrise and sunset at Auckland Tower.”

“It's a nice playground but it doesn't have any bathroom nearby but good for kids 4 and up”

“Love this park! Usually a night market on the weekends and plenty of space for kids, playgrounds, basketball courts, and even flat ground skatepark with some mini ramps. They also host events here like Matariki!”

“War Memorial Park in Mount Roskill, Auckland, boasts a sprawling field, ideal for sports enthusiasts to play rugby, touch, and more. The park also features a basketball court, a designated racing area, and a thrilling skateboarding zone, among other attractions. Beyond the action, the park offers serene walking paths, inviting families and solo adventurers alike to take a leisurely stroll and soak up the great outdoors.”

“Eric Armishaw Park is a fantastic place for a relaxing afternoon. It's got a great playground for the kids and plenty of open space, perfect for a picnic. If you're feeling more active, there are walking trails, a beach for surfing or flying kites, and it's dog-friendly too! For a quieter experience, it's best to visit outside of public holidays and weekends. It's a well-maintained park, and a great spot to enjoy the outdoors. I highly recommend it if you're in the area!”

“Lovely place to go for an evening walk, also has a fully fenced dog park”