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Kids in the kereru egg

Garden fun for all ages

There is so much to explore and discover in the great outdoors

Have you stopped to watch ants march in a row?... where are they headed? When was the last time you lay on the grass to look at the clouds? Can you find one shaped like a flower?



Every day, tots to teens explore our native forest and gardens to discover the fascinating world of nature.  You’re never too old to have fun, visitors of all ages love exploring the gardens as much as the kids.

There’s something for everyone at the Auckland Botanic Gardens! 
The misty jungle, Potter Children's Garden

Q. What's free, fun and fabulous?

A: Our fifty free, fun and fabulous things for friends and families to do at the Gardens! read more

Kids inspecting John Botica's Frangipani artwork

School holiday activities

Fun (and free) ways to keep the kids busy during the holidays read more

Springtime fun in the rill

Self-guided school visits

Organise a self-guided school trip for your school or kindy class read more

Scavenger hunt list

Kids discovery activities

Use our discovery activity sheets as you explore the Gardens read more

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Kids corner

Fun, easy nature activities for kids read more

Potter Children's Garden at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Potter Children's Garden

Swelter in the desert or explore the misty rainforest read more

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