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You don't always have to be rushing around to have fun with your children. Sometimes learning about our past or seeing the skill of an artist can open up a brand new world for our children. |
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MOTAT is New Zealand's largest and leading transport and technology museum. Within 40 acres, MOTAT will take you on an interactive journey through many of the technological achievements that have helped shape New Zealand. A great day out for the whole family. Make sure you enjoy the tram ride between the two display areas.
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Wellington Cable Car Museum Wellington City Wellington Region |
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Located just a few metres from the cable car's upper terminus and from a lookout with spectacular views over Wellington, this museum tells the story of the country's only remaining public cable car system. Visit us to catch up on the service's colourful history, marvel at the machinery in the old winding room or climb aboard one of the old grip cars.
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Auckland War Memorial Museum Auckland City Auckland Region |
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Come and see a wonderful museum that has a special area for children. This is a fantastic place to take the children and they will have hours of fun as they learn about their past and much more. Highly recommended. For more information and to book tours
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Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum Auckland City Auckland Region |
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Voyager aims to provide a rewarding, enjoyable and unique discovery experience for present and future generations through the preservation and presentation of New Zealand’s maritime heritage. Voyager preserves, presents, interprets and celebrates New Zealand’s maritime heritage, in order to educate, entertain and increase public interest in New Zealand and Pacific maritime heritage though innovative exhibitions, displays, demonstrations and educational programmes.
We display and present items of national, regional, local and general maritime interest in a way that stimulates interest in this sector and preserves the items for the benefit of the people of New Zealand. Great for children five years and over with lots to see.
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Howick Historical Village Manukau City Auckland Region Suitable for the whole family |
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Historical village that comes alive every third Sunday of each month, when the villagers dress up in Victorian clothing and live as they would have 150 years ago.
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Open your children's eyes up to the wonderful world of art and design. Art galleries provide a record of history unmatched by its beauty and the skill of its artists. |
New Zealand has a rich history and it's here that you will discover the New Zealand prior to and after European settlement. | If you are travelling with infants and young children to one of the great museums or attractions you've found, we thought it would be good to give you some helpful tips to make it easier. |
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