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Make This Auckland Family Escape Your Own
Shape your Auckland holiday around the experiences your family most wants to enjoy. On Day 2, replace the Tīkapa Moana wildlife cruise with a shorter Auckland Harbour Sailing Cruise, a hands-on America’s Cup Sailing Experience, or an adventure above the water with the Harbour Bridge Climb or Bridge Bungy.
For Day 3, swap the Waiheke ferry, ziplining and forest walk for a Hobbiton Express tour with Party Marquee lunch. Alternatively, combine Auckland’s city highlights, native rainforest and Piha’s black-sand coast on the Best of Both Worlds Tour.
On Day 4, keep your included Wētā Workshop Unleashed experience and add the All Blacks Experience, SkyWalk or SkyJump. Children aged 12 years and over can also explore their creative side with Intro to Worldbuilding or Intro to Scars and Scrapes, available on weekends.
Alternatives replace an included activity; optional experiences add to your itinerary. All changes are quoted separately, with timing, availability, weather and participant requirements checked before confirmation.
| Day | Change | Experience | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Alternative | Auckland Harbour Sailing Cruise — 90 minutes | A shorter boat trip and more free time in Auckland |
| 2 | Alternative | America’s Cup Sailing Experience — 2 hours; ages 10+ | Families wanting hands-on sailing aboard a racing yacht |
| 2 | Alternative | Auckland Bridge Climb — allow 2 hours; ages 7+ | Harbour views and a guided adventure at height |
| 2 | Alternative | Auckland Bridge Bungy — allow 2 hours; ages 10+ | Eligible family members seeking a bungy experience |
| 3 | Alternative | Hobbiton Express with Party Marquee Lunch — 9 hours; ages 5+ | Movie fans and families choosing an alternative to ziplining |
| 3 | Alternative | Best of Both Worlds Tour — approximately 8½–9 hours | City sightseeing, rainforest and Piha’s black-sand coast |
| 4 | Optional addition | Intro to Worldbuilding — 90 minutes; weekends; ages 12+ | Model making and miniature fantasy landscapes |
| 4 | Optional addition | Intro to Scars and Scrapes — 60 minutes; weekends; ages 12+ | Practical effects and creative make-up techniques |
| 4 | Optional addition | All Blacks Experience — allow 1–1½ hours | Rugby stories and interactive skills challenges |
| 4 | Optional addition | Auckland SkyWalk — 90 minutes; ages 10+ | A harnessed walk around the outside of the Sky Tower |
| 4 | Optional addition | Auckland SkyJump — approximately 45 minutes; ages 10+ | A controlled descent from the Sky Tower |
Age is only one eligibility requirement. Weight limits, SkyWalk’s minimum height, adult consent and other operator conditions also apply. Wētā workshop additions require Day 4 to fall on an operating day, or an agreed change to the activity order.
The five-day Auckland package includes four nights’ family accommodation, exclusive return airport transfers and three activity days: a Hauraki Gulf wildlife cruise, Waiheke ferry travel with ziplining and a forest walk, and Wētā Workshop Unleashed. Choose from the selected room options and request any itinerary changes before your holiday is booked.
Included
- Four nights’ accommodation in central Auckland, in your selected family room or apartment.
- Exclusive return Auckland Airport transfers with SuperShuttle.
- Tīkapa Moana Whale & Dolphin Wildlife Cruise with Explore, including wildlife commentary and an island visit on eligible sailings.
- Return passenger ferry travel between Downtown Auckland and Waiheke Island with Fullers360.
- Waiheke Island Ziplining & Forest Walk with EcoZip Adventures Waiheke, including three dual zipline flights, a guided forest walk, safety equipment and island transfers.
- A 90-minute Wētā Workshop Unleashed guided experience with Wētā Workshop.
Not included
- International or domestic flights.
- Meals and drinks, unless expressly included in a confirmed alternative experience.
- Optional experiences, upgrades and any additional cost for itinerary swaps.
- Travel insurance.
- Travel between your hotel and Auckland activity meeting points, unless specified in your quote.
- Additional independent sightseeing, island transport beyond the ziplining transfers, shopping and personal expenses.
Choose your Auckland family accommodation
Select from the following room options, subject to availability:
- Oaks Auckland Hotel: Two Bedroom Apartment.
- Rendezvous Hotel Heritage Auckland: Heritage Family Room.
- Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart: Two Bedroom Apartment.
- Rendezvous Hotel Heritage Auckland: Executive Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony.
Your quote will confirm the room type, bedding configuration and total price for your family’s travel dates.
Start Planning Your Auckland Family Escape
Tell us your preferred dates, number of adults and children, children’s ages and main interests. Include your accommodation preferences, arrival and departure plans, and any activities you would like to swap or add.
We’ll help shape the itinerary and prepare a quote for your family. If you are still comparing holiday styles, explore our other Auckland Short Stay Packages.
