fun family -friendly activities

By Natasha Parrant

3. Polynesian Spa

The Polynesian Spa is Aotearoa’s leading globally praised thermal spa, which provides hot mineral spring water to bathe in, including lavish spa treatments and picture-perfect Lake Rotorua views. Polynesian Spa won the Country Award for the Luxury Lakeside Spa categorisation in the World Luxury Spa Awards in 2022. It has 28 thermal pools and guests can choose from one of four bathing areas like deluxe lake spa, adult pools (with priest spa), private pools, or family spa. Appointments are needed for spa treatments at the lake spa retreat.

www.rotoruanz.com

4. Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tamaki

The Auckland Art Gallery always has various things to do and see. The architecture stands out and has won over 23 architectural awards. The gallery has over 15,000 works in its collection, making it a wonderful place to visit. There are many cool things inside like the E. H. McCormick Library, beautiful terrace views of Albert Park, and often fun family activities to participate in that are related to the exhibition/s showing.

www.aucklandartgallery.com

5. Wanaka Lavender Farm

Wānaka Lavender Farm is a magical place as guests are zExperience this magic on 20 acres of lavender fields whilst seeing farm animals and gardens. The flowers, farm animals, a garden game, herbal tea, and lavender ice-creams on offer make a packed day for families to enjoy. Visitors can sample the lake’s honey and Wānaka Lavender Farm items that are made on-site. The many fragrant and colourful gardens are ever-changing during the four seasons.

www.wanakalavenderfarm.com