Discover the best top things to do in North Island, New Zealand including Pukekura Park, Kandiah Alpacas & Farmstay, Funky Farm, Cantharis Alpaca Farm, Auckland Zoo, Wellington Zoo, Hamilton Zoo, Hawkes Bay Farmyard Zoo, Brooklands Zoo, Stoney Oaks Wildlife Park.
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5.0 based on 1,777 reviews
Pukekura Park covers 52ha (128 acres) right in the heart of New Plymouth, Taranaki and is one of New Zealand's premier botanical gardens. The park has an international Green Flag award and is a Garden of National Significance. With a diverse range of landscapes, the park features bush walks, formal gardens, lakes, children's play areas, a sports area and a Tea House. The park includes the Fernery and Display Houses as well as the adjacent garden estate area of Brooklands, home to the acclaimed TSB Bowl of Brooklands and Brooklands Zoo. As a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, Pukekura Park lights up over the summer as the backdrop for the annual TSB Bank Festival of Lights. The park is free to enter and can be accessed from various streets including Liardet Street, Brooklands Road, Fillis Street, Rogan Street, Kaimata Street and List Street.
Just a gorgeous valley of native nz bush and flowers and water features.We were taken by surprise ...first that it is free and very large so allow plenty of time ..and there is a lovely old fashioned tea rooms in the middle ...with Pukeiti ,New Plymouth is certainly blessed with lovely gardens and parks .
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Alpaca Farm Experience - Bookings essential. Enjoy a short walk through beautiful, lush, green typical New Zealand bush to come out into a paddock with friendly alpacas. Hand feed these amazing animals and hear all about their breeding cycle and their beautiful soft fleeces. See and touch some of last year's fleeces exactly as they were shorn from the animal. See how a fleece looks and feels after it has been washed and carded. Finally, see a scarf that has been made by felting this luxurious fibre onto pure silk fabric. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions about these gentle animals with their huge eyes and long eyelashes. For those of you interested in vintage cars, you can see a 1922 Stanley Steamer. Details are on our website. We also offer self-contained accommodation at one end of our eco friendly home so you can spend as much time as you like with these unique animals.
We had a fantastic fun and educational morning with Mark, Pav and their alpacas. We had a number of children aged 1-6yrs who loved learning about various native trees, enjoyed seeing how an old steam car works and LOVED feeding the alpacas and learning what happens to their fleece. Mark and Pav were so knowledgeable, accommodating and sweet. If you’ve got a baby you’ll need a carrier and there’s no signage from the main road but google maps led us straight there. Pack some water and snacks and enjoy a couple of hours in alpaca paradise.
5.0 based on 4 reviews
We visited on recommendation and enjoyed watching our boys play with outside toys/cubby house and feeding animals. I sat on a lounge in the covered pergola shade feeding my baby. We could pat bunnies and fed the animals. Even the play zone was partially shaded. Kiosk sells animal food $1 and ice creams etc. Even had a toddler sized toilet. Thanks!
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Cantharis Alpacas is one of the larger alpaca farms in the lower North Island being located on the majestic Kapiti Coast, just 40 kms North of Wellington. We are open for pre-arranged farm visits and walks, please check our website for more information and opening times.
Rob was a fantastic host and clearly passionate and caring about his Alpacas! We had a lovely time cuddling with the herd and exploring the beautiful sights of the valley initially, with some spectacular views out to Kapiti Island and the South Island on the horizon. Definitely one of the most wholesome activities available in the Wellington region.
4.5 based on 3,513 reviews
Auckland Zoo is home to the largest collection of native and exotic animals in New Zealand, set in 17 hectares of lush parkland and just minutes from central Auckland. Auckland Zoo is open every day (except Christmas Day) from 9.30am.
I have seen already several ZOOs around the world and this one is one of my favourite. Besides that you can see some rare animals like red panda, or kiwi bird ( where else ????), it is also visible, that they really take care and love those animals there. Currently there is freshly born small red panda and zebra. Recommended not only for kids, but for everyone who likes animals.
4.5 based on 1,501 reviews
Wellington Zoo is New Zealand’s first Zoo, and Wellington’s oldest conservation organisation, caring for animals since 1906. The Zoo is a not for profit charitable trust and we're proud to be the world’s first carboNZero certified zoo. We are guided by our kaupapa Me Tiaki, Kia Ora! We must look after our environment, so all things will flourish. It is up to us collectively to make a difference for animals and the wild places they call home. See our website for entry prices and to plan your visit. If you have accessibility needs, you can find more visitor information on our website.
Reasonably priced and spot-on size-wise with approachable rangers and a wide range of animal environments this zoo is great in every way for kids. Take a full day and a picnic ( the food is great here but over-subscribed leading to lunchtime queues). There are water-fountains, playgrounds and picnic areas, the animals seem well-cared for and it is a treat for any animal lover. I kept losing the kids I was with but all OK and a measure of how much there is to explore. Roll on tagging!
4.5 based on 842 reviews
The North Island's largest Zoo is home to over 600 native and exotic animals and set amidst 25ha of lush and tranquil surroundings
Loved this zoo So clean and well maintained The animals have large enclosures and look healthy and happy Highly recommend
4.5 based on 113 reviews
This place is great! We visited with our two year old. Lovely staff especially the lovely lady who was doing the pony rides, very friendly and patient. Our toddler absolutely loved riding Fanta! High light of her trip! Great variety of animals which you can tell they are all well looked after and cared for. Great little play ground and seating areas to enjoy a ice cream after looking/feeding the animals. The train is pretty neat too. Great place, great work guys!
4.5 based on 428 reviews
Brooklands Zoo is a FREE, family focused zoo which is home to a variety of farmyard animals, amphibians, reptiles, oriental small-clawed otters, meerkats, a brolga, Bolivian squirrel monkeys and both capuchin and cotton-top tamarin monkeys, as well as a selection of exotic parrots housed inside a walk-through free-flight aviary.
Great place for kids and family a 5 star experience in the heart of New Plymouth and what more it’s free. Ample parking available.it is great to spend half a day for hosting a party
4.5 based on 14 reviews
This is a great little place to take young children. The animals are all hand raised and able to be handled (even the possum and calf). The kids had a wonderful time (aged from 1yr - 7yrs)
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