Things to do with the kids in the Wellington Region

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H2O Xtream

Hutt Valley

Wellington Region
   
 Location: Corner Blenheim and Brown Streets, Upper Hutt
 Price: Good value
 Restrictions: Suitable for all ages
Visit H²O Xtream today and experience a fun filled, action packed, aquatic day out. 

There are three exciting hydroslides: Launch yourself down the 8 metre vertical drop of Xtream Speed slide or try the MasterBalster or the premier hydroslide 'Darkness Falls'. It's a massive 66 metres of pitch black darkness!

 

Also check out the pool toys and activities, try your had at the X Assault course or have a go on gigantic floasting structures! Of course you could always chill out at the beach, catch some waves with the Beach Area, Wave Pool and Rapid River.

www.h2oxtream.com

 

 

Bluebridge

Cook Strait ferry between Wellington and Picton
   
Passenger bookings & enquiries
Phone: 0800 844 844 (NZ only)
                 00 64 4 471 6188 (from overseas)

 

 

Come on over the Cook Strait with the New Zealand-owned Bluebridge service. Sailing between state-of-the-art terminals in the heart of Wellington city (opposite the main railway station) and  harbourside at Picton up to four times a day, and more during peak season, our Cook Strait ferries include a café and kiosk offering delicious meals and snacks, free family-friendly big screen movies inside and stunning scenery outside. 

 

Comfortable lounge and bar areas teamed with 'Kiwi' hospitality allow passengers to sit back and enjoy the way Bluebridge goes the extra nautical mile when it comes to service. Travelling time is around three hours and  20 minutes.

www.bluebridge.co.nz

 

 

Staglands Wildlife Reserve

Hutt Valley

Wellington Region
   
Location: Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt
Price:

Adults $16 (16 yrs and over)

Children $8 (15 yrs and under)

Children 3 and under free

Family pass $40 (Parents & their 2 children).
Age group: Suitable for all age groups
Hours: Open every day 10.00am - 5.00pm (Except Christmas Day)

Staglands Wildlife Reserve offers a unique and fun experience for people of all ages to feed and freely interact with birds and animals in an environment that has been created with nature’s materials. Staglands is the product of one man’s passion and vision to experience nature at its best and is a real ‘hidden treasure’, as it is located in the beautiful Akatarawa Valley in Upper Hutt, Wellington. Staglands is a ‘must see’ attraction for anyone either living in, or visiting the Wellington region.

The Wildlife reserve is a great place for school visits/activities, picnics, BBQ’s or if you are looking for things to do in Wellington with your family and friends that’s different from animal farm parks or Zoo’s. There is also Staglands cozy café - a stunning log building with an open fire, outdoor seating, BBQ/picnic area and a great sumptuous menu.

www.staglands.co.nz

 

 

 

 

 

Carter Observatory

Wellington City

Wellington Region
   
  Location:       At the top of the Cable Car, Upland Road, Kelburn
  Price:   Great family passes
  Age Group:   Suitable for all age groups

Take a virtual journey through space in Carter's new planetarium - a state-of-the-art full-dome digital theatre, then take your own steps through space as you walk through the world-class interactive multimedia space experience. Discover our Universe, along with some of New Zealand's most prestigious telescopes and astronomical artefacts. Before and after you visit we encourage you to download the latest sky chart to spot the stars.

www.caterobservatory.org

 

 

The Wellington Cable Car

Wellington City

Wellington Region
   
Location: Cable Car Lane, Wellington
Price: Great Value
Age group: Suitable for all age groups

The Wellington Cable Car is one of Wellington’s oldest & most popular tourist attractions. The cars run from Lambton Quay in the heart of the central business district and within 5 minutes whisk you from under the corporate towers of The Terrace past Kelburn Park and Victoria University to the top entrance of the Wellington Botanic Gardens with its magnificent lookout over the City and harbour - Te Whanganui-a-Tara (The Great Harbour of Tara). www.wellingtoncablecar.co.nz

 

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