Top Things to do in South Island
The 9 Best Playgrounds in South Island, New Zealand
Discover the best top things to do in South Island, New Zealand including Margaret Mahy Family Playground, Dig This Invercargill, Friendly Bay Playground, Imagination Station, Inflatable World, Rockvale Gardens, Washington Way Skate Park, Richmond Mall, Dolamore Park.
Restaurants in South Island
1. Margaret Mahy Family Playground
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,031 reviews
Reviewed By 383garthn
There are a wide variety of activities for all levels - water fun, climbing, swinging, relaxing, flying fox, sliding, spinning, and so much more. The teens and older take over at night, and seem to have as much fun as the children.
2. Dig This Invercargill
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 388 reviews
Are you ready to step outside your comfort zone? Want to unleash your inner child? For a memorable experience, Dig This Invercargill is not to be missed. Learn to operate diggers, bulldozers and skid steers at New Zealand’s only heavy equipment playground. Fully instructed with a range of experiences to choose from, our friendly and approachable Dig This team is on hand to help navigate your way through a series of challenges like tyre stacking, earth moving and digger basketball. Suitable for young and young-at-heart, individuals and groups, you will be grinning from ear to ear. Tick it off your bucket list today!
Reviewed By TFrizz - Invercargill, New Zealand
Had my 6 year olds birthday party at Dig This. Just amazing, We had 20 kids on site and they were well entertained throughout. The party room was great, and Lex the junior digger instructor showed the patience of a saint getting all 20 kids through a great experience. We had a hidden treasure hunt in the sand pit and all the kids loved seeing the big diggers in action too, Just great fun, and a perfect venue for kids party's
3. Friendly Bay Playground
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Melanieg2776
Lots of fun activities for the kids with a handy cafe right beside it for awesome coffee there was a wee small beach there as well
4. Imagination Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Imagination Station is a play centre in the heart of the central city with a whole lot of LEGO! Entry is free, but we encourage donations, to keep the space operating. We run after-school classes three afternoons a week (Mon, Wed, Fri) during term time. We also run a range of school holiday classes and a school holiday programme called Brick School. Check out our website for more information!
Reviewed By 822gemmar - Wellington, New Zealand
This is a must do, and completely free activity if you have children. A large wide exploration space indoors on the second floor with a view over the city. A perfect place to go for a wet day or somewhere to escape the heat. Large pits and tubs of every type of Lego, a large indoor playground that is unique, intriguing and has a glow worm cave, slide and climbing space. Books galore, games and puzzles and 4 large TVs set up with PS4 consoles and extensive range of games. It hosts a dressup/roleplay space, a drawing space and other areas that are modern and interesting, virtual soccer etc. Lots of friendly volunteers onsite to assist with anything you need during your visit. We had an absaloute blast here. Highly recommend.
5. Inflatable World
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By apparition1984 - Dunedin, New Zealand
We come here quite often, my daughter loves it. Heaps of space to run around, nice and bright, adults can play too, friendly staff. Love it.
6. Rockvale Gardens
7. Washington Way Skate Park
8. Richmond Mall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 25 reviews
Richmond Mall offers the largest shopping experience under one roof in the top of the south, covering 22.000 square meters of retail space, a PAK 'n SAVE, Fresh Choice, Farmers department store and sixty specialty stores, a food court and more than 700 free car parks.
9. Dolamore Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Located 11km from Gore, near the Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve and on the lower slopes of the Hokonui Hills, Dolamore Park offers something for everyone. Dolamore Park is home to a variety of exotic plant, fresh water, and native bird species. You can also find camping, picnic and BBQ facilities, walking and mountain biking tracks through the forest, an education centre and a playground.
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