Top Things to do in North Island
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What to do and see in North Island, New Zealand: The Best Water & Amusement Parks
Discover the best top things to do in North Island, New Zealand including Waimarino Adventure Park, Keirunga Park Railway, OFF THE LOOP Wake Park, Wainuiomata Summer Pool, Spookers Haunted Attractions, Splash Planet, Rocket Ropes, Swim Zone Te Aroha, Adrenalin Forest, Grey Lynn Paddling Pool.
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1. Waimarino Adventure Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 709 reviews
Waimarino Adventure Park is situated on the banks of the Wairoa River just 10 minutes from Tauranga city. This tranquil paradise is based around the sport of kayaking and over the past 35 years, Waimarino has become Tauranga’s premier kayaking & recreation location. Waimarino Adventure Park has New Zealand's only kayak slide, The Blob, kayaks, rock climbing, diving boards, Italian Pedallos and plenty more. Grab your swimwear and visit us for a great day of action & fun.Waimarino Kayak Tours offer a great range of kayak tours in Tauranga & Rotorua region including magical glow-worm experiences, fantastic scenery, lake-edge thermal hot pools, catering and transport.Enjoy light refreshments & NZ wine on the edge of Lake McLaren at sunset, surrounded by the ducks &swans. Glide across the calm waters at twilight, before entering our enchanting glow-worm canyon. Our glow-worm kayak tour is truly unique, and a fantastic ‘must do’ experience while in NZ. This glow-worm kayak tour experience is not available in any other location globally. ONLY in Tauranga!Enjoy our kayak tour on scenic Lake Rotoiti, paddle past pohutakawas, (NZ’s Christmas tree) cascading native bush& abundant birdlife along the lake edge. Classic kiwi holiday homes nestle amongst the cliffs & coves. Enjoy the myths and legends of the Maori people linked to Lake Rototiti, before entering the glow-worm cave. Cross the lake to the Manupirua natural thermal hot-pools to relax and reflect on your exhilarating experiences.Please see our website for more information about our park and kayak tour options.
Reviewed By stitches2016 - West Sussex, United Kingdom
Had a brilliant evening!! Cheese and wine on arrival by the river. Then we kayaked along stunning vegetation and trees into some caves to see the glow worms and on our return journey we were fortunate enough to have a full moon to light our way back in the stillness of the evening with occasional night sounds of birds! A very memorable experience.
2. Keirunga Park Railway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By mat6174 - Singapore, Singapore
Loved the care taken to design the tracks, going on bridges and tunnels, with a charming garden surrounding the train track. Our boys loved the visit; would heartily recommend to families.
3. OFF THE LOOP Wake Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Here at OFF THE LOOP we have created the latest 'must do' attraction in the Lower Nth Island! We offer Cable Wakeboard & Waterski riding at our purpose built lake on our 2 x Two tower CABLE Systems. Based in Foxton, 1 1/2 hrs north of the Wellington CBD, and 30 mins west of Palmerston North we have a variety of flat glassy water, ramps and rail slides at our dual laned fantastic location
Reviewed By EricR1975 - Porirua, New Zealand
The park, rides and activities are amazing fun. Super friendly staff, reasonably priced. Go Foxton. Combo deals on the inflatables and the biscuit rides. Love it here ... I'm telling everyone about it. Super easy if you pre-book and pay online and fill in all the forms before you arrive.
4. Wainuiomata Summer Pool
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 873clarek - Auckland, New Zealand
Such a fun thing for the kids to do going down the windy slides through the bush into the pools. Pools very lovely and clean and change rooms very clean. Lots of locals there enjoying it as well.
5. Spookers Haunted Attractions
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Spookers is a live entertainment experience in which the victims (you!) move through theatrically themed Haunted Houses, and outdoor environments decorated by sets, props and live scare-actors. As you walk through the attractions you will come across unexpected visual, tactile, and sound effects intended to scare the yell out of you. Are you tired of the mundane? Need some excitement in your life? Spine chilling, blood spilling, thrilling, terrifying horror will grab hold of you from start to finish. From the blood curdling butcher to the so-sad babies and other tortured souls with their voices seeping through the floorboards; just three steps into Spookers Haunted House could have you begging for mercy and sprinting for the door! Disturbia takes 'three dimensional' to another level. Step into the world of blacklight loving freaks! Tight spaces, loud noises and the fast pace will test your limits. Psychedelic clowns take "clowning around" to their irrational happy place. Don't hide, because they'll find you! Giggling, cackling, sending chills through your body. Fear takes over, you can't move. Bright lights, flickering all around you…. walls closing in on you. Disturbia is thoroughly disturbing.
