Top North Island Family-friendly Shows

Step into Peter Jackson's Middle-earth with this guided group tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set from 'The Lord of the Rings' film trilogy. Learn more about the movies than you ever would by exploring by yourself with the help of your local guide. And with a shuttle service at your disposal, you enjoy a truly seamless Matamata experience.

Discover the wines of Waiheke on a day trip from Auckland with a small-group tour that visits boutique vineyards. It’s easy to hop a morning ferry and cross the Hauraki Gulf for the short ride to the island. Your guide meets you upon arrival and shares lively commentary as you head to local vineyards for tastings. Afterward, choose to have lunch in Oneroa with a transfer to the ferry, or stay longer and make your own way back to the ferry. Ferry tickets are excluded.

Māori Cultural Experience: Living Taonga Taonga is the Māori word meaning treasure, or something prized. Māori culture is a living taonga of Aotearoa New Zealand. At Auckland Museum, immerse yourself in Māori culture with a powerful performance led by esteemed indigenous artists and orators. Experience the beauty of traditional waiata (songs), the skill of poi, and the enduring spirit of the Māori people through storytelling and dance. Discover the origins and meaning of the world-famous haka, a commanding ritual that showcases strength, unity, and identity. Your ticket also includes general admission to Auckland Museum, where you can explore world-class exhibits on natural history, New Zealand heritage, and treasured taonga (cultural treasures). This authentic cultural experience is perfect for travelers seeking a genuine introduction to Māori traditions and history. PLEASE NOTE: Māori Court & Pacific Galleries are temporarily closed due to essential maintenance work.

Learn about traditional Maori practices as you enjoy an authentic cultural performance delivered by the Tuhourangi/Ngati Wahiao people on this experience. Head to the Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village and listen as you’re serenaded with a song and dance that tells the story of the people’s history, traditions, and ancestors.

Spend an evening immersed in Maori culture with a traditional ‘hangi’ dinner and live performance, held at the historically important signing site of the Waitangi Treaty. Enact a warrior challenge on a bush walk and watch energetic Maori music and dance. For dinner, feast on a multilayered meal cooked using the ancient hangi pit oven method.

New Zealand’s first multi-sensory immersive art experience.Seven dreamlike worlds brought to life through stunning 360° visuals and sound.More than an art gallery — a fully immersive journey for all your senses.Explore seven dreamlike interactive worlds in New Zealand’s first multi-sensory immersive art experience. This is a family ticket, which allows entry for 1 Adult + up to 3 Children.

See the valley like never before, with paths, geysers and landscapes illuminated in a spectrum of light. Journey from the depths of darkness into the world of light as Mārama amplifies the beauty of our geothermal wonderland. This hosted, carefully curated outdoor night-time walking experience blends storytelling, artistry and sound. The soundscapes drawn from Te Puia itself woven together with original music from our own artists, guides you from the entrance, past interactive artworks, and into the valley. Enjoy a refreshment (available for purchase) while taking in views of the magnificent Pōhutu Geyser. Allow around 60 minutes to explore this 1.5km track at your own pace. Please note: some visual effects may be intense and could cause discomfort for guests with light sensitivity or motion sickness. Comfortable footwear and warm clothing is recommended. Due to unpaved paths, this is not suitable for wheelchairs or prams.