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Wellington Family and Wellington's Children's Attractions
(Wellington, North Island, New Zealand NZ)



Wellington contains a range of family attractions, which are always popular with children in the Wellington area of New Zealand's North Island. Some of the main family and children's attractions in Wellington include large children's indoor and outdoor adventure playgrounds, Wellington wildlife parks, Wellington aquatic centres and friendly farms, the Capital E Centre in Civic Square, Wellington Zoo on the south side of Wellington, and numerous nature trails.

There are also many extremely child-friendly museums in Wellington, with regular demonstrations, workshops and fun interactive attractions designed for children of all ages. Also during Wellington school holidays, many of the main attractions in Wellington feature additional activities, events and exhibits for children.




Several parks and gardens in and around Wellington contain excellent playgrounds for children, including Central Park on Brooklyn Road, and also Avalon Park on the outskirts of Wellington - where you will find a wooden fortress, duck pond and children's play equipment. Here are the main attractions for children and families visiting Wellington and other nearby areas of New Zealand's North Island.

Wellington Children's Attractions: Wellington Zoo - Manchester Street, Newtown Park, Wellington, North Island, 6002, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 381 6755
Wellington Zoo is one of the most popular attractions for families visiting the city and is appealing for children of all ages. Home to a wealth of exotic animals, including all the usual zoo favourites and much more besides, highlights for children at Wellington zoo include lions, tigers, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and meerkats. Wellington zoo is also home to a large number of primates, such as baboons, chimpanzees, gibbons, lemurs and tamarins, together with countless native animals, such as kangaroos, wallabies, kiwis and cockatoos. There are also a host of activities, educational programmes and interactive displays at Wellington Zoo which have been specifically designed with children in mind.
Wellington children's attraction open: daily - 09:30 to 17:00
Wellington children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and families

Wellington Children's Attractions: Wellington Aquatic Centre - 63 Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie, Wellington, North Island, 6003, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 387 8029
Located on the eastern side of the city, the Wellington Aquatic Centre contains a large indoor swimming pool, smaller pools for young children, diving boards and countless activities for children. Other attractions at the Wellington Aquatic Centre include a café area and outdoor picnic facilities.
Wellington children's attraction open: daily - 06:00 to 21:00
Wellington children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children, children under five years old are free

Wellington Children's Attractions: Porirua Aquatic Centre - Parumoana Street, Porirua, Wellington, North Island, 6005, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 237 1521
The Porirua Aquatic Centre can be found on the northern side of Wellington and is home to plenty of attractions for children. Highlights at Wellington's Porirua Aquatic Centre include waterslides, wave machines, a large swimming pool, waterfalls and a café.
Wellington children's attraction open: Monday to Friday - 06:00 to 21:00, Saturday and Sunday - 08:00 to 19:00
Wellington children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Wellington Children's Attractions: Bluebank Blueberry and Emu Farm - 1301 Akatarawa Road, Akatarawa, Upper Hutt, 6007, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 526 9540
Situated on the outskirts of Wellington, in the nearby scenic Hutt Valley district, the Bluebank Blueberry and Emu Farm is a popular family attraction, featuring fields of pick-your-own blueberries and around 100 large emus, often including small, friendly emu chicks.
Wellington children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00.
Wellington children's attraction admission: free

Wellington Children's Attractions: Capital E Centre - Civic Square, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 384 8502
The Capital E Centre stands in the heart of Wellington city centre, in Civic Square. Particularly appealing for children and families visiting Wellington, the Capital E Centre is an educational entertainment centre, which includes a theatre for children, many hands-on exhibits, a television studio, children's activities, seasonal events and the vast Hocus Pocus Toys shop.
Wellington children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Wellington children's attraction admission: charge

Wellington Children's Attractions: Lollipops Playland - 185 Victoria Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 384 4466
Wellington's Lollipops Playland is a popular indoor play area for young children and toddlers. Highlights at the Lollipops Playland include soft play areas, ball pits, climbing equipment and a host of fun activities. The Lollipops Playland is sited in central Wellington, close to Cuba Street.
Wellington children's attraction open: daily - 09:00 to 18:00
Wellington children's attraction admission: charge for children only, children under one year old are free

Wellington Children's Attractions: Story Place at the Museum of New Zealand - Cable Street, Museum of New Zealand, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 381 7000
Story Place is an enchanting attraction for young children aged under five and can be found in the Museum of New Zealand. Here you will find storytelling sessions, together with numerous activities for children, such as toys, games and much more besides. There are always plenty of things for young children to see and do at the Museum of New Zealand's excellent Story Place.
Wellington children's attraction open: daily - 10:15 to 16:30
Wellington children's attraction admission: charge

Wellington Children's Attractions: Island Bay Marine Education Centre - 396 The Esplanade, Island Bay, Wellington, North Island, 6002, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 383 8285
Located in southern Wellington, the Island Bay Marine Education Centre contains a huge collection of sealife exhibits, housed in large tanks, aquariums and pools. Attractions at Wellington's Island Bay Marine Education Centre include many education displays, crabs, starfish and a number of hands-on exhibits, where children can touch some of the centre's most friendly marine creatures.
Wellington children's attraction open: first Saturday and Sunday each month- 10:00 to 16:00
Wellington children's attraction admission: free

Wellington Children's Attractions: Timezone - 75-77 Manners Street, Wellington, North Island, 6001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)4 473 6807
Timezone, in central Wellington, is close to Cuba Street. Home to a large number of state-of-the-art video games and activities, Timezone has plenty of attractions to keep children visiting Wellington occupied.
Wellington children's attraction open: daily - 08:00 to 15:00
Wellington children's attraction admission: charge

 
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