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Our most recommended Auckland Family-friendly activities

Auckland: Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

1. Auckland: Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Visit the 328-meter-tall Sky Tower, an icon of Auckland's skyline, with this entry ticket. Admire views of the city, the water, and of Mount Hauturu from the Tower's three viewing platforms.  Show your ticket at the entrance and make your way to The Sky Deck platform which stands at 220 meters, the Main Observation level at 186 meters, and the Sky Café platform at 182 meters. Stay connected while you there with the included Wi-Fi access.  Have the option to dine with a view with 3 eateries to choose from. Buy a tasty treat at The Orbit 360˚ revolving restaurant, order a drink at the chic and elegant venue known as The Sugar Club, or have a coffee at the Sky Café. After you are finished taking in the views, the base of the Sky Tower, the SKYCITY Auckland entertainment complex, features 2 world-class hotels, Auckland's premier dining precinct with over 20 bars and restaurants, a 700-seat theatre, and a world-class casino.

Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium General Admission

2. Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium General Admission

No trip to Auckland is complete without a visit to SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium. Experience the underwater world built by the famous diver and explorer Kelly Tarlton over 30 years ago. The Aquarium remains one of Auckland's leading attractions. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium is just a 10-minute drive (6 km/3.7 mi) from downtown Auckland. See the cool and calm king penguins and cheeky gentoos interact and swim past as you walk through the Penguin Ice Adventure exhibit.  Touch a starfish or two at our Rockpool. Learn about our turtle rehabilitation program. Stand in awe underneath the Shark Tunnel as great sand tiger sharks, giant stingrays swim past and try find the hiding carpet shark Wobbegong. Explore Seahorse Kingdom to see the world's only public display of the rarely seen spiny sea dragons.

From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Half-Day Trip with Tour

3. From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Half-Day Trip with Tour

Travel in comfort in a luxury Mercedes van from Auckland to the famous Hobbiton Movie Set. Your trip begins with a pick-up at your preferred location in Auckland. Enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive into Waikato with stops for photos en route.  On arrival, spend 30-45 minutes at the official Hobbiton Gift Shop and have a chance to grab a drink or a bite at the famous Shire's Rest Café. Next, embark on a 2-hour guided tour of the 1,250-acre sheep farm with amazing views of the Kaimai Ranges. Your guide will then lead the way through the 12-acre site that’s home to Hobbit Holes, the Old Mill and the Double-Arched Bridge. Stop for a complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn. At the end of the Hobbiton Movie Set visit, head back to Auckland along the scenic roads of Waikato, arriving at approximately 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM.

Auckland: Virtual Reality Gaming Experience

4. Auckland: Virtual Reality Gaming Experience

Get lost in the world of virtual reality with this futuristic Hologate virtual reality gaming experience. Choose from a huge selection of games. Live the adventure of your game with Hologate virtual reality. Pick your simulation, from finding yourself in the middle of a massive snowball fight to trying to survive a zombie attack together with your friends. Enjoy discovering something for everyone with this state-of-the-art VR technology that allows you to play together in a new way.

Takapuna: Race Car Simulator Experience Entry Ticket

5. Takapuna: Race Car Simulator Experience Entry Ticket

New at Thrillzone: Our DX Race Simulator! Ever wanted to experience the thrill and excitement of driving a race car? Wait no more! Our Simulator will transport you right into adrenaline and drama of real track racing! Hold tight for one of our many different tracks and discover the fun of accurate and true-to-life sudden traction loss, triple strip effect, oversteer, rise and rolls, shunts, bumps and more. With a powerful dual-motor force-feedback mechanism and helical gearing, our G29 steering wheels provide you with a smooth simulation, weight shift and drifting to help you feel every turn in the road. You need to be quick, you need to be fierce and you need to respond with precision as you tear up the tracks! Challenge yourself and your friends to find out who is the fastest and beat the track record! Don’t live life in the passenger seat! Come along and put your skills to the test!!!

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