Reviewed By Gmoney484 - Auckland, New Zealand
Spoiler Free Review: This is a review of the annual Spookers 'fun' run - Run For Your Freak'n Life. To summarise, it's a 5km run/walk with plenty of obstacles and zombies. You can run in teams, you carry four tags around your waist and the goal is to get all the members of your team to the finish line together, with as many tags as possible. I don't think it's really about winning though. We took about 90 minutes to do the course. I'm going to sum up by saying it was amazing and REALLY fun. The obstacles were challenging, some requiring team work, you will get completely covered in mud and wet, all while being chased by zombies and chainsaws - yes, during the run, you hear random chainsaws being started in the forest and people screaming as a result. The organisation was excellent, but my biggest praise goes to the actors. Amazing (and frightening) make-up aside, they really played their parts to perfection - there were plenty of genuine shocks making you run like hell - even though you know they are just actors. Secondly, zombies will give you assistance if you get in a bit of strife (while still staying in character) - we had Granddad and he need some help getting out of swamps - cue a zombie. I had a crash on one of the obstacles, cue a zombie checking I'm alright.. before screaming at me and taking a tag. I would recommend this, I'm going to do it again - it would be a great birthday activity for teens (13+ minimum age), great corporate activity etc etc - there is a costume competition as well. Well done Spookers :)
6. Splash Planet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 372 reviews
Home to thrilling slides and rides Splash Planet offers something for all. Stay dry with favourites such as Formula Fun Go Karts, Mini Golf and the nostalgic Fantasyland Express or get wet and wild in the awesome water theme park with the Master Blaster and the most extreme ride of all the Sky Castle Screamer.
Reviewed By mtngirl38 - Canada, null
Great water park. I recommend bringing lunch, getting there when they open and spending the day. There are water slides, as well as dry land activities (mini golf, jungle jeeps, kids village). Great for all ages. And reasonably priced too.
7. Rocket Ropes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Rocket Ropes offers a unique mix of adrenaline pumping high ropes aerial challenges: Two separate courses comprising four levels of intense and demanding high ropes activities - each with their own climbing tower and together with New Zealand’s only powerfan long drop, a 12m giant sky swing and two ripper zip / flying fox lines. Rocket Ropes is based close to Auckland Airport - call or email today to arrange a courtesy shuttle pick up for customers, to or from the airport.
Reviewed By luseanea
Booking process made super easy and smooth process, efficient as well as i was booking from Perth. Kiddies throughly enjoyed their birthday activity. Thanks
8. Swim Zone Te Aroha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Set at the base of Mount Te Aroha in a natural bush setting, the outdoor heated leisure pools are the perfect place to relax or play. Swim Zone Te Aroha is perfect for a fun family day out, with a large pool, toddler's pool and water toys to cater for all ages. Or take time to enjoy a quiet soak in our outdoor spa.
Reviewed By MargaretG1897 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
We decide do try swim zone ,as hot pool at holiday camp closed. We were surprised , lovely place for children , I enjoyed the hotter spa, changing rooms lovely and clean with great heaters to keep you warm. Staff very helpful and friendly. It is a great place over the expensive mineral spas next door. Affordable.
9. Adrenalin Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By peekaboo19
Brilliant and well worth the money. All levels after level 1 are tough we managed to level 4 but hands were getting sore so had to stop. Some great obstacles and zip lines and the staff were also so helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend this if you are in the area. Great fun.
10. Grey Lynn Paddling Pool
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By S9150UTjasonk - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Our 2 and 5 year old love coming to this paddling pool in summer. It's maximum 0.75m deep so less stress about kids getting out of their depth. Pool attendant there full time in summer. Head there in the late afternoon after the water has warmed up from all day sun and most people have gone home. There's even a fantastic new playground right next to it.
