Kids in the kereru egg

For kids and families

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! 
Potter Children's Garden at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Potter Children's Garden

Swelter in the desert or explore the misty rainforest read more
Kids corner image

Kids corner

Fun, easy nature activities for kids read more
Scavenger hunt list

Kids discovery activities

Use our discovery activity sheets as you explore 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
Taken from low down the photo shows two children running barefoot through a channel of water on a warm sunny day at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Self-guided school visits

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