Auckland Indoor Activities
Hey, Roam With Kids Whānau! ❄️
While we’ve been super lucky with lots of sunny blue sky days this winter - it's Auckland, so there's no escaping some pretty wet, rainy ones too.
This month we're sharing some of our favourite indoor activities to do with kids, to help make getting out and about even easier for you. From epic indoor playgrounds and trampoline parks to cosy and quirky libraries, we've (hopefully) got something to please everyone!
Look through some of our suggestions below, and save this for the next rainy day when you need to get out of the house.
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Indoor Activity Inspiration
Rainy days at home can be tough, so for those days when you're desperate to get out of the house, here's a list of some of our favourite free & paid indoor activities in Auckland:
Te Manawa, Devonport Library, Takanini Library
It's free, it's warm, and they have books, puzzles, and some have toys and colouring. Our top picks are Takanini (it has a slide inside!), Te Manawa (they have a play kitchen, puzzles, and toys suitable for babies and toddlers), and Devonport (the kids space here always has colouring and fun little spots to read in, and there's an epic park across the road!).
Mitre10 Wairau
Head to Bunnings or Mitre10 for a free, fenced, indoor playground - and they all have cafes! We love the Wairau Mitre10 because it has a bouncy castle.
Auckland Museum
Visit Auckland Museum. We recommend going in with the mindset that you won't see it all, but you will see something to have interesting chats with your little mates about. We also love the light projections in the atrium and often have a snack and a play there for quite a while. This area is perfect for toddlers and crawling babies.
Navy Museum
If you've followed our suggestions for a while you'll know we are huge fans of the Navy Museum in Devonport. It's free for residents, and super interesting for kids! Make sure you don't miss the children's room - it has books, colouring, and often some kind of craft activity.
New Zealand Maritime Museum
And if you enjoyed the Navy Museum, definitely head to the Auckland Maritime Museum in the viaduct. They have a "Make Day" every Sunday, where you get to make something to take home (for free!). When we went we got to make secret messages in tiny bottles. They also have an exhibition running currently that's been popular with kids!
My Wonderland
My Wonderland Indoor Playground is our favourite (paid) indoor playground in Auckland! It's great for all ages, and we love that they offer low-sensory session to include more kids. You also get a FREE coffee when you show the Roam With Kids app! Some other indoor playgrounds across Auckland are Magic Loft, HIPPO, and Neverland.
Bounce - Takanini, Bounce - Avondale, Bounce - North Shore
Another Auckland favourite is Bounce Inc. If your little ones need to burn some energy, we absolutely love this trampoline park! There are 3 across Auckland - North Shore, Avondale, and Takanini, and they all have a dedicated area for under 5s.
Auckland Art Gallery
Did you know Auckland Art Gallery has a kid's room?! The art gallery is such a cool place to take kids for something different, and the kids room gives them a chance to create some art of their own!
We say this every time the weather is bad, but that's because it's true - you can still have fun outdoors, even in bad weather. Just chuck on some wet weather gear, go splash in some puddles and have an adventure in the rain (just keep some spare clothes and towels in the car for after).
That’s a wrap for this month’s indoor adventure guide! 🎉
We hope you’ve found some new favourite spots to explore and enjoy with your little ones. If you try out any of these recommendations, we’d love to hear about your adventures—share your photos by tagging @roamwithkids on social media!
