Children's entertainment in Wellington

“Great spot to sit in the sun in the Cafe nearby in summer. Loved the van gogh exhibition at this location.”

“Very versatile, can host a wide range of events”

“What a jewel for Upper Hutt! So many activities for kids of all ages and abilities. Great variety of safe, interesting, visual & tactile activities for those with sensory issues and easy access, smooth paths to navigate prams, strollers & wheelchairs - though watch out when near the skate ramps! For the more ambitious & rambunctious there are climbing, jumping, balancing & strength activities. Truly something for everyone”

“Had a wonderful time here with my little man while in Wellington. Access is free but donations are requested. They had the cardboard town set up so we went in one of the tunnels to play. They also have a reading corner, colouring/art area, and photo booth ($2). Coffee for parents is available for $3. We will go again next time we are in Wellington!”

“Great playground for kids and adults alike, A massive assortment of slides, swing's,tunnels, cargo nets aswell as sandpits,bbq area's down by the large pond which you can practice with your hobby watercrafts,A great time out having funwi”

“Love this venue! Held my daughter’s fourth birthday here and there was plentiful room for party games and adults attending. Kitchen and facilities are great and tidy. Will 100% be booking here again!”

“Great garden magics with live music organised every January”

“A great theatre for medium size productions”

“Such a big play area ..skate park as well .. specially after school..if kids wanted to play more ..water tap and toilets very handy”

“Friendly and helpful service. The staff who have helped me with my sofa seem as enthusiastic about colour and fabric as I am, which makes me feel like they care about the furniture and fabrics that they sell.”

“Great social hub of Brooklyn, friendly local knowledgeable staff, childcare services , playground and hall for hire. Brand new playground”

“Mount Cook Primary School is an exceptional educational institution that provides a nurturing and supportive environment for students to thrive. The dedicated teaching staff deliver engaging lessons, fostering academic excellence and curiosity. The school's focus on character development, teamwork, and community values helps students become confident, empathetic, and responsible individuals. Modern facilities and resources enhance the learning experience, while the school's welcoming atmosphere encourages family involvement. I had the privilege of attending Mount Cook Primary School for eight wonderful years, and I can confidently attest to its excellence. My time here was truly transformative, and I cherish the memories and lessons learned. The school's impact on my development and love for learning has been profound. Rating: 5/5 stars.”

“Jessica Lee was an absolute delight to deal with. She was super helpful and kind to us, very patient and chatty and lovely. Thank you for the excellent service!”

“Such a treasure trove, with helpful staff full of great advice. Totally Frocked is our go-to for costumes - Can't recommend enough”

“OMG what a beautiful place... such a great vibe here.... Fab views....Great walks & very good for dog walkers too..”

“A nice walkway next to the wharf that provides nice views of the harbor, and leads to a nice happening area with various restaurants, bars, and high end shops. The walk is flat and easy so can be managed by anyone with basic fitness, however it’s windy in general and in a windy day it gets slightly challenging to walk. The walk from the parking lot at this location to the shops is 1.6 KM / 1 mile. Walking from the parking lot to the other end will take at least 30 minutes with plenty of stops around monuments on the way.”

“Very nice venue for local events. The folks here in makara are very friendly and welcoming. Thank you”

“The kids and dog loved it here lots of room to throw a ball around for the dog as well as the kids playing tag”

“The wind farm has some amazing views of kapiti and mana islands, plus the south island on clear days. The drive up was a bit hard due to the windy roads, but totally worth it. Would recommend coming here at least once, and would recommend bringing a jacket, it is super windy.”

“Big long finned eel by the lower bridge today. A nice sheltered picnic spot with toilets, a shelter, and bbqs for public use.”

“It was really interesting with lots of interesting things to look at and read. I loved reading about the history of the New Zealand Police and seeing how things have changed. It's free to get into which is nice and wasn't busy when we went.”

“Wonderful new cafe, lots of animals and variety of landscapes such as streams, waterfalls, hills. Well worth visiting though take care on the narrow road to Staglands.”

“This is a great park, lots of open space, used for events like summer soccer and various shows. Public toilets, a decent playground and the location of the Uppet Hutt cricket club. Generally easy to find a park around the side streets if you can't find one on the main road.”

“Only place I was able to escape the kids even though the kids were with me lol Found me a pinball machine and owned every second of game time. I loved it, my kids loved it, my hubby loved it. Couldn't believe we had a great 1hr of kid fun. Had great special on for game credit, otherwise we'd never have spent money there.”

“This is a fantastic experience we went for an end of year Christmas event, it’s been a tough year so we wanted to do something a little bit different and it was. There is something for everyone and we escaped the serial killer finally”

“Shout out to our planetarium guide at the 8:30 show last night (Wednesday Dec 3). Greeted us when we arrived. Shared his genuine enthusiasm for the stars and the mission of Space Place. The exhibits space is small/medium, but the quality was quite high and captures the teenagers with us (no small feat!) with the right level of engagement and knowledge share. You can easily spend a couple hours with the planetarium show. I live in Los Angeles and while Griffith Observatory is quite famous, the exhibit quality for kids, teens and adults is superior if you take the time to read the material and enjoy the video/interactive set ups.”

“This is a fantastic playground, nestled within the botanic Gardens. Not only is there great equipment for children of a range of ages (a number of slides, flying fox, monkey bars, swings and other climbing equipment), there is plenty of shade, tables, and bathrooms! It really ticks all the boxes.”

“Join your kids up. Teach them some stuff you don't know or don't have time for.”

“A superb park, well laid out with great planning. The planting attracts birds of all types including the rowdy Tui. Great water features. Plenty of spacious parking and electric car charging posts. Toilets suffer from vandals but usable”

“Logan was very good at leading the tour and the whole thing was just very impressive and made me really proud to be a kiwi. We really have some amazing people in this little country or ours”