奥克兰最佳家庭活动指南

In Auckland, we're lucky to have plenty to do that's suitable for families.  出去玩半天到一整天, there's some decent 景点 that offer a variety of activities for every age in your family, and there are also some great places to simply hang out and enjoy Auckland life for free.

城市郊区提供了一些很棒的 景点 that can fill a few hours or an entire day if you want to take it slowly and include lunch. 

1. MOTAT

MOTAT is great for families with an inspiring and comprehensive story of New Zealand's transport, 社会和技术史.  Your entrance fee includes a return tram ride to the MOTAT 2 site, an award-winning Aviation Display Hall that showcases the largest collection of aircraft in Australasia.  Spend time learning about the power of steam or peeking into various houses, schools and churches to see what life in New Zealand was like from the beginning.

2. 奥克兰动物园

奥克兰动物园 is a great place to see animals from around the world but it also boasts a good selection of local ones.  You can pop into the kiwi house where day becomes night for these nocturnal birds and hopefully spot one of our namesake natives.  There is also another huge New Zealand bird area that you can walk through to see the magnificently large green parrots, kea和其他当地的飞行员在一起.  The Zoo includes cafes but you are also allowed to bring in your own food if you are keen to picnic in close proximity to the animals!  3. 凯利·塔尔顿的海洋生物水族馆

凯利·塔尔顿的海洋生物水族馆 showcases our underwater world from a unique underground location. The unassuming entrance on Tamaki Drive does little to let you know what you are in for until you descend through the front door and suddenly find yourself surrounded by fish. 孩子们可以欣赏导游喂鱼, shark and manta rays along with a wide varirty of interactive and educational displays.  There's also plenty of large tanks to get an up close view of creatures you'd not normally see.

然而，这里的主要特色是鲨鱼隧道. Walk in a loop whilst spotting sharks, turtles and many New Zealand fish.  If you are feeling brave, you can also pay to go on a dive with the shark.  Given the indoor location, it's a great option when the weather is poor.4. 使命湾

When you simply want to spend some time with the family enjoying Auckland, two of my favourite places I'd recommend visiting are 使命湾 and the recently developed Wynyard季度.

使命湾 沿着御木路的水线开车很短吗. You'll cruise past 凯利Tarlton's and a few beaches later you'll start to notice that this is where it all happens.  带上你的衣服(新西兰元为游泳衣), wear your jandals (flip flops) and build up an appetite for fish and chips, 有风景的坐下来吃顿饭, 一个冰淇淋或者一杯咖啡.

If the kids get bored on the beach they can have a run round on the playground or even go for a dip in the fountain.  显然，海滩在夏天是最美的, but with beautiful views across the harbour to our youngest volcano, Rangitoto, 任何时候都是沿着木板路散步的好时机.5. Wynyard季度

温亚德区 已经成为城市滨水区的延伸.  你可以从底部走 皇后大街, taking in views of the ferries and cruise ships, past the restaurant-filled 高架桥港口, over the pedestrian bridge and onto Wynyard季度 which goes all the way down to the fish market.

沿途有许多咖啡馆和 Restaurants which all have dining tables on the  boardwalk so if you have children with you, 它们可以在你吃东西的时候走来走去. 进一步的, 筒仓公园 includes a nice playground and a pond that kids can paddle in during the summer months.

在奥克兰几乎任何你去的地方, there will be opportunities to have a sit down in a cafe and watch the kids from a distance.  从市中心的温纳德区, 到米申湾的海滩郊区, 去城市郊区的景点, 奥克兰是一个适合年轻一代的城市.