Hamilton families & kids top attractions, places to go

HAMILTON, WAIKATO ADVENTURES

• EXTREME EDGE HAMILTON offers over 100 climbing routes ranging in height from 6-8 metres. The absolute beginner to experienced climber has the challenges calibrated to suit.
• LEAP INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK – HAMILTON defines trampoline adventures for kids With trampoline lengths up to 9 metres and walls to bounce kids’ energy levels off, kids will leap from one place to another with ease.
• BLASTACARS – drift kart track. Kids will relish the chance to challenge parents and themselves in karts that drift on purpose built, indoor tracks. Going sideways becomes a new sport at Blastcars.

• KARTSPORT Hamilton, an outdoor venue where ‘Have A Go’ days is a great way to get an introduction to karting
• Hampton Downs another go karting event centre. A fun activity for families is the tandem ride. Rigorous safety conditions apply and check online beforehand to avoid disappointment.
• Cambridge’s Avantidrome is a great bike skills park catering to all ages. Kids will enjoy themini roading system with traffic lights and stop signs. You can take your own bikes, trikes or scooters or hire bikes there for adults and kids over the age of 6. Entry is free.

• Raglan is vintage surf culture with Raglan Surf School a must-do activity for surf buddies. Try out Raglan Rock for freshwater challenges sliding down natural canyon rock faces into refreshingly nippy swimming holes.
• Boat Shed Kayaks on Lake Karapiro offers kayak and paddle boarding tours. A highlight is the twilight glowworm trip taking you through into a magical glowworm canyon.
• WATER WORLD a premier indoor aquatic centre is packed with slides, splash pad, hydroslides and dedicated areas for toddlers.
• Waterfall buffs will not be disappointed. Check out the section on Walks, Waterfalls in the Waikato for further information.

MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITS

WAIKATO MUSEUM AND EXSCITE. There is plenty to learn at the Waikato Museum, at the Exscite Science Gallery. Play a tune on the musical pipes or create mesmerizing patterns by changing the magnetic field on the Magnetoscope. Check out Waikato travel guide for more inspiration on what to do.

GARDENS & PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS

Hamilton Gardens is a premier top destination for visitors and it will not disappoint kids with a specific.

INTERESTING FACT FOR KIDS

BATS. Hamilton is one of the only cities in New Zealand to still support a resident population of long-tailed bats. Many of them live here at Hamilton Gardens.

PLAYGROUNDS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES

Play at Hare Puke Destination Playground. An outstanding playground where you are tempted to give the equipment a go. Enormous giant climbing waves, spinning carousels, in-ground trampolines, sand diggers, basket swings and lots of swings for all ages of kids including hard to please teenagers. The playground has all the elements of a modern play area, tactile, sensory and challenging with a scooter track, social swings, an enormous emerald green slide there is a strong focus on collaborative play with shared swings, shared rocking chairs and large social areas for climbing up cargo ropes.