Enjoy these great school holiday activities in Auckland
Friday, 1 July 2016 by Kiwi International Hotel
Head to Auckland these
school holidays and take advantage of the range of activities and
attractions on offer. Auckland is alive with fun and culture, so
take the kids on an adventure to see some of the city's
highlights.
If the excitement of the school holidays isn't enough, many
Auckland attractions arrange extra events specifically for the
kids.
To really make the most of your family time, you could choose to
stay at Queen Street's Kiwi International Hotel and be central and
close to all that you want to see and do.
Kelly Tarltons
One of Auckland's longest-standing attractions, Kelly Tarltons has
provided endless school holiday entertainment for decades - a hit
with all ages.
It's a true under-water experience as you ride the conveyor belt
with nothing but glass separating you from the sea creatures around
and above.
Viewing the wildlife is a wonderful experience, but if you want
to get the most out of it, be sure to check feeding times before
you go. Or book a
shark cage experience if you really want to go all-out!
Auckland Zoo
A family favourite, the Auckland Zoo is
always worth the visit.
Not only will the Zoo be in its usual fine form these school
holidays, it will also offer a great school holiday event, where
kids can embark on a self-guided training course to become a
graduate of the Zoo's Ranger Academy.
With six great challenges, kids can test their skills and
knowledge of conservation and what it takes to be a Ranger in the
wild!
Bush walking tracks
Get out the walking shoes and prepare the picnic basket,
Auckland has many great walking tracks to get your kids outdoors
these holidays. A free and adventurous activity for the family,
these walks are accessible.
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Begin at Waikowhai
Park and make your way through the attractive bush and park
land off Hillsborough Road. Stop for a picnic while you take in the
views of the Manukau Harbour.
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Check out the recently-opened Westhaven
Loop Walk. A wonderfully central walking track, this walk lets
you take in the view of the City of Sails while being close to all
that the city has to offer.
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Head up to the North Shore for more tracks suitable for the
kids. From the eight
Centennial Park walking tracks, you can choose what level suits
you and your family best.
Butterfly Creek
Not only is Butterfly
Creek a wonderful experience for kids, it brings out the big
kids in parents too.
Although it's called Butterfly Creek and the butterfly encounter
is spectacular, it's so much more than butterflies.
Get up close and personal with some very life-like Dinosaurs as
they appear to breathe, blink and roar like real Dinosaurs would!
See crocodiles, monkeys and reptiles, and enjoy the delightful a
petting zoo and aquarium.
A day at Butterfly Creek is fun for the whole family.
Auckland Domain
If you are looking to have some activities with your family that
are free, there's plenty on offer.
Situated in Grafton and only
minutes from the Kiwi International Hotel, the
Auckland Domain is the
city's oldest park.
The spacious grounds are a beautiful setting for a family picnic
or a day outdoors, and the park is also home to eight large
sculptures from some of New Zealand's leading artists.
With duck ponds, gardens and ample space for the kids to run and
play, the Auckland Domain offers a free and easy outing for the
family to enjoy.
Sky Tower
This amazing Auckland attraction is known to embrace the school
holidays and get the kids really excited!
July is no different. From July 9-24, the Sky Tower team want
you to "
help Dory find her friends". School holiday events have always
been a hit in the past, and it looks like they're planning another
amazing experience.
There is so much to explore in New Zealand's tallest
building.
With 360°
views, you and the kids can
take in beauty of Auckland city from a great height.
See if the kids are up to climbing the 1,267 steps to the Sky
Deck!
Auckland Museum
Just because the kids are having a break from school doesn't
mean they should take a break from learning, right?
The Auckland Museum is hosting a
school holiday event that will take kids back 100 years to the
time of the First World War. The event is called 'Doing Our Bit'
and aims to show how important the efforts of children were, during
such a trying time in New Zealand.
Guided by some awesome and authentic actors, kids will play
games and have fun the same way kids did in 1916, all while
discovering what it was like for children during WW1.
Glo Putt
This indoor attraction takes mini putt to a whole new level!
Glo Putt Mini Golf is a
glow-in-the-dark version of the much-loved game. The glowing
technicolour put a whacky spin on the foliage and fairways of the
16-hole course.
Best of all, Glo Putt's indoor location means you will not have
to work around the winter weather. Just book and enjoy!
Rainbow's End
New Zealand's largest theme park, Rainbow's End, is a treasure
trove of excitement for kids during the school holidays.
The park characters will be out in full dress ready for a photo
opportunity, a 'Magic and Illusion' show will be performed each day
at 1pm and 2:30pm, and 'Crayola Party Time' will be filled with
fun, dancing and free lollies each day at 12:30pm.
Anyone attending Rainbow's End during the school holidays is
invited to enjoy these events (in between rides, of course!).
Central accommodation makes it easy
The central location of the Kiwi International Hotel makes it
the prime accommodation to access as many school holiday activities
as you can.
With great rooms and facilities, the Kiwi International Hotel is
a fantastic family hotel.
Book online today and start
planning your school holiday fun.
With so much to do in Auckland, it certainly is your one-stop
destination during the July school holidays!