Garden fun for all ages
There is so much to explore and discover in the great outdoors
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!
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
School holiday activities
Fun (and free) ways to keep the kids busy during the holidays read more
Self-guided school visits
Organise a self-guided school trip for your school or kindy class read more
Kids discovery activities
Use our discovery activity sheets as you explore the Gardens read more
Kids corner
Fun, easy nature activities for kids read more
Potter Children's Garden
Swelter in the desert or explore the misty rainforest read